"Siblings"... by Mark Heine

20" X 26"

All proceeds from the sale of this limited edition giclée print go to help fund
wheelchair seating and orthotics at Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children.

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The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children (QA), in conjunction with
Spindrift Studios, is pleased to offer prints of a new work by artist Mark Heine.
The profit from each print sold will go directly to help fund QA services. 
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The Heines have been part of the QA family since the birth of their daughter,
Charlotte, 13 years ago. QA has provided ongoing support for Charlotte, who has
special needs, and for the whole family. 
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“The QA Foundation has been a shoulder for us to lean on for many years.
I don’t know what we would have done without their vital services. I'm thrilled
to offer prints of this painting, to help give a little back to QA. This painting is
part of my “At Play” collection. It shows both Charlotte and Sarah, my two beautiful
daughters, enjoying the summer sun at the Beacon Hill water park.”  ...Mark Heine
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Each hand-signed and -numbered reproduction is printed on high-quality,
heavyweight archival paper. The edition will be limited to a maximum of 300 prints.
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To order by credit card, click the "Buy-Now" button below,
to be taken to the PayPal secure website to process your order.
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To order by phone and mail, please contact Jane Bowers at 250-721-6855.
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Please allow four weeks for processing and delivery. Prices do not include framing.

Thank you for helping children and youth with special needs, and their families.

Print size 20" X 26" (16" X 22" image) Price: 200 $Cdn. (plus shipping, PST and GST)

The story behind the painting...

My daughters, Charlotte and Sarah. We’re enjoying a hot summer day in Beacon Hill Park
in Victoria. It’s 2006 and the girls are 11 and 7, respectively.
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This water park seems to be custom built for Charlotte, who has special needs and must
spend most of her time sitting in a wheelchair. Certain areas of the pool are only inches
deep, yet it still manages to keep both girls cool and entertained. We’ve picked up a picnic
lunch at McDonald’s. The kids meals are a favourite, mostly because of the toy that comes
with the food. (Basically, the food is an afterthought.) The prizes du jour are small plastic
Barbies, promoting a new, must-see Barbie film. Sarah and Charlotte manage to while
away several hours drowning Barbie in the pool. Money well spent! The other item is a
flip-flop that someone has abandoned. It’s become a certified Barbie flotation device,
or BFD, for you sailors.
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Watching Charlotte and Sarah play together is heartwarming. Typically, it’s difficult for
Charlotte to find playmates, because most kids want to run around. Charlotte simply can’t.
Sarah has grown up with this and knows that, when they play, she will facilitate for her sister.
She works out a way to have fun in the process.
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Most children Sarah’s age don’t know the term “siblings,” and few would use it in reference
to their sister. Sarah attends terrific “Sibshops,” put on by the Sibling Support Project, to
help her understand her feelings, and the differences between ours and a typical family.
Charlotte’s needs require a lot of time and attention, especially when it comes to medical
complications. It’s something Sarah has to accept. She does this with remarkable patience
and understanding.
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They are sisters, which comes with the usual ups and downs, but they’re best friends, too.
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Mark Heine