Celebrate the "Father of Fairy Tales" b-day with a giveaway! Enter to win book and print on 1/28

Today's Google Doodle commemorates the 388th birthday of Charles Perrault with 3 illustrations by Sophie Diao (above). An academic and author, Perrault was a member of Louix XIV's court and influenced the design /construction of the Louvre and the famous fountains of Versailles, among other things.

close up of Perrault by  Philippe Lallemand

His most interesting claim to fame, though, is as "The father of the modern fairy tale." Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard and others were already spoken of in oral folk tales, shared with children to teach them lessons on morality and act as warnings. 

Perrault, however, wrote them down. He gave these memorable characters (& more) life on the page, writing the tales in a way which entertained the upper class which he belonged to. His stories went on to influence the Grimm Brother's and others. For more info on Perrault and his stories, including where to read some online, check out the links at the end of this post.

Now, let's get this party started! 

On January 28th, one lucky winner will be selected from everyone who comments on my blog between now and then. This winner will receive an English translation of Perrault's Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Classics).

Plus a matted print of Red's Winter Walk. 

Red's Winter Walk by Stacey Merrill

To Enter The Random Drawing: Simply leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. EST on 1/28.  It is that easy! If your contact info is not in your profile, please leave an email address so that I can reach you if you are the winner. 

The winner will be announced at noon (EST) on 1/28/16. This drawing is open to all. The prizes have free world-wide shipping.

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Looking for more info about Charles Perrault and his stories? There is a lot to be found online. Here are a few links to get  you started:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Perrault

Who Was Charles Perrault? Why the fairy tales you know may not be as they seem.

Read some of his illustrious tales at Sur La Lune

Giveaway Day #7 - for the holiday spirits

This week just flew by! Today is last day of prize announcements & tomorrow the random drawings begin - woo hoo! For info on all 7 Days of Giveaways prizes, visit the links at the end if this post.

Today's prize may lift your spirits. It will certainly help you carry them. This stainless steel mini flask hold 1 oz of liquid and comes with a removable chain for use as a pendant. It also slips easily into a pocket.

I ordered a few of these with different images to see if I'd like them for my Etsy shop. My Once Upon A Time dancing skeleton design was originally printed on temporary tattoos for the INK art show last spring. This particular flask has the design slightly misprinted to the left of center but us otherwise in working order.

Leave a comment before 7 a.m. (EST) on 12/1 to enter the random drawing for this fun flask. Please add your email info if it is not in your profile.

Depending on when you are reading this, there may still be time to enter the other 6 days of giveaways. Check out the links below for details:

Day 1 - Win $20 gift certificate to Artsnark's Artifacts on Etsy.com. Ends 11/25
Day 2 - Winner's choice of 1 matted print from Artsnark Instagram gallery. Ends 11/26
Day 3 - Enter to win $10 Gift card from Michaels Craft stores. Ends 11/27

Day 4 - Win 3 bars of high-end chocolate from Mast Bros., Dandelion & Oxford Exchange. Ends 11/28

Day 5 - Enter to win 4 super-cute holiday rubber stamps. Ends 11/29
Day 6 - Enter to win a $15 gift card to Amazon.com. Ends 11/30

Happy Holidays - giveaway day #5

Hey there! Can you believe it is already Day #5 of The 7 Days of Giveaways? If you haven't entered the other days' random drawings yet be sure to check out the links at the end of this post.

Today's prize is a set of 4 new holiday-themed rubber stamps. Perfect for crafters or kids. The 'home for the holidays' is from Inkadoo, the two fairies are unknown and the gingerbread men stamp is made by craftsmart.

I purchased these new ages ago for my online supplies shop which is still on hiatus. Upon inspection one of the fairies has a few blue spots on the rubber (see above right). 

How can you enter the random drawing for these festive stamps? Just leave a comment before 7 am (EST) 11/29. One lucky winner will be announced that day. Please leave an email if it isn't in your profile.

Have you entered the other days of giveaways yet? Each one is different. Click links for more info:

Day 1 - Win $20 gift certificate to Artsnark's Artifacts on Etsy.com. Ends 11/25
Day 2 - Winner's choice of 1 matted print from Artsnark Instagram gallery. Ends 11/26
Day 3 - Enter to win $10 Gift card from Michaels Craft stores. Ends 11/27

Day 4 - Win 3 bars of high-end chocolate from Mast Bros., Dandelion & Oxford Exchange. Ends 11/28

Pieces of Paris winner!

