This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who bring light, love, and color into our lives. "She Brings the Color" is a one-of-a-kind artwork born from that idea—inspired by my mother, created for this moment, and dedicated to children in need.
To celebrate, I will be presenting my own mother with a donation check to her charity, Supplies for Success, which provides backpacks and art supplies to children who need them most. This piece is how we get there.
This piece is more than a painting. It's a love letter. A tribute. A thank you.
About the Artwork
The central artwork for this #giveback campaign is a collaboration between two artists:
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Photographer Ulrich Knoblauch – Known for his striking, high-contrast black-and-white portraits that balance elegance and raw emotion.
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Painter Sean Sullivan (Layer Cake Artist) – Recognized for his expressive, hand-painted embellishments that add movement and vibrant color to mixed media work.
Sean painted directly over one of Ulrich’s original photographs to create a singular, layered piece titled She Brings the Color. The result is a poetic visual celebration of motherhood—where black-and-white stillness meets bursts of wild bloom.
About Supplies for Success
Supplies for Success is a nonprofit organization founded by Lisa Silverman's mother, dedicated to providing underserved children with backpacks and essential school and art supplies. The charity has served over 300,000 children since its inception, providing over 36,000 backpacks last year alone. In addition to school supplies, they also distribute art-filled care kits to children in need.
Through this campaign, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the original artwork will be donated directly to Supplies for Success.
The Auction
Own the original artwork.
Make a difference.
Opening Bid: $5,000
Auction Closes: Sunday, May 11 at 12:00 PM EDT
100% of proceeds from the original artwork will be donated to Supplies for Success
The Prints
Want to support the cause but can’t bid on the original?
Limited edition prints are also be available for purchase.
- 10 prints at 40x60" ($4,000 each)
- 10 prints at 24x32" ($2,000 each)
A portion of all print proceeds supports the artists behind this work.
Thank You
Thank you for helping us celebrate mothers, support children, and bring more color into the world.
