Sheep Portrait: Daisy the cream ewe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All beings cherish safety, family, freedom & LIFE ...including

Daisy ~ the cream colored ewe 

~ by vegan artist © Karrel Christopher 

oil on canvas painting 40 x 40 cm

ART website: https://www.karrelchristopher.com/

Art on Face Book ~ SHEEP Series: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=379579508720158&set=a.1005197306158372

- Please learn about the experience of exploited animals – choose KINDNESS -

Sheep Shearing Event 2019: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10206029504412654&type=3

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

 

 

  

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

ART website: https://www.karrelchristopher.com/

Sheep Paintings by Karrel Christopher on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography-379579508720158/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1005197306158372

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!

BEE oil painting LOVE LIFE

 

 

BEE - LOVE LIFE

by © Karrel Christopher 

- original oil on canvas painting, 28 x 28 cm - available for purchase

 All beings cherish safety, family, freedom & LIFE - Live, rejoice & prosper VEGAN - Create a world respectful, just, safe and joyous for everyone. Peace for ALL BEINGS https://www.karrelchristopher.com

Nubian Goat oil painting

Every day is a holiday when your heart, choices & actions are filled with RESPECT, KINDNESS, LOVE and COMPASSION  
All beings cherish safety, family, freedom and LIFE
~~~ Live, rejoice and prosper VEGAN ~~~
Create a world respectful, just, safe and joyous for everyone. 
Paw Paula Nubian Goat 
by © Karrel Christopher
original oil on board ~ paintings honoring Earth Family 
ART website: https://karrelchristopher.com/ 
In recent years I had the privilege of getting to know a family of Nubian goats - spanning several generations. They are extremely close and affectionate creatures and being accepted into their herd was a very heartwarming experience. "Paw Paula" was one of a set of triplets. All were beautiful and very endearing but Paw Paula seemed to connect with me very closely soon after her birth. She would gaze at me so warmly with her lovely golden eyes and follow me where ever I went. I learned the particular way she liked her face and back rubbed and caressed. The moment I stopped - she would gently paw at me until I resumed her grooming and love. I was rewarded with silly noises and kisses on my face. Those sweet reminders with her paw became her trademark right into her adulthood. She will always have a special place in my heart. Each and every goat I have met has a unique and fascinating personality. Each has taught me the special gift of connection. Please get to know our wondrous Earth Family and offer them the respect and consideration they all deserve. 
PEACE for ALL BEINGS
For the Love of Goats ~ Oil Paintings by Karrel https://www.facebook.com/pg/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography-379579508720158/photos/?tab=album&album_id=827374347274003

WHY I choose SYNTHETIC *NON* leather REMO Frame Drums for my Totem Drum Paintings

My choice will ALWAYS BE >  SYNTHETIC *NON*leather!
Hand painted Remo Frame Drums by Karrel Christopher:
https://www.facebook.com/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography-379579508720158/photos/?tab=album&album_id=827375437273894

> DRUM HEADS: SYNTHETIC vs DEAD ANIMAL SKIN <
Recently, a drum collector visited my art studio and was admiring my hand painted frame drums and my animal paintings. He and his wife loved the quality and spirit of the artwork and the voice of the drums.

I shared with them that because I am VEGAN, I only painted my designs on *non*leather synthetic fiber REMO drums. Respect for animals being key – they also are more resilient and tone stable in various temperatures and humidity. As a musician and shaman workshop facilitator, he admitted that the animal skin drums he has used constantly go out of tune during his events (having to stop and make many adjustments). He agreed that the Remo drums had a great tone and loved the advantages in changing weather.

The wife mentioned that he had several goat skin drums – to which I automatically cringed with great sadness. As she reviewed my walls covered with several goat portraits, I could see she was feeling a bit awkward and embarrassed. --Then she added,
“Opps – sorry – I am sure they were only very old goats!”
.....WHAT ???? .....
I was stunned by her statement (excuse?) and reminded them that – regardless of their age...or species…that all animals cherish their lives…as we do. I got a nervous laugh from them both and they quickly changed the subject.

In the days that have followed, her words continued to jar my heart and brain. They were just another startling example of how people try to justify their choices and sooth their conscience. Though they perceive their choices as normal and innocent – some part of them must suspect the violence involved. Over and over again, I had to ask myself – how does this work? “I am sure they were only very old goats!” (like that makes it OK ?!!) Well, for NOT me – it doesn’t!

I know and dearly love many “old goats” and have also mourned their passing. They are all beautiful feeling individuals. And I respect the right to life – for ALL the ones I have not met. It would never occur to me to say – Hmmm, you know, I could make a drum or purse out of you because you are “OLD” – absolutely NOT! – NOT at any age!

So I am trying to figure the reasoning?! What if we lived in a society that found it a normal, mainstream and acceptable tradition (and a livelihood) to make drums, crafts, accessories and décor items out of *human skin and hair*?? Would using small children considered surplus & by-product (like in animal agriculture) be alright?! Would killing adults who were not very productive be practical?! Would knocking off grandparents (because they are OLD) be acceptable?! Extreme – yes!? Do those examples shock you – well of course they should! Being a good, well intentioned, moral person – you KNOW it would be absurd and very WRONG.

