Today I am auctioning off this painting in support of the needs in Haiti. This is an opportunity to do something loving for people who are living through an unimaginable crisis today. Here is the painting....
I've been working on this over the weekend. I still want to add a few finishing touches and I would be more than happy to customize the painting with a personal message on the side of the canvas! This painting is 12x16 inches on an extra deep gallery stretched canvas. I will ship it anywhere in the world for free.
Here's how this auction will work: I will accept bids in the comments section until 4 PM tomorrow afternoon. [Note: please do not bid if you cannot donate that amount to this important cause this week] I will keep the high bid updated from time to time here on the post, but please check the comments section for an up-to-the-minute high bid. When the auction ends I will announce the winner and will ship this painting (free shipping) as soon as we receive confirmation that the donation has been made (you can donate here or at the site of your choice supporting Haiti relief) . This is an important cause and I am honored that A Beautiful Mess can be involved.
Winning Bid: $300 Congrats, Ally!! Thank you for supporting this important cause!
What a beautiful painting. Thank you Elsie for your very generous donation to the people of Haiti. Good luck to the bidders.
Posted by: Melody | January 17, 2010 at 04:03 PM
It's beautiful...
Posted by: rachel denbow | January 17, 2010 at 04:10 PM
lookin' good
Posted by: chris | January 17, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Wonderful idea and beautiful painting. I wish I had the funds to bid on it and donate.
Posted by: Lisa | January 17, 2010 at 05:25 PM
I wish I had that much to donate. It's so beautiful and this is such a wonderful thing you're doing.
Posted by: Brianna | January 17, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Gorgeous painting and for a good cause!
Posted by: Krysten | January 17, 2010 at 05:49 PM
This is awesome Elsie! Im glad people are getting creative with ways to help!!!
I did Haircuts for haiti with my friend Jon Chao.
all the money we made goes to compassion:)
your painting is so cute!
Posted by: brandi lisenbe | January 17, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Your painting is beautiful, Elsie, and what a great cause!!
Posted by: Carol Clayton | January 17, 2010 at 07:08 PM
i'll start the bidding off at $100 dollars elsie.
Its a great cause and a great painting
Posted by: Jodii | January 17, 2010 at 07:24 PM
Thanks, jodii! That's awesome!
Posted by: Aubrey | January 17, 2010 at 08:00 PM
I'll donate the original price of $200.
I love your work and the people in Haiti need help! Every little bit counts :)
Posted by: Kenzie | January 17, 2010 at 08:13 PM
this is more wonderful than words. :)
I love the held hands in the painting, so fitting.
Posted by: hollysarah. | January 17, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Hey Elsie. I am going $250. Love your work. But even more, I love knowing I can do something to help! Melanie
Posted by: Melanie Massey Groves | January 17, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Thank you Kenzie & Melanie! :) XO.
Posted by: elsie flannigan | January 17, 2010 at 09:20 PM
your heart is huge and work perfect for this cause ..... with hope and love dommie x
Posted by: dommie | January 18, 2010 at 12:11 AM
What a lovely idea, and such a pretty painting! And what generous fans you have :) xXx
Posted by: Marije | January 18, 2010 at 01:57 AM
This is truly an amazid idea Elsie, you really are a great person. I wish I could donate that much.
Posted by: Queen of Bristol | January 18, 2010 at 03:14 AM
Lovely idea..I am doing something similar with my sketches/paintings of all my shoes.
HUGS...hope you made LOTS for Haiti.
Char
Posted by: Charlotta | January 18, 2010 at 05:52 AM
What a wonderful idea!!!! I am going $275.00. My niece's husband is with the Salvation Army and has been notified that he needs to pack and get ready to head to Haiti. They work with the orphanage. Please pray with us!!!
Posted by: Kellie Lund | January 18, 2010 at 01:31 PM
Thanks, Kellie!
Posted by: elsie flannigan | January 18, 2010 at 01:37 PM