Sandy Byers, award winning Whidbey Island artist of oils pastels and acrylics

With the whisper

of a bird's wing

We can all unite

to make the lives of others

so much better.

~sandy byers

I believe in taking the best care of neighbors and animals that we can. And I appreciate, with all my heart, those who help me in my quest to improve the lives of those less fortunate.

From time-to-time I offer small originals and prints on eBay for charitible causes. When any are available, you should be able to see them below. Click on a box below to begin using it

or you can go directly to all my charity listings on eBay.

With the generosity of your bids and donations of my art, together, we have been able to raise well over $7000 for charities through eBay and eBay Giving Works. Thank you for your generous hearts.

Some of my personal projects

PROJECT

Through Her Eyes

ORGANIZATION

WOMEN for WOMEN International

"We Dream in Colors"

My goal for this painting was to show how each generation learns new ways to improve their lives. I attempted to show that by adding more color to each generation as you move forward in the painting. So, you'll notice in the painting that the youngest generation has the most intense colors and (philosophically) the brightest future. Being an artist, I know how joyful color can be. I was inspired to name the painting after a song with a similar title.

I believe what these women have accomplished, especially given all they have endured, is remarkable and I greatly admire their strength and willingness to learn in the face of all they have to conquer (still). I enjoyed my time visiting with them (at the easel) while attempting to put my respect for them on paper.

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PROJECT

Art Helping Mountain Gorillas

ORGANIZATION

Wildlife Direct Gorilla Protection

"Gravy The King and The Elephant"

Read the Story of Gravy in Africa

100% of the purchase price has been donated to

Wildlife Direct Gorilla Protection

Visit my eBay charity auctions

Some of my favorite links:

Rolling Dog Ranch is one of those places I just want to reach out and put my arms around! It was created from the hearts of Steve Smith and Alayne Marker and it is an incredibly loving, permanent, home for many disabled animals who otherwise would have no place to go. For more information about them, please visit: Rolling Dog Ranch's Website.

Dog Artists United is a group of wonderful artists who paint dogs in a variety of styles: Dog Artists United (blog).

Pasados Safe Haven is an amazing group of folks who work tirelessly to shelter all animals and fight daily to help prevent animal cruelty. For more information about them, please visit: Pasado's Website

Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington, Washington takes care of some pretty amazing animals. I have had the distinct pleasure to meet some of them in person (and their wonderful caretakers!) and I can personally recommend this animal-loving group of folks who work tirelessly to save our local wildlife. For more information about them, please visit: Sarvey Wildlife Center

Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation's annual Spring Fling auction ~ Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. Byers does one commission a year to benefit WAIF's auction. If you would like a proxy bid form, please contact Sandy directly. For more information about WAIF, please visit WAIF's website.

The Committee to keep Doves Protected is a group of Michigan voters who worked to restore Michigan's ban on shooting mourning doves. I am happy to say that on November 7th, 2006, the voters defended the 100-year old ban that protects the Mourning Doves from being hunted.

My heartfelt thanks to all those who helped in this battle - WE WON!

Defenders of Wildlife: Save the Alaska Wolves. Please be sure and stop by their website to see if you can help stop aerial hunting of wolves: Defenders of Wildlife

Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Project. This is a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses - a place where they can just be kids! Please take a moment and visit Hole in the Wall Gang.

Animal Protection Institute: Please be sure and stop by their website to see if you can help: Animal Protection Institute

American Red Cross Disaster Relief continues in their mission to help those in need, animal and human-kind, not only in times of extreme disasters but also in every day emergencies. Here is a link to their website: American Red Cross

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