Hey there. How have you been? 

I've been a bit scarce around here lately. Life happens, you know what I mean? But I've made it back in time to announce the winner of today's random drawing.

I tossed the entries into random.org & out popped the lucky......

QueenBe from QueenBe'sAlteredNeeds

 

Congrats, QueenBe! I will contact you with instructions for claiming your Pieces of Paris.

Thanks to all who entered. I hope to post a new giveaway prize later today, so please stop back if you get a chance. Sorry to be flaky - 'tis just that kind of day week life.

Giveaways galore!!

Looking for giveaways? 

I've got some fantastic link's here.

1st up - I'm supposed to post prize photos & a list of fabric goodies for the new random drawing. But....haven't got them yet - sorry. The giveaway is still on - I just don't know what is in it! I promise it will be good. So, feel free to leave a comment before 1 am on 2/17 to enter. One random winner will get a lovely box of fabric & ribbon goodness (with free shipping, of course).Image the fun projects you could make.....

Other great giveaways this month include:

Soul House Shrine by Lorraine Reynolds

A fabulous Bird House Shrine from one of my favorite mixed media artists, Lorraine Reynolds, of GlimmeringPrize.Etsy.com. Follow the rules over at Lorraine's blog - GlimmeringPrize.blogspot.com - for your chance to win. (Ends 2/28)

Two $30 Gift Cards to Anthropologie from Paul Byron Downs. Leave a comment on his contest post over at TheBasicsByPaulByronDowns.wordpress.com (Ends 2/13)

by Diana Evans

Diana Evans is giving away several of her Sweet Guardians angel prints on Feb 17. Leave a comment on her blog - DianaEvans.blogspot.com. 

OWOH

Diana is also one of the 800+ bloggers participating in the 5th and final One World One Heart Giveaway this year. Hosted by A Whimsical Bohemian, this fantastic blog hop is loaded with giveaways until 2/17. For a direct link to the list of participating blogs CLICK HERE.

Well, that should keep you busy for a while! Good luck to you and pop back this week I have a couple of new giveaways of my own to post.

Interview & New Giveaway from the artist behind Black Baroque

One Can Never Have Too Many Friends from Black Baroque

 
 Welcome! How are you today?

If you are looking for the winner of the 11/18 Secrets print, click here.

Last weekend we visited the studio & boutique of artist Alexandra Wolf from Black Baroque on Etsy. (Click here if you missed it). Today Alex is back to share a bit about her Etsy shop and the inspiration behind her fantastic creations.  She is also generously sponsoring the new Thursday Giveaway - more info on this after the interview.

I'm running behind today so Alex and Poni's loquacious bird, Merlin has agreed to conduct the interview for me. (By the way, click the captions on any photo for more info about each piece.) From Merlin's bio: "Merlin was offered a job with Rolling Stone magazine, but they would not allow him enough breaks during the day, to play with his tiger who he is in love with. So he keeps a low profile and is a sort of, silent partner with Black Baroque. However Merlin (and Poni will attest to this) being a chatty birdie, is not too silent!"

Key Notes from Black Baroque

Merlin: What inspired you to open Black Baroque?
AW: I love collecting rare antique books, miniature, 1 -2 inch books are my favorite. I have been collecting for years. Here is Cinderella. I received this book for my birthday. It is a very rare book with the illustrations all being in the center of the book. All of the pages with illustrations are different sizes. It is so beautiful.

AW: Being an artist much of what I create whether designing my retail store interiors, a room in my home, or new products, I am completely inspired by images from long ago. With my illustrating and photoshop work, and my love of antiquing, it all just came about as an extension of who I am and what I have a passion for.

When the book is open to the center there are smaller pages inside

Merlin: How did you come up with the name of Black Baroque?
AW: One rainy day, I was arranging vibrant vase of daisies to help chase away the gloom. Against the backdrop of a darkened stormy sky, the bright bouquet of flowers stood out all the more. I took a photo; it was so beautiful that I framed it in the Black Baroque Frame I use over and over again in my shop! That frame and picture, along with the black raised words on antique book pages, and my collection of antique books, inspired me to create Black Baroque and name it Black Baroque.

Mysterious Coral from Black Baroque

Merlin: Is Etsy your day job?
AW: Yes it is and I love it! I had 4 Retail Stores over the past 10 years. The last one was named after my puppy, Poni, "Poni's Parlor" Gifts with a Twist. I sold gifts for people and pets. You can see photos of my gorgeous pink, white and black store in last Sunday's Studio Tour.

