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on 1/25/2012
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I would like to start a new tradition around here, and I want it to be something special given at least once a year.
I want to give away a painting, and I think Valentine's Day is the perfect time.
Title: "Love Floats"
Image Size: approx. 6.5 x 11 inches
Paper Size: 9x12
I created this piece just for the giveaway, and it's particularly special because of how I went about the process. In my previous post I mentioned I was going to take a watercolor class and I found many awesome videos/tutorials on youtube.
I applied much of what I learned, and something clicked last night as I completed
"Love Floats". I am VERY excited to see the new discovery in my later work.
(discovery will be revealed in next blog post)
Why the original giveaway? I truly believe my artwork goes to those it was intended for, and I know in these times it can be difficult to obtain something extra that isn't a necessity.
So, is this intended for you?
Here's how you can find out...
Mandatory Entry: Post below about one of the biggest blessings you've ever received. What truly touched you and made you stand up straight knowing you were/are loved?
Additional ways to enter (get your name in multiple times):
2 entries - Visit
my shop and share your favorite art print below
3 entries - Write a blog post about this giveaway and share the post here
Please be sure to post all comments here so that nothing gets lost. If it's not below it won't count. I will use Random.org to determine a winner.
There's More?!
Yuppers! There will be a second and third place winner too!
Second Place Prize: *Two (2) 8x10 prints of your choice from
my shop and one (1) Print of
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By: Basak Savcigil,
on 12/19/2011
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Healing
Nowhere to go but the heart. - Sufi saying
Every day I'm better. Every day I feel fully myself for a little longer. I'm sleeping less—though I still took two short naps and one long one yesterday, felt depleted much of the day regardless, and then slept soundly through the night. On the other hand, friends were here from 9 in the morning till 1:30 in the afternoon, helping in the house, bringing delightful food, and sharing their healing energy with me.
My hand is close to completely mobile now. The areas around the scabs are tender, so I avoid using those parts of my hand - the finger easy, the palm not so easy - but I haven't been in real pain since the third day following the surgery, a gift I attribute entirely to Dr. Wood's extraordinary craftsmanship.
At the heart of the matter is caring: channeling the light of consciousness through the heart.
I'm very fortunate. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the extraordinary care I received through this experience: from the folks at MedStop who recognized the danger and sent me right to the ER; to the ER staff who called Dr. Woods so quickly; to the nurses and hospital staff who managed the regimen of IV antibiotics pumped into the wound and my veins over the days following; to Dr. Holland who recognized the C. diff so quickly, and the ER staff the second time around who re-hydrated me and set me on the course to overcoming it; to Tom's round-the-clock compassion, to Josephine who showed up at my house the day after I came home bearing baskets of probiotics, burdock root, sauerkraut and yogurt, washed my hair, and fed both Tom and me and healing meal; and to the long list of friends who've sent loving thoughts, reiki, prayers and other forms of distance healing, to others who've visited, cleaned the house and brought meals. No wonder I'm healing as quickly as I am.
Nonetheless, this is a dualistic world, one in which heaven and hell co-exist. The loving care of all these individuals is balanced by the descent I experienced during the first few days of the ordeal.
The first instance of the opposite of caring came in the form of that sunny Californian optimism that makes San Luis Obispo the
second happiest place in the world. We all assumed the dog bite would be fine; the dog's owner didn't even give me her name. A quick apology was enough.
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as many of you who follow my blog already know, i did this painting for a sweet little girl named josie basta who was waiting on a heart down at AI DuPont hopsital. www.thebeatgoeson.org this was done for a silent auction that took place back in april of this year. this painting has changed my life in so many ways that if i state them i will surely start to cry while typing. (yes, it's that good:))
well, even better, is the news i received tonight...that josie's long awaited and much needed heart is finally on it's way to her. her long and harrowing journey may be coming to an end...a happy end...and in turn a beautiful beginning!:)
prayers and love to this little girl, her family and the amazing donor family willing to take part in this miracle!
