Ecosystems, Trees Cool the Globe - KeROBinson Painting Demo

Plant your trees now!

IKEA, an international leader in promoting sustainable business practices, has teamed up with American Forests to clean the air and sequester carbon through tree planting. The average American family needs to plant 30 trees to offset the CO2 produced by their daily energy use. By planting your trees now, you will join IKEA and American Forests in planting trees to offset CO2 and cool the globe.

Helping to Solve the Problem
Plant trees. During photosynthesis, a tree "inhales" CO2 from the air and then separates the carbon from the oxygen molecules. The carbon is absorbed by the tree, which then "exhales" pure oxygen back into the air for us to breathe. This process, called sequestration is how forests have always helped regulate the earth's atmospheric balance.

Trees are natural regulators of the Earth's atmospheric balance, sequestering carbon and reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that builds up in the atmosphere. The less excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the lower the "greenhouse effect," and the less chance that we will suffer the devastating weather effects associated with a rapid shift in our planet's climate.

http://www.americanforests.org/campaigns/ikea/ikea.php

Empower yourself with knowledge

"THE ORACLE" 18x24" mixed media painting.
Don't let others make decisions for you, be responsible & get the FACTS for yourself! National Vaccine Information Center NVIC.org
oh, there is a government fund 4 ppl who are harmed by the vaccine, but there is NO MONEY in it. Good luck getting compensated. ;o

You Can Make a Difference

Most polls show that we ARE making a difference because more people are becoming educated about influenza and flu vaccines, especially H1N1 swine flu. Recent national polls have revealed that 30 to 50% in many communities are not planning to get a swine flu shot. Those who haven't made up their minds yet have lots of questions. So we have created some posters that you can print and post ALL over your community, your local stores, office and schools.

Hopefully more people will wake up and recognize that it is not wise to blindly trust information that is one-sided and doesn't provide ALL the facts about seasonal and H1N1 swine flu and influenza vaccines. People now have access to information from a wide range of sources, which they can independently evaluate to make educated decisions and Take Control of Their Health!

One way we can make a BIG difference in protecting our right to make informed, voluntary vaccination choices is to support the three-decades of work by the National Vaccine Information Center to prevent vaccine injuries and deaths; protect exemptions in vaccine laws and promote scientific research into the health of vaccinated and unvaccinated children.

I have made this non-profit organization -- America's Vaccine Safety Watchdog - one of my favorite charities and I urge you to become a donor member and help NVIC protect your informed consent rights and your children's health.

Go to www.NVIC.org to learn more.

Wild Pelicans

Wild Pelicans
I haven't been painting lately, so thought I would post one of the 1st 10 paintings I did right after 911. (funny how that is the only way I remember when I started painting.)
This is actually a series....some sold, some I still have. This one is not available, but I can paint one similar. 18x24" mixed media on canvas.

"Coral Sky" Florida Painting

"CORAL SKY" 18x24" painting
Ok, the skies have been beautiful lately or maybe I am just noticing?
Love the early morning quiet beauty!
Just listed this on eBay, or from my website or here, shipping is FREE.
$325.00 USA free shipping. Satisfaction Guaranteed, I've never had a return, but full money back guarantee for any reason!
ps. the video is recent interview w/ Dr. about H1N1

Suggestion Box & "Island House"

"Island House"
Original Painting by Ke Robinson.

SUGGESTION BOX
The top photo was taken at a golf course from a boardwalk cart path.
Thought it funny that a path was actually worn to it! LOL!

CHICKENS IN THE YARD

"CHICKENS IN THE YARD"
Original Painting of Old Florida Cracker House with purple blue jacaranda tree.
11x14" on stretched canvas $225.

FORCED Swine Flue Shots?

http://www.naturalnews.com/026955_swine_flu_vaccines_flu_vaccines.html

These numbers just don't add up

How many people have to be vaccinated with the new swine flu vaccine to save ONE life from a swine flu fatality?


If the vaccine were 100% effective (that is, they prevented every death that would have otherwise occurred), they could be credited with saving 1 life out of 2000, right?
Because that's the normal death rate for this particular virus (these figures are widely quoted by AP, Reuters and the White House, by the way).

But no vaccine is 100% effective. As I mentioned above, seasonal flu vaccines might -- at a stretch -- be credited with preventing 1% of the deaths that might otherwise have occurred.
With this 1% effectiveness factor calculated back into the formula for swine flu (assuming the same 1% effectiveness factor), it turns out that you would have to vaccinate 200,000 people to save ONE life from swine flu.

