Charity Art Fundraisers

 

The amount of human suffering in this vast world we share is overwhelming. Dubh and I often feel frustrated at the limited means we have to help end this suffering for as many beings as possible. We don't always have a lot of cash on hand to give, and we don't have as much spare time as we'd like to spend in helping others. The one thing we do have available to give is artwork.
And so, we have decided to donate 50% of funds from the sale of Dubh's original paintings to a few select charities.  These are charities that we believe are providing great service and doing great works to relieve human suffering. It's just a starting point, and if you'd like you can suggest your own favorite and reputable charity.

Dubh has always said that he creates his works to convey a message; to raise awareness about the myriad of injustices in the world today.  After all, you can't find a solution to the problem until you know exactly what the problem is. We hope that this project will provide some funding to organizations that are already providing great solutions to end human suffering.

View original artwork here.

 

Please contact artist to purchase paintings for 50% donation to charities listed below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For decades Water.org  has worked with local partners empowering people to get safe water and a toilet. Reach out to involve your friends online and join us in making a difference. The problem is enormous but we can make a difference. One in eight people don't have safe water meaning each morning they scavenge to survive. Lack of safe water and sanitation impacts a family's health, keeps children from getting an education, and traps millions in a cycle of poverty.

For only $25 Water.org can get someone safe water for life. Co-founded by Matt Damon, Water.org has been helping people get sustainable solutions for over twenty years. We can make a difference in the world, we can help change someone's life.You can make your donation to water.org here. If you don't wish to purchase a painting at this time, please consider making a contribution to provide safe drinking water for those who need it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.

Today, MSF provides independent, impartial assistance in more than 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF also reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols. In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize. Please make your donation to Doctors Without Borders here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardluck Studios Fine Art For Thought features conceptual watercolor paintings by Dubh (pronounced dove). Dubh has a passion for creating social commentary art in protest of global human oppression, and environmental destruction by humans. He uses a unique self-taught layering technique to acheive the opaque and realistic look that are characteristic of his paintings.

In 2011, we've added digital photography by Dubh and Susie (Hardluck Studios' administrator). Our photography includes Alaskan landscape and artistic subject matter images.