I had recently closed the store as I had moved to a new area, by the ocean, 2 hrs away from where it was located. I have a new product I will be manufacturing this year using the same company in China I used for our Pet Lounge products. But other than designing that in my spare time, etsy is my full time job.♥

Poni's Parlor - Gifts With A Twist

Merlin: Tell us a bit more about President Poni.
Well I really work so he can have more toys. He came to me as Shadow from a breeder; after I had lost my Beloved Dakota, I was devastated. But God gave me Silly Poni as all he does is make me laugh everyday. I renamed him Poni, as he trotted and cantered so much like a pony! He has his own website that I designed/illustrated all his products and pages. I stopped selling his products online, as he was complaining there wasn't enough time for frisbee but kept the website up it is so cute. shadowsbeautypalace.

Poni's Dogcart, I pimped it out myself. Sometimes Poni and I just go out for a quick ride and end up getting home 3 hrs later. So many neighborhood kids want a ride.

Merlin: What other products have you created?
AW:I had a cardigan line called "Comfy Cardigans" which was featured in Country Living in 2004. It employed over 20 Grannies as we called them who were retired and this gave them extra income sewing our garments for us.

I also designed bowl sets for pets and the cutest ball sets for pets manufacturing them out of China. You can see them at ThePetLounge.com. The bowl sets were featured in Country Living, Cat Fancy, The New York Post and over 25 other magazines. Both lines, cardigans and pet products, were in stores all over the USA and in Europe too. The Pet Lounge was inspired by my Beloved Dakota. Once he passed away I closed it but keep his website up in memory of him. Over 50 animal charities were supported with sales from The Pet Lounge, including "Phinney's Friends" in Boston. Phinney's cares for the pets of people who have HIV/Aids so their pets can keep living with them even though they have become to ill to care for them.

Doggy A-GoGo set from The Pet Lounge

Merlin: What did you do before you started creating your own products? 

AW: I was an agent in NYC for film directors who shot feature films, commercials, and music videos. I learned a great deal about products, advertising, marketing, graphic design, etc, during those years as well as I just had a blast!  

Merlin: What would you tell other artists or people who are searching for their artistic talent?

AW: Do you what you love! Find your passion and from that your talent will grow. To me everyone is creative, they just have to find their gift. I just do what I love whether I make money at it or not. Usually the more fun I have, like my prints, the more successful I am. If a person just comes out with a product because they see another artist doing well, it will never sell as well for them as their heart is not in it and their heart did not create it. Plus they do not get the satisfaction of it really being their own. But if they get in touch with what they really love, then they will have list of things to make like I do with my prints which is a mile long. In addition to all the other things I have yet to create in the future. 

Merlin: What are you most thankful for?

AW: My little Poni and my birdie, Merlin. It is a wonderful life, taking Poni to the beach for frisbee, antiquing most weekends, eating at outdoor cafes in the summertime, or just sitting on the porch having wine and chatting with friends. I am very blessed with my little family that loves me and I love and worship them back.

(This interview is adapted from one which originally posted at BlackBaroque.etsy.com)

Birdie Darling from Black Baroque

Thank you Alexandra (& Merlin) for that fun interview. And for sponsoring the new random drawing.

In 2 weeks one lucky winner will win their choice of print from BlackBaroque.etsy.com! Want in on this great giveaway? Simply leave a comment on my blog before 1 a.m. (EST) on 12/2 and you are entered. It is that easy. The hard part is going to be picking your favorite print if you are the winner! Winner will be randomly selected. This drawing is open worldwide with free shipping.

Once again, thank you to those who stop in and leave their thoughts. Many of the artists featured have mentioned just how much your feedback means to them. It is your interest in these interviews, studio tours & giveaways that keeps them coming.

Want to find out more about Alexandra's world? Visit the links below

Photo Studio Tour

Black Baroque Etsy Shop

The Pet Lounge

Shadow's  Beauty Palace

More photos of Poni

Tour Poni's Parlor

Winner of 100 custom printed brochures!!!

Hey there! How have you been?

 Random.org picked a winner of the Uprinting.com brochure giveaway today:

Congratulations to Beth Jaffe TheQueenOfCups!

(Beth, I'll contact you today with info for claiming your fab prize)

Many thanks to Uprinting for sponsoring another great giveaway! And thanks to those who popped by & left a comment. 

