Auction Sneak Peek #29 - Glassybaby

We are honored to share with you the inspiring story behind the Seattle-based company, glassybaby. 

When the first glassybaby was created in 1998, Lee Rhodes, glassybaby creator and founder, was raising her three small children and fighting what would become a 7-year battle with a rare form of lung cancer. She had endured surgery, countless rounds of chemotherapy, and was searching for a few moments of serenity to escape the fear that encompassed her life. Inspired by the beauty of these elegant vessels, Lee filled them with tea lights and scattered them throughout her home. She found great hope and healing in their color, light and love.

safe
FMV $40

pearl
FMV $40

To honor those who have walked down her same path, Lee established glassybaby goodwill, which remains the company's foundation and mission. During her cancer treatment, Lee met many other patients who could not afford even daily needs such as bus fare, childcare, or groceries. Today, much of the money donated by glassybaby goes directly toward meeting those basic needs. Each year, the company spreads hope by supporting charities dedicated to health, healing, and quality of life.

Thank you to glassybaby for the positive work that you are doing in our community, and for supporting wpig. 

Auction Sneak Peek #28 - Rocket Dog, woof!

We figured that this post would be more meaningful coming from those who know this donor, Rocket Dog, best.  So, this was submitted by two of the dogs of WPIG: Stella and Finnbar, and their friend Kai.  Our first guestpost! 

Rocket Dog LLC is donating 2 overnight stays and 1 daycare day.  Lucky lucky dogs!

Finnbar Farragher - "I love to go to stay with Holly and Boone at Rocket Dog when my parents, Meghan and Sean, are gone.  I'm kind of a shy guy at first, but they make me feel right at home, like I'm part of the family.  In fact, I think I am part of the family- just look where I got to sleep!  Hospitality at it's finest!" 

Kai Cipolla-Rysavy - "Holly and Boone at Rocket Dog really get me.  I mean, just look at the report card they gave me!  They are totally right, it's all about the chase.  I wasn't even posing for those photos, I'm just kind of an athlete... no big deal."

Stella Patchin Lacy - Weeeeeee look at me run with my pack!  I love my days with Rocket Dog!  Wait, haven't I already told you about this?  If I can't be with my parents, I want to be with the Rocket Dog pack at the park!  We love you Holly and Boone!!!

Auction Sneak Peak #27 - Teri Foehl

WPIG recently accepted 9(!) new(!) members(!)  That's right, 9!  We promise to tell you all about them soon.  But for now, we just want to introduce you to one of them: the very talented Teri Foehl. 

Teri is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a BFA. She did her graduate work at Savannah College of Art & Design. She currently works as an Interior Architect for a firm in Bellevue.  She donated this piece to our auction:

40”x40” metal and black squares on canvas.

We also have to give Teri a big shout out for this...

She did a great job designing our event postcard! 
Please see more of Teri's work here. 

Auction Sneak Peek #26 - Portland GetAway!

Are you ready for a weekend away with that someone special or a good girlfriend? Now is your chance to make the I-5 voyage to Portland and indulge yourself in the city of food!

This package includes a King Feature Guestroom and Valet Parking at the Hotel deLuxe, dinner at Trader Vics, massage/acupuncture* for two at Hands on Health, 4 passes to thePortland Art Museum and a few other Oregon treats!

FMV - $800.00

*the lucky bidder can choose a combo of massage and acupuncture or just one or the other.

Auction Sneak Peek #25

For local artist Mark Banaag, the biggest influences in life comes from one's surroundings.  Influences of nature, city life, and urban culture are what he takes and transfers in two ways: canvas work and photography.

Weekend Block Pool
2010, 20” x 20”
Spray Paint and Acrylic on Canvas

Stairway Light
2010, 12x16” Frame, 8x12” Print
Chicago, IL

"A city is not just defined by what it looks from the outside, but through feelings, emotions, and occurrences from within.. I try to spotlight on something that one might pass everyday in their life without realizing its impact." -Mark Banaag

Please see more of Mark's work here.