This item is an original piece by Julie Testwuide. She says this piece reminds her of finding hope in the depths of COVID and inspired her to name the piece, "Hope rises during the depths of Covid". Julie Betts Testwuide, an award winning photographer and artist began her career after completing her undergraduate degree and graduate degrees at UW-Madison. Julie enjoyed a successful career as a freelance photographer in NYC, working for major corporations, publications, and sporting events around the country. In the 90's, Julie ventured into fine art photography often merging her love of painting with her photography. Aiming for a dreamy ethereal look, her work was described in the New York Times, "Testwuide uses several techniques that make her work look like paintings by Monet or Pissarro." She has won numerous awards and her work is included in many collections worldwide. Her latest work has focused on photographing wild horses around the world and is exhibited in galleries in New York and Malibu. A passionate horse lover, Julie uses her camera to capture equine beauty and spirit in dramatic light and prints them in commanding sizes. She is teaching workshops and sharing her wild horse adventures and photographic techniques with budding photographers. After raising 3 children, Julie and her husband, Kip, moved to Katonah, NY where they reside on a small horse farm. Julie serves on the Board of the Art Department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. This Artwork is 10x18 on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Paper. This item was kindly donated by Julie Testwuide. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping fees may be associated.

This item is a Brian Stier original piece. Brian says "Growing up, soccer was my first love. It instilled discipline and showed me the importance of a hard work ethic. After reading 'My Passion Is', I reflected and remembered how important the game was to me. Through the creative process that went into this project, I soon rekindled the ever-longing relationship that soccer and I have always had. Despite having injuries that prevent me from playing the game competitively again, it's refreshing to know that my love for it will never fade." Brian Stier is a graphic designer based in the greater New York City Metropolitan Area. Artwork is a PDF, 18x24. This item was kindly donated by Brian Stier. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping fees may be associated.

Art inspired by the poem My Passion Is by Adahir PS 173

My passion is soccer

I like to learn soccer

I like to win games

To meet people and play

My passion is soccer

I love to make goals

I love to kick the ball in the air

To meet people and play

My passion is soccer

I get hype to run down the field

I get hype to win the game

To meet people and play

My passion is soccer

I express myself with the ball

I express myself with passes and making goals

To meet people and play

Teamwork is my GOAL

This 9"x11" piece captures the essence of 'Christmas' by Alexa McCormack. Alexa chose this poem because she wanted to represent the magic of Christmas at home. The poet describes how Covid has taken over our normal holiday celebrations limiting time spent with family and friends. They describe that we still have hope and know that good times are ahead. Alexa wanted to capture the magic of the holidays at home and how this helps us to hold out hope and embrace the holiday season with those who we can see. Alexa McCormack is a watercolor artist based in NYC/CT/RI, specializing in custom, fashion illustration and print design. You can follow her and her other great work on Instagram @alexamackdesigns!This item was kindly donated by Alexa McCormack. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping fees may be associated.

Art inspired by the Poem, Xmas by Gaby, PS 249

We wish you a merry Xmas and a happy new year!

Covid why did you have to come this year! All we hoped for was a fun year. As we unwrapped our presents, we will probably get some masks. But even Santa knows that this virus wants to have the last laugh! All we can do is hope because Xmas is here. We went from being jolly to smiling in our masks. But as they say, we wish you a merry Xmas because we can't even celebrate with our class!

At this point, COVID wants to stay

Because it found a new home but we just want it to go away because Christmas turned into Xmas and we all just want to see our family and friends and that's for sure!

This original piece is a mixed media piece, oil stick on canvas, made in 2017. 20" x 15". Bibi Tran is an artist and art educator from NYC. Her paintings are inspired by a natural, spiritual and emotional world that comes from her intuition, visions, and dreams. She received her BA in Visual Arts from Duke University and her MA in Art and Art Education at Columbia's Teachers College. Currently, she serves the West Harlem community, teaching 400 children the arts while creating and selling art. Alongside her expressionist works, she is creating and selling NFT's inspired by psychedelic experiences in nature and beyond. Instagram: @artbibop.This item was kindly donated by Bibi Tran.