I just had to share this with all my friends at PTO. I have a very dear friend on Polunsky Unit, in Texas, and I just recieved the most amazing package from him I have ever seen. I am going to try and get a picture of this artwork to put up.

To any people that see these men as monsters, I just wish that you could feel and see what I am feeling and seeing today. It cost him over $30 to send this package to Australia.

It is a beautiful picture of Indian art, past present and future, and I am one that loves Indian artwork, but I have never seen so much detail and beauty in this.

The other is a painting he did of some roses, and the details are perfect with that painting as well. He painted and sketched them for me :). It isnt normal paper either, its proper artwork stuff. (his level one).

I am just so excited I had to share. I feel the luckiest person alive today, having such a dear friend in my life, that took time out to show how much he appreciates me as a friend.

Thanks for letting me share :)

Kyla my walls are decorated with some of the most beautiful artwork I have ever seen. Everyone when they first come in my house ask where did I get the beautiful art and I tell them from friends on DR. I also recieved a beautiful eagle on art board from our mutual friend. I recieved it Friday.

I have never seen so much talent as I have seen in the drawing and paintings from Death Row. It is amazing what they can do.

softie

Thank you Kyla for sharing. I did get your message about the computer crash earlier. I can't sleep due to a bad muscle spasm in my left shoulder! Work is coming up soon (4 hours) and here I am on the internet trying to get sleepy!

Thanks for sharing...I can't wait to see the pictures!

Ladybug Hugs...Buggles

Softie
OMG his going on an art rampage. Was it drawn on an art board?(yep I just re read and it was :)) I was so excited I started crying. Im so glad you got one to, only thing is... they are to big to scan. I will have to find my digital camera. I have never had such a special gift like that in my entire life :)

Buggles
I hope you are feeling better, I know you are going through hell and back right now as well. I just had a lay down, but the kids decided to jump me. I will send you some photos soon :)

Receiving art work from a friend always does bring a smile to one's face that is for sure.
The best artist among my penfriends is Texas' Allred's unit and due for release in just a month and he is planning on making a career out of his talen.

Karin :)

I also have a lot of art work which I have collected from my 12 penfriends :) and guess what? Curtesy of Chuck, I have not an eagle, but a beautifully and delicate drawing of a panda family of three; the baby is sleeping snuggled close to his mother while the father is watching close by.
Also in my posseession is a watercolor of a sailboat mounted onto a rather large board. The sail-boat in question has already traveled quite a bit :D as I had to carry onto the plane {it just would not fit into my suitcase}, returning home after a trip to Livingston, Texas (and it's lovely Polunsky Unit) in March.
Karin

Kyla my walls are decorated with some of the most beautiful artwork I have ever seen. Everyone when they first come in my house ask where did I get the beautiful art and I tell them from friends on DR. I also recieved a beautiful eagle on art board from our mutual friend. I recieved it Friday.

I have never seen so much talent as I have seen in the drawing and paintings from Death Row. It is amazing what they can do.

softie

I love art! I love getting drawings and poems. It always puts a smile on my face. Everyday I check the mail hoping to get another piece of artwork.

THanks for sharing Kyla.

I love it to babieboo, my friends know I love indian art, and every letter I get from my friend on DR in OK, he draws the most amazing artwork all over the envelopes I keep them in frames :)

As for my Chuck, his artwork is from the heart :) He always seems to amaze me. Karin, I have the Panda one as well thats so special, and shows alot of love and courage, something that he has.
The lighthouse one I havent seen, but have seen four of them on some of his sites.
Arent we the luckiest :)
Softie, you wouldnt be able to purchase the art in your house for all the money on the earth, its priceless, and always will be.

The pandan one i wonderful

i think it is wonderful to see so mcuh wonderful work done but them

what a nice gift

I too have an art gallery courtesy of my penpal. He's Native American and has demand for his art from N. American prisoner support groups in Europe and makes quite a bit of money. I hope I can help him start a little business.

I sent my pp a short prayer that my mum treasured during a long illness, he sent it back in the form of the most wonderful art work so I could frame and treasure it too.
and they call these people monsters.....

Skyblue, thats EXACTLY how I feel. These are men with true hearts. I am just happy that there are others that have shared and experienced all that :)