Tuesday 23 April 2013

The Beginning

Mixed Media Collage




So I had this idea. It isn't a new idea by any means, but I am excited to share it with you. I have been blessed in my life with wonderful family, and friends. I have also been touched by the generosity and kindness of strangers. From the woman who bought me a cup of tea while I sat in a clinic waiting room sick with the flu with my baby also sick with the flu, to the generous soul who send me a package of goodies because she felt it was deserved, these people have touched my life profoundly. There have been many other acts of kindness in my life, each one unexpected and appreciated. These selfless acts have inspired me to pay-it-forward in a way that is meaningful to me, through my art. Here is my plan:

To give Random Art of Kindness to people.

What is Random Art of Kindness? I imagine it would look different to everyone, but to me a RAK is a small piece of art given for no particular reason other than to brighten someone's day.

My RAKs will be atc (2.5 by 3.5 inches) and post card sized (4 x 6 inches). They will be given out indiscriminately. They are free. They will be mailed. They will be left in random places where they might be chanced upon and taken.

It is my hope that maybe other people might like this idea, and share in it with me. Perhaps, people will send out their own RAK into the world to brighten someone's day.

Perhaps you know of someone who could use a little Random Art of Kindness? Let me know! I'll send one their way!

If you like my idea, and wish to share it, please grab my button to link back to here!
Go on, spread the love, give a RAK!!!
 





1 comment:

  1. I read your note on the Facebook Art Abandonment page. I think your page is wonderful! Sharing art...sharing smiles... sharing whimsical moments... sharing kindness... it's all good and fantastic!!! I have left several little mosaics on a trail near our house... and am now involved in our "happy rocks" (and I've done a few leaves this time! :) ) that we put around the grounds at a local music/art festival twice a year. I have some photos now on my Fickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiddlekate/ Have a wonderful day!!!

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