Help Deirdre Take Painting Classes

Hi! I'm Deirdre.

I want to take an oil painting class that starts in September, and need some help getting the funds for it. I work full time, but want to pursue my dreams whatever it takes!

My great-grandma was an artist, and growing up, I loved her oil paintings hanging around our house. Each told it's own little story, the old covered bridge that looked like a mini barn was my favorite. I wanted to express the beauty around me just like her. I started as a teen, teaching myself from books to improve and draw more realistically. Then, in college, I took 16 credits of art courses, learning charcoal and watercolor, which quickly became my favorites!! This Soldier I did in one of my first classes, done in Conte copying from an old WWII photo.

And my beach watercolor, for a Creation Themed piece, was another favorite!

Recently, I've started my own website, where you can see my additional art, including projects completed in class: www.deirdreodell.com  I'm so excited to be opening my online Store in August!! I'll have several watercolors up for purchase, including unique, individually painted postcards.

In college, I wanted to learn oil painting, just like my Grandma, but was unable to at the time. I recently came out of 10 months of homelessness, broken car, and medical issues. Thankfully, I'm now working full-time, and taking action to reach the next step in my dreams. You can further help my dream come true by donating! 

I've itemized each step of my needs below, and with their due dates. The first price, is the cost of the item, (the second price is the accumulative point on the GoFundME meter). 

Fall 2019: Basic Painting I
$175 ($175)         July 23rd--Application Fee **Thank you for getting to this point!**
$900 ($1,075)    August 24st--Semester Tuition, and Course Fee
$500 ($1,575)    Sept 11th--Oil Paints, Canvas, Brushes, Textbooks, Additional Supplies

Spring 2020: Basic Painting II
$900 ($2475)     January TBA--Semester Tuition
$300 ($2775)     January TBA--Paints, Canvas, Textbooks, Supplies

$225 ($3000)     Additional school needs, art locker fees, etc.

I'm so grateful for your help, as I'd be unable to go to back to school without you! You'll be able to see the projects I complete for my painting class on my site: www.deirdreodell.com  I'd also like to express my thanks by sending you one of the following:

$25 Donations -- Printed Post Card of  1 of my watercolors
$50 Donations -- Signed Printed Post Card of 1 my watercolors
$100 Donations -- Signed Printed Post Cards, Set of 4 different watercolors 

Thanks again! If you are unable to give, please share with others.
Blessings, Deirdre