Thursday, March 21, 2019

LAMB I - Sheep Series





















LAMB I ~ by Vegan Artist © Karrel Christopher
oil on canvas painting ~ 40 x 30 cm
When I look upon a lamb I feel profoundly moved by their innocence, beauty and gentleness. One would think that such purity of spirit would inspire people to be the most kind and compassionate humans they could be. Yet despite our modern times and access to ethical and responsible alternatives, our society still endorses the slavery, exploitation, mutilation and murder of sheep (and many other species). What bizarre misguided thinking allows the betrayal sentient beings—that would do you no harm? What corrosion of ethics and morality?! Animals look into our eyes with hopeful trust us and over and over again people betray them with domination and violence. How can these heartless betrayals be reconciled?! Certainly it must ultimately result in a form of soul death.

On this Full Moon Spring Equinox of 2019, please examine your beliefs, traditions, habits, possessions and venues for making money. Do they really make you happy and fulfilled? What legacy are you building? Our growing population seems to suffer from such loneliness, anxiety and desperation. Mindlessly stumbling along distracted, selfish and obsessed - so consumed with arrogance and greed. How long does the human species in their delusion believe that they can continue to destructively infest this planet Earth – abusing and destroying its precious inhabitants -with no regard for the consequences?! Domination and violence are not the answer. Our choices matter...on so many levels. We can open our eyes and snap out of it. Connect with Earth Family. Look into their eyes. Know and understand them. Consider their experiences. Feel. What we learn can lead us to a beautiful awakening inspiring us to take caring responsible action and evolve. Consult your heart intelligence. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Let the healing and renewal begin with you. There is such joy, health, contentment and peace possible when we commit to kind, respectful and loving choices.


It is urgently important that we unveil the deceptions and delusions that allow us to compartmentalize our compassion, goodness and ethics.
We must stop betraying *non*human lives and the Earth.
When we discover our conscience ~ we must act.
All beings cherish safety, family, freedom and LIFE
~~~ Live, rejoice and prosper VEGAN ~~~
Create a world respectful, just, safe and joyous for everyone. ~ KC


Original oil on canvas paintings by vegan artist © Karrel Christopher ~ There are currently another 11 portraits honoring SHEEP and celebrating their relationships ~ in progress ~ near completion. Stay tuned in 2019 for their debut!

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Spotted Jaguar Painted Frame Drum























SPOTTED JAGUAR by © Karrel Christopher
-- Original Hand Painted Custom Designs --
Special commission - SOLD
~ COMPASSIONATE DRUMMING ~ The marriage of art, sound, rhythm...a gentle soothing tone or bold voice - it is your choice. *NON*leather Frame Drums painted with professional artist oils by vegan artist Karrel Christopher. Celebrating the elements of nature & honoring its special animal beings with spiritual joy.
I have two styles of quality REMO Frame Drums available for my custom designed and painted creations. The classic Buffalo Style Frame Drum 3 1/2'' deep...or... the newer Fiberskyn Frame Drum 2 1/2'' deep - in diameters of 14'', 16'' or 22''.
The surface of these drums are a dream to paint on - allowing for beautiful detail. You can drum to your hearts content knowing that no animal was butchered for these drum heads. *And happily the synthetic drum head is more tone stable in various humidity and temperatures than animal skin drums. Every drummer I have spoken with compliments their durability and rich tone quality! There are so many ways to create pleasing sounds on these frame drums. They may be played for musical enjoyment, mediation and ceremony with a soft mallet provided. Play with your hands without jewelry and avoiding sharp nails. More bell like tones by striking the rim and bottom edge with your fingers and palm. Call to great spirit with love, beauty and compassion and enjoy fine art in your sanctuary space. Please feel welcome to contact me about commissioning your one-of-a-kind drum.

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Painted Frame Drums Portfolio: https://karrelchristopher.com/drums-wildlife-a-plants.html