Faux Pink Health Inc.

Two New Faux Pink Additions

2011-02-10T06:30:00.000-08:00

Magnolia, is a three generation piece. Maryvette is a woman from Red Lodge.

Art Display at Catalyst Cafe

2011-02-10T06:25:00.000-08:00

Faux Pink will have some of their art displayed at the Catalyst, downtown Missoula, for the next couple months. Stop by, have an awesome cup of soup, and check it out!

Recap of Breasty Festy

2011-01-22T14:37:00.000-08:00

The Breasty Festy

More than a pun on words, it's a motivating event

By Jill Meyer

co-director Faux Pink Health Inc

Missoula, Montana

Very brisk, I'd call the Montana morning air that Saturday in October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. My excitement and energy was keeping me either warm or unaware of the chill. My partner, Shelly Bickel and I had worked so hard for the last several months; coordinating volunteers, fund raising, promoting and organizing all the facets of the day that we felt little could go wrong. So it was with shivers of anticipation and delight, that I arrived at the Caras Park Pavilion in downtown Missoula. Knowing that this awesome event center was ours for the day was awe inspiring. Living in Missoula for so many years, one just expects great things to happen in this place. Magical things. It's a given. I felt obligated that the Breasty Festy would hold true to that standard!

As the flock volunteers and vendors descended, I noticed the contagious good humor and candor amongst them. It was work to set up booths, blow up balloons, hang banners and organize effects, but it was all done with kind hearted spirits. I felt a little like a rubber band being pulled from volunteer to vendor to curious onlooker, but I liked it. Seeing my vision coming to fruition was glorious. Everyone showed up in good timing, even the sun came out at the right moment, enveloping the tent in a warm good morning hug.

As the festival got underway that early afternoon, it seemed to commence with the energy of a locomotive rather than that of a sports car. There wasn't a sudden mass carnival of people lined up at every booth, but a consistent flow of onlookers “checking us out”, and it was like that all day. It was helpful to have the local farmers market crowd mingling a short distance away until early afternoon. Also, the general hussle and bussle of the downtown river park scene gets a fair amount of people on any sunny day in the Fall. So the spill off of local excursionists seemed to help, although I believe our extensive promoting efforts made us a destination that day also. We had been on the television, radio, public service announcements and had posters plastered all over Missoula and the surrounding areas.

The high traffic point of the day came during the Vintage Pin Up Competition. Eight very glamorous contestants participated in this retro beauty contest. The classy, '40's style' pageant was perfect for the image we wanted to project. The tent filled up with a mesmerized audience to see and hear the girls walk the stage and answer questions from the judges (a Hooter's calendar girl, Miss Teen Montana 2010 and a downtown businessman) One contestant, 'Suzy Sunshine', saucily answered that she could make her man the happiest as she twirled in her flirty brown dress and Mod print apron. The crowd cheered wildly at the spry young vixen, who the judges ultimately crowned their winner.

The other events like the petting zoo, donated by The Grant Creek Ranch, were a hit as well. All day children and adults alike stood in line to pet and feed the adorable miniature animals. Quarter by quarter those animals earned their breast cancer donation money. Sixty dollars worth of the little grain filled dixie cups those chubby gentle animals muzzled down for the cause. Albeit they didn't quite know why.

For the extreme festival enthusiast there was the opportunity to participate in the dunk tank. It was sunny, but not THAT sunny of a day to be sitting, soaking wet, on a thin little board and have people chuck balls at a target that, if hit, was going to plunge you into the even-though-heated, very-much-wet-water bath. One of the girls that courageously volunteered had only heard second hand that volunteers were needed. She works as a Barista at an unconventional coffee kiosk in town. Similar to Hooters, Ooh La Latte is known for their servers to be clad in less than more. They are required to wear lingerie to work everyday, which is spirited on their part, especially when inclement weather should only to be met with wool attire from head to toe. So this little gal came down after her shift and graciously perched on the little board and let people repeatedly dunk her into the tank.

Huge eight foot ribbons hung like festive pinatas from the rafters of the pavilion. The goal was for the white ribbons to turn pink with name cards of those who had been touched by breast cancer. University of Montana Woman's Track and Basketball team members came out to sell pink roses to the crowd for a five dollar donation in exchange for the honorary pink name tag to be placed on the ribbon banners. It was special to honor those who had battled breast cancer.

