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I spoke of revealing my intentions for this year so ....here I go. I'll try and make it as short as I can....lol. I was inspired by my daughter, Alex, when years ago she started giving her Spring break up to go to Mexico and New Orleans to build houses for those in need. She also gave up many Thursday nights to help feed the hungry. She will be going to Mexico again this year on another mission trip. Anyway....this made me feel that I wasn't doing my part. I also wanted to give back.
set of three cards donated to the James Cancer Hospital
©manon doyle
I decided to start a small company to sell my artwork and have a good part of my intake go back to a worthy cause. I kicked it off this past fall with 500 packages of three cards donation to the *Up on the Roof* gala event for the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Cancer is a cause that is dear to my heart so it felt good to start with that and it was warmly received.
This is my logo above that I'm very proud of. Sisters of the Sun™ means a lot to me. The *sisters* part started out because I was painting so many women and I felt a kinship with sisterhood but it has become so much more. I want to paint works that convey hope, faith and belief. The sun to me represents happiness, light, energy, life and spirituality. The rising sun is a symbol of hope. The heart...lol....well...I think you probably have seen so many of these in my paintings that you all get this but in my sun it means warmth, love, compassion and a spirit of giving.
I will be starting an Etsy shop soon to make available a limited selection of cards, prints and maybe some originals but my bigger goal is to work with a cause that fills my heart with joy.
fill your heart with art
~manon
33 comments:
Manon,
Your intentions are beautiful! Your logo is perfect! And of course your cards are off the chart!!
And what a wonderful source of inspiration!
to continued creativity :)
d
Ah, Manon!
You are as good on the inside as your paintings are on the outside!
What a WONDERFUL thing to do~~you will be blessed abundantly!
XXOO~~♥
Anne
you are awesome Manon!! great intentions and very inspirational! muah! xo
I love you!
Your light is bright and I am so honored to call you friend!!
Please let me know when your shop goes live!
Awe, you lovely! Yes please and thank you on the ETSY. I would certainly pick up a couple of your beautiful packs of cards. Yes, come back to the desert!!! ♥♥♥ Deb
what a beautiful way to kick off the new year. your logo is awesome! xo
Manon..such a wonderfully beautiful post about your daughter and the magnifincent work you are doing...AWESOMe! You are a shining star..I love your art and your logo and the symbolic significance of it all...beautiful adn super inspiring..shine on..you are amazing!
Thank you, Doug. I'm third generation Native American Indian so the I like the style of the sun.
Awe...thanks, Anne!! xoxo
I'm glad I was finally able to reveal it, Cat!!
I am also proud to call your my friend, Marie.
I'm coming really soon, Deb!!
Thanks, Kelly!! : ))
Hey, Victoria!! I did take my lead from Alex!! She's a great young lady.
Omg...I just read all the typos on my comments back to you guys.... yikes!! I apologize!!
Good girl..!
Push that big heart right out the front down, and get down to some good business.
Cheers!..to your success
What a great way to use a great talent!
-Joy
God bless you and keep you...I will look forward to seeing your cards in the gift shop. The James is an awesome place for miracles. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
How did you get such an awesome daughter? Oh yeh, she has an awesome mother! This is very very cool, M, from the perfect logo to the history behind it and mission ahead of it. You done good, you doing good, I am so happy to know you.
Good for you Manon! I'm so excited for you. I wish you a florishing business.:)
A bow to you, lovely Manon! I always find it wonderful when people can use their talent for something good and worthwhile. Your cards are beautiful, and I have no doubt that your project with be a huge success! oxx
Now Manon...What I'd really love is if you could take me on as a personal mission...teach me how to live with that heart full of joy that you have. I so admire your goals and the cards and new venture are beautiful and exciting and so very rich. Good luck, my friend.
This is such a beautiful thing. I love your logo and the meaning behind it.
Thanks, Teri and Joy!!
Hey, Mary Helen. Actually I those card were a donation to the James. I don't think I will be putting them in their gift shop. Good idea though. : ))
Awe...thanks, G! My kid is a great girl!! : )))))
Thank you, Natasha!!
Hey, Amalia!! Thank you, my friend!!
Awe, Sherry! I really don't know what to say....lol. I think every day of all the things I'm grateful for and try and smile and laugh as much as I can. On the days that are tough I fake it until I make it.....lol!!
Thanks, Buffy! xoxo
Manon,
This is fabulous news! You and your daughter are forces of good to be reckoned with.
Your logo design is solid and the Sisters of the Sun are beautiful!
Now, just bring some of that sun down this way!
Have a great weekend,
Brian
You sure have very noble aims, may all your plans work out! There is something so very special about your "sisters", they will make lovely cards on RedBubble.com!
Manon, This is such a lovely intention! I love all your logo represents. Thanks for inspiring~
~Theresa
beautiful, manon... just beautiful... xoxo
oh Manon !! this is really good news .... and the world will be prettier because of your pretty paintings and better because of your help .
great !!!
Hey, Brian.....I need some of that warm sun also....omg!! : ))
Awe....thanks, Marie!! I will check Red Bubble out!!
Thanks, Theresa and Lynne!! xo
Thank you, Caio!! : ))))
What a kind and giving person you are Mano. Bravo!
You are an inspiration!! I love your logo and of course, your work is awesome.
Ah I'd love to have one of those cards or maybe 10?
Great work you lovely heart!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAA!!! What a great cause. I love that middle painting. So many pieces of a broken heart but at least they're all together. Maybe she superglued them? I have become and expert supergluer. Tsup!
well you are definitely doing your part and your daughter seems like an amazing person..
You are doing a lot of things right.
- Sy
You are doing what your heart is leading you to do.
You will touch so many lives, just as your daughter has.
You are listening to a "calling" and your heart is answering.
love
tweedles
Manon! This is wonderful! I love your logo. The rays look like hands, as well, don't they? You are beautiful, inside and out.
xoxo
Heya Manon, well your girls are beautiful, they must reflect what is in your heart? Oh the hearts? The one with amour, well it's luscious aaand edible actually :)
Manon,
You truly are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. We all need to follow in your footsteps and give back to those in need.
I love your logo ~ a simple elegance and filled with meaning.
YAY on the etsy shop!!! I can't wait to shop it. Let us know when it's up and running!! We'll all be flocking there.
♥ audrey
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