Uplifting Art: Bras for a Cause

Uplifting Art: Bras for a Cause is an art contest and silent auction benefiting ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, a peer mentoring organization for people with breast cancer and their families. Please take a moment to view the bras below and cast a bid, or vote for your favorite.

Information about ABCD can be found at www.abcdmentor.org. More information about A Woman's Touch and Uplifting Art: Bras for a Cause can be found at www.awomanstouchonline.com/upliftingart .php. Bidding information can be found in the comments to each entry. If you have questions, please call A Woman's Touch, at 414-221-0400 or e-mail awt.artbras@gmail.com.

And the Winners Are....

We are notifying winner bidders and collecting funds now. So far, the auction has raised over $600 for ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis and there is still more that you can do: all unsold bras are available at A Woman's Touch until at least February 14, 2011 for $25 each, payable directly to ABCD. It's first-come, first-served, so stop by soon and take a look!

The Award Winners are:

Most Original/Creative: "Hey Cupcake!" by Barbara Suhar

Best Theme/Idea: Extraterrestrial by Dan Oelschlaeger

Most Inspirational/Moving: Variety is the Spice of Life by Morgan Oldenburg and A Handmade Original by Rosa Herman

Most Artistic: F*ck Cancer by Everardo Garcia

Most Innovative use of Materials: O'Naturale by Kelly Skindzelewski and Bodybuilder by Ryan Oldenburg

Best In Show: In-tie-mate by Retique

Judge's Choice: Light After Darkness by Cara Schuhart and Rose Parade by Marcella Walloch

ABCD Founder's Choice: Variety is the Spice of Life by Morgan Oldenburg

People's Choice Online: Purpose II - In Loving Honor of Paxton Abraham, Rainbow Baby - Sara Rae Remmel, Runners up: A Handmade Original by Rosa Herman; F*ck Cancer by Everardo Garcia

People's Choice In-Store: "Hey Cupcake!" by Barbara Suhar Runners up: In-tie-mate by Retique; O'Naturale by Kelly Skindzelewski

Thank you for participating. ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis is a wonderful organization. Our artists & sponsors have worked hard to make this benefit a success for them...and we thank you for your help, too.

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Eye Spy: Detection is Protection - Marcella Walloch

Peach-tone bra adorned with "googly eyes" inside and out, with a whimsically attached magnifying glass and tiny spectacles (Dedication behind link below, click photo for larger image).

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Body-builder - Ryan Oldenburg

Real LEGO mini-bra with propeller "tassels" (Additional view & info behind link below, click photo for larger image).

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Hats Off to Caregivers - Marcella Walloch

Adorned with a variety of hats, a string of hearts tassel & a pair of loving arms to embrace them all (click photo for larger image).

24K - Marcella Walloch


24K - Marcella Walloch

Gold lame' with sequins, jewelry accents & tassel (Dedication behind link below. Click photo for larger image).

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Courageous Hearts - Marcella Walloch

Tatted lace heart accent with tiny red roses, red & gold beaded trim (Dedication behind link below. Click photo for larger image).

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F*ck Cancer - Everardo Garcia, Milwaukee Airbrush

Colorful airbrushed tattoo-style original design by Milwaukee Airbrush, www.milwaukeeairbrush.com (dedication behind link below, click photo for larger image).

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Rose Parade - Marcella Walloch

Red roses with sheer ribbon, crystal & purple feather accents (click photo for larger image).

On Angel Wings - Marcella Walloch

Gold & ivory angel figurine with lushly feathered wings, beaded lace straps, light blue polka-dots on back band (dedication below, click photo for larger image).

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The Girls are Precious Pearls - Marcella Walloch

Cream-colored sequined and beaded lace with ribbons, sea-shell & pearl accents with touches of pink & periwinkle blue (Dedication behind link below, click photo for larger image).

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Two Sides of the Coin - Amy Moore

Leather & lace bra with silver strap, crystal and jewelry accents, front and back (click photo for larger image).

Boobs of Feathers Stick Together - Ann Potter

Colorful feathered owl-face (click photo for larger image).

Love cups! - dwellephant

Hand-painted bra with painted wooden hanger by Milwaukee artist dwellephant, www.dwellephant.com (Detail photo behind link below, click photo for larger image).

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Purpose II - In Loving Honor of Paxton Abraham, Rainbow Baby - Sara Rae Remmel

Breast-feeding baby holding a Lincoln Log toy, in a rainbow boa-adorned stocking, with decorated hanger, and a silver "Peace" ornament. This entry is one of a set. Both bras come with story cards & baby photos (see dedications for this bra & its companion behind the link. Click photo for larger image).