The cause of the festival was to bring awareness in a very new and innovative way, to touch a more youthful crowd. and to raise money for the local Montana Breast and Cervical Foundation, who offer free cancer screening to those in need. Missoula hosted many other events during October, from the Chicks n Chaps rodeo clinic at the fairgrounds, to the Team Up Montana event during a UM Grizzlies football game. Many local businesses and individuals united like never before for this worthy cause.

The irony in the name 'Breasty Festy' comes from the boisterous reputation of it's namesake, The 'Testy Festy' or 'Testical Festival'. Yearly, Rock Creek Lodge hosts this weekend event centered around the consumption of 'Rocky Mountain Oysters' (bull calf testicles), rocking to bands and playing party styled contests. This wild event raises a lot of brows and money. We wanted to do the same thing for our cause. When asked, the owner/promoter of the Testical Festival jumped on board to help out with the Breasty Festy. Matt Powers, who also runs a center to train young adults in boxing and fighting techniques, called The Dog Pound, eagerly accepted the task of security and any promoting he could help with. Announcements were made during the amateur Fight Night at the Wilma, Budweiser Ring Girls sported Breasty Festy t-shirts, and the extensive network of his friends and fans on Facebook were urged to attend our event.

There were some outstanding booths by local health care related providers. The Women's Care Center at St Patrick's Hospital, Energy Works of Montana, who offer complimentary body work and massage and the innovative new thermography style of breast cancer testing was explained by Thermography of Montana. Crafters sold wonderful soft lined hats for women with treatment induced hair loss. These and other vendors shared valuable information and tools regarding breast cancer.

Our women's health awareness organization called Faux Pink Health Inc. displayed it's art. We offer unique “breast art” paintings that memorialize a woman's beauty before of after her mastectomy. The process? After a women places her breast print (her bare breast dipped in a artfully calculated 'puddle' of paint) on canvas, it's embellished by an artist, thus creating a both beautiful and `sentimental piece of art. One of our artists, Tianna Byrd was doing a live demonstration that day. Parties can be booked by all women to enjoy and learn from this process.

As the day was winding down, volunteers spirits were spiraling up. Charlie (female), one of the servers from the Silver Slipper's food and beverage vending booth, broke into dance to the music of our featured band, Bad Neighbor. Swinging her long locks of blond hair around while sporting a head to toe velvet pink outfit brought several grins from those that were still mingling around the pavilion. It was great to see someone who had been there all day working tenaciously yet still wanting to 'break it down' and having a genuinely fantastic time.

The day wrapped up, the people went home, the tent came down so-to-speak, but the affects of the day continued in the hearts of many. I had a woman stop me at the grocery store a month later and say that because of the awareness brought by the festival she went and got her mammogram. Her test showed clear this year, she said, but she felt very relieved that she had done it. I know this event had an impact on our community. I know that this kind of event could have one on any community. The idea is to believe in your ideas and to follow through. The Breasty Festy was an idea my partner and I had one afternoon in July. We relished for a moment what an ironic success the Testy Festy was and what a twist it would be to mock a huge fund raiser for Breast Cancer Awareness after it. We didn't ever think of it failing, just how catchy the name was and what good it could do for our community. So we went for it. We are glad we did and will do it again next year. See you all there.

Breasty Festy Today!!!

2010-10-16T06:19:00.000-07:00

Everyone join us today 1 to 6 at Caras Park. It's going to be soooo much fun and we'll raise a bunch of money and awareness for the cause!!!!

Breasty Festy in 3 Days!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-13T08:07:00.001-07:00

FauxPink T-Shirts Are Here!

2010-09-02T18:39:00.001-07:00

You can now show your support for FauxPink by wearing our trendy new t-shirts! Available in black or white in burn-out fabric, a sure conversation starter with our fun and funky "F" symbolizing FauxPink. Logo and web address on the lower back helps spread the word about our organization and sparks curiosity. Wear with or without a tank, very flattering on any shape and size. Call to get yours TODAY! 640-FAUX Only $20.00

Great day for Chicks-N-Chaps!

2010-09-02T18:27:00.000-07:00

Another successful and rewarding year participating at the Chicks-N-Chaps Women's Clinic! Thanks to all who stopped by to say "HI" and to all of you new ladies, and gentlmen, that we got to meet! Alot of money was raised this year and that will be distributed by "Tough Enough To Wear Pink" Organization here in your own community. Thank you to Shannone Hart and Staci Flynn for all of your hard work and determination to make this event happen.

