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Edna Hibel has created a magnificent painting " Heart and Conscience of America" to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the White House.  Proceeds from the sale of the painting will benefit the White  House 200th Anniversary Committee: Celebrating Freedom and Democracy, which is creating enriching educational packets, and video programming for school children  throughout the United States.  " Heart and Conscience of America" the original painting, made with oil glaze, gesso, gold leaf on canvas is 48" high by 60" wide plus a glorious gold frame.  

To bring this historic celebration into your home, it is possible to purchase one of an artist's edition of 275 Giclees or digitized copies of this work on canvas "25" wide by 20" high are available through this site   ORDER.

The Giclee, framed 25" by 20"  plus frame is $500 plus shipping and taxes.

Edna studied many books about the White House while she was creating this special painting involving the architecture, gardens, and history.  Her painting features the American family, and the children of our nation. . 

  Golden Image art  tiles are now available with  fragments of the painting and with the entire painting.  prices $65 to $110.    Watch this site as we add these images soon. 

 Fragment from "Heart and Conscience of America"

Edna on NBC Channel 4 set in Washington for an interview with Stephen Weston, artist  and Carolyn Langdon, Luxury Galleries, Brielle, New Jersey.  

Prior to the reception to unveil the painting, Edna was privileged to meet Hillary Rodham Clinton at the First Lady's Luncheon presented by the Congressional Club.  Below are some candid glimpses of the event.

Edna is introduced to Hillary Clinton by Ira Jacobson, CEO if Luxury Galleries,  representative of the White House 200 Anniversary: Celebrating Freedom and Democracy committee. With Mrs. Trent Lott of Mississippi. 

Edna and Theodore Plotkin with Mrs. Bonnie May of the National Association of Broadcasters, a major luncheon sponsor (left) . Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton was honored for her work with children (right). 

Many First Lady's Luncheon attendees from around the country and several Representatives joined Miss Hibel later at the Dirksen Senate Office building for the reception and unveiling of "Heart and Conscience of America".  Edna signed the painting as they watched.  

Edna with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ),  who introduced Edna and and hosted the unveiling event.    

Edna and Carrolena Key of the National Association of Commissions for Women.  

The White House 200th Anniversary: Celebrating Freedom and Democracy  is a non-partisan educational initiative and is not affiliated with or sponsored by The White House. The Committee includes:  Rex Scouten, General Chairman; Howard Bellamy and David Ballamy, American Beef Ambassadors; Susan Dixon, Director; Eugene C Mallard, Director; Paul Rickett, Director; James W Grau, Charisma Communications, Ltd; Hiro Yamagata, International Chairman; Joel Katz, Green Greenberg Traurig; Jason Berman, Chairman and CEO; David Guyer, MD;  Jeffrey Moss, Artistic Director; John Mack, National Council and Terry McAuliffe, National Council.