Please Help the Ukraine.

Indigo Sun #10, ink on Claybord, ©2017 Andrea Pramuk Art Studio, LLC, www.andreapramuk.com

It’s certainly a helpless feeling to not be able to do more to help our brothers and sisters in the Ukraine. Any situation approached with love can be resolved peacefully. Unfortunately the human race has not yet learned this lesson. The good news is that there are many organizations that have the reach and capability to help. I’ve compiled a list if you’d like to donate your time or money to help these organizations do more to end the conflict and the unnecessary suffering that is taking place right now. Thank you for caring and for helping at whatever capacity you can. Every little bit matters, especially when we come together for change.

CARE (Ukraine Crisis Fund)
Your emergency gift supports CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund to reach 4 million with immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance — prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.

Razom for Ukraine is a Ukrainian-American nonprofit working to not only support emergency response to the war, it also provides a whole host of resources for people looking to help, including a round-up of rallies and events for people interested in showing their support for the #StandWithUkraine movement.

Nova Ukraine is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world.

Save the Children Your donation to Save the Children’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund can help provide children and families with immediate aid, such as food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support and cash assistance.

Come Back Alive Since its birth in 2014, Come Back Alive has become the largest foundation providing support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to provide vital humanitarian aid to this population, as well as to the front-line defenders. Together with partners, they have secured warehouses in several regions where humanitarian aid supplies can be securely stored.

ifaw (International Fund for Animal Welfare) ifaw rushes emergency aid to Ukraine animal shelters

ICRC (The International Committee of the Red Cross) Together with its partners in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – remains active in Ukraine, saving and protecting the lives of victims of armed conflict and violence.

Red Cross Ukraine People in Ukraine need help now. All funds will be used to help those in need, affected by armed conflict, blood collection, mobilization of volunteers and resources, and emergency activities.

Together Rising We support families and individuals through direct grants of funds or goods and organization grants to partners on the ground.

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Your emergency gift to Ukraine will help the people of Ukraine during these desperate times.

WCK (World Central Kitchen) serving thousands of fresh meals to Ukrainian families fleeing home as well as those who remain in the country.

Humane Society International Pets and people fleeing Ukraine provided comfort amid the crisis by animal charity Humane Society International. Charity warns of worsening animal welfare crisis alongside humanitarian tragedy.

Americares “We’re focused on meeting the health needs of families caught in the violence and those fleeing Ukraine,” said Americares Vice President of Emergency Programs Kate Dischino. “There’s an urgent need for medicine and medical supplies as well as basic relief items to protect health.

Unicef The conflict in Ukraine poses an immediate and growing threat to the lives and well-being of the country’s 7.5 million children.

MSF (Doctors without Borders) Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is stepping up its medical humanitarian response to the deepening humanitarian crisis, both in Ukraine and in neighboring countries, where more than one million people have fled as of March 2.

Resources credit: many thanks to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and to my friends and family for helping to compile this list!

What's New 2022

"Tobi-ishi v.2", ink on Claybord, 20"x60", ©2021 (from a commission series)

Greetings and Happy New Year!

Like many of you, my life and career has turned upside down over the past two years; both are keeping me super busy. While I have not exhibited my work recently, my career has gone in some unexpected new directions. I am also now co-locating between Austin and Baton Rouge to help with my parent's care and well being.

I do have a number of things in development for the new year including a more focussed licensing archive for art consultants, interior designers and also for residential collectors. I've taken a concierge approach to selling original work, commissions and custom made prints because it's important to me that a buyer gets exactly what they want for their own space, especially now that many people are working from home. If there's a project I can help you with, feel free to run your ideas past me. I'm now using a virtual placement software that can help visualize my work in the space you have in mind.

Stepping back, I have been taking extra time to experiment with new materials since this is what I love to do most. Through the experimentation process, I've found out more about what's important to my work and I highly recommend my artist friends do the same. "Make some playtime". I've always hated this phrase in reference to art making, but now I understand how meaningful playtime in the studio really is and how it kind of takes the pressure off; it's liberating in many ways.

"Roundabouts 1-3", watercolor on panel, 8" and 18" in diameter, ©2021

I've developed a healthier lifestyle by taking daily walks, eliminating alcohol and am now following a vegetarian diet. As life carries into work, I've been looking for ways to make my paintings more environment friendly and spiritually connected. I will continue to use alcohol ink as needed, but my focus and rekindled love affair with water-based paint is likely going to continue.

Because producing mural and large size work is becoming more frequent, I spent a lot of time upgrading my photography process and learning new skills to improve my digital graphics. And I did not expect to take on more roles as a designer this past year, but I really enjoyed working on a few international and commercial projects that I hope to share with you in coming months. There have been lots of postponements and hoops to jump through to make these projects happen, I never know quite what to expect.

"One Love", ink on Claybord, 5"x7", ©2021

Day to day, every single thing is taking longer to accomplish and I've learned to be extra patient which pushes me back into the moment and into awareness. Good things come to those who wait, right? There's plenty of new work to see on the website, in situ photography, work for sale and more. Many heartfelt thanks to my collectors, business associates, friends and supporters. I feel beyond fortunate to survive in the art business given what's happening in the world. I know I've asked for extra time and flexibility given all that's happening in my life and for that, you have my sincere gratitude.

Stay warm and healthy this new year and best wishes to you. Try and look for the good news in the challenges you are facing.

— Andrea Pramuk