So WHY don’t we KNOW that slavery, exploitation and murder are WRONG for ALL innocent sentient SPECIES?!! All the *non*human animals all cherish their safety, family, freedom and lives too. What bizarre conditioning, brainwashing and marketing tricks have people assimilated?! – without question – even defiantly defending terrible acts - that most certainly would be a terrible contradiction to their sincerely professed values?! It is further disturbing that lots of folks ignore what should be obvious ethical concerns when it comes to those “old traditions and practices”. There are many who make earnest claims about “being spiritual” – all while banging on a drum made from the skin of an often tortured and murdered individual (and using other animal source accessories for their rituals).

For example, that GOAT SKIN DRUM is most likely from: a young male goat that was of no use to the dairy industry OR any goat raised & killed for meat OR an adult female depleted dairy goat whose productivity has dropped and is no longer profitable OR a victim of ritual slaughter OR any old goat someone could imagine making a profit with. So please ask yourself: What is the energy, music, intention, meaning – the sincerity and quality of spiritual – or artistic practice, when all that misery and violence is contained in the history of that poor animal? Let us awaken our heart intelligence. Think!

We are NOT cave men and women anymore. We have presumably evolved. We are supposed to be intelligent. And we are fortunate to have the wonderful advantage of many responsible and ethical alternatives for our use, enjoyment, expressions and profit. It would certainly seem more sincere and meaningful for all those items to come from a place of responsibility, love and peace.

Why not create new traditions, habits and rituals that leave out the violence. Choose LOVE. Let us honor each other and ALL our Earth Family with respectful, kind and compassionate choices.

Thank you for your consideration.

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

*non*leather hand painted frame drums by Karrel Christopher
https://www.facebook.com/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography-379579508720158/photos/?tab=album&album_id=827375437273894

Remo drums: please check out the *non*leather options! http://remo.com/

~ RIP Remo D Belli 1927 - 2016 http://remo.com/remobelli/
Thank you Remo. I will never forget your kindness to me as I started my journey of painting on frame drums. Your understanding, thoughtfulness and support were greatly appreciated. It was an honor to meet you, know you and tour your incredible drum manufacturing facility in Valencia, California. Thank you for showing the world how great NON LEATHER drums could be!! ~ KC
http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-remo-belli-20160503-story.html

Horses Series: New Painting ~ You Are Safe

YOU ARE SAFE ~ painting by vegan artist © Karrel Christopher ~ original oil on canvas work from the Heart Spirit: HORSE Series
~ measures 18” x 24” inches ~ available for purchase

The safety of a loving embrace… huge exhale… feel that glorious blanket of comfort… the bliss of contentment… tender reassurance… that sense of security that everybody longs for and cherishes…sacred trust and safety.  To be protected from use, slavery, exploitation, abuse and murder…to have our needs thoughtfully met…to rejoice in freedom… to always be free from harm.   Perhaps one of greatest expressions of love we can offer is to help ensure that everyone we relate to is safe.  By treating all beings with respect, kindness and compassion, we affirm our values.  We can elevate our commitment to kindness beyond our immediate circle - reaching further - with responsible actions that consider all our Earth Family unseen, worldwide.  Perhaps they - most of all - need our nurturing and protection.  Please remember them too.  All of our choices have consequences and the Golden Rule should be our guide.  May all beings walk, run, hop, swim, slither and fly in dignity, safety and peace.  May they relax and be joyous because you are kind and trustworthy in all your relationships with life. 

~ please ~ Live, rejoice and prosper VEGAN

ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/

Karrel's Creative Path Blog: http://karrelart.blogspot.nl/

Art on Face Book: HORSES https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.438159962862112.105126.379579508720158&type=3https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.438159962862112.105126.379579508720158&type=3

Art on Pinterest: https://nl.pinterest.com/karrelART/karrel-christopher-~-paintings/

Turkey Hen Oil Painting

Turkey Hen "Rose-a-Doodle" 

oil on board painting by © Karrel Christopher

created for Piebird Vegan Farm Sanctuary

8" x 10" designed for oval frame 
Another painting honoring our feathered friends...and a reminder that these wonderful, feeling beings are part of our Earth Family (NOT food or product).
The delightful "Rose-a-Doodle" was rescued by the good folks at Piebird.  She is lovingly provided for - so she may live her life in peace - with dignity and respect.
All beings cherish safety, family, freedom and LIFE.
Create a world respectful, safe and joyous for everyone.
Please ~ Live, rejoice and prosper VEGAN ~  
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Meet the lovely beings at PIEBIRD: http://www.piebird.ca/sanctuary/
Beak to beak, with turkey-friend Rose-a-Doodle 

Turkey Portrait "FERNANDO"

"Fernando"~ Turkey Tom portrait

created for Piebird Vegan Farm Sanctuary

by © Karrel Christopher ~ oil on board

28  x  35 cm / 11" x 13 3/4" inches
A painting honoring our feathered friends...and a reminder that these wonderful, feeling beings are part of our Earth Family (NOT food or product). 
The regal "Fernando" was rescued by the good folks at Piebird.  He is lovingly provided for - so he may live his life in peace - with dignity and respect.
All beings cherish safety, family, freedom and LIFE.
Create a world respectful, safe and joyous for everyone.
Please ~ Live, rejoice and prosper VEGAN ~  
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Meet the lovely beings at PIEBIRD: http://www.piebird.ca/sanctuary/