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Have a “Sweet Sixteen”!!

Bid on 8 Guest Passes for the Santa Ana Zoo, along with other unique items such as a custom-painted #Fender Squier Stratocaster, 4 ea. 50-yard-line seats at the #UCLA vs. Washington State #football game at the #RoseBowl on 11/14/15, and so much more at http://ht.ly/SKoUW Proceeds from this #FUNdraiser support the #art classes, exhibitions, lectures, film festivals at @chuckjonescenter that re-invigorate the creative spirit in all ages. #PIF4Creativity #creativity @theocmix @sococollection #CostaMesa #OC #OrangeCounty #SeeJaneExplore #ExploreOrangeCounty

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A selection of the art on 12″ square canvases, signed on the reverse by artists from around the country and donated to the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity for their spring fundraiser, the Red Dot Auction. Online pre-bidding at Heritage Auctions. Tickets, $25 per person here. Support arts education in our schools and creativity in all disciplines. 

Dear Artists and Friends of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, 

Preparations are underway for the Fifth Annual Red Dot Auction benefiting the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, scheduled for Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2015.   

Today we’re writing to ask you to donate a work of art to this year’s Fifth Annual Red Dot Auction. The canvas provided is 12” square and as last year, we ask that you sign the artwork on the reverse.  You may prefer to work on paper or another substrate and that’s fine as long as we can mount it to the 12” square canvas for presentation the night of the event. The artwork should be signed on the reverse so that bidders at this silent auction will not know who has created which painting. 

“What should I paint?” you might ask. Chuck’s life spanned most of the 20th century and with such a wealth of inspiration why not the life and times of Chuck Jones? That should not limit you to cartoon-related imagery, although many of the most sought after works at last year’s event were inspired by his Looney Tunes creations; you might be inspired by his love of puns, his enjoyment of painting with watercolors or the fact that he once owned a horse named Lord Mischief. 

Imagine a world where the laws of gravity don’t apply; a world where the space-time continuum can be altered; a world where you’re in control to break the rules. It sounds a lot like the world where the wonderful, vibrant characters created by Chuck Jones live. Imagine then, applying that kind freedom of thinking to your canvas and to the subject matter you choose. 

Won’t you share your gifts with us and with the Center’s members and patrons?  If you will, please drop me a note with your mailing address and I’ll get a canvas out to you or drop by the Center to pick up a canvas.  What’s that you say?  You’d like to contribute two works?  No problem!  Just let me know and I’ll send you two canvases.  Have an artist friend who would like to be a part of this exciting project?  Please send them my way:.  Robert@ChuckJonesCenter.org. 

Canvases are due back no later than March 15, 2015. Again this year we are partnering with Heritage Auctions to bring the Red Dot Auction to the attention of their over 800,000 subscribers. This online auction will go live on April 1, 2015 and end the evening of Thursday, April 29, 2015. In order to be included in it, your canvas must arrive no later than Sunday, March 15, 2015. 

New this year! A commemorative poster, similar to the one shown, will be printed; 30 canvases will be selected to represent this year’s Red Dot Auction. A limited number of the posters will be produced and sold the evening of the event. To be considered for inclusion, your canvas must arrive no later than Sunday, March 15, 2015! 

Thank you in advance for your generosity, time, and commitment to Igniting Imagination for Life! 

All the best, Robert

Robert@ChuckJonesCenter.org

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"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! #quotes #backtoschool #seejaneexplore

My favorite movie!  #Fantasia

I can almost hear the music :)

Peonies from @TraderJoes Thanks @carolynhimes for the idea.

Now, let’s see, where were we? Oh yes, although it’s not Christmas, it’s never too early for a little sight-seeing. Original watercolor on Arches paper, 11” x 14”, by Chuck Jones circa 1942, possibly titled “Deck the Halls”. 

Speaking of Christmas, if you’d like to win a chance for a free trip to outer space (or other cool stuff), visit the Urgency Network’s Chuck Jones page. You never know, you may just end up looking down on the earth from several hundred miles above the planet. Now, that’s cool. 

Will I see you at the #RedDotAuction on May 9?

A horse of a different color. 

Mea culpa for the sporadic postings, but directedbychuckjones has been up to their collective eyeballs in preparations for next week’s Red Dot Auction benefiting the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. Please bear with us (the editorial ‘we’ indicates, at times, that there is more than one of us, nothing could be further from the truth. and now you can debate “further” or “farther”). If you’d like to pre-bid on the art go to Heritage Auctions for details and to view.

You can have this piece of art!!

A Red Dot Auction submission. Find out more here. 

The 4th Annual Red Dot Auction

Which Artist’s Work Will You Take Home Tonight?

Spring Gala Fund-raiser Announced for

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity 

Costa Mesa, CA: The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity announced today plans for their spring fund-raising gala, The Red Dot Auction, to be held Friday, May 9th, from 7 to 10 PM at the Center located at South Coast Collection (SoCo), 3321 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, California. Admission is $25.00 per person and open to the public. RSVP by May 2nd and receive 5 free raffle tickets when you sign in at the front desk the evening of the event. To buy your tickets online, go to ChuckJonesCenter.org or call 949-660-7791 x 20107. 

This is the fourth annual Red Dot Auction, first conceived as a fund-raising opportunity for the Center in 2011. The Center, a 501(c)3 public charity, dedicated as it is to inspiring creativity in all people, but particularly in children, was founded in 1999 by animation legend and four-time Academy Award recipient, Chuck Jones. 

