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PIEBIRD SPRING TRIO
original oil on board painting ~ 30 x 46.5 cm
featuring "LibbyBirdy", "Mercy" and "FreedaFreeFree"
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Three precious lives were saved this last spring by the wonderful PIEBIRD FARM SANCTUARY ~ http://www.piebird.ca/sanctuary/
Respected, loved and cared for, "LibbyBirdy", "Mercy" and "FreedaFreeFree" will be able to enjoy long happy lives --free
from the exploitation and dangers that so many suffer in the animal
agriculture industries.
~ PIEBIRD *VEGAN* FARMSTAY is a wonderful B
& B and Farm that proves just how joyous VEGAN living is!! Please
check out all they have to offer! http://www.piebird.ca/
There sure is a lot of LOVE & COMPASSION going on there!
https://www.facebook.com/PiebirdFarmstay?ref=br_tf
It is my honor and privilege to show them my support.
~~~ "Piebird Spring Trio" ~~~ by © Karrel Christopher
“SHEEP 31” by © Karrel Christopher
Original oil on canvas painting ~ 50 x 50 cm
This Black Zwartbles Sheep was my first sheep friend. We met alongside
a barbed wire fence at a large open green field. Though I had admired
many sheep from a distance – this was my
first up close and personal meeting. I was entranced by her beautiful
golden eyes, the wonderful scent of her wool and her eager, tender
affection. At the time, I had recently seen exclusive footage of the
massacre of exported sheep September 2012 in Karachi, Pakistan shared by animal rights activist. The
brutal, senseless culling of nearly 10,000 sheep was horrifically
devastating and haunted me.
So here I was, hugging, kissing and
caressing “31” and I found myself collapsed into a flood of
uncontrollable sobbing. She nuzzled closer as if to heal me. I prayed
aloud…for her…and all sheep worldwide that have suffered great
atrocities and lost their lives to human ignorance and greed. I have
been so blessed to visit with her and the rest of her small herd many
times – getting to know and love them all.
I have also met many
more at several sheep shearing festivals and documented their strife and
misery. The sound of their voices, their luminous eyes, observing the
complexities of their personal relationships and the honor of holding
baby lambs in my arms has moved me to the core. These experiences are
life changing.
Painting “31” was very emotional for me…being another
step for me as a Vegan, a photographer and an artist. I present her to
the world with overwhelming love and respect – with her ear tags
removed. In my heart, she is not property or livestock or an amusement
at a kid’s farm. She is a magnificent living being. She is part of my
Earth Family. I beseech the world to please end the horrible animal
holocaust.
Please feel welcome to view my other PAINTINGS:
at my ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase and shipping information.
ART on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ Thank you for your support ~ KC
Animals inspire and enrich my life in
countless ways. Each day my love, appreciation and respect for them
continue to grow. It is my hope that through my oil paintings, designs,
photographs and animal rights graphics - that people may be inspired
towards compassionate living. In our awakening to the realities that
animals experience, we can consciously evolve and decide to make kind
and responsible choices for food, comfort, lifestyle, fashion,
entertainment and profit. In doing so - animals, nature, people and
Earth may have a chance to find contentment, health and a peaceful
balance.
Imagery of animals can remind us of our sacred bond with
all with all life. In making the connection we realize that we are not
alone and that caring for their lives is equally as important as our
own. You are invited to visit my art website and face book page to view
some of my available creations and commissioned works. Please feel
welcome to contact me about purchase information, shipping and custom
painting options.
"Pria" ~ Oil on board 14"x 18" ~ commissioned painting of a rescued Persian now in a loving, forever home.
by © Karrel Christopher
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
Animal Rights: https://www.facebook.com/Karrel.ART
Inquiries from Animal Sanctuaries / Rescues who support Vegan
lifestyle are welcomed. I have a background in veterinary care (9 ½
years), animal communication and compassion education, rescue / shelter
assistance, farm animal sanctuary volunteering, graphic arts, banners,
signs, promotions, on-line media communications and research,
photography, hand crafted gifts, practical & creative recycling,
gardening, animal rights posters, multimedia design and original oil
paintings of nature and animals.
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