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
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...
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
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A TRUE SECOND CHANCE. YOU DECIDE MY FATE
.A petition from James Fussell, Jr. A154-973, to the Ohio Parole Board, and those forgiving individuals in society who believe in second chances, a plea to support this petition. Second chances deliver the opportunity to correct a wrong, choose a better path, and live...
Open Call to Central Ohio High School Teachers
March 29, 2022 From: Jim Fussell/Artist/Founder/Domino Deeds REF: Upcoming Goal This is an open invitation to a high school teacher in Columbus, Worthington, Grove City, or the surrounding area. We at Domino Deeds are looking for a teacher in a high school, preferably...
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NOW
TO ALL READERS LIVING IN OHIO From: Jim Fussell As many may know, some major changes are about to take place in Ohio prisons & jails, affecting several thousands of incarcerated individuals. Those individuals will be walking amongst some readers. These changes are...
Heartfelt Thanks
OPEN LETTER. I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of the people who have signed my petition, https://www.change.org/FreeJimFussell I closely examined each and every name, noted 18 Countries and 37 States have been represented with...
LETTERS OF SUPPORT/MAY 15TH. DEADLINE
Open letter to all readers I ask that you mail any/all letters encouraging my RELEASE from prison to. Attorney Elijah B. Hack Ohio Justice & Policy Center 215 East Ninth Street, Suite 601 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Please include my name and number James R. Fussell,...
An Open Letter to Residents of Monroe County – by Jim Fussell
Please be advised, I have no desire or intention of EVER stepping foot in Monroe County. I understand some feel as though the crimes of 1978 occurred yesterday. Still fresh in your minds. Seeing me would make you uncomfortable.It is not my desire to cause anyone any...
“DIRECT” CONNECTION WITH JIM FUSSELL
From: Jim Fussell/Domino Deeds To readers far and near. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have DIRECT INSTANT CONTACT with me? Well now is your chance. I invite you to go to the phone app store, search for TELMATE. Consider signing up/joining. This will...
Domino Deeds Bingo…Strikes Again
DOMINO DEEDS BINGO...STRIKES AGAIN. 🙂 🙂 🙂 December 29, 2022 By: Jim Fussell/Founder/Domino deeds/Artist To close out 2022 I was able to pull off another series of PAY IT FORWARD DOMINO DEEDS BINGO. We just completed our twice yearly bingo for those of us who...
APOLOGIES TO TWITTER FOLLOWERS
DECEMBER 27, 2022 From Jim Fussell/Founder/ARTIST/DOMINO DEEDS. I want to take this opportunity to say I AM SORRY for the recent hacker incident on the Twitter site JimFussellDD. On December 14th a hacker posted over 100 of the same tweet, directing followers to some...
HATS OFF TO A REMARKABLE LADY
From: Jim Fussell/Founder/Artist/Domino Deeds. December 22, 2022 Many years ago I met a warm, friendly, outgoing person named Karen Thimmes, from the Columbus area, here in Ohio. Karen is older than myself and in her mature years, living on a fixed income, she manages...
PLEA FOR HELP……RESCUE NEEDED…..HUMAN RECYCLE DAY…
From: Jim Fussell/Founder,Domino Deeds/Artist It is often heard that, "IT TAKES A VILLAGE". We tend to give little thought to the concept or merely ignore the need. We sometimes hear that Christians move mountains for a cause, depending on many factors. Other times,...
A Letter from Humans of San Quentin to Jim Fussell
Please read, a letter from Humans of San Quentin to Jim Fussell James Fussell A154-973 Marion Correctional institution P.O. Box 57 Marion, Ohio 43301 November 15, 2022 Dear Jim, We hope this letter finds you in good health and a wonderful mindset, we think about all...
A Message from Jim Fussell
September 13, 2022From: Jim Fussell/Artist/Founder/Domino DeedsPlease check out HUMANS OF SAN QUENTIN [email protected] as well as www.humansofsanquentin.org. This group is relatively fresh on the scene but very equipped to shed light on a wide variety of...
OPEN REPLY TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO VOICED THEIR OPINIONS RECENTLY
I, Jim Fussell , read all of your comments and appreciate your willingness to speak your mind. I always encourage people to speak their truth. It is unfortunate that many of you are scarred for life and have allowed your hatred of me to fester in your hearts/souls....