The TeachingAuthors are proud to be part of the Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) Summer Blog Initiative. We're especially pleased to be the first blog to feature these inspiring and practical posts by students and graduates of the MFA programs because four of us (Jeanne Marie Grunwell Ford, Carmela Martino, Mary Ann Rodman and JoAnn Early Macken) hold MFAs from Vermont College. As for me, I’ve vicariously attended Vermont College since it began in the late 90’s via my writing friends, colleagues and even students whom I recommended. One of these days my Summer teaching schedule will change and I can at least attend a Summer Intensive. (I’m saving the Winter Intensives for my Next Lifetime.) Our series began last Monday with Jodi Paloni's entry, "The Point of Point of View." In last Wednesday's guest post, "Decide vs. Discover," Cynthia Newberry Martin shared a technique for letting the characters tell you what happens next in your story. Sion Dayson gave us another method for moving forward in last Friday’s post, “What Happens Next? Inch Forward in the Dark.” On Monday, Lynn Miller-Lachmann put forth the VCFA way to critique a fellow writer’s manuscript in "Critiquing Others" The Constructive Critique."
Today’s post by Pam Watts, "Finding the Heart in Your Story," addresses the heart of your story and how it can be found. It captured my writer’s heart instantly. Following the post, I've offered a related Writing Workout. The next stop in the VCFA blog initiative? Pam's very own Strong in the Broken Places blog.Thank you, Pam, for sharing your insights with our readers and writers.Learning from you and your fellow VCFA bloggers these past two weeks gladdened this teacher's heart immeasurably.--Esther Hershenhorn &nb
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Joe Sottile,
on 5/7/2011
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A number of years ago, I read this at my mother's funeral mass. I am sharing it today with you to honor my mother and sister. It was the last gift that I could send upward to Heaven dedicated to her.
Our Mother, a Gift of Words
If my mom were alive today, she would thank you for coming here. So her family thanks you today. Besides prayers, the last gift that I can give our mother is a few kind words. She used to say, “If it makes you happy, do it.” And I am happy to share these words with you.
Our mother is gone, but she’s here in our hearts and memories—like Father Jim said. She’s here in her children and their spouses, grandchildren and many others. Yes, she’s here in her grandchildren. She was a “grand” mother to all of them. Whenever we closed a long distance phone call, she would add, “Give everyone a kiss for me and tell them that I love them.”
She even included our dog, Rosco, in her good wishes. Dogs held a special place in my mom’s heart because they asked for so little and gave so much. Dogs like Rudy and Lucy. Mom is here in her nieces and nephews and her friends.
So, who was this woman we call mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma or friend? She was an angel on Earth. That’s who she was. Those who used to watch “Touched By An Angel” know what I mean. This earthly angel wasn’t perfect, but she was as perfect as a person can be. She earned her angel wings by spending most of her teenage years without a father, a father who died in a fire. Her oldest brother, John, became her rock of Gibraltar, her substitute father. This lovely lass fell in love with a hard-working macho Italian man. It was a classic case of “Romeo and Juliet,” except that the relationship survived growing up in two different houses, with two different cultures and lifestyles.
In the first year of marriage, there were challenges and the background of World War Two. Out of love, my mother gave into her groom in many ways. She waited hand-and-foot on a man used to European ways of living. That’s partly how she earned her heavenly wings today. She pleased this tough macho man as much as she could because she knew that he would love her all the days of his life; that he would work hard for her and their family, as long as he could.
She knew a profound secret about him that escaped the minds of his children, even as their lives unfolded into adulthood. She knew that he wa
By:
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on 4/20/2011
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my version of Alice...from Wonderland! for the last couple of weeks, i just wanted to draw up little Alice bec i couldn't get the idea out of my head (which is OVERFLOWING with ideas at ALL times)! so, this is what i came up with. i am anxiously awaiting dipping my brush into my paint and getting started!!!! this will be offered as an ORIGINAL in my etsy shop as soon as it is complete. it is on an 11x14 stretched canvas (as opposed to the boards which i usually use for my illustrations). that is why i will be offering it as an ORIGINAL. oh, and by the way, there is and never will be a cheshire cat in any Alice illustrations i do! everyone who knows me knows how i feel about cats...NOT A FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! just sayin'...;)
By: Diana,
on 2/22/2011
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This set of 5 art buttons are so cute, you will want to pin them everywhere.
