Art4TheHomelessWebzine

February 2013

In this Issue

Hands of Love Outreach

The Buddy Harden Band

Art by Kelene

Art by Sue Wicker

Art by Jessica Buie

Poetry by Justin Rodriquez

Poetry by V.G. Roslinda, Jr.

Columns

Poedancer

Gem Candi

Welcome to My World

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�Cover�Art4TH News�Hands of Love Outreach�Art by Kelene�The Buddy Harden Band�Poedancer�Art by Jessica Buie�Poetry by Justin Rodriquez�Art by Sue Wicker�Welcome to My World�Poetry by V.G. Roslinda, Jr.�Cayenne’s Kitchen/Au Contraire�Gem Candi

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sArt4TheHomeless has had ahuge makeover for the Art4THWebzine. We’ve been workingon this site for over a month andhad to cancel the Januaryedition because it wasn’t ready.Today, we are unveiling the newArt4TH Zine.

The Art4TH Zine is now it’s ownwebsite that will be updatedmonthly with new artists,musicians, literary artists andhomeless relief organizationsand you have the option ofdownloading the print edition(what you are reading now) forno charge to you.

We are also excited to announceseveral fundraising campaignsthat we have going on. JohnnaCrider, also know as The Gemand Mineral Diva, is selling herjewelry online and donating 15%of each sale toArt4TheHomeless.

From February 13-28, authorManswell Peterson will bedonating proceeds from hislatest book, One Last Cry Ron'sRevenge to Art4TheHomeless.

We have also opened up thenew and improved, Art4TH Storewhich is the Zazzle store thathas been in Johnna's name andhas been bringing in funds forArt4TheHomeless. 

We will be closing down theWepay $1 Print Gallery inMarch. You can still buy printsfrom the gallery until March. 

We also have the $250KDonation Campaign where weencourage you to donate $1.Our goal is to get at least250,000 people to donate only$1.

Message to Art4TH fromManswell Peterson

AN ANGEL TO FEED ME

As a child I have seen my fairshare of trouble. Growing upwith a mother that is hooked oncrack cocaine is not an easylifestyle. The days and nightsseemed longer than they were.There were plenty of times thatI would ask God why? There isno way a child deserved to livea lifestyle such as this one.What did I do wrong? Neverknowing if the next meal wouldactually come, happy to go toschool knowing I would havebreakfast and lunch.

Then it hit me…sometimes weare put through a storm not tosuffer for the long term; but tobe able to help others survive it.

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sI was 16 years old when I firstspent the night on the streets ofAlbany, Ga. Now it might nothave been a Major city…it wasthe scariest times of my life. Notknowing what would happen tome. Would I be able to eat,where would I sleep?

I know now that God watchedout for me and every time I washungry, he sent an ANGEL tofeed me. The shocking part wassome of these people didn'tknow me, but treated me asfamily.

I know my life’s mission is tohelp people so I set out to writea short version of my life foryoung teens and adults. Thisbook would be titled Tracks ofMy Tears. Now I’m in theprocess of turning this book intoa movie to reach an evenbroader audience.

I wake up with a smile on myface…knowing my life wassparred, and I used a sayingthat my Master-Chief from theU.S. Navy told me….Never

Give, Never Give in, and Never,Ever Surrender.

It would be my honor to donate20% of my new book One LastCry. Ron's Revenge toArt4TheHomeless due out Feb13th.

So, please share with friends asthis promotion will last Feb 13 –Feb 28.

I pray for Art4theHomeless & otherorganizations like this. Muchsuccess in all you do.

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ands Of Love Outreach (HOL) is a non-profitorganization dedicated to changing communities andtransforming lives. As a 501(C)3, HOL seeks to empowerthe homeless and less fortunate with the practical toolsnecessary to experience wholeness in every area oftheir lives. We desire to see reconstructive restoration inthe lives of every individual that we come in contact withand are accomplishing this vision through strategicoutreach programs that include meal distribution,providing daily necessities such as clothing and hygieneitems.

