February 20, 2007

Swelling Up

Pretty Darn Swell Prints

You say: Cool beans, sweet, word.

Mom and Day say: Groovy, neato, cats.

When it comes to describing exciting things, you and your parents speak different languages. Until, that is, you both come across something swell.

We’re talking about Pretty Darn Swell, the online art vendor that sells (as the name implies) imaginative pieces that cost $20, with a portion going to the charity of the artist’s choice.

There are dreamy landscapes, graphic novel-style portraits, and jaunty animals like frogs, porcupines, and penguins. You can even read the artist’s bio and a description of the charity to cast your bills toward something you stand for, such as the Humane Society of Canada, the Special Olympics, or the Save Darfur Coalition.

Lucky for you, art speaks a universal language.

Meaning you and the ’rents won’t have to translate.

Available online at prettydarnswell.com.