I've got to take take off but will be back later to post some photos from this weekend. Had a grand time at the local movie palace, taking in a reconstructed silent-era classic...... 

Catch you later - wishing everyone a creative day! 

Enter To win 100 custom printed brochures from Uprinting.com

Welcome! How have you been? 

I'm trying to get my bloggy-schedule back on track after a fun but hectic summer. And what better way to get back into the groove than the return of Thursday's Giveaways!

Those generous folks at Uprinting.com have once again donated a fantastic prize for one lucky winner!  

This random drawing will be for 100 custom printed glossy full-color brochures.  Just image all the cool stuff you could do with these: You could showcase your artwork, promote your business, jazz up a presentation, or maybe even design some unique invitations! So many possibilities.....

Prize details:

100 8.5x11 Brochures w/ Folding
100lb Paper Gloss
Folding options: None, Half-fold, Trifold/Letterfold, Z-fold, Accordion, Roll Fold
4 Color Both Sides Printing

To Enter leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. (EST) on 8/31. Each commenter will get 1 entry into the random drawing. Prize ships free to winner. However you must be a US resident & at least 18 years old to enter. Please be sure to leave your email if it is not already on your profile so that I can contact you if you win.

Normally you've got a while to enter  these giveaways but we're under a deadline for this 1, so do not wait - get that comment in soon! Don't forget to pop back here on 8/31 to see who the lucky winner is.

Now this is the part where I disclose that those great guys at Uprinting.com are giving me the same prize for hosting this giveaway. Aren't they the best?? I'll have to think about what to design. A mini-portfolio is very tempting, but these brochures might come in handy for promoting our new  games at Essen this year. Hmm... I'll have think about it.....

One thing I do know is that these brochures will look great. I have not used this company for brochure printing before, but have been very happy with the other products they've created for me. The greeting & post cards had really nice heft and color. And I always get compliments on my business cards. So, yep, they are definitely my favorite source for online printing.

What do you think you will do with 100 brochures if you win? I look forward to hearing some great ideas, so start commenting!!!

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By the way, if you are reading this post on CreatingTheHive.com or anyplace else, please leave your  entry comment at  http://ArtSnark.blogspot.com (before 1 a.m. EST on 8/31). It is easier for me to make sure I don't miss anyone that way.

Enter to win an original painting from Risa Tritabaugh - ends 8/12

 

Hello again. Where has the time gone? 

Is your summer flying by? Mine sure is. I almost can't believe it already time to announce a new Thursday Giveaway. (By the way, if you are looking for the 2 winners of Jacquelyn Berl's prints click here). 

The new prize has been generously donated by mixed media artist Risa Tritabaugh. Did you catch Risa's Studio Tour on this blog last Saturday? If not, go check it out. I'll wait for you....dum de dum...hmmm..mmmm..mmmm...

Risa in the studio

Now wasn't that fun? Great space, huh? Lucky for us Risa is back to share more of her art & thoughts. on creativity.... And she brought a new prize for the next random drawing!! On 8/12 one lucky winner will take home her original painting Among The Flowers. Giveaway & prize details are at the bottom of this post. 

For now, put your feet up & stay awhile. I've got AC and tall glasses of iced tea. So beat the heat and visit with Risa for a few minutes while I go scrounge up some cookies....

Time Flies by Risa Tritabaugh

RT: Four years ago I entered a new phase of my life. I was basically done raising my two children as a single parent. Young adults, my "children" were ready to branch out on their own. And after 20 years of being single, I was getting married...to a man that encouraged  me to pursue my art!

Risa's Studio

RT: My hubby and I rented an artist studio to share. For the first time in my life, I had a dedicated creative space–a space where I could make a mess and not have to put everything away after each work session! 

work in progress

RT: I started painting like crazy! I love going to my studio, putting on my music, and painting the day away. A lot of things have changed since I moved into that studio space–

RT: I’ve created lots of new works and have opened my studio to the public for several Art Crawls (open studio events). Currently I am participating in two art crawls each year, plus a monthly open studio event. I am also looking for opportunities to show my work at other venues.

Risa & her painting Force Of Nature featured on a magazine

RT: I am tackling new technology to promote my art--I have been writing a blog for several years now and love combining my love for writing and painting there. I opened an Etsy shop. I’m on Facebook and Twitter! I just created my own website, http://www.createdbyrisa.com !