Since the inception of Hands of Love Outreach in 2009,this non-profit organization has expanded from serving20 bags of food, which included canned goods,sandwiches and chips to now serving more than 9,000hot meals (including all of the above), as well as clothingand hygiene kits in the Atlanta area. As we’ve seen theneed for rehabilitative programs in our services thispopulation continues to show an increasing trend.

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Kelene have been creating art since she was a small child. Shestarted finger painting at a young age and was hooked on artfrom then on. Her inspirations come from the masters withPicasso being one of my favorites. She keeps creatingconstantly which helps her strive to be better and to pushherself as far as she can go in imagination. She loves colorand uses it a lot in her paintings and drawings. She mainlypaints in acrylic on canvas but also on wood and paper. Herhobbies are drawing, reading, writing and running.

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Veteran local musicians Henry Holmes and DonWhite were breaking up the last final version oftheir band Rocket88 , and needed a singer anddrummer.Along came a bluesy , soulful singer and guitaristin the guise of former state prison warden DwightHamrick . Jack Snipe joined up as drummer , andwas replaced by Derundo Jenkins in 2012.Rounding out The Buddy Harden Band isfrontman , singer , showman ,Don G.(Rat).The powerful bass and drums laid down by Henryand Derundo set the foundation for Don andDwight to feature two very distinct lead guitarstyles.Add rocking vocals from Rat , Dwight , Derundo ,Henry , and sometimes even Don , and you'vegot The Buddy Harden Band .Available to playyour party or event today.

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I am deeply saddened by the killings in Newtown at Sandy Hook Elementary School.I am especially ashamed at this time to have a mental health diagnosis. Obviously,this young man needed help that he wasn't getting. I pray for the spirits of the littleangels who are no longer with us. We will always remember them and I wish toconvey my sincere condolences to the families of those children. I don't feelstigmatized personally, my friends and family know the person I am and know that Iwould never harm anyone for any reason. I wrote two poems as a tribute. I submittedthem to a book to be presented to the families. I don't know if they will be accepted. Iwill place them here as an expression of my feelings. I put everything into poetry it ismy outlet. I only wish that young man had such an outlet and used it moreproductively. It is my hope that he will fade from our memories and that we will beleft with the sweet memorials and memories of the children. They will live in ourhearts forever. This page is dedicated to them.

A Wave

We've caught a waveswept away by grief

pounding against the shorecaught up in all the fear

the fight and all the advocacyon either side, waving

at each other, curled fistsanger, tears, compassion seeks

compounds our sorrowchildren lost in the drift

caught in the riftbetween what is known

and understoodand all there is left to unfold

a wave unfoldsspills into the atmosphere

what of trust, faithall we hold dear

we hold our children closelight candles on the shore

a lighthouse to signalall the memoriesthe wick shifts

blown out by the storm

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land masses separateislands form, waves

pound the shorethe wave we are caught

try to learn to surfsail the high seas

caught between acheslove and pain, water

drowning in this, drawnunder in the tow

swirl and come upto catch a breath

gasping for airsputter, cry for air

caught in this tumultuousnessthe whirl of the wavesthe roar of the storms

wish for calm seasour hearts are well worn

take cover for a timebuild a shelter and drifton a raft on the oceanpray for whale kisses

and dolphin sighswe sink and wave goodbye

to those who were lostcaught in the whipporwhirl

the heat of the sunbeating down on usshine on, we're upcatch a wave, we

are not so foregoneour lives have meaningeven if they are short

the impact is just as greatstill overtook by the wave

the senselessness, the painloss, gain, strength

we all draw each other closein warm embrace, caught

within the arms of the wavecurling around us

and all the love it does containwe are wet to the bone.

