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Zooinitas exhibit takes you on a safari to promote animal safety

Roaring with animal art, the Zooinitas exhibit will take the
public on a safari into the jungles of Encinitas were art reigns supreme. At an
opening reception on July 26, 2014, 1-4 pm at the Encinitas Library, 540
Cornish Dr., begin your tour into a collection of wild and unusual animals and
enter if you dare, to be greeted by a magnificent life-size wooden lion name
“Aldimere” created by artist Thomas Thomas.

 

“This is a celebration of our area's lively art scene, with a particular focus
on art experiences that encouraged everyone to get involved, connect, and
gather, possibilities seem endless and imagination has no limits”.

 

The afternoon will provide support for the Rancho Coastal
Humane Society (RCHS), animal Safehouse Program
, a safety net for the
pets of domestic violence victims. Safehouse is also a lifeline for veterans,
senior citizens, accident victims, and…most recently…victims of the
fires. 

 

The event has something for all ages and explores new techniques and celebrated
self-expression by exceptionally talented artists.  The original artworks
truly represent the animal world in a natural environment and will be available
for sale. Free to the public; enjoy music  by Second Cousin, and
refreshments as you take a tour into the virtual art studios of three artists, Joan Hansen, Gary Johnson
and Linda Luisi
who will be creating art, just in time for the silent auction. 
“Instead of spending thousands of dollars to travel to exotic places to see
wildlife, Zoonitas will bring images of these unique animals to you”,



You can show your support by dropping a small toy into the “Toys
for Pups” 
drop box out front, the day of the reception, browse array of auction
items and show your support by learning about the RCHS programs.

 

What image does “stalk” inspire in your mind as you start your tour and
explore.  Come meet the internationally respected animal artist and animal
intuitive, Debra A. Saum, “Talking
Art and Animal Portraits That Speak”
, who telepathically communicates with the animals she paints….while
she is creating their portraits
.  Enjoy the tour-guiding artists who proudly represent the
animals on the planet, and are looking forwarding to sharing their experiences
of painting each piece. Artists: Adele Richert, Bobbi Harrington, Brian Batemen, Bruce Stewart,
Cheryl Ehlers, Debra Saum, Francine Filsinger, Gary Johnson, Gwenn Beope, Joan
Hansen, Krista Timberlake, Linda Luisi, Mo McGee, Stephen Frank Gary, Terry
Oshrin, Thomas Thomas and Tish Wynne,

The Zooinitas exhibit runs through August 24, 2014.  For more information contact Cheryl Ehlers at 760-519-1551 or visit www.zooinitas.zohosites.com.



 

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