Protecting the First Amendment
Update: the auction has ended, with a winning bid of $305.00
Thanks to Neil Gaiman, CBDLF, and everyone who helped to spread the word about the auction including Amanda Palmer, Molly Crabapple, the legendary Stoya, and those of you who retweeted, shared, liked, and +1′d, including my amazing wife Tricia.
Previously:
As an American and an artist I believe in protecting First Amendment rights.
Because of this I’m donating a painting I’ve done of author Neil Gaiman with 100% of the auction winnings going to Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
If the First Amendment is important to you, please help by sharing the link below or making a bid on this auction.
http://bit.ly/NeilPortraitCBLDF
From the auction:
This portrait of author Neil Gaiman is by artist Steve Cleff from a photo provided by the subject.
The painting is watercolor on 18″ x 24″ canvas.
Mr. Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of novels, comic books, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels American Gods, Stardust, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. Mr. Gaiman’s writing has won numerous awards, including Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker. You can see what Mr. Gaiman is working on and read his blog at: http://www.neilgaiman.com
The artist is donating this painting to help raise awareness for Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, an organization that Mr. Gaiman has actively supported (and the artist believes in).
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance, and education in furtherance of these goals. Learn more about how you can help at http://www.cbldf.org
All proceeds from the sale of this painting go directly to CBLDF.
For the duration of the auction, this painting can be seen hanging at the Aktion Gallery, 535 South St. Philadelphia PA 19147 http://www.facebook.com/FallAktionist
Painting ©2011 Stephen Cleff http://www.fluidbeauty.com
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