Artists paint Democratic donkeys for Democratic National Convention ..few more donkeys

[Iamaartist]

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http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2016/06/29/main_line_suburban_life/news/doc576c42604d1e1716609848.txt


A colorful herd of 57 painted donkeys in a Philadelphia warehouse awaits its debut. The fiberglass donkeys, each painted by an artist, will be scattered around the city in time form the Democratic National Convention in July.

Ed Rendell, the former governor and Philadelphia mayor, who is Philadelphia Host Committee chairman, came up with the idea. Rendell, who was on hand for the donkeys’ unveiling to the press on Thursday, explained that delegates from the 50 states, six territories and Washington D.C. suggested symbols from their areas and also signed off on the artists’ final designs.

“We’re really excited,” said Rendell. The city is ready for the convention with transportation, lodging and security in place. “I think we’ll have a great convention,” he said. “We’re optimistic. It’s a great opportunity for the city to shine.”

Rendell was pleased that even the Union League, “the bastion of Republican heritage in this town, agreed to take a Democratic donkey.”

Love this ......so cool the love of art....at the Democratic Convention.....

[OKNancy]

1. Glad I read the article because they mentioned the Oklahoma donkey

. Shelly, who enjoys painting animals, is inspired by myths and folklore. For Oklahoma she drew on Native American designs from baskets and pottery, along with its state animal, the bison, and leaves from the Survivor Tree that endured the Oklahoma City bombing. Lightening symbols are on its legs, as were painted on Indian war horses so they would run fast, she said.

Shelley used acrylic paint that the project gave her but also supplemented with her own paint, including gold for highlights and the donkeys’ hooves.

[Iamaartist]

4. Thanks Nancy glad you like the article....

Cool since I do art love this I need a plain donkey to draw on wish I could have done one but not in my area if it was I surely would have done one to...I do a lot of acrylic painting myself, but need a plain donkey lol......

[Walk away]

2. I want a Donkey!!!!

[Iamaartist]

5. LoL...But I need a plain one

[Princess Turandot]

3. These are always fun...

They're riffs on the Cow Parades, one of which was in NYC around 2000. (Two of those are still standing in my general neighborhood.)

[Iamaartist]

6. I know they have painted cows in Chicago,really cool....

Not sure they still do they did at the time we where there...

[blue neen]

7. Oh, how very cool!

I can't wait to see pics of the rest!

[Cha]

8. Donkeys are our Democratic Symbol for a great reason.. they're hard working animals..

And, these are adorable. What a wonderful idea, Ed Rendell.



Thank you, Iaaa~

[Her Sister]

9. Cutest idea/news about our DNC Convention & cutest donkeys! plus a scavenger hunt???

Such an excellent idea for all states and territories and DC! All different and meaningful. The faces of the donkeys are so beautiful! Thanks for this!



Can't wait now to see all of them! If you find again please post!!! Pretty please!

[Iamaartist]

10. Few more painted donkeys........

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