Artist Joseph Rivera and model Lindsey Rose are combining their efforts by working on a painting that will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The end result will be a large oil painting done in the style of the “Old Masters,” which entails painting in many layers. The size of the painting will be at least 3’ x 4', and at the Artists current rate will be valued over $20,000. When it is completed, an event will be held in which the painting will be auctioned in an effort to raise funds for curing CF . Working in conjunction with the CF Foundation, they hope to make it a great event!

The model in the painting has cystic fibrosis and will be gathering roses from a vine on a trellis. There will be exactly 64 roses in the painting, with her symbolizing the 65th rose* (her middle name is Rose.)

Joseph and Lindsey are video documenting the events from start to finish, in case the project gets picked up by the media. Everyone involved will be credited on the website www.painttheroses.com. along with credit in the auction program hand outs.

Please continue to check this www.painttheroses.com for dates, events, and live painting demonstrations at different locations! Please help us make a difference by donating. Your generous gift will be used efficiently and effectively, as nearly 90 cents of every dollar of revenue raised is available for investment in vital CF programs to support research, care and education.

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in extending the quality of life for those with CF. However, we continue to lose precious lives to CF every day. That's why your help is needed now more than ever to ensure that a cure is found sooner - rather than later. To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with CF! Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation and Great Strides!