Artist Creates "Not A Destination, But a Journey" To Benefit LICADD
Artist Shane Hibbs has created a wonderful painting celebrating the miracle of recovery and is donating proceeds from sale of the image to LICADD. Entitled “Not a Destination, But a Journey, This amazing piece celebrates commemorates National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2010, to be observed in September. Painted in vivid colors with broad strokes, the painting features a person with their hands raised in victory at the start of a new day. Twelve flowers and twelve cloud puffs represent the importance of the 12 steps. You’ll feel the message of hope, perseverance and victory in this beautiful commemorative piece that will bring any room to life. Signed and numbered canvas prints are just $299 each and only 100 will be issued. You can purchase one by calling LICADD at 516-747-2606 or online here.
Proceeds from the sale of this piece will support LICADD’s school-based substance abuse prevention programs.
About the Artist
Shane Hibbs never set out to be an artist and is reluctant to claim that title today. Shane holds many titles including pastor, civil rights leader, author, and professor. So when his art work recently hit the scene… many of his friends, family, and fans were not surprised. A new talent was emerging from a source of inspiration they had grown to love.
His passion for art grew from a unique trip that Shane and his partner made to Europe. They spent the week with world renowned artist Alex (Alfred) Gockel. Gockel was one of Shane’s favorite artist and would become one of his biggest inspirations. Gockel talked to Shane about the relaxing nature of painting and how it comes from inspiration. Shane took the challenge while going through a stressful point in his life. The excitement of the stress relief coupled with a passion to share it with others. Shane told Gockel about his experience. Gockel replied “You should absolutely continue painting. It´s a wonderful new way to find your own visual language to express your feelings. An Artist has to paint what you cannot see. It is exciting to express hope, fear, belief, the heaven.” Shane did so and the rest is history.
Another artist that impacted Shane was Peter Max. Shane met Max in Garden City at the Wentworth Galleries one evening. Max’s unique use of color and abstract approach to art was attractive and engaging for him. As Shane felt the inspiration from Gockel and appreciated the beauty of Max, it didn’t take long for him to start developing his own style. Yet the influence of these two legendary artists will forever be indelibly stamped on Shane’s own work.
Shortly thereafter, Shane shared his initial pieces with some friends and then through facebook started receiving several bids for his work. He was not sure how to react when people wanted to purchase them. Bids kept coming in and so the inspiration of his work began to spread.
Shane spoke with his business team and committed to work charities and non-profits across the United States to help raise money. More than 50% of the proceeds made from most painting and giclée sales go to non-profit and charitable organizations. Possessing many titles along with the genuineness that keeps people from being just a fan, Shane becomes the partner and friend to many through his speaking, writing, and now his artwork.
