Rebel With A Cause

Here at RWAC HQ we have, in our not-too-grubby-that-they-would-leave-a-mark little mitts, a personally signed copy of "The Little Book of Pastels & Poetry" by UK Pastel Artist and Author Tracie Koziura waiting to be claimed by a truly awesome, caring, smmmmmmmashing person (a person EXACTLY like YOU!) and the great news is, it's really easy to be in with a chance of getting it through YOUR mailbox!

Oh, we just know you want one! You do, don't you? We can feel you trembling with excitement (like a wibbly wobbly strawberry jelly) at the thought of adding this exquisite, beautifully formed and highly sought after collectible to your impressive bookshelf!

Ok...we won't torture you any longer - click this magical

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We are thrilled to report that the "Rebel With A Cause 'International Wolf Center Auction Fundraiser'", which ran from the 25th to the 31st March 2013, raised a total of $175.00 for the International Wolf Center and brings our total raised so far to a whopping $561.00!

We want to take this opportunity to howl out a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the bidders/winners and everyone who promoted the event by sharing with friends and relatives for helping to make this event such a great success.

We also want to howl a A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to Wendie Busig-kohn of the Art4Good Foundation for her generosity, dedication and hard work in making this auction possible.

From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all so very much!

The Art4Good Foundation hosts regular auctions for various Charities and Causes. For more information, please visit the Art4Good Auctions page on their website.

The "Rebel With A Cause! IWC Auction" is now open and will run from March 25 2013 to March 31 2013 to raise funds for the International Wolf Center. Hosted by the ART4GOOD Foundation Inc. this spectacular auction is offering Art, Books, Clothing, Collectibles, Jewellery, Vacations and much, much more. There is something for everyone so be sure to tell your friends, family and community and help us raise LOADSA MONEY for the International Wolf Center and our precious WOLVES!

Project Links:
Auction homepage
International Wolf Center
Art4Good Foundation Project on Crowdrise

In 1869, General Phil Sheridan said, "The only good Indians I ever saw were dead." Others said, "The only good wolf is a dead wolf."

Barry Lopez wrote of an American Pogrom, not only of Native Americans and wolves, but of the bison on which both depended. Between 1850 and 1890, 75 million bison were killed, mostly for their hides; perhaps 1 million or 2 million wolves.

"Before about 1878, cattlemen were more worried about Indians killing their cattle than they were about wolves. As the land filled up with other ranchers, as water rights became an issue, and as the Indians were removed to reservations, however, the wolf became, as related in Barry Lopez's book, "Of Wolves and Men," 'an object of pathological hatred'." Lopez continues: "The motive for wiping out wolves (as opposed to controlling them) proceeded from misunderstanding, from illusions of what constituted sport, from strident attachment to private property, from ignorance and irrational hatred."

Continue reading original article at 'Howling for Justice'...

That's right! We have not one...not two...but THREE of the stunning 'Animal Matters - Pride!' Limited Edition Prints waiting to be claimed by three awesome, caring, smmmmmmmashing people (people EXACTLY like YOU!) and the great news is, it's really easy to be in with a chance! Oh, I just know you want one, don't you? I can feel you trembling like a wibbly wobbly jelly with excitement at the chance of hanging this beauty on your wall!

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That's right! We have not one...not two...but THREE of these glorious 'Universal Harmony' Limited Edition Prints waiting to be claimed by three awesome, caring, smmmmmmmashing people (people EXACTLY like YOU!) and the great news is, it's really easy to be in with a chance! Oh, I just know you want one, don't you? I can feel you trembling like a wibbly wobbly jelly with excitement at the chance of hanging this beauty on your wall!

Ok...we won't torture you any longer - click this magical 'make all your dreams come true' link and do what you need to do to stop your little excitement gene from exploding!

A unique collection of Limited Edition Prints by UK Digital Artist, Rebelwolf, are now available to purchase with 25% of all proceeds being donated to The UK Wolf Conservation Trust, The International Wolf Center and Providence Row.

The collection includes a variety of animals, birds, flowers, landscapes and topical scenes, all of which are printed on high quality acid free 225 gsm Somerset Enhanced 100% Cotton Archive Paper with a white border, added for mounting or finishing.

Each print is signed and numbered personally by the artist and delivered securely with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The Art by Rebelwolf Limited Edition Gallery page on Facebook showcases each work and includes a 'zoom detail' image for a closer look! To make a purchase, just follow the 'More details' button at the top right of each listing.

As you know, Rebel With A Cause is supporting the International Wolf Center via Crowdrise and Causes with it's "2012 Project" and we are delighted that this unique collection of Limited Edition Prints is helping to raise funds for them, too!

The future of wolves depends greatly on the work done by organisations such as IWC and UKWCT through educating people about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. Together we can ensure these beautiful and often misunderstood creatures will continue to survive for our future generations to both appreciate and enjoy.

As I look in your eyes, I see triumph and madness
Yet I long to tell you the pain that I feel
I long to understand the fear and resentment
find a way for this rift between us to heal

I bear no ill will towards you or your brothers
I ask for no favours just to live life my way
Our world bears the scars of the wars we have waged
It's time to lay down arms and call it a day

I hoped for too much when our paths crossed this morning
I believed it was time to put an end to this war
But my biggest mistake was to have faith in your hearing
Not in my lifetime will I see a hand touch a paw

The darkness draws closer as my spirit grows weaker
looking up to the eyes of my brothers of old
the wisdom of ages gently soothing the trembling
Replaced by the deathly numbness of cold

Unable to run, I lie here at your mercy
and watch as my life blood runs through your hands
Realising my sacrifice will make little difference
Your need to destroy can be felt across the land

Your eyes gleam with fire while mine slowly fade now
On the wind comes the distant call of my pack
Howling with grief and unconsolable sorrow
As they, and I, realise there is no going back...

Poetry: ©2006, Tracie Koziura
Artwork: ©2011, Tracie Koziura

That's right! We have not one...not two...but THREE sets of 4 UNIQUE Greeting Cards featuring paintings by UK Pastel Artist Tracie Koziura!

These UNIQUE card sets are EXCLUSIVE to Rebel With A Cause and are not available anywhere else in the whole wide world - bet you really want a set now, don't you?

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The first three names pulled from the hat this very morning to win a Hand Embellished Limited Edition Fine Art print are *drum roll please...*

1. Carol Kah
2. Michele Puzzello
3. Rhonda Coppola

CONGRATULATIONS - you will be notified by email as soon as your prints have been despatched which should be during the next 7 days.

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has donated and supported Rebel With A Cause! throughout January! We are well on our way to achieving our 2012 goal but please don't stop inviting/sharing our mission with everyone you know. We will be announcing our February 'contest' in a few days so keep checking back for details, won't you?