Artist Reception at Riverside Studios

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Ali Armstrong grew up in Fort Lauderdale Florida. She began her career as a freelance portrait artist. Later transitioning into an art consultant role with a non profit, this led to illustration work for Bible based children's books.  In 2014 she started Scarce, to raise money and awareness for animal species in crisis. Her work has been exhibited and auctioned by several of America’s most prominent zoos and at Art Basil Miami.

Scarce exists to encourage responsible protection of the endangered and to never forget the beauty of the extinct. Ali paints extinct animals in black and white because they are forever gone. To the endangered she adds a touch of color, for these there is hope.

Through the creation we see the creativity and majesty of a Creator. He is the great artist and he made all creatures for Himself. He put this Planet under our care, and we have proven to be poor stewards. Now is the time for action, let us work together to protect the last truly wild places on our planet and the creatures who call these places home.

Refreshments and LIVE MUSIC by Aaron Oropeza!