What differentiates The Red Dot Auction from other silent auctions is that all of the contributing artists have signed their artwork on the reverse. Consequently attendees at the event will not know who the artist is when bidding, they’ll only have their heart to follow. “We wanted to create a fun, engaging silent auction, and to further the suspense of not knowing which work belongs to which artist, each artist received an identical 12” square stretched canvas upon which to create their work of art,” noted Wayne Todd, President of the Council for Creativity, the volunteer arm of the Center. 

“The artists who are participating come from all levels of notoriety, skill, and accomplishment, from students to emerging to established artists; we reached out around the world hoping to capture the imagination and appreciation of these artists. We are thankful that they were willing to help us achieve our goal of promoting creativity by providing a nurturing environment where it may grow and blossom,” said Craig Kausen, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Center. 

Participating artists include Rob Minkoff, director of such critically acclaimed films as “The Lion King” and “Stuart Little”; Nick Park and Peter Lord, Oscar-winning founders of Aardman Studios of “Wallace and Gromit” renown; “Dora the Explorer” producer and director, Jeff DeGrandis; Kelly Asbury, director of the box-office-giant animated film, “Gnomeo and Juliet”; Eric Goldberg, longtime Disney animator and director; Marian Jones, photographer, author, and Chuck Jones’s wife.

The Center’s vision is a world where creativity is known and experienced in all disciplines, by the many, not just the few. This is an important goal, particularly in today’s world, when arts education is practically non-existent; we are dedicated to reinvigorating the creative spirit and we are doing it through art classes, exhibitions, lectures, and film festivals, all of which spring from the material in the Chuck Jones archive. Jones was a determined saver and his writings, art, and other ephemera from a nine-decade life, along with his philosophy of guiding and nurturing instruction form the basis of our programs.

An important message from Chuck’s daughter, Linda: 

"The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is not endowed or financially supported by any deep pockets. The Center relies on small (or not so small) contributions from lots of folks like you… I know everyone is asking for contributions, but hope you will consider even a small one to help support all the amazing programs, exhibits, and classes offered and the terrific plans for future growth. Do it now? $5.00? $25.00? All will help."

Make a $100.00 donation and receive a copy of the coffee-table book, “Stroke of Genius, A Collection of Paintings and Musings on Life, Love, and Art by Chuck Jones”. Make a $15.00 donation and receive a set of 8 notecards depicting Chuck Jones original drawings and/or watercolors.

Always ready to #explorepaths to discover what's around the corner. #morningwalk #janesaunders #seejaneexplore

(Bunnies and Sunshine)

Easter is coming up! And it’s a terrible time for pet store bunnies!

Rabbits are marketed as “easy”, short-lived, starter pets, especially during the Easter holidays, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! A healthy, well cared for bunny can live just as long as the average cat or dog- 10-12 years!

What’s more, they have more complex needs than a cat or a dog. Rabbits are prey animals and do not behave or show affection in the same way as predators like cats and dogs; they don’t deal well with being outside-only animals; they can get sad if they’re on their own and don’t receive enough attention; and if they’re bought as a male and female couple, they can start reproducing from as early as 5-6 months of age, and they can carry multiple litters at the same time!

They have a specialised diet (NOT carrots!), need a specialised living area (unless you want all your things to get chewed up!), and they need specialised vets! Caring for them costs as much as caring for a dog!

They’re a big responsibility!

This Easter, Make Yours Chocolate!

Up close and personal with the #SantaMonicaPier Ferris wheel called the "Pacific Wheel", the only solar-powered Ferris wheel on the planet. #janesaunders #seejaneexplore

Watch for the #FreshStart of @booksandcookiesla at a new location. #books #creative

Bowl of love served at the #dinneranddocumentary at #fullcircleyoga #vegan

#DinnerandDocumentary at #FullCircleYoga #vegan (at Full Circle Yoga)

Get out in #nature today to #explorepaths #janesaunders #SeeJaneExplore

Six simple rituals for more winning: 1. Drink a glass of water when you wake up. Your body loses water while you sleep, so you’re naturally dehydrated in the morning. A glass of water when you wake helps start your day fresh. 2. Define your top 3. Every morning ask yourself, “What are the top three most important tasks that I will complete today?” Prioritizes your day accordingly and don’t sleep until the Top 3 are complete. 3. The 50/10 Rule. Solo-task and do more faster by working in 50/10 increments. Use a timer to work for 50 minutes on only one important task with 10 minute breaks in between. Spend your 10 minutes getting away from your desk, going outside, calling friends, meditating, or grabbing a glass of water. 4. Move and sweat daily. Regular movement keeps us healthy and alert. It boosts energy and mood, and relieves stress. 5. Express gratitude. Gratitude fosters happiness. Each morning, think of at least five things you’re thankful for. In times of stress, pause and reflect on these things. 6. Reflect daily. Bring closure to your day through 10 minutes of reflection. Asks yourself, “What went well?” and “What needs improvement?”

6 Simple Rituals (via obsessivecompulsive)

Crockpot Quinoa and Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers. Oh, my!! They were divine. #healthyeating

Morning #juice boost: apple, lemon, strawberry. #Eathealthy #hearthealthy #healthy

Nice #sentiment #socphotofeb

Love my "Family is Forever" bracelet. Nice addition to my #jewelry box. #socphotofeb

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How to prepare for 5 scary car emergencies You often only have seconds to react after a crash, car fire or tire blowout — so let’s be prepared.

Beautiful yet so eerie!

Chicago Snow, 1936, Chicago. Hendrick Dahl