Ashley Cecil

Painting with a Cause

Somehow I managed to catch these postcard-sized scenes from the countryside while on a train from London to Somerset.  It was a great exercise in forcing myself to paint very fast (and not getting motion sickness).  They’re on their way to family in the States.  I was sure to write on the one to my brother that I painted the image on the front.  I wouldn’t put it past him to think I bought it at a tourist shop.

Somehow I managed to catch these postcard-sized scenes from the countryside while on a train from London to Somerset.  It was a great exercise in forcing myself to paint very fast (and not getting motion sickness).  They\'re on their way to family in the States.  I was sure to write on the one to ...

7.5″x11″ ink on paper, $40 (plus shipping via standard mail outside of the UK)
SOLD
10% of art sales now through April 30 donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates.

7.5″x11″ ink on paper, $40 (plus shipping via standard mail outside of the UK) SOLD 10% of art sales now through April 30 donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates.

7.5″x11″ ink on paper, $40 (plus shipping via standard mail outside of the UK), SOLD. 
10% of art sales now through April 30 donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates.

7.5″x11″ ink on paper, $40 (plus shipping via standard mail outside of the UK), SOLD.  10% of art sales now through April 30 donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates.

7.5″x8″ ink on paper, $35 (plus shipping), SOLD
10% of art sales now through April 30 donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates.

I’ve realized while settling into my new home in London that the local scenes are inspiring me to draw and paint faster than I’m keeping up with service organizations.  Although it’s invigorating to be painting urban street scenes again, I won’t leave out the charitable component of my work.  So, while I’m painting and finding my footing here, I will be making contributions from art sales to Court Appointed Special Advocates, one of my all time favorite nonprofit organizations.

CASA is always looking for volunteers to advocate for abused children engaged in the legal system while a safe home is identified for them.   With over 1,000 local community offices throughout the US, there’s bound to be a CASA office near you.  I volunteered for CASA and would be happy to answer any questions about my experience, just email me at ashley.cecil(at)gmail.com.

7.5\"x8\" ink on paper, $35 (plus shipping), SOLD 10% of art sales now through April 30 donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates. I\'ve realized while settling into my new home in London that the local scenes are inspiring me to draw and paint faster than I\'m keeping up with service organizations.  Although it\'s invigorating to be ...