I couldn’t avoid addressing the current situation in Ukraine.
- I don’t want to start an argument about what is right and what is wrong. All of this is wrong.
- The only thing that is right is the support that people show to each other. And this is what I wanted to talk to you about.
- The best thing we can do right now is to unite.
- Don’t finger point. There’s so much misinformation on either side and it only dives us.
- If you follow the news, please find as many different sources as you can to have a broad spectrum of information
- Better yet, find real people you can talk to who have connections or families in Ukraine or Russia and who get to hear of what is going on from their loved ones locally.
- Help as you can. Every little bit helps. I have a list of carefully vetted trusted organizations you can donate to on the blog post. https://intheartscene.com/2022/03/08/support-ukraine-with-art/
- Use your voice online and offline to advocate for peace and humanity
And I have a word for my beloved art community.
We can do better! We are the ones who can inspire people in tough times! We are the ones to touch hearts and bring awareness!
- So I’m starting a hashtag #supportUkrainewithArt and pledge to donate 100% of the proceeds from "buy me a coffee" and from the sales of our branded merch up until the end of the war in Ukraine to relief organizations.
- I will also donate 50% of all my art prints sales as well.
- I ask you to join me in this effort or spread the word about it. Use hashtag #supportUkrainewithArt to let people know that you support the movement.