Includes: Fairy Fashion Chick, Lemur, Fairy Girl, Miss Wonderland (Alice in Wonderland) and Bunny heart.
Each pin is 1 1/2″ in diameter.
They are all handmade and they come in a cute little organza bag.
Only $6. Buy Now
I wish all of you a very happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this occasion, I painted this piece. It's a combination of acrylic paint, collage, pen, and digital painting. You can purchase it
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My husband surprised us with a couple of early Valentine's gifts yesterday—an iPad and a Kindle! He's definitely a keeper and not just because he spoils us. He has lots of other wonderful qualities that we love so much. The kids have taken over the iPad, of course, but I'm hoping to play with it today. I need to find some useful apps for me (any suggestions?) and of course, I'll have to sew up some covers for them.
Carmen Brunson pointed me to this
tutorial that I might try (minus the flowers).
Daughter in Heaven
watercolor & colored pencil | 2011
The painting was created for someone who lost a child, it like many commissioned pieces, this was especially spiritual. Lots of prayer during the entire process until paint. I then just let it be without thought as to what I was doing. Kind of letting my hand do it's own thing.
I am anxious to see how the parent will respond to this painting, and it is my hope to share this as a print in the future. But I am leaving that up to the recipient. I will let you all know either way. :)
Commissioned Piece
sketch in colored pencil | 2011
"In Heaven, children angels spend their days frolicking in ever blossoming gardens filled with brightly colored flowers. They play among sweet scented fruit trees on soft wind-swept grassy pathways."
I've had a vision of wacky raven tags in my head for a while now. It was time to let it fly!
I started out by painting a raven head on sturdy scrapbooking paper, a favorite medium of mine. Then I made a tag shaped body, added a stamped heart from another patterned paper, applied the monarch butterfly sticker on heavy paper, a few jewels, a black Swarovski crystal for her eye, a phrase on a clear sticker that says "Believe in Yourself" and the finishing touch that cracked me up...the Chuck Taylor sneakers!
I'm actually pretty sick of butterfly wings and party hats, but they really do work when called for. I tried doing heart wings and raven wings. Nope, didn't look right.
I also kept the back in mind when creating this even though this side won't show.
At least the colors are pretty together. I'll add my signature to the back too, and then onto Etsy she goes!
Here she is on the studio door, hanging out until she moves to her new family.
Okay, I've had my little bit of fun for the day.
Now on to the sketchbook project!! Pressure, pressure, pressure as the deadline nears!
~Happy Sunday~
I just got the best Christmas gift ever.
AND
the winner of the book giveaway is JONI! I'll be emailing you next week for your info! Congratulations! :)
Good thoughts in,
Bad thoughts out.
Deep breath in,
exhale slowly.
Savour the peace within.
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He may be artificial, but his love is not.
Her heart was an open book.
For Illustration Friday's prompt: Diary
Digital colage with colored pencil embellishment
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Where the Cardinals Sleep; 8.5 x 11 watercolor on paper
This is one of those pieces that had a very humble beginning. I’m acquiring a much better habit of sketching to just draw and see where that takes me.
The other night Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow was on TV and with hot chocolate in hand (seems like there’s almost always hot chocolate involved any task I do!) I drew this lass, a cardinal friend. Can you see references to the movie? I think they kind of snuck in there unconsciously.
This watercolor and its sociable birds remind me of the time when I was younger…I was outside on my parents’ porch while my mom watered her garden. The birds always liked to come by when she was doing this, perhaps because the fresh water was so much better than any standing pools they could find. A house finch flew down from the birch trees and landed on my arm, Sleeping Beauty-style. I was in a state of delight and concern for I had never experienced an encounter such as this - was this bird really friendly or was she trying to tell me something? She looked at me and chirped and hopped from side to side a bit. She jumped onto my shoulder just before tweeting her good-bye and flying back up into the trees.
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I've been away ... but before I left I managed to squeeze in some work on text designs so am putting two of them up here for Valentine's Day. Am now madly catching up on other jobs, and will post more customer request text designs within the next couple of days before I begin on another project and as that involves drawing, I'll be getting the coloured pencils out soon too. Cheers!
