Etsy shop review by Barbara Giordano, BarbaraGiordanoArt.Etsy.com

Etsy show owner, Amanda Smith graciously allowed me to use the photo, Jade and Sophia Raccoon as reference material for a painting. In return, I'm giving Amanda an 8 x 10 archival print of the painting and linked her shop in my listing for the artwork print.

Amanda raisies money at her Etsy shop to help support the wild baby animals she rescues. The shop offers photographs, buttons and ACEO art cards to raise money for her animal rescue effort. It's a worthwhile cause. Here is how Amanda describes her shop:

"AWBAR is Abandoned Wild Babies Animal Rescue in Lockport, Illinois.We currently have 25 baby raccoons and 2 birds! Please help AWBAR by making a purchase, 100 percent of all shop sales will go to help feed the baby animals!AWBAR rehabilitates raccoons, squirrels, opossums, rabbits, ducks, small birds, and other small animals. We rely solely on private donations, and are currently raising money to help offset the expenses of raising and releasing wildlife in 2008 – including food, shelter, and vet bills.As we look forward, we ask for your continued assistance. This spring, we’ve set a goal for ourselves to help 10 raccoons, 8 squirrels, 8 rabbits, 6 ground hogs, and other small animals. With your help, we know it’s possible."