That puts a whole new perspective on the vaccine push, doesn't it?

200,000 vaccines costs taxpayers roughly $5,000,000, and it subjects 200,000 people to the potential side effects of these vaccines which have never been subjected to any long-term testing whatsoever.



Is it worth spending $5 million and exposing 200,000 people to potentially dangerous vaccine side effects in order to prevent ONE death from swine flu?

If each vaccine shot generates $25 in revenue for drug companies, and the U.S. government orders the production of 160 million vaccines,
how much money is Big Pharma making off the pandemic?
That answer is roughly $4 billion in net revenues.

But even that doesn't count all the repeat business from the future victims who suffer neurological side effects
from the vaccines and have to be institutionalized and subjected to high-dollar medical care for years on end.

In all, a mass vaccination program could
end up generating over ten billion dollars in revenues for drug companies.

Cypress Tree in the fall

Here's one I think I'm finished with ;)
Painted with a pallet knife so very textural.
Doesn't come framed, but here's a suggestion if you like framed art. (sides are gallery wrapped & painted black, so no frame needed if you like the clean lines of contemporary decor ;)
18x24" x 7/8" $175 / $12. shipping

More CowBell!

Rainy Night in Key West

"RAINY NIGHT IN KEY WEST" ©2004 KeROBinson
This weeks auction special will be listed Tues night with a starting bid of $10.
(ahhhhhhh!!!! I can't even believe I am doing this, but am hoping it ends up where it can be enjoyed on an actual wall where people can see it! ) You know, it's the karma thing...you have to let go in order to receive....Literally! I'm not only a prolific artist, but I continually buy from other artists....you can never be too thin or have too much art! :)

Blue Jacaranda Tree

*Up for auction on eBay Sunday 26th, with a starting bid of $10. This painting is 10x10 inches on stretched canvas and does not require framing. Take a peek at my other listings while you're there, I have one of my favorites there entitled "HOG TRAILS". It's also on the website TheRobGallery.com

"PUSSY CAT, PUSSY CAT I LOVE YOU!"

I have six of The Rob Gallery CATs! in this show at The City Arts Factory and a 7th will be auctioned off at the benefit prom. Plus there is a boatload of fantastic art there to see in person! The show runs till the middle of Aug, so drop in, check out and buy that one of a kind piece 4 your collection! :)
This is the largest, 30x40" entitled,
"PUSSY CAT PUSSY CAT I LOVE YOU!"
Original and very textural piece.

Mel' Bad Girls Club 3^rd Annual Prom
The Domino Effect: A Black & White Affair
Saturday July 25th 8pm
City Arts Factory

A REAL PROM. DJ.DANCING.COCKTAILS.SILENT AUCTION. RAFFLE.FULL BAR.ART GALLERY. MAGICIAN.GIFTS.BAND.
FREE UPLOADABLE PROM PHOTOS.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

BENEFITING
Benefiting Base Camp Children's Cancer Foundation
Amazing organization that focuses on providing a year-round series of programs to help children and families along the journey of cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses. Base Camp provides weekly hospital-lunch delivery, monthly overnight camps, parent-support groups, clinic parties, and weekly events help children pass through the toughest days of treatment. They service not only the children who are patients, but their brothers and sisters too.
BaseCamp.org

$10 FOR TICKETS!!

MORE INFO AND BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE
MelsBGC.com

Black and White Attire Business/Formal

CITY ARTS FACTORY

29 So. Orange Ave.

Orlando Fl 32801

Coral Sea Reef Fish

I've been working on my Reef Fish series in a smaller format.
This one is a little different as it has a thick shine and was very hard to photograph without catching glare or reflections!
It is 6x6 inch on stretched canvas with 3 moorish idols swimming near an outcropping of black coral with real sea shells embedded. 5 day listing beginning Sunday 19th.
I will try to have a new painting listed on eBay once a week (crossing fingers) for $10 and sending out a blog post on Sat. night for a heads up to my subscribers.
I figure this gives ppl a chance to get an original w/o breaking the bank.
Everyone should be able to own ORIGINAL art!