"Art in the Garden"

2010-09-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who turned out for our "Art in the Garden" Silent auction at the beautiful grounds of the Gibson Mansion. A little windy, but otherwise beautiful day with lovely food, drinks and conversations. We raised enough money to help 4 un-insured women recieve mammograms in your community! Great Job! You can still view the "Art in the Garden" canvas on display at the Mansion.

2010-08-08T10:55:00.000-07:00

From start ....to finish! Thanks to all who participated in this fun piece of breast art. There are many levels of meaning to this one. Good job team! :)

More from Kendra's friends and family!

2010-07-23T20:45:00.000-07:00

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Hi everyone! Jill and our new addition, Tiana, have been busy using their amazing talents in completing more art for Kendra's friends and family. Hope to see you all at your upcoming Reveal Parties and be sure to bring along others too. These pieces are amazing, but even more so in person! Email me with any questions or comments to shelly@fauxpink.org or call 406-640-faux.

A sneak peak of some of the finished art from Kendras parties!

2010-07-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

Thank you again to Kendra and all of her amazing supporters...We are so thankful that your surgeries were successful and you're on the road to recovery. We are looking forward to reuniting and sharing all of the fabulous art that came from all of your visions! We were lucky enough to have an amazing featured artist, Tiana Byrd, come from Coeurd A'lene, Idaho to assist us this time...Thank you Tiana!

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Thinking of Kendra

2010-06-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

I believe today, Kendra is your surgeries. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Thanks Again Shannone...Hope your husband loves his new KTM!

2010-04-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

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The Befores....

2010-04-16T09:22:00.000-07:00

And the Afters! Beautiful Ladies!

2010-04-16T09:11:00.000-07:00

At Monica's party we had our first guys. Thank you Dan and Patrick for being such great supporters. 1% of breast cancer is found in males.

2010-04-16T08:51:00.000-07:00

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Some "Before and After" pictures from Shannone and Staci's party! The originals will be on display at the Gibson Mansion today 5:30-6:30. Stop by!

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First Reveal Party

2010-04-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

Classy night at the Gibson Mansion... the completed canvases were showcased from Erin Rhodes party. Husbands, friends and co-workers mingled and viewed the works of art. With the beautiful atmosphere, a little wine and snacks, it was a wonderful night to reconnect with everyone.

More New Canvases

2010-04-02T13:12:00.000-07:00

The cowboy is of course a Tough Enough to Wear Pink dude. The spurs sport the insignia Chicks N Chaps.

100th Post!!!!!!

2010-03-31T08:06:00.001-07:00

Shannone and Stacey's Party before and afters.

Hostess Erin's Canvas

2010-03-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

Erin said she loves her poppies in the summer, but they only bloom for a short while then gone again. She wanted her breast art to remind her of those few perfect days.

New Today... youngest model

2010-03-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

This canvas features our youngest little model yet. Pregnant belly print is the blue flower.

New Today

2010-03-24T18:04:00.001-07:00

Erin's Party

2010-03-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Before and After's of Erin's Party

2010-03-19T07:41:00.000-07:00

Taking out the brushes...

2010-03-15T21:06:00.001-07:00

I had personal travel stuff this last week so starting tomorrow I'm barricading myself in the studio and liberating the brushes and paints. Canvases from Erin's party are lined up and ready for attention. -Jill

Big Weekend...

2010-03-03T07:05:00.000-08:00

Saturday we will be at the Woman's Fair at the University Ballroom. It goes from 11 - 7 pm. It'll be a great time. Come by and see us. We're taking 'Howard' 'Cariboob' and 'Robin Red Breasts'. Check it out at www.missoulawomensfair.com Then Saturday evening we have Eryn's Faux Pink party. So we'll have lots of new canvases showing up on the blog and website, so stay tuned in.

Poppies really pop!

2010-02-21T07:01:00.000-08:00

In Nikki's poppy canvas I used a textured paint that literally pops off the canvas. It's glossy texture stylizes the piece with a fun contemporary affect.

Exotic Orchid

2010-02-12T13:48:00.000-08:00

Love this piece! Very beautiful and elegant like it's models.