RT: My hubby and I moved from our apartment into a nearby artist co-operative building. I have kept my Jax studio for painting and making messes, but also do some work in my new Tilsner space. We love living in the artist community of Lowertown St. Paul!

RT: Recently I was laid off from my job as a social worker and have decided to spend this summer painting. (Why not make lemonade out of lemons?!) Having the time to pursue my art full-time has allowed me to finish a lot of older pieces and start several new series.

works in progress

RT: I primarily work with acrylics on canvas, but have begun doing some mixed media work as well. My artwork explores many subject matters and themes, often drawing from my life experiences. Through my art I look at what is hard in life and what brings us beauty. I explore relationships and the forces that keep us going. I love using bold, intense colors (like those on my studio walls) and playing with texture. I hope my artwork reflects my passion and energy.

RT: My latest work has been focused more on the “what brings us beauty” part. My soul just needs that right now. I think the whole world needs that right now. 

works in progress

RT: When I found out that I might be laid off, I went into the studio and knew that I needed to paint hope. The Hope Garden series was born. I’ve started a new series that features more muted teals and purples, but also features flowers and birds. It is bringing me a sense of peace and calm in a world that feels a little crazy and uncertain.

Untitled by Risa Tritabaugh

 RT: I’m determined to continue making art and to share it with others. I turn 50 later this year–and that feels like a major milestone. I’ve reached that point in my life when it’s not too late to dream, but it is getting too late to put my dreams on hold. And I’ve decided to DREAM BIG.

Among The Flowers by Risa Tritabaugh

Risa, thanks so much for stopping by today and sharing your vibrant artwork! And thank you for donating your original painting, Among The Flowers to the next Thursday Giveaway on August 12th!

Dear Reader, thank you for visiting as well. If you have a moment, please leave Risa a comment & let her know what is on your mind. Your comment will also enter you in the random drawing for Among The Flowers, an acrylic painting on canvas This painting measures 8" x 10" and is signed by the artist.

To enter this random drawing, leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. (EST) on 8/12. The lucky winner will be selected using random.org. Prize ships free to winner. Please note this contest is open to USA addresses only.

Want to see more of Risa's studio and art? You can find her online:

Blog: http://www.createdbyrisa.blogspot.com 
Website: http://www.createdbyrisa.com 
Etsy: http://www.createdbyrisa.etsy.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/createdbyrisa
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/createdbyrisa

If you're in the St. Paul Minnesota area, and would like to attend one of the local gallery hops, drop Risa a note at any of the above locations. She'll let you know the next time her studio will be open to the public.

Meet The Artist Behind Ascender Rises Above & Enter To Win Some Great Art

Detail from Unraveling Yellow acrylic on canvas by Ascender Rises Above

Last spring I stumbled onto the wonderful artwork of Jacquelyn Berl (aka Ascender Rises Above). First I was smitten by the vibrant colors in her acrylics on canvas.  Rhapsody in Plume brought to mind the energetic nature paintings of Charles Burchfield, one of my favorite artists.

 Rhapsody In Plume; acrylic on canvas by Ascender Rises Above

Exploring Jacquelyn's website AscenderRisesAbove.com I was tickled by the fantastic textures and details of Scatterlings © series. The originals include bits of plants & flowers in addition to inks and watercolors. They also contain hidden, ehem, models.

Here is a detail from one of the Scatterlings© pieces. You can read more about this charming series here. With so much going on in each picture, it is easy to see why this series is popular with kids too.

Jacquelyn's website also features her bold collages

Annie by Ascender Rises Above

And graphic pointillism drawings

A Passion For The Past by Ascender Rises Above

As well as works done in pastels, on tiles, and variety of other mediums.  

If you like what you see, when you've finished here be sure to pop over to Jacquelyn's website and have good look around. Also, click here if you'd like to take a photo tour of her Studio; she stopped by my blog last Saturday to give us a tour.  

Lucky for us,  this wonderful artist has also dropped by today for a visit ..... and to sponsor the new Thursday Giveaway. Giveaway details can be found further down this post in red. Now let's find out a little more about Jacquelyn Berl, the creative force behind Ascender©.

JB: While working for my Associates of Fine Arts degree in interior design, I was vice president of the student American Society of Interior Designers. I spent ten years doing contract and residential perspective renderings/interior design.

 perspective rendering by Ascender - click here for more interiors

JB: I then expanded my horizons into that of a graphic and fine artist. I have done a great deal of community work, including contributions of graphic work for several non profits. A particular favorite non profit project was the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Wyoming in the the Children's Discovery center, in addition to aiding in graphic needs on newsletters and special promotions on the marketing committee.