White Hibiscus Flower Painting

Taking a wee break, but have went ahead and listed 5 items since eBay gave me 5 free listings....
These are larger paintings and OOAK (One Of A Kind) that may be on my web site. ........somewhere, maybe....well, here they are if you've never seen them before! ;)

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/therobgallery_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZ

Florida Wetlands Textured Painting

This painting will be listed Sunday, July 5th for $10. for 3 days.
Just off the easel, it has a slight texture to it and clear vibrant colors are truly beautiful!
To see the auction click the link>
http://tinyurl.com/nwd3cb

City Arts Factory - July 25th 2009 8:00 pm

http://www.melsbgc.com/

Mel’s Bad Girls Club 3^rd Annual Prom

The Domino Effect A Black & White Affair

CityARTS Factory

July 25, 2009 8:00PM

Benefiting Base Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation

Amazing organization that focuses on providing a year-round series of programs to help children and families along the journey of cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses. Base Camp provides weekly hospital-lunch delivery, monthly overnight camps, parent-support groups, clinic parties, and weekly events help children pass through the toughest days of treatment. They service not only the children who are patients, but their brothers and sisters too.

This is "BIRDIE" from TheRobGallery CATs! Collection.
She will be up for auction at the affair. If you can't make it, you can donate by
going to the link> http://melsbgc.com

Foggy Pines - Florida Painting

"Foggy Pines" is an original 11x14 painting.
The air is so fresh on these cool, clean mornings.
http://theRobGallery.com

Florida Lighthouse Original painting

"Jupiter Lighthouse" has a calm, restful feeling to it.
It was a clear night and the ibis were settled in for the night on a limb overhanging the inlet.
I had no camera, but the image was burned into memory & it had to be painted!
Original Painting on 8x10" stretched canvas. ©2006 KeROBinson

Everglades Sunset

Original Painting just finished!
18x24" x .75" No need to frame.

Coral Sky Florida Painting

Here's one from ©2006 - "Coral Sky" is an original 8x10" painting on canvas panel. Frame it or just prop it up against a stack of books ;)
It's listed on eBay with a starting bid of $9.97
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=320376942368

Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration - Tarpon & Shark Tourament

If you're in the Tampa Bay area on June 19, go and bid up my painting (ha-ha) at the Tarpon & Shark Tournament to raise funds for the restoration of marine estuary in Tampa Bay.
http://www.tampabaywatch.org/ (click on events).

Tampa Bay Watch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit stewardship program dedicated exclusively to the protection and restoration of the marine and wetland environments of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs.

More Stuff! Green Living

What is the Story of Stuff?

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

WATCH the clip here> http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Thought this illustration in my sketchbook fit in w/ the film clip!
I will be listing a 16x20" Florida Landscape w/ a starting bid of $49. on eBay April 3rd.
Please watch the video, it is enlightening & entertaining! ;)

Florida Landscape Painting - COWs

All this cleaning out has motivated my muse so I've stopped to paint a bit. This scene was inspired by SR 70 near Myakka Florida.
I want to paint the cows so bad...they look so serene lounging around under the humongus swooping oak branches. Well, these are faraway cows....I'm working on close up cows, it's a work in progress 4 a while now.
9" x 12 inch x 3/4"

Oil Paintings

Reducing prices on oil paintings. These are from 2003 when I first began painting and trying out all the different mediums.....I am a very MESSY oil painter, plus they take months to dry/cure, so I don't do large oils any longer. (just miniatures because it is so much fun to smoosh creamy oil paints around!)
Anyway, they R listed at eBay for 3 days and then I will put them in my Etsy store, http://WildPelican.Etsy.com at the same low starting price if they are still available.
There will be a total of 12 oil paintings.

Procrastination & The Muse

Ok, all this digging around trying to organize is not working...WOW! I forgot about all these canvas'! Poor things, they are all white, the muse is too strong, OK, I give up, I will stop cleaning! I am wanting to add to my "CORAL FISH" series....these take me a while, but I will post them as I finish....sorry, this one is not available, a travel agent owns it. How fitting!

Florida Folk Art Paintings - miniature

New Years resolution: try not to procrastinate. noticed I left the door open w/ 'try' :) Last year, I was supposed to clean out the studio, for a little constuction project w/o getting debris all over my work.....ah yea, well that never came to pass.....so am listing back (2003up) works at ebay and
http://WildPelican.Etsy.com ........
Here's a WIP work in progress that was inspired by a homeless man making/selling palm frond roses at the Orlando Art Farm I was at. He was kind enough to teach me and gave me a bouquet of three! He is originally from Ft. Peirce, used to mount fish & work on the boats in earlier times.
the 2nd pic is a sample of the miniature paintings I have on ebay/etsy.