Released on = February 13, 2007, 7:55 am

Press Release Author = John Hannafin / ArtPassionista

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = A Philadelphia area painter sets out on a once-in-a-lifetime
adventure to capture the continent\'s most beautiful places, as you follow along
through a series of online video.

Press Release Body = FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2007:

ARTIST EMBARKS UPON *ART ACROSS AMERICA* ADVENTURE

West Chester, PA, February 13, 2007 - Have you ever felt inspired to act boldly on a
life impulse even though it might seem a bit outrageous? Emerging artist and
ArtPassionista founder, John Hannafin, is doing just that. This spring he will be
traveling around North America to paint the country\'s most beautiful locations, on a
monumental escapade. From New England to Napa Valley, the artist will personally
travel to his clients' favorite destinations to paint or photograph the scenes that
are most memorable and special to them.

\"I'm first heading south and across Texas to California, before heading north to the
mountains of Washington, then back across the upper half of the country... and just
maybe I\'ll find my inner child along the way,\" Hannafin jokes. You can be a part of
the adventure through his online art gallery, www.ArtPassionista.com, where he\'ll be
posting a series of short films and images in real time.

The artist also seeks to bring attention to a good cause and will be donating 10% of
proceeds to Friends' Association for Care & Protection of Children. At 185 years
old, Friends Association is the oldest continually operating child welfare agency in
Pennsylvania and operates a family emergency shelter and transitional housing
program as well as foster care and adoption services in West Chester, PA. "We are
delighted to have such a talented and passionate spokesperson representing the
interests of the homeless and at-risk children and families," adds Executive
Director, Jodi Button. "We are grateful for the attention John's Art Across America
Adventure will bring to those striving to regain independence and
self-sustainability in their lives."

Before departing on March 31st, Hannafin will be hosting auctions for this very
unique service on e-Bay. You can access these auctions, view and purchase his
artwork through www.ArtPassionista.com

Web Site = http://www.ArtPassionista.com

Contact Details = Contact:
John Hannafin, founding artist
ArtPassionista
380 Jenissa Drive, West Chester, PA 19382
484.883.6596
john@artpassionista.com
www.ArtPassionista.com