Michael O's Cards & Artwork

Submitted by girlbert on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 2:22am
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Michael O's Corgi Notecards

My fellow brain cancer survivor and watercolor student, Michael Orchowski, is having an art exhibition this week and his card and paintings will be for sale, just in time for holiday gift giving!  Spread the joy with a unique, festive watercolor print or notecard by amazing artist friend, Michael.

The Dream Foundation is colaborating with CCSB and 33 Jewels at El Paseo to present an exhibition of Michael's work, "Painting Toward Grace", on Thursday, December 1, at 33 Jewels gallery in downtown Santa Barbara as part of 1st Thursday.

"Michael's art is rich with imagery, with each of his painting detailing his journey through and beyond illness.  Michael hopes that others will benefit from his experience, and enjoy this exhibition of his work..."

Nearly every painting Michael has painted in class will be on display and for sale, so there should be a lot of opportunities to obtain some one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!  Michael and his equally inspiring wife, Doedy, are generously donating the proceeds from the event to be divided equally between the Dream Foundation and the Cancer Center Santa Barbara's Wellness Programs, to increase awareness for both organizations.

Please join Michael's friends and help Michael fulfill his dream on this very special night.

  • Location: 33 JEWELS AT EL PASEO, 814 State Street, 805-957-9100
  • Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011
  • Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
  • Bonus: Wine and refreshments will be served.

Can't be there on Thursday?  You can still get some fabulous gifts through the Cancer Center Santa Barbara.  CCSB printed five of his doggie paintings on notecards to sell in 5-card assortment packs for $10 (All 5 cheerful images, shown above, right!).  I've bought a pack, my parents have bought a pack, and I'm suggesting that if you like these cards and want to participate in the legacy of of a dear friend, that you do, too.  Your purchase will help a tremendous organization continue to help cancer patients, like Michael and I, when they need it the most.  The cards will brighten the day of whoever receives them, and will be treasured and unique holiday gifts.  Just like the smile of my friend Michael brightens everybody's day and lights up every room he enters.

Your $10 donation is tax-deductible and (much-needed) proceeds will be donated to the valuable Wellness Programs at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. To learn more, please email the Wellness Center Coordinator, or call (805) 898-2204.  Please tell them that Lisa Tomlin sent you.