New Wagapalooza t-shirt design unveiled
Wagapalooza is set for May 21, and this year’s theme is The Wild West.
Cheryl Geller was asked to create this year’s art, and she took the opportunity to immortalize her longtime best friend Miles, who passed away last summer.
“I titled this artwork ‘Miles MacPhee: Showdown with Miss Kitty,’ and it was a great honor to do this work for the Animal Care Center,†says Cheryl.
But wait. Those aren’t six shooters in those holsters. They look like bottles of water. What’s up with that?
“I didn’t want to use guns or any violent imagery, and was going to feature a lasso instead. When I was working on it, one of my cats jumped onto the desk and wouldn’t get down, so I threatened to get out the water bottle,†Cheryl says. “Thus, ala Steam Boat Willy, I decided to replace the lasso with water filled spray bottles and make the drawing a showdown.â€Â
(Russ often uses the spray bottle torture on me when I jump on his desk and I can vouch for its effectiveness.)
Wagapalooza needs t-shirt sponsors (you get your name in lights), so if you’re a business, click here to become a sponsor. Wagapalooza also needs t-shirt buyers, because that money goes to ACC.
By the way, Cheryl says Miles was a big fan of cats and would never have shot one. Below, Miles with his own cat, Rocky.
April 6th, 2011 05:32
Before I read the text, I thought the dog looked like Miles, so Cheryl did a great job! The droopy eyes and lips were a dead giveaway. Love the water bottles.
April 6th, 2011 06:07
Love this! How can I buy a t-shirt? Will be on island at that time but not sure if I can make the event.
April 6th, 2011 07:03
Cool~ I want a t-shirt!
April 6th, 2011 07:12
“Russ often uses the spray bottle torture on me when I jump on his desk and I can vouch for its effectiveness.”
The mental image of you crouched on Russ’ desk while grooming yourself like a cat is about more than I can handle this early in the morning.
When can we buy the shirts? I hope they have them in kid sizes!
April 6th, 2011 09:21
Would love to purchase T-shirts from the different fund raising events on island. Would be a way to support island events even if not able to attend.
April 6th, 2011 09:28
so cute. =) <3 it!
April 6th, 2011 09:56
Our cat likes to jump onto my drawing table trying to drink my watercolor water… the day he lands on a wet painting is the day he wishes he was only getting shot with water
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April 6th, 2011 11:26
How do we purchase t-shirts? Would love to support the event!
April 6th, 2011 12:27
That’s great, Cheryl. I really love the design and it’s a fine tribute to Miles. I hope the ACC sells a zillion tee shirts!
April 6th, 2011 12:42
Hi Everyone! Thanks for all the positive responses. The Waga organizers are adding t-shirt purchase info (and possibly sales) to their website, soon come. Please check the Waga website for more info: http://www.wagapalooza.com -cheryl
April 6th, 2011 13:49
MILES
April 6th, 2011 15:27
Way to go Cheryl- love it! Great tribute to the ACC and Miles.
April 6th, 2011 20:23
Cheryl, What breed was Miles? He looks like such a sweetie. I put my chocolate lab down eight months ago and miss him soooo much. I have no one to snuggle with…
April 6th, 2011 20:43
Great job Cheryl, you did Miles proud.
April 7th, 2011 09:11
LOL I love the water bottles….I used them on my kids when they misbehaved. haha.. and the cats in the house?? All I need to do is just reach for it and they scatter…..oh and so do my kids. =)