Dying Graphics Tablet: Guest Artists / Art Donations Requested

Donations & guest artists are always welcome, but there may be a higher need for both over the next couple months. It looks like my roughly 7-year old graphics tablet is dying (it's shutting down randomly, sometimes refusing to recognize different pen pressures, etc - and there's nothing wrong with my computer).  I'm not asking for donations to help buy a tablet; I'll take care of the expense. I just don't want to see SP sit dormant for a few months if I can't buy one quickly. Art donations and guest artists would help sustain SP if my tablet dies sooner rather than later. 

There's no way to know how long my tablet will keep working, so I thought I'd try to get the word out sooner rather than later. Doesn't hurt to be proactive, right? :) 

So here's an overview of how art donations work: 

You send a high-res digital copy of your artwork with written permission to sell it in our Zazzle store and upload thumbnails to our gallery. We link to your website/blog/store if you like as well. We don't ask for anything more than that. 

These pieces may be related to virtually any subject--so long as they are rated G. They don't have to feature animals at all. 

If you're interested in being a guest artist: 

This process is different in that you would basically be doing exactly what I do every month. Coordinate with me to choose a no-kill shelter in the United States (or I could select one for you if you like), choose a specific animal living in this shelter, and create a piece of art inspired by this pet. Any species is welcome! A great place to look for pets & shelters is PetFinder.com - just make sure the pet is living in a no-kill rescue/shelter. I will contact the shelter and coordinate everything with them. 

When your artwork is finished, you'll email a high-res digital copy to me and I'll upload it to our store & site. Your name, short bio, and a link (if you choose) will be added to our site as well. :) 

Mediums

All forms of art are welcome! 

Contact me at shelter . painter @ gmail . com if you're interested. You can also use our contact form if that's easier. 

Thanks!