Domino Deeds
A Pay it Forward initiative
Artist and founder Jim Fussel donates his paintings to charities and organizations for free, he hopes that people who recieve his work will pay it forward in kind.
When a recipient receives their Fussell painting and does a good deed, they are encouraged to share their experience on the Domino Deeds social media accounts.
Jim Fussell’s Work
Changing Lives One Painting At A Time
Jim has donated 9000 paintings to hundreds of different charitable causes throughout 30 of the past 42 years of his incarceration. Some of the organizations are Pets for Vets, The Down Syndrome Association, Project X for Autism, Children’s homes, battered women’s shelters, children’s hospitals, Grace Homes in India, Appian Way in Louisiana, Gospel Hill Ministry, nursing homes, Memory Lane for alzheimer/dementia patients the list goes on.
Money raised from the auctions goes to fund the various charities and programs directly impacting those in need.
A message from Jim Fussell
I started Domino Deeds in 2009 as a way to help heal and give back to the community. I am a self-taught artist and the Founder of Domino Deeds, an organization based on the pay it forward initiative. I have donated over 9000 paintings to silent auctions for Pets for Vets, The Down Syndrome Association, Project X for Autism, Children’s homes, Battered Women’s Shelters, Children’s Hospitals, Grace Homes in India, Appian Way in Louisiana, Gospel Hill Ministry, the list goes on. Money raised from the auctions goes to fund the various charities and programs directly impacting those in need. I hope that you will join me in spreading random acts of kindness.
Videos, Interviews, Blogs
Jim is a constant contributor on many platforms, helping to shed light on issues that deal with criminal justice reform and prison issues. Here you will find all of his interviews and videos.
The Art Of Healing
Please accept my gratitude for taking the time to read this. I am Jim Fussell, a self taught artist. I have been involved in over nine thousand different charitable causes the past thirty of the past 42 years of my incarceration. Reaching out to help those in need is a very therapeutic step, especially for someone who caused so much damage before entering prison. It helps to being about change, empathy, self reflection and to feel others pain, despair, helplessness.
Who Is Jim Fussell
Jim Fussell was convicted of two counts of aggravated murder in 1978 and ordered to serve two consecutive prison terms of 20 years to life. Jim has been incarcerated for 42 years, he is 63 years old.
Designed Conviction
Jim is a Featured Artist and Contributor of Designed Conviction. Designed Conviction offers professional Creative Design, Web Design, and other creative services to give a voice to and promote the rehabilitation of incarcerated/formerly incarcerated individuals.
Featured Post
Updates: 130 landscape donation
To: All Concerned From: Jim Fussell We at Domino Deeds are pleased to announce the distribution of 130 of my landscape paintings. This action has been taking place the past two weeks, shipments continue to go out throughout the next two weeks as well. We were able to...
Art Gallery
I learned how to paint by watching Bob Ross on PBS. He made it look easy, with his happy little accidents. Over the years my technique has improved. I invite you to brows the gallery, I hope you will enjoy my landscapes.
News & Updates
GROUND BREAKING SUCCESS….One Brush Stroke at a Time
I write this message with a full heart and tears in my eyes. The recent project we at Domino Deeds orchestrated in Baja Mexico, unfolded. Thanks to Christi Duts, she organized/presented the entire event over a period of several days. This with the support of school...
Much Gratitude for Domino Deed Food Gift
Greetings, I would like to take this opportunity to thank whoever gifted me with a Domino Deed Food gift. The private vendor ARAMARK sells real food online once a week, prepared/delivered on Fridays. This food is purchased by anyone in society by going toSHOP.I CARE...
BLOOD SHORTAGE IN OHIO
To: All Domino Deed Followers From: Jim Fussell/Artist-Founder Date: December 16, 2021 Hello Once again Ohio news leaders are reporting shortages of the blood supply for citizens not only in Ohio but other States as well. Yesterday while I was at OSU hospital in...
IOP – Out Patient Program
To: All Concerned From: Jim Fussell A154-973 M.C.I. Date: December 4, 2021Subject: PROPOSAL The movement has begun to attempt the introduction of IOP (Intensive Out Patient) program into ALL Ohio schools. Some may be skeptical, but I ask you this. Is it easier to...
Domino Deeds Welcomes Two New Partners
It brings me great pleasure to welcome Christi Duts and Gabrielle (Gabs) Runzer as co-administrator's to Domino Deeds. Christi resides in Baja Mexico and has been gracious enough to offer her help. Gabs resides in Germany, born in Canada, educated in England, and...
From: Worthington United Methodist Church
Ref: Newsletter/ THE MESSENGERAugust 2021/Volume 65, No.8 We have a new art display up near the office. It's part of a collection of paintings sent to us from James R. Fussell, Jr. Years ago Jim was helped by being able to borrow a bus from Worthington UMC to...
Thank you from Worthington United Methodist Church
Mr. Jim FussellA154-973 M.C.I.Box 57Marion, Ohio 43301Dear JimWhat a nice surprise when we opened the box "stuffed" with beautiful paintings. Truly you are an artist. As persons see your artwork I believe they will be blessed and will pray for you.Thank you for...
POST PANDEMIC REBOOT
by: Jim Fussell/Artist July 17, 2021 Hello to all, As each of us gather our thoughts, try to pick up the pieces of our lives, while frantic to reach some degree of normal, the same goes for those behind bars. As sole artist of Domino Deeds I was affected in many ways...
Parole Board Contact Info
JUNE 28, 2021From: Jim FussellA154-973 To: All Social Media Followers Ref: Parole Board Contact Info Hello, Several have asked how they can reach out to the Ohio Parole Board to submit emails on my behalf, to request that the parole board grant parole to me. You can...
Jim is endorsed by “Ablaze, Reform and ReEntry”
Jim is the Founder of a wonderful organization called Domino Deeds. This creative grassroots organization has a wonderful empowering message and encourages “paying it forward”
Updates: 130 landscape donation
To: All Concerned From: Jim Fussell We at Domino Deeds are pleased to announce the distribution of 130 of my landscape paintings. This action has been taking place the past two weeks, shipments continue to go out throughout the next two weeks as well. We were able to...
COVID…LINGERING SIDE AFFECTS.
COVID...LINGERING SIDE AFFECTS.by. Jim Fussell March 7, 2021 It has been a year now since I became infected with the dreaded Covid Virus. While my symptoms at the time were serious, I at least did not end up on a ventilator like so many others did. Over these past 12...