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Growing Awareness: St. Louis-based Klings & Things Photography Selected to Gift High-Profile Celebrities for Earth Day

Eco-friendly photo cards celebrate broad spectrum of growth

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St. Louis, MO β€” Klings & Things Photography, a St. Louis-based fine art photography store,
in association withΒ The Artisan Group, has been selected to gift 25 high-profile celebrities with a thematically-appropriate collection to arrive at their doorsteps on Earth Day, April 22, 2014. Christina Kling-Garrett, the store’s founder and artist, created a series of six blank notecards that feature three of her butterfly photographs, printed on all-natural bamboo paper. This is the second annual Earth Day gifting and the first time Klings & Things has been selected to participate.

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β€œNature is a central or peripheral feature in almost all of my pieces,” said Kling-Garrett. β€œSo, capturing the beauty of butterflies in their most majestic season, displaying these images on a natural paper, and having the opportunity to introduce my work to celebrities who are passionate about protecting the environment in which I find my inspiration feels harmonious.”

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Celebrities to be gifted include, but are not limited to, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, and Barbra Streisand. Kling-Garrett is also offering the butterfly card set online at Β https://www.etsy.com/listing/186284809/spring-fine-art-stationery-butterfly and clients can use the code EARTHDAY for 15% off all of her pieces site-wide through May 15. In addition, on Earth Day, Klings & Things will give away one complete set of butterfly cards and one 8 x 10 butterfly image.

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The Artisan Group makes it possible for Hollywood celebrities to be introduced to some of the country’s best artists. Through this organization, Kling-Garrett has had the opportunity to gift an original piece to Mariska Hargitay of Law and Order SVU and participated in a gift lounge in honor of the 2013 Golden GlobeΒ AwardsΒ Nominees and Presenters.

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β€œI’ve always loved butterflies because they represent spring, transformation, growth, and new beginnings,” said Kling-Garrett. β€œIt seemed appropriate to choose butterflies as my subjects because, in addition to growing awareness about Klings & Things, this opportunity marks the growth of my now-two-year-old business.”

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Klings & Things Photography was founded in February 2012 and features fine art prints and print products created by Kling-Garrett. Her images capture unique perspectives on everything from nature scenes to monuments to moments.

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About Klings & Things Photography

Klings & Things Photography is a St. Louis based fine art photography store that features the work of its founder, Christina Kling-Garrett. Founded in February 2012, Klings & Things Photography showcases landscape, artifact, and nature pieces from interesting perspectives and strives to make makes art affordable for and accessible to anyone. For more: www.klingsandthings.com, call 636-288-2919, or email info@klingsandthings.com. ForΒ pressΒ inquiries regarding The Artisan Group, please visitΒ http://www.theartisangroup.orgΒ or emailΒ press@theartisangroup.org.

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