Dear Friend,

I have been pushing words around this paper trying to find a simple way to tell you how much this project means to me. I could tell you about how much I have loved painting since 1995, or how many times I've been sick from bad water, or all the places I've traveled around the world, lured there by the beauty and thrill of water. Or I could tell you that as a mother and teacher, I can't abide by the idea that there are still children out there who don't have safe drinking water. It makes me angry. There is no reason for this - clean water is a basic necessity of life. Every human being deserves this right.

So what can I, a mere ant in the face of this giant problem do? Honestly, I was overwhelmed and I didn't know where to start for a long time. And I made it even harder on myself because I realized a little contribution wouldn't be enough. I want change.

Then I found Global Water and the chance to sponsor a $6,000 well. Paint for Water was born: paintings in exchange for a well. I hope you will choose one of my paintings to enjoy, knowing you will be making a village of people in Tanzania happier and healthier.

From my heart to yours, I wish you joy,

SK Cothren
Abstract Painter
web: http://www.paintforwater.com
email: paintforwater@hotmail.com