k. The Four Jacks

Item Description

You are bidding on the Jack of Diamonds, a 48 inch by 36 inch acrylic on canvas painting by Debbie L. Foster. This work has an estimated value of $650.

Proceeds from the sale of this piece will benefit RACC, an organization that through vision, leadership, and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life.

Born with a crayon in her mouth, Debbie Foster has been creating art since she was practically born. She did not become serious about her work until she was diagnosed with end stage renal failure.  Because of this diagnosis, Debbie was not able to continue with her career as a deputy sheriff and began to paint to keep busy, promote good health and eventually to compete at the Clackamas County Fair and the Oregon Annual Art Show and Competition.  She consecutively won multiple awards, one being second place with the painting "Ladies and Gentlemen, a Depiction of Love and Romance in the Black Community". All of her art work that depicts people embraces all ethnicities, races, alternative lifestyles and various shapes and sizes of all people.  Her work is colorful, up-beat and her aim is to leave the viewers happy and feeling good. Debbie was originally born in Berkeley California, now lives in Oregon City, has one son, and loves to bake but not eat the goods. To see her other works of art you can visit www.followyourartgallery.com

Item Special Note

THE FINE PRINT:

Please note that the description above was submitted by the artist.  Also note that the image depicted with the listing is the image used in the Portland Project Deck ... which may be slightly different from the original artwork you are bidding on.  The original artwork also may have had additional aspects or features digitally added to prepare it for inclusion in the deck.  In some listings (but not all) we have mentioned differences between the card image and the original artwork, but in all cases you take final responsibility to be comfortable with the piece of art you are bidding on.  If you have any questions about the difference between the image and the original piece, we encourage you to see the actual piece of art in person before you bid (they are all even more incredible live).  In all cases the artwork is ready to hang but the pieces vary in terms of framing, attached hardware, etc.  To find out where you can view the actual artwork, visit www.facebook.com/artinhandpdx or view the home page of the auction where we have all the showings listed.  If you are the winning bidder we will expect you to make arrangements to have your art picked up either between 9-10pm at the closing reception Saturday evening May 22 or over the following couple of days at Splendorporium (3421 SE 21st Ave) between 11am and 5pm.  If you prefer the artwork to be shipped, expect to pay actual packing and shipping costs (which will vary for each item depending the size, framing, etc.) plus a $25 handling fee.  Note that this could get expensive, so we encourage you to make arrangements to have it picked up locally.  Note that we will not pre-calculate packing and shipping. Although the auction requires you to register a credit card to bid, we will NOT automatically bill your card if you are a winning bidder, as we would prefer to collect your payment by check or cash when you pick up your artwork.  You will receive notice from us if you are the winning bidder with your options.