Yes Heart cards and products are up on Floating Lemons Typography at Zazzle
Love Heart cards and products are up on Floating Lemons Typography at Zazzle
I think because I was born in February that I love the colors red and pink and the heart shape. I also applaud a clever artist. That's why I'm recommending this book, My Heart is Like a Zoo. Michael Hall has taken the simple heart shape and fashioned interesting animals. Kids will enjoy figuring out how many hearts he used to make each one.
This will make a great book to give for a Valentine's gift. Plus art teachers can have a field day using this book as an example for art projects. I'd like to shameless suggest another book that also has clever ideas for card-making using heart shapes - The Night Before Valentine's Day. Happy creating!
How do I begin a story? Usually, with an idea that jumps on my shoulder and shouts "Pick me, pick me." Sometimes the idea seems so ripe and whole I think the Muses have send me a full blown picture book, characters, plot and all.
Then I sit down to write, and discover that I have almost everything.
I have a series of events, an anecdote. That magic thread that weaves the events into a story, isn't there. That magic thread is theme, the heart that drives the story.
Such was the case with A TREE FOR EMMY. My daughter Lily's first real friend, Emme, lived across the street. As pre-school BFF's they shared a love of anything pink, stomping through mud puddles and flowers (especially pink ones.) Emme's mother was an easy going woman who allowed the girls to dig and plant in her yard.
Because Emme and Lily loved wildflowers, dandelions, wild daisies and Queen Anne's lace had free reign in the yard. The neighbors were not amused. It was no big surprise when Emme announced she wanted a mimosa tree for her birthday. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of living near a mimosa tree, they produce lovely fluffy pink blossoms and big stringbean-like seed pods. The tree also sheds those blossoms and pods, leaving an untidy yard. This bothers some people. I am not one of those people. Neither was Emme's mother. A TREE FOR EMMY sticks closely to the real-life events. Girl wants tree, girl meets resistance, girl gets tree. Real-life handed me characters, plot and conflict. What more could a writer ask for? A heart. I had written a story, but I didn't know what it was about. Over time, I've discovered I have to write the story first and hope that by the next time I read it, I'll have an idea of what is flowing beneath the surface. I literally don't know what I am writing about. I wrote EMMY and put it away. I read it six months later. . .and I still didn't know what it was about. Another six mont
Hmmm, another struggle for the right image again this week. I'm not sure this thrills me but I'm sticking with it anyway. I do feel the Lotus is a sign of renewal. Maybe that's why so many spas use it as their logo and on their brochures.
I'm deeply feeling the need for renewal. I haven't been taking very good care of myself since this move. I can't seem to get out of my own way and I hardly ever feel well anymore.
Well, time to change the old attitude and bad habits that keep me stuck. I know that if I keep doing the same things I'll get the same results. From this day forward I'll work on renewing my body, mind and spirit and become more of who I want to be.
I can't wait for the transformation but at the same time I know I must practice patience because that's where I keep falling down. I want results yesterday.
I'll keep you posted on how I'm doing. This is the year. It really is!
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My heart fluttered to the point of bursting.
That's when I remembered to open the escape hatch to let my feelings fly free.
For Illustration Friday's prompt: hatch
Digital collage printed and scanned, colored pencil enhancement
Welcome to day 13 of the Golden Coffee Cup. This is the day that I tell you seek out new worlds, new civilizations, to boldly go where you have never gone before!
No clue what a Golden Coffee Cup is? Click here.
I can't resist a little Trekkie moment. So, today's high five comes from Star Trek reboot specialist, the multi-talented J. J. Abrams. He directed the recent Star Trek movie, but he also writes great stuff too.
Love, J.J. He's just a wonderful storyteller who understands the world is filled with profound mysteries. I think that thought is a the thing that J.J. keeps close to is his heart. Deep within each of us is a locus point (a profound mystery) -- a place that brings together our feelings and intuition of what is true; that's your heart. Boil down the essential today. Reach for the vital parts of your ideas and experiences. Pour that on the page. Reveal your heart. Boldly go.