Special Place

2010-02-12T06:56:00.000-08:00

Sheri's canvas is of a waterfall that is near and dear to her heart. This is, I'm told, where the family enjoys special times together. She's giving this to her honey for Valentines day. Posted the 'before' picture again so our new people can see the process.

Cancer coalition meeting

2010-02-10T07:24:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we had the privilege of presenting Sarah of Montana Breast and Cervical with a check from our Charity Poker Tournament we had on January 31st. Thanks for all that helped with that event. The money went to a program that helps women in out lying areas that needed follow up visits after an abnormal pap screen.

Sweet Prints

2010-02-08T07:36:00.000-08:00

Final pieces from Bambi's party. Tracy and Misty thank you for being apart of Faux Pink!

Silver Slipper Girls

2010-01-29T09:03:00.000-08:00

Most of the gals from the Silver Slipper generously helped make canvases that will be available at the up-n-coming auction. We had a lot of fun and have some GREAT pieces to boot! Check em out! Thanks girls!!!!!

Breast Art Completed...

2010-01-27T12:17:00.000-08:00

The successful party at Bambi's turns out yet more beautiful pieces.

A Family Event at Nikki's

2010-01-26T21:03:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful Sunday afternoon we had at Nikki's with Sarah, Sherry and Staci. Everyone got to check out our new breast models that show how you feel for lumps in normal or fiberous breasts. We then worked on the canvases. Nikki (and the fam's) poppy piece will be 48x60, what a gorgeous statement piece.

Pondering Panda

2010-01-23T18:39:00.000-08:00

Debbie's breast reflection shown here... exotic and wild. Just kidding. We love this one.

Finished Canvases

2010-01-20T17:52:00.000-08:00

Bambi and Nicole's canvases are finished. Fun!

MOPS (Mother's of Pre Schoolers)

2010-01-19T12:08:00.000-08:00

Today we had the opportunity to share our mission with women attending the bi-weekly MOPS meeting. We met some wonderful women and look forward to future gatherings. Thank you Kristi Brueck for inviting us! Any time we can share about early detection is fabulous!

Bambi's Breast Cancer Awareness Pajama Party

2010-01-19T11:38:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much Bambi for hosting such a wonderful Faux Pink Party. We so enjoyed meeting all of your friends and working on lovely new canvases. There are some really neat pieces in the works now because of your networking. We also were touched by the stories of the breast cancer survivors. Everyone has something meaningful to share. Thank you Bambi for your support of our mission to spread awareness of early detection! The following are all the "before" shots... stay tuned for the finished pieces as always you'll see them here first.

Hay Bales in Twilight

2010-01-11T14:07:00.000-08:00

Robin's canvas is done. Love the images of boobs with a 'down home' theme. Keep watching the blog... we have new pieces in the studio. Book a party now for your very own picture.

Charity Poker Tournament and Silent Auction

2010-01-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

Faux Pink and the Silver Slipper are sponsoring a Charity Poker Tournament and Silent Auction on January 31st, 2010 at 1pm. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month and proceeds will benefit the Montana Breast and Cervical Foundation that fund free mammograms and pap smears for eligible woman in our area. Call to reserve your place - only 40 seats available. Cash and prize winners through 6 places. Contact Shelly 370-8579 or Jill 239-6376 to reserve your seat.

"Don't be koi with me"

2010-01-01T17:12:00.000-08:00

New piece before and after. Compliments of Kristi Bruick at Peak Physical Therapy.

December Cancer Support Group

2010-01-01T07:27:00.000-08:00

It's a "Boob Ball". We had a great time in December, although a small group, celebrating the Holidays. We had a very interesting craft project that we perfected the technique that night so next year will be even better. Please plan to join us in January or tell a friend that's been affected with breast cancer.

For my cousin Cindy!

2009-12-03T09:16:00.001-08:00

Hi there, good talking to you cuz... hope you like your canvas. Have an awesome day!

Cyber Monday = Faux Pink 'Boob Drive'

2009-11-30T06:32:00.000-08:00

Faux Pink’s First Annual ‘Boob Drive’
Goal: Sell 95 pieces of ‘Boob Art” by Dec 21
Because… Over 95% of women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer survive when it is found early. (Karen Cater, DPHHS)
Why: Raise money for ‘Early Detection’ Programs Because… “women with lower incomes (less than $20,000 annual household income) are less likely to have had a breast physical exam than women with higher incomes (MT BRFSS, 1996).
1) Go on-line at http://www.fauxpink.org
2) View prints available at our store
3) Purchase; your helping the cause
4) Do a self breast exam; www.emedicinehealth.com/breast_self-exam
5) Most importantly tell a friend… save a life!

