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The Painting Activist

http://www.ashleycecil.com

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• Author: Ashley Cecil
• Listed in: Visual Arts Society
• Tags: art painting activism journalism social activism advocacy
• Added on: Mar 10th, 2007
• Country: United States
• Language: English

This the marriage of art and social activism. I paint about social issues and the groups and organizations working to establish change. All paintings are available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the corresponding cause or nonprofit.

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Recent Posts

• Painting in progress, 7.3.08

  Posted on Thursday July 3rd, 2008 at 23:08 in painting in progress

• Upcoming public unveiling of community mural

  Posted on Thursday June 26th, 2008 at 22:34 in arts, nonprofit, women's issues

  I am incredibly excited to invite you to a public event to celebrate the completion of my first community based art project since joining the Louisville Visual Art Association as the program coordinator of “Open Doors.” July 1, 2008 at 10...

• First ‘Champions 4 Her’ sets a high standard

  Posted on Tuesday June 24th, 2008 at 20:42 in arts, education, fundraising, health, nonprofit, women's issues

  I could hardly believe my eyes as I turned 360 degrees on Saturday to witness the behemoth project I had spent so many months coordinating unfold onto the pavement in vivid color.  This street painting festival was part of the first annual Champions...

• Countdown to ‘Champions 4 Her’

  Posted on Saturday June 14th, 2008 at 19:45 in arts, child advocacy, Current Events, education, fundraising, health, nonprofit, poverty, women's issues

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMBmt8GfmiI Click here for a direct link to the Champions 4 Her video. I have spent at least the past six months coordinating the street art festival for an upcoming umbrella fundraiser for 10 Louisville nonprofits. On...

• Rocking the Boat

  Posted on Thursday June 5th, 2008 at 21:00 in child advocacy, education, nonprofit

  7″ x 9″ watercolor, NFS See all artwork available for sale. Ok, so I admit that when a painting comes before the idea for a new post, I have to dig a little deeper to find a contextual match. This painting above of a scene in New York ha...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 9.91 out of a possible 10 based on 22 comments.

Jrayrice Said:

Fantastic!

Thank you for your insight and ability to see us!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Wednesday June 25th, 2008 at 17:08 | More Reviews From jrice13 | Report This Comment

Theresa Hall Said:

I want to visit and paint with your sometime. Your work is quite good and speaks not only to me, but to others as well. Please let me know. Cheers!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Friday May 30th, 2008 at 11:20 | More Reviews From Theresa111 | Report This Comment

Eithiriel Said:

Great concept.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Monday May 26th, 2008 at 09:17 | More Reviews From Eithiriel | Report This Comment

Manuel Pereira da Silva Said:

Nice Blog ! I really like your header graphic and your general layout... and your content obviously... Keep up the good work and I'll definitely be back!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Thursday May 22nd, 2008 at 09:48 | More Reviews From pereiradasilva | Report This Comment

Bird Said:

An intelligent blog with plenty of art to feast your eyes on and wisdom to get your teeth into. Thoughtful and illuminating.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Friday May 9th, 2008 at 10:48 | More Reviews From Truebird | Report This Comment

doudy Said:

Great Watercolours, I was really amazed by your work.
I'll be a regular visitor to your Blog, I am a beginner in watercolors so your Blog will be like a reference to me :)

Rating: 10 | Posted: Tuesday January 22nd, 2008 at 07:22 | More Reviews From doudy | Report This Comment

Silver Vista Said:

Your work is outstanding. Nice blog.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Thursday January 3rd, 2008 at 16:27 | More Reviews From kjsphoto | Report This Comment

Sue C. Said:

This site is beautiful in layout and the artwork is outstanding. There were a lot of wordpress data errors, though that sort of messed up my browsing. This is an unusual blog for an artist and I really enjoyed reading through it.

Rating: 9 | Posted: Tuesday January 1st, 2008 at 21:01 | More Reviews From SunsetSue | Report This Comment

Jrayrice Said:

Beautiful artwork and content.

Visit mine please.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Wednesday December 19th, 2007 at 19:51 | More Reviews From jrice13 | Report This Comment

Philadelphia Tivoli Said:

I love your blog...your work is very moving, I don't often find artwork that does that to me, thank you for sharing your artwork with the world :-)

Kind Regards,

Philadelphia Tivoli

Rating: 10 | Posted: Thursday December 13th, 2007 at 03:13 | More Reviews From philadelphiajt | Report This Comment

Anna J Said:

Hi Ashley, I loved your watercolors and also oil paintings. Most of the pictures are so lively! Like photos taken on a sunny day.
The watercolors look especially amazing to me.
Cheers,
Anna

Rating: 10 | Posted: Friday November 23rd, 2007 at 14:21 | More Reviews From myhints | Report This Comment

LaShon James-Major Said:

I love your work. Truly beautiful.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Sunday November 11th, 2007 at 23:19 | More Reviews From lashon009 | Report This Comment

lotusflower Said:

What an outstanding concept of sharing your art and your talent with most of us who crave to even have half of what you got.

Thanks and

Cheers!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Monday November 5th, 2007 at 01:54 | More Reviews From lotusflower | Report This Comment

william hessian Said:

i really love the concept of your blog. i am also an artist who feel that currently artists really need to step up and tackle some of the major issue that our world needs to take care of.

i will be watching your blog closely.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Thursday October 25th, 2007 at 15:47 | More Reviews From williamhessian | Report This Comment

Madlab Entertainment Said:

Creative blog and awesome artwork. You have found an interesting way to showcase your talent and bring attention to important subjects.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Tuesday October 16th, 2007 at 17:33 | More Reviews From Madlabent | Report This Comment

julian bennett Said:

wOw....stunning...i'm moved. thank you.

Rating: 9 | Posted: Thursday August 2nd, 2007 at 13:40 | More Reviews From joolz888 | Report This Comment

Badthing Said:

Hi Ashley :) Your work is beautiful and so is your heart and I think you are very inspirational. I am linking your blog on my own website Links page and here it is for you to view, my dear:

http://www.non-violent.com/links.htm#draw

Rating: 10 | Posted: Sunday June 24th, 2007 at 19:55 | More Reviews From badthing | Report This Comment

BellaVida Said:

Your artwork is amazing. Not only lovely to look at but there is a depth to it that stirs ones feelings.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Tuesday June 19th, 2007 at 10:04 | More Reviews From BellaVida | Report This Comment

HDReader Said:

This is way above and beyond the normal blog...and not just because it supports great charities...Ashley's artwork is outstanding!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Saturday June 2nd, 2007 at 20:24 | More Reviews From HDReader | Report This Comment

Jonathan-C. Phillips Said:

Beautiful paintings and overall beautiful blog! really enjoyed reading and seeing! :) keep it up Ashley!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 at 12:22 | More Reviews From jphillips | Report This Comment

webwizzer Said:

Wow... fantastic.. I love arts...

Rating: 10 | Posted: Saturday May 19th, 2007 at 06:48 | More Reviews From webwizzer | Report This Comment

Danielle Said:

Beautiful art. Great blog too!

Rating: 10 | Posted: Wednesday May 16th, 2007 at 01:02 | More Reviews From pinkdanielle | Report This Comment

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