On Illustration Friday a few weeks ago the concept of RIPPLE was given, inspired by the Ripple Blog . This concept is the brainchild of established illustrator, Kelly Light, and is an incredible venue for illustrators and artists -- professional, student, and "hobbiest", of all ages, to create original artwork in order to help give relief to the disaster. Due to my big move to the Peninsula, and the sprained ankle that came with it... I wasn't able to make the IF deadline, but Kelly still featured my piece as #660 - A Mother's Love . It is for sale for pennies - the $10 donation. Also, I plan on including some extra goodies for whomever intends on purchasing this piece. Here is the concept in Kelly Light's words: "It's hard to make ripples in oil soaked water. But throw enough stones and you will! It's not about the politics or the corporation. It's about the animals. It's about not feeling helpless in the face of an overwhelming disaste