Happy Thanksgiving! A Bird of Another Color...

2009-11-26T09:17:00.000-08:00

Aunt Dianna's Flamingo painting is done.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day and enjoys their families. We miss those that have passed today, but continue to work to save our loved ones through early detection of breast and cervical cancer.
God Bless, Jill and Shelly

November Cancer Support Group

2009-11-22T09:15:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful night sharing and laughing. Sue and Barb picked up their canvases that we started the month before. Sue, Kristy and Linda started new pieces. Tips and stories were shared. One book that was extremely helpful to Jan was "Anti-Cancer, A New way of Life" by David Servan Schreiber, MD, PhD. It talks about how important nutrition and alternative therapy is for the body. Next meeting is scheduled for December 11th 7pm at Peak Physical Therapy. We're planning on making Christmas 'Boob' balls. We're so weird... but have fun, and that's what matters. Hope to see everyone there.

Gallery Night

2009-11-13T07:06:00.000-08:00

Rumor has it that Shelly looked really TALL on the KPAX interview. View it on the home page of our website www.fauxpink.org. Remember that if you didn't make it last Friday the exhibit will be up all this month. The studio is decorated like a big round pink party.... what else would we do?

Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Party

2009-11-13T06:33:00.000-08:00

Shelly's aunt Dianna hosted a party last week. New canvases are underway. Thanks Dianna and my sweet cousin Robin!

2009-11-07T20:46:00.000-08:00

Watch tonight on KPAX to see the media coverage of our Gallery Night. Our 'Early Detection' piece is generating a little buzz around town. It is such a powerful image. We soooo appreciate the gals that were brave and took part in the photo. You can see this and other works all month at Steven Begleiter's studio downtown at 223 W Front.

Walk for Awareness

2009-10-26T06:43:00.000-07:00

It was a little bit chilly in Alberton this Saturday for the Walk for Awareness but cozy in the hearts of the participants and helpers.

Peak Physical Therapy

2009-10-26T06:41:00.000-07:00

At our Peak Physical Therapy breast cancer support group Barb participated in making a canvas. Here is the finished product!

Walk for Awareness

2009-10-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

The 'Booby Butterfly' is ready for next Saturday's 'Walk for Awareness'. Make sure you plan to attend this wonderful event that celebrates fighting and winning against breast cancer. Call to register with Amy Lommen at 406-207-4020.

Walk for Awareness

2009-10-04T15:33:00.000-07:00

Faux Pink is very excited to be a part of the 'Walk for Awareness' scheduled for Oct 24th in Alberton Montana. The mother daughter duo spearheading the project lent a "hand" so-to-speak, for the logo that's currently in progress. More to come soon on this worthy project.

Memorial for Mother

2009-10-04T15:25:00.000-07:00

The finished piece for Jen Maricelli's Mother's memorial 1 yr anniversary finished.

Remembering Mom

2009-09-25T21:08:00.000-07:00

Had the pleasure of meeting Jen and Taylor this evening. The were celebrating the lives of their Moms and Grandmas who were affected by breast cancer. A one-year-anniversary of Jen's Mom who lost her life to cancer is scheduled for Sunday. Tonight we started a special piece that they'll share with the family.

More finished pieces from Gretchen's party.

2009-09-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

Gals, Cecelia has all these canvases with her. They turned out all so unique and awesome!

Peak Physical Therapy Support Group

2009-09-20T21:00:00.000-07:00

The staff at Peak hosted an evening for their breast cancer patients on Friday night. It was a wonderful evening for the women to meet and share with each other. We enjoyed listening to their stories of determination and strength.
We revealed the piece we had done with the Peak staff "Cycle to the Peak". And several ladies took the plunge and started their own breast pictures. It was a great night and we look forward to having more get-togethers.

Gretchen's Party

2009-09-20T20:35:00.001-07:00

First piece done from Gretchen's Party. We're all thinking of you Gretchen on Monday. Hope all goes really well!

Our Libby Supporter

2009-09-16T06:47:00.000-07:00

Thank you Karen and Jim Locke for your support of Faux Pink! The Liquor Store and Gift Shop owned by the Lockes have purchased many prints from us and have them for sale in their shop. We appreciate their hospitality and friendship when we were in Libby last weekend.

