25 Day Painting Challenge

This auction highlights original paintings created during the 25 Day Painting Challenge. Russell created a painting a day for 25 days which are being sold to raise money to fund the construction of a home for a family in rural Cambodia through the charity Bracelets For Building/Carpenters For Cambodia. Net proceeds from the sale of these works will be donated at the auction's conclusion. The auction will feature other original works and canvas prints by Russell and Heather Thomas, co-owners of Birdsong Studios.

Please note: gst and shipping (if required) will be added to the final price.

Russell Thomas began creating wild colour portraits in Birdsong Studio (Fort McMurray) in 2014. His late career dive into painting has combined his passion for portraiture with his interest in giving back. Live paintings, painting donations and the sale of prints have helped multiple charities. In recent years, families in rural Cambodia moved into new homes, funded by the sale of paintings and prints through a charity called Bracelets For Buildings.

In addition to doing commissions for clients from across Canada and the U.S., Russell enjoys following his creative instincts and producing work that is made available through his Russell Thomas Art Facebook page and his Instagram account (@russellthomasart).

Heather Thomas is co-owner of Birdsong Studios. She has been exploring abstract art over the past few years and has found a unique "voice" using a broad range of materials and methods. She has become an artist in her own right and works in the studio alongside Russell almost every day. You follow her Instagram account @heatherthomasart.

Birdsong Studio is now located in High River, Alberta.