If you have some spare minutes, check out this J.J. Abrams video on TED. There is always great stuff on TED. TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
Hope you've enjoyed the java. Come back tomorrow for another cup.
I close with a quote that I hope aligns your heart with kismet.
I couldn't believe it, ... I started on a Monday and turned in the outline on a Friday. On the Saturday they called and said, 'OK, we're making it'. J.J. Abrams
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My biggest blessing, with out a doubt, is my husband. He has been with me most of my life, helped me when I needed it, scolded me when I need that and loved me with every breath he takes. He always takes the time to make me feel good about myself, our marriage and everything we have yet to do. He's an amazing man, and I would be lost with out him.
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& Currently my favorite print is:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60655569/guardian-angel-art-print-with-woman-in
I think one of the top times I've felt both blessed and loved was recently when my whole world was falling apart, my dog Pixie became seriously ill and required major surgery. Many of my artist friends online got together and we raised the money to get her the surgery and aftercare she needed. It was beyond love, it was spiritual.
Posted on Facebook & my favourite art print (at the moment!) is: Fairy in Gold Art Print - Owl Mask - Autumn Masquerade - Warrior Princess
If I were going to be honest, I would have to say that the biggest blessing I have ever received is Eternal Life from God. He took me in when I was despicable, loved me, and cares for me no matter how wayward I can be, or how foolishly stubborn I am. That is truly the greatest blessing of all.
I Facebooked this, and my favorite print (well, ONE of them; honestly, I can't pick just one) but I LOVE Guardian Angel. I also adore the Fairy With Mask and the Celtic Fairy. =) And also, I'm blogging about this!!
I'd have to say the greatest blessing in my life is Christ. But I wouldn't have said that even a few weeks ago. I guess the real greatest blessing is that God has placed certain people in my life that care for me so much that I can't even understand. The motherly figure that pulled me aside when I was living for myself and just said simply "You do realize you only have one life to live". It woke me up and since then I've began to see the blessings that I thought were not there all the more clearly.
My (two!) favorites in your shop are your "Forest Guardian" and your Chrysanthemum "Mum".
I came out of hiding just to share the contest post on my wall <3! I haven't been feeling well lately, hence I'm just stalking lately on Facebook. Here's my share post about the contest.
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=242452405831560&id=1135656005
Also, my current favorite print of yours on Etsy is the Be My Valentine print.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91325249/be-my-valentine-fairy-art-romantic-moon
I had a blog, but I currently avoiding it for similar reasons.
Such touching stories! Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Danielle, I feel the same way about my husband. To have a partner who's in it with you through thick and thin, completely committed, changes the world. So overjoyed hearing that you have that in your life!
Nora, that's astounding! What a gift!!! I think when money and time are the two biggest sacrifices because it forces us to look beyond ourselves. To know that many people rallied around you. Wow. Pure love.
Mirriam, I'm right there with you sister. :) I'm a daily stubborn and independent woman. His love is so great!
Bethie you are so right about your circle. A little over a year ago I had people but no Christians other than my husband who were in my intimate circle. I prayed craving what I saw others having...nothing clicked. Now I'm surrounded, my circle is very wide, and I have some of the best relationships! I pray that this year is just filled over the brim for you and your heart. :) What blessings He has planned for you!
Heya Sonia! So glad to see you peek out and make an appearance! Thank you so much for your support. To officially enter the drawing can you - when you're feeling better - share one of your biggest blessings? Get better soon! ^_^
What touched me the most and was my biggest blessing was having my daughter. I am struggling now for a second child and this helps me to realize just how much of a blessing she really is! I love her dearly and would do anything for her. :) Thank you for this giveaway.
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WOW these are all so amazing!! It was hard to pick but I really liked the.. Love Valentine Fairy Art Print - Flying with Pegasus' - Red and White Hearts - 10x8 inches
:) I really hope I win!
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WOW these are all so amazing!! It was hard to pick but I really liked the.. Love Valentine Fairy Art Print - Flying with Pegasus' - Red and White Hearts - 10x8 inches
:) I really hope I win!
amymccarty at hotmail dot com
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