Nordic Fest

2009-09-16T06:39:00.000-07:00

The "Eidelweiss" girls hit the fields of the Nordic Fest last weekend. We enjoyed meeting some great people and spreading our mission of fighting breast and cervical cancer. While we were there these two new pieces of art were finished. They're titled Cari'boob' and Redbreasted. They both are available for purchase.

Heading to Libby's Nordic Fest

2009-09-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

We're onto new and exciting ventures. With steins in tow, we're headed north! Some new pieces that'll be on display at the Scandinavian Art Fair. Flowing with the theme, they're a touch of whimsy and northern magic. Shelly and Jill will be dressing the part... stay tuned.

Mary's Piece

2009-09-10T07:35:00.000-07:00

Our late addition to the young girls get-together turned out contemporary and striking. Thank you Mary and Ryan!

The 'Befores' from Gretchen's Party

2009-09-04T06:23:00.000-07:00

Here are the before pictures from Gretchen's party on Wednesday night. I'll be working on these throughout this coming week. All the gals had such great ideas; lollipops, belt buckle, tulips and even the Eiffel Tower! Keep watching for the finished products to be posted.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Night

2009-09-03T08:14:00.000-07:00

The canvases are complete! We were very impressed with these very mature and poised young women. This was an evening of sharing information on breast and cervical health where we passed out information on Gardasil, the immunization for the HPV virus that causes some cervical cancers. We had such a great night with these ladies who are now so far ahead of the game in being aware and responsible for their own health! Thanks ladies!

Gretchen's Party

2009-09-02T07:43:00.000-07:00

What a great night we had with Gretchen and all her 'sisterhood'! It was a time to lend support, laugh and be creative. Watch for updates on the beautiful breast art pieces that were started last night.
EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER IS OUR MISSION!!

First Faux Pink Art Auction Success

2009-08-23T08:46:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful night! Thank you all for coming out, supporting our cause and checking out our art. We were able to give Chics n Chaps a big ball of cash, about $600! Thanks to Samantha and Katie from Hooters for helping sell raffle tickets along with the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Cowboys (Lee and Bridger); who also did a wonderful roping clinic. We really appreciate your help! All of the pieces were auctioned off. It was kinda like adopting out all my kids. I know they're all going to good homes - lol.... We're looking forward to our next event, "First Friday" in October but really now need to get painting again. We're also looking forward to having some great girl 'get-togethers' in the near future. Thanks too to the Silver Slipper for making the night so great. Melissa was awesome!

Hooters and Cowboys duke it out!

2009-08-20T07:05:00.000-07:00

The competition is on. We're taking 3 lovely Hooter Girls against Stacey and Shannone's Hunky Cowboy's in a friendly raffle selling contest tonight. It's gonna be a Hoooot! Come one, come all... tonight is going to be so much fun for a great cause! Here's a little preview of our girls; Samantha, Katie and Mackenzie.

Pieces to preview.

2009-08-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

Auction this Thursday!

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Chicks n Chaps

2009-08-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful event. We raised money, shared our mission and had a great time with all the ladies. Shannone and Stacey did a wonderful job. You girls ROCK! Can't wait to see the results of the event.

Last Houska

2009-08-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

From the Houska party, the last piece is finished. Thanks girls.

Latest party.

2009-08-07T10:21:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time with the younger gals Wed night. We are happy to expand our cause to include information on preventing cervical cancer by speaking to younger gals about Gardasil. This is a vaccine that helps protect against certain diseases, including cervical cancer, caused by the Human Papillomavirus. The gals got to make prints for themselves then they were having so much fun they wanted to make more to donate back to Faux Pink. Thanks gals! Tune in to see the finished products.

Chicks n Chaps coming up!

2009-08-07T10:17:00.000-07:00

Progress is being made on the raffle pieces for the Chicks n Chaps event Aug 14th at the fair grounds. As you can see from the post earlier the gals that organize the event shared their 'brushes' to make two pieces to raise money at their event. We're sooo looking forward to being apart.

Work in the Studio

2009-07-27T06:35:00.000-07:00

3 of 4 in the "Houska Family" pieces, plus a "Brook Trout" just for fun!

In the Works!

