heARTwork

In Products and  Events you'll see the body of paintings that I've been working on for the past year. As a result of some very moving experiences that I'm having, as a buyer, you have the option of donating 50% of the proceeds from these paintings to an important social cause. (Please note that before December 9, 2007 that I originally wanted to donate 100% of the proceeds. I have changed from 100% to 50% because of some valuable advice that I received.) Some of the causes that I recommend considering are listed below. If you are interested in any of the paintings, please contact mark@pathscrossing.com.

1) To help raise awareness of the water crisis, as I experienced in the movie "Running Dry." The purchase of my painting will go towards the organization Running Dry to The Chronicles Group to provide sustainable water to millions of global families. You see, in the movie, I learned about the startling fact that one child dies every 15 seconds from a water infectious disease. In addition, I learned how so many countries, including the U.S. are impacted by the lack of clean water. (posted 10/29/07)

2) To help promote peace, as I experienced by helping to setup the "Eyes Wide Open" exhibit at the October 27 march and rally to end the war. The purchase of my painting will go towards an emerging organization that will promote the travel of this exhibit within the state of Washington. On Saturday, October 27, I volunteered to set-up the exhibit, almost 200 shoes of soldiers in Oregon and Washington who had lost their lives. The names, photos, and letters that were attached to each pair of boots moved me and so many hundreds of others to feel the loss. The exhibit reaches our hearts in ways that the news and media are unable. If you are from outside the state of Washington, the purchase of my painting could also go towards your state's American Friends Service Committee to bring it to your state. (posted 10/27/07)

3) To raise awareness of the Deep Hope Institute's mission and agenda to renew and attract individuals to the call of social activism. This is an organization that I am personally involved in with Bill Grace, former Executive Director of the Center for Ethical Leadership. The Institute currently promotes a Fellowship program (a series of four, three-day events, of immersion and discovery that bridge leadership, spirituality and community), a social action think tank (specifically focused social activism effort), and a sojourn (cultural immersion that seeks wisdom at the margins). (posted 10/27/07)