The Lost Childrensome children are lost

before we can save themsome children lose themselves

in the crowds, gunmentake them from us

so me children are lostdue to disease, kidnappingthem from us, taking them

from us prematurelysome children play neverthelesssome children we try to impress

with goodness, some never have thechance

to be inspired to grow and overcomeI grow and widen as tears fall

yet again. I cry for the lost childrenwho were taken by a hand of violence

strive to heal, to great-en impactin a scattered life. How they will

never be forgotten, justiceit seems never wins. The losseswe find along our way, empty usa little hope each day, our hearts

seep compassion, to seek answersstudy and seek, peek at the newsthe lost children who in discoveryof death, we find, know them well

we are all lost, all childrenall seek play, knowledge, wish

forgiveness for all involvedwill any pay for the loss

can anything ever replacetheir innocent faces, looking

with trust, who in schoolwhere vulnerable, were taken

snatched from our handsthe wrong is obvious, wrong

is what I push against.Fright for the parents, for their

healing, that we all may overcomethis dark day. The sun setson loss, what will we find

tomorrow, will children be bornto replace them? Will children

somewhere be found after timewill we capture their spirits

hold them close, raise themselvesin the tragedy, loss so profound

to impact society yet againwhen we will cease to lose

we work so hard to wincare and protect, servewhen will the death endthe gunmen shooting

scattered victims on the groundI seek peace, pray to findforgiveness for parents

for myself. Pray that all losswill lead to something

that this loss will leave an absencedefinitely. Let us fill that absence

diligently, fill it with lovesubtract hate. Wouldn't it

be a miracle if hate got lostwas never found, if peaceand love was found daily

hidden in a drawer or highon the top shelf. Where weforgot we put it, where we

never looked beforethere, where we find

a place in ourselves to forgiveto lend a hand to other children

who we still have. Let's workto save the children we canif nothing else, take them

by the hand and lead themin the direction of healing

perhaps then we can heal ourselves.

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1991 in San Antonio,Texas. In May 2013, shewill receive a Bachelor of

Arts in Studio Art at St.Edward’s University in

Austin, Texas. Buie hasalready been included in

various exhibitionsincluding “Concepts

Illustrated” at Fine ArtsGallery in Austin, Texas

and “Artista Revista” at SALocal Art, San Antonio,

Texas. Upcoming showsinclude “Metanoia” at UP

Collective in Austin, Texas,along with publication ofher zine "Ain't Nobody's

Child". Buie currently livesand works in Austin, Texas

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As she told me how it feltwith her eyes

As her mouth and hips sangand danced

Oh, how it put us in aromantic trance

Soon the sun would rise,and I found it to be true

I found myself in love, whatcould I say or do

As I held her head in mychest and we squeezed

each otherCloser, I couldn't get the

feeling to passThis was the moment I had

been looking forThis was the peace I longed

to findA form of pleasure higher

than the physicalA loving and caring that felt

so spiritualMoments of ecstasy

everlastingSessions of Sensual

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S.S.S.(Memories of moments on November 12, 2011 as

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from magazines, books, and second handmarkets to the people she meets. She enjoys

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Think Outside of your Creative Box

2012 may have been a year where you honed your craft.Whether you were a painter, musician, photographer or writeryou worked hard at strengthening your skills. That's a great featand something to applaud yourself for.

This new year you can and should continuing honing your skillsbut I want to challenge you. I want you to add a new creativeskill to your lists that has nothing to do with your currentabilities. If you are a painter try picking up an instrument. If youare a musician see what it's like to see the world through a lens.And if you're a photographer try putting a pen to paper andseeing how visual a writer you are.

Why should this be done? It should be done because not onlywill it broaden your horizon as an artist it will also do it for youas a person. When you learn to look outside the box you canbecome a stronger person mentally, emotionally and evensocially.

There is a site online called Deviantart (www.deviantart.com).There you can post your artwork and receive feedback. Whilethere you can also socialize and learn new skills from thosewho are in or outside your artistic field. While doing this you willgrow as an artist and add new networks that can become handyat helping you advance in your field.

Use this year to grow.

Let your creative light shine. And think outside your creativebox.

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Sweaty awakenings, thoughts of you abound.

