Karrel Christopher ART & Photography Tribute to a friend...“SHEEP 31” by © Karrel Christopher Original oil on canvas painting ~ 50 x 50 cm This Black Zwartbles Sheep was my first sheep friend. We met alongside a barbed wire fence at a large open green field. Though I had admired many sheep from a distance – this was my first up close and personal meeting. I was entranced by her beautiful golden eyes, the wonderful scent of her wool and her eager, tender affection. At the time, I had recently seen exclusive footage of the massacre of exported sheep September 2012 in Karachi, Pakistan. The brutal, senseless culling of nearly 10,000 sheep was horrifically devastating and haunted me. So here I was, hugging, kissing and caressing “Sheep 31” and I found myself collapsed into a flood of uncontrollable sobbing. She nuzzled closer as if to comfort and heal me. I prayed aloud…for her --and ALL sheep worldwide that have suffered great atrocities and lost their lives to human ignorance and greed. In the last year, I have been so blessed to visit with her and the rest of her small herd many times – getting to know and love them all. I have also met many more at several sheep shearing festivals and documented their strife and misery in hope of educating people about their experiences. The sound of their voices, their luminous eyes, observing the complexities and tenderness of their personal relationships and the honor of holding baby lambs in my arms has moved me to the core. These experiences are life changing. Painting “Sheep 31” was very emotional for me…being another step for me as a Vegan, a photographer and an artist. I present her to the world with overwhelming love and respect – with her ear tags removed. In my heart, she is not property or livestock or an amusement at a kid’s farm. She is a magnificent living being. She is part of my Earth Family. I beseech the world to please end the horrible animal holocaust. Live, rejoice and prosper VEGAN Please feel welcome to view my other PAINTINGS: at my ART website: karrelchristopher/ If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase information, commissions and special projects. International shipping available. ART on Face Book: https://facebook/…/Karrel-Christoph…/379579508720158 ~ Thank you for your support ~ KC Inquiries from individuals, animal sanctuaries / rescues / shelters --who support Vegan lifestyle for cooperative opportunities, are welcomed. My work experience and interests include: graphic art (30 years), fine art, design & crafting (30 years), assisting a veterinarian (9 ½ years), animal communication & education (1 ½ years), assisting a landscape designer (1 ½ years), gardening, photography, custom art framing, promotions, office management, medical secretary, accounting, quality control, customer service, textile design & sewing, jewelry design, theater (10 years), ballet (6 years), art teacher, flute playing (silver & Native American), hiking; rocks, minerals & crystals collecting, antique restoration, practical & creative recycling, light construction & handy with tools, animal rescue (cats) assistance and farm animal sanctuary volunteer. I am passionate about animal rights and keeping nature safe and healthy for everyone! My desire is to be able to continue creating *compassion education* posters, oil paintings honoring animals and living a contented, peaceful, cruelty free life --assisting in animal care. ~ Vegan artist ~ Karrel Christopher
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 09:57:23 +0000
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