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March
27, 2006
Westlake
Village
,
CA
–
Beginning Monday June 5, 2006 art lovers and
outdoor enthusiasts from around the world can start bidding on
an original work by
Kansas City
artist John Lawrence Raux.
Inspired
by a love of nature, Raux’s oil painting captures the
essence of the great outdoors using vivid colors and a
wildlife theme. Commissioned by Gramicci, a 22 year veteran of
the outdoor apparel industry, all proceeds from the winning
bid will be donated to the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA)
to help preserve the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Completed in 1993, the trail zigzags for over 2,600 miles from
Mexico
to
Canada
through
California
,
Oregon
and
Washington
. In its entirety, the trail allows visitors the
opportunity to experience six of the seven North American
ecozones.
Liz Bergeron
, Executive Director of PCTA, is thrilled about auction,
“the money raised will be used for trail maintenance
projects which are primarily completed by volunteers.”
Raux is also pleased that his artistic efforts will benefit
such an important cause, “I am inspired by nature and
anything I can do to create dialog within the community is
great.” Raux is passionate about using art to
encourage people to find nature so joining forces with
Gramicci to benefit PCTA was a natural fit. “Gramicci
is committed to helping conserve our nation’s trails and
what better way to show our support than by donating the
proceeds from such an inspiring work of art” said Gramicci
President Marty Weening.
For more information about the artist or PCTA please visit: www.johnraux.com
and www.pcta.org.
Happy bidding!
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