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Essence of Saraswati - Emily Jansen

Peacock & floral cloth-covered bra with hand-stitching, ribbon & jewelry embellishment (click photo for larger image).

Udderly Bovine - Robert Schneider

Black & white cow-themed bra with sunflower accents, cow bell, and 3D "udder" detail. (click photo for larger image).

Autographed - Milwaukee Admirals

Black bra autographed in silver by Milwaukee Admirals team. Removable laminated player photos & logos adorn front and back (click photo for larger image).

Please Share My Umbrella... -stunamidraws.com

Please Share My Umbrella... - stunamidraws.com

Original mixed media artwork by Milwaukee artist Stu Nami, stunamidraws.com (click photo for larger image).

Bejeweled - Christine Ewert

Black with multicolored jewels, gold sequins & feather accents (click photo for larger image).

Flakes - Amy Lentz

Blue, silver & white glittery snowflakes with ribbon & tulle accents (click photo for larger image).

"OH NO! It's SPILLing OUT!" - Morgan Oldenburg, SPILL: Paint with Purpose

OH NO! It's SPILLing OUT!" - Morgan Oldenburg, SPILL: Paint with Purpose

Blue & yellow latex paint/gesso over newsprint with ruffled tissue accent (click photo for larger image).

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Deep "C" Diving - Connie Wagner

Scuba-theme bra with rock beads, cloth leaves & glittery foam sea life accents (click photo for larger image).

"In-tie-mate" - Retique

Fully-lined bustier of woven men's ties with tie-rosette band, pearl bead accents, large tie-flower pin at shoulder, and ribbon-tied back. (click photo for larger image).

"Hey Cupcake!" - Barbara Suhar

Pastel tulle cupcakes with sequined cherries, matching sequined hanger & "Cancer Sucks, Cupcakes Rock!" pin. Cupcake-themed dedication card with matching accents included. (Dedication behind link below. Click photo for larger image).

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60's Peace and Love Bra - Lin Daley

Black bra with pink jeweled straps, peace sign & doves (click photo for larger image).

Sepia - Amy Moore

Caramel & brown pearlescent flowers, beads & leaves (click photo for larger image).

Sporty Spice - Christine Ewert

Black sports bra with "sporty" embellishments & real metal whistle (click photo for larger image).

Knit & Bloom - Stephanie Marris

Pink, orange & yellow knitting with cloth flowers (click photo for larger image).

Friendship - Terry Meyer

Handmade friendship bracelets woven and knotted over bra cup forms (click photo for larger image).

Lucky - Amy Stuedemann

Pot of gold, glittery clovers, ribbon rainbow & "Kiss Me I'm Irish" button (click photo for larger image).

Supporting the Troops - Christine Ewert

Army green gold-trimmed bra with stars, US flag and US Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard & Marine military seals (click photo for larger image).

Naughty & Nice - Connie Wagner

Satin lace & sequin devil/angel-themed bra with maribou-trimmed wings and halo(click photo for larger image).

"Variety is the Spice of Life" - Morgan Oldenburg

Rainbow dots on latex paint/gesso bra canvas. (Dedication behind link below. Click photo for larger image).

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Stomp & Stamp - Dan Oelschlaeger

Colorful stamp-covered fiberglass bra, with custom feet-shaped hanger (click photo for larger image).

Pop-Pastiche - Amy Moore

Colorful laminated pop art circles on white bra (click photo for larger image).

Seeing Things in Black & White - Christine Ewert

Black and white yin/yang style bra with flowers,feathers and beads (click photo for larger image).

Behind the Veil - Alandria Gladney

Black & gold lace bra with velvet & sequin trim, black drape, photographic eyes, and 3-dimensional lashes. (Dedication behind link below. Click photo for larger image).

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Starlight - Amy Stuedemann

Starlight mints, rhinestones & maribou detailing on red bra (click photo for larger image).

I Will Vote a.k.a. Obrama - Judith Landsman

Red, white & blue "vote"-themed bra purse with flags and letter bead detailing "Obama" on the band (click photo for larger image).

A Handmade Original - Rosa Herman


A Handmade Original - Rosa Herman

Pastel floral-themed crochet & knitted bra with bead and faux pearl accents (Story/Dedication link below. Click photo for larger image).

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I dreamed I could fly... - Nancy Welch

Fish-shaped satin bra-purse with rhinestone detailing, and fish button eyes (click photo for larger image).