2009-07-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

Last night we met with the gals from the Chicks n Chaps committee, Shannone and Stacey, to create a very special two canvas piece to auction off at their event. Hopefully you're already signed up to attend... they're a sold out party at this point. Shelly and I are so looking forward to having a Faux Pink booth there. I'll preview the pieces that were started last night on the blog, so stay tuned!

New Piece

2009-07-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

In the Houska Family series... Saralyn's is now finished, "Poppies".

2009-07-14T18:24:00.000-07:00

Saturday was the Relay for Life. Thank you Superior for such a warm reception.

Enjoyed Superior Relay

2009-07-10T22:05:00.000-07:00

Now you can see the whole thing. Tonight was a lot of fun. When we left the bid on our piece was $230. Someone let me know how much money we raised tonight for the Cancer Society. Thanks for having us!!!!

Superior Relay for Life

2009-07-10T07:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight we'll be attending the Relay for Life in Superior. We have finished the piece we started at the Health Fair using Kirsten as a model. We're excited to unveil this unique piece that shows keeping the spirit alive after cancer. Kirsten's favorite hobby is golf so that's the theme we went with. It's called " 'Green' Spirit ". I'm teasing you with a peek. Come bid tonight on this piece and let's raise some money for our cause. -Jill

Houska Girls a Hoot!

2009-07-10T06:59:00.000-07:00

Shelly and I soooo enjoyed Tues night doing a 'girls night' with Char Houska and her three vivacious girls. They were fun, light hearted and creative. They all had great ideas for their own pieces that will reflect their very unique personalites. The middle girl, Jocelynn (sp?) had a svelte woman in mind to go with her prints. I love the simplicity yet strength of this piece we're naming "Beautiful Soul".

Unveiling a Success!

2009-07-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a big day for Faux Pink. We had the unveiling of our 'Waves of Hope' piece in front of Community Medical Center's Breast Health facility. It was great to have some of the ladies that had contributed to the piece share in the festivities. Many people from the hospital and friends and family were there to lend their support. Take a minute to read the write up in the Missoulian. Check www.missoulian.com - news section 7/2/09 under Vision of Hope.

4th of July Preparations

2009-06-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

Today we had breast cancer survivors from CMC participate on our 4th of July project. This is a unique opportunity to bridge our missions and promote our causes. Next Wednesday at 2pm the piece will be unveiled at CMC. It's a personal favorite. I'm so excited to share this wonderful group effort. I wanted to post a picture, but then decided you'll have to come next Wednesday to see for yourself....

Art Exhibit at St Pats

2009-06-23T18:14:00.000-07:00

Monday afternoon we set up our first art exhibit at the Woman's Health Center at St. Patrick's Hospital. It will be on display for a month. We would love for anyone to stop by and view it and check out their great facility. Thanks Char!

Breast Coalition Meeting

2009-06-23T17:45:00.000-07:00

Monday we attended the Breast Cancer Coalition Meeting at the Dept of Health. We got to unveil the canvas "Wild Flowers" done by the gals at the Mt Cervical and Breast. We also shared our mission with those that attended. We look forward to working more with this committee.

Amaya

2009-06-20T20:33:00.000-07:00

Shelly's little cousin made herself a 'lil' painting.

Ladies from the Health Dept

2009-06-19T06:46:00.000-07:00

Earlier in the week we met with the ladies in the office of the Montana Cervical and Breast Foundation. We will be displaying this piece at the Breast coalition meeting with them next Monday.

Soroptimist Meeting

2009-06-19T06:40:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we got to speak to the Hamilton Soroptimist club. It was great to meet you ladies and possibly work on a fundraiser sometime down the road. Thank you for having us.

2009-06-15T22:14:00.000-07:00

Just tonight we started a new piece featuring the ladies from the Montana Cervical and Breast Foundation. They chose native wild flowers with a mountain background. It's off to a great start. Stay tuned to see the final product. Thank you Sarah, Colleen and Alta!

Health Fair

2009-06-14T20:41:00.000-07:00

The Health Fair at Mineral County Hospital was fantastic. We had a great time, met some wonderful people and got our message out. We look forward to seeing some of those ladies again. Thanks to our model Kirsten who started a piece that day! Her 'golf theme' canvas will be auctioned off for the Cancer Society's Relay for Life event.

Website is live?

2009-06-12T19:27:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone check out our website. We have many upcoming events where you can find us. You can see all of our pieces in the gallery section. See who we're working with in the resources section.