Dreams of your image, has me tightly wound

Ceaseless memories keeps me on a leash,

Longing for your bounties like a sate less feast.

Torture is my yearning, excruciating pain,

Without your love, nothing to lose,

Nothing more to gain………release me with a word…

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My young friend Matthew Davidson would appreciate your help in animportant contest. The winner of the “Play Crossroads” contest gets toplay at Madison Square Garden at the Eric Clapton CrossroadsFestival! The winner also receives a guitar and strings endorsementfrom Ernie Ball. The contestants who rank in the top 100 will beevaluated by the professional judges.

To help Matthew stay in the top 100, please click on the contest linkbelow and do the following things which will boost his ranking:

1. Play the song “Step Up”

2. Click on “Add Your Support” to add your name to his “Supporting thisArtist” list

Here’s the link to the contest:

http://www.playcrossroads.com/u/Matthew_Davidson

Also, please “Like” his Facebook fan page if you haven’t already atwww.facebook.com/gomatthew. The number of Facebook fans alsoimpacts the contest ranking.

We appreciate your support. Thank you!

Did You Know?Jelly packets can be shaken in bottled water to make a fruitydrink. They can also be added to tea for fruit flavor andsweetening.

Special write up on Matthew Davidson

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diWhat comes to your mind when you think of rubies? Royaltyand riches? What about power and red? Ruby is a veryprecious gemstone that evokes the aura of power andrichness. What, exactly is a ruby besides a beautiful andexpensive gemstone? Actually, you can get rubies for lowprices--just go to a gem and mineral/new age type store andget them tumbled. They don't have to be cut and faceted tostill be a ruby.

Ruby is a red form of Corundum, which is the aluminumanalogue of Eskolaite, Hematite, and Karelianite. As a astone of nobility, a Ruby's energy is intense and vivid. Rubydemands that you follow your bliss and acts like a plug forholes in your energy field. It's great for your Base Chakrasince it stimulates our basic instinct for survival while at thesame time, energizing our heart centers and strengtheningour physical heart.

Being that Base Chakra stone, Ruby brings out our passionand zest for life. It motivates setting of realistic goals andbalances the heart. Ruby is a joyful stone that bringsmoments of laughter and courage in the face of rough times.Ruby is a stone of positive dreams and also stimulates thepineal gland which is your Third Eye Chakra

Ruby's physical healing propertis overcome exhaustion andlethargy while also calming hyper activity. It detoxifies thebody, blood and lymphatic system; treats fevers, infectiousdiseases and stimulates the adrenals, kidneys, andreproductive organs.

Ruby is more than a gemstone, it is a message that says, "Iam powerful," Embrace that power, for we all have it withineach of us. Ruby is just here to stimulate that power and toremind you, we are all Divine.

Art4TheHomeless Partners and Sponsors

As a special thank you to all of our sponsors and partners, we’ve set aside aspace in the Art4TH Zine to showcase their logos. Any ads you may haveseen throughout the Art4TH Zine are by people who bought ad space. All mon-ies raised from the Ad Campaign will to to Art4TheHomeless. To learn moreabout our sponsors and partners, go to www.art4thehomeless.org.

Copyright and legal informationArt4TheHomeless, Inc. holds no copyrights to any of the artwork ormedia published and promoted. The artists keep their copyrights. Ifyou would like to use their works or purchase their works, please con-tact the artists for their approval. Do not reproduce, sell or usetheir works without their approval. Plagiarism is against the law.

Reproduction of the Art4TH Zine in it’s full content with intent to pro-mote the artists and homeless awareness is permitted. Reproductionof the Art4TH Zine with the intent to sell is not permitted. The Art4THZine is a 100% free publication.

Art4TheHomeless is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization that unitesartists of all media to promote homeless awareness in the USA. Tolearn more about Art4TheHomeless, get your art, music, or writing inthe Art4TH Zine, to advertise with the Art4TH Zine, please visit ourwebsite at www.art4thehomeless.org