JB: I began selling my fine artwork privately, donating some proceeds to non-profit organizations. I've held several exhibits of my work which have combined my artistic vision with a variety of artistic media and form: pointillism, dry pastels, mixed media watercolor and Scatterlings© (a collection of self-directed enchantment art.

JB: I'm presently working on an upcoming illustrated novel. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to be alerted on the book publication date.

Thanks for stopping by today, Jacquelyn, to talk about yourself and your work. To find out more about why Jacquelyn became an artist and how her work has evolved over the years, check out this great interview.

Now as a special treat, Jacquelyn has generously donated 2 limited edition prints to the new Thursday Giveaway. On 7/29 two winners will each take home 1 print of their choosing. 

To enter the random drawing, simply leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. (EST) on 7/29.  For a second entry,  click here to visit Ascender Rises Above & leave a comment there too. 1 winner will be randomly selected from each site. This drawing is open to USA residents only and the print ships for free with in the United States. Each print measures 11" x 17". (And if you have the time,please check out this wonderful selection of prints & let us know the title of your favorite.)

I know I'm a little long winded today, but before we finish I wanted to mention a special offer that Jacquelyn is running right now. For the next 2 weeks, she is holding a sale of her 11" x 17" limited edition prints. Each piece is printed to the border, signed and dated on the back. They are printed on 80 lb Dull cover paper with HP Indigo inks on an Indigo 5000 press ( a commercial printer, not a home printer).

Until 7/29 these prints are either "Buy one, get one half-off" or "Buy 2 prints get a third for free". Customers gets to choose which sale they want to apply. Click here for all the details & be sure to notify Jacques which sale you are choosing.

Thanks, Everyone, for popping by today. I really enjoy pulling together these artist features & random drawings. And it is your interest that keeps them coming. Please remember to leave a comment to enter Ascender's fantastic giveaway.

Some more places where you can find Jacquelyn and her art online:
Ascender Rises Above Site
Ascender on Linked In
Ascender's Squidoo
Ascender on Art Bistro
Ascender on Facebook
Ascender Facebook Fan Page
Ascender on Twitter
Check out What's On My Desk

Enter to win set of Art Cards from Heartsong Fine Art

Are you feeling lucky?

Artist Laura Koniver, MD stopped by last Monday to share her thoughts on creativity & health.  Lucky for us, she is also sponsoring this great giveaway! On 7/15 one reader will  be randomly selected to win a set of her art note cards. 

Inspirational Cards from the Original Paintings of Laura Koniver, MD

Laura creates in a variety of mediums, including acrylic paints. She's recently printed several of her vibrant paintings on blank note cards. These are available as sets as well as individually in her etsy shop http://www.koniver.etsy.com. 

 

On 5/17 the winner will get to choose which card set they want as a prize.  Each boxed set includes 8 cards (2 cards in each style as listed) plus 8 envelopes. Set themes include Nature, Inspirational and Spiritual. 

 

Nature Cards from the Original Paintings of Laura Koniver, MD

Or the winner can create a custom set by selecting their 5 favorite individual note cards. Click here to view the available art cards to choose from. All cards measure 5.5" x 4.25" and are blank inside.

To Enter This Random Drawing, simply leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. (EST) on 7/15. Yep, it is that easy. Just make sure you include your contact info if it isn't in your blog profile. This contest is open worldwide with free shipping to 1 lucky winner.

 

Spiritual Cards from the Original Paintings of Laura Koniver, MD

Want A Second Entry? Click Here to check out Laura's guest post, How The Simple Act Of Creating Must Create Physical Health & leave a comment there as well. It is a thought provoking piece which you may or may not agree with. Either way I'd love to hear your take on the subject. And you'll get your name tossed into the hat a second time.

On 5/17 I'll use random.org to select a winner & will announce it on the blog.

Before I go, I want to thank Laura for donating this wonderful prize & for sharing her thoughts on Monday. If you'd like to find out more about Laura & her colorful artwork, here are some places to visit online:

Esty Shop - http://www.koniver.etsy.com

Blog - http://www.heartsongfineart.com/blog

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/HeartsongFineArt

ArtSnark Interview with the artist from 9/2009

Photo Studio Tour 9/2009

I'd also like to thank all of you who take the time to leave a comment. Your feedback is always welcome & it is your interest in these giveaways that keeps them coming.