I was commissioned by Feeding Tampa Bay to create a painting for the Empty Bowls Event where three other artists and I painted live and had our paintings auctioned off. We were able to raise $20,000 for Feeding Tampa Bay. I was grateful to have been invited and amongst amazing company. 

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         Feeding Tampa Bay, part of the national Feeding America network, focuses on providing food to nearly 1 million food-insecure families in the 10-county area of West Central Florida.

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        Thank you to FeedingTampa Bay, Tyler the Curator, Chappell Roberts, Epicurean Hotel, PedroH Art, Steve Halay, and Nicholas Lucius.

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        This 4' in diameter painting was auctioned off to an amazing couple, for $5,000 and was donated back to Feeding Tampa Bay so they can hang it at their new facility. 

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Original design: The Artist Oliver James

Photography/Videography: Oliver James Studios