Enter to win a framed print "Secrets"

Welcome to part 2 of today's post - the new Thursday Giveaway.

Part 1 detailed a Call To Artists. Mixed media artist, Seth Apter is seeking folks who would like to submit their thoughts & artwork to his new book, The Artist's Pulse, which will be published by Northern Light Books in 2012. Click here to read Part 1 or here to go directly to the Call for Entries.

Now on with the show! 

I'm holding a random drawing for a framed print of Secrets. I posted the original here almost a year ago. I am testing some new papers & having a few copies printed up. I will choose the best one and frame in the same style (the distressed frame with metal key) as the original.

The final piece will look very similar this one but wont be exact. It measures approximately 8" x 10".

To Enter: Simply leave a comment on my blog before 1a.m. (EST) on 11/18. Make sure you leave your email if it isn't in your profile. Yep, it is that easy. On 11/18 I'll pick a random winner. This drawing is open worldwide and ships free to the lucky winner.

Thanks for entering this random drawing. It has been a while & I  always have fun doing one of these. Keep checking back as I will be hosting a couple of giveaways each month.

Your secret mission.....

Wondering what to do with your week? Pop on over to MykeAmend.com and pick up a secret mission. And what is a secret mission without a new identity?

I also suggest you spend some time checking out the fantastic artwork. I am just crazy about the Airships & Tentacles series! If you say hello, be sure to tell him Crazyteeth Trollop sent you.

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By the way, have you entered Thursday's (7/15) random drawing for a set of art cards from Heartsong Fine Art?  Click Here for details & photos

Sunday Secrets

Do you like participating in online art challenges?

Some venues post the upcoming prompt ahead of schedule, so peek in the day before & get a head start.

Mixed Media Monday posts on Sunday - they even give a heads up on the following week in the margin. Click Here for a sneak peek but hurry back - I'll wait.........

Last week's prompt was Games People Play. I got a head start but had to set it aside till today. Still waiting for stains & glue to dry. Paper part is done though:


The fun vintage images are from quaddles vintage stock on DeviantArt & the sheet music is from Chrysti Hydeck's "Free For You" flickr stock. I've added misc watercolors, marker, colored pencil & ink.

By the way, have you tried these Cat's Eye fluid chalk ink pads? Got this tip from Nancy Lefko. She teaches some fantastic online classes over at Creative Workshops.

Do you ever visit The Altered Page? It's the blog of Mixed Media artist Seth Apter. There is always something wonderful to take in over there: striking photos, collaborative projects, and my favorite:

image borrowed from The Altered Page

Secret Sunday features artists' tips on all things creative. Click the above button to check out installment #11. This post is extra cool - it is an "Open House". All visitors are encouraged to leave an artsy secret in the comments section.

Check it out & find new uses for shoe polish, teabags & other unusual art supplies. Plus lots of tips for keeping The Muse happy too.

While you're there leave a secret of your own. I left a couple tips from my days in the restoration biz that I still use in art (& around the house) today.

But before you go, have you signed up for the newest random drawings?

On 2/11 one lucky winner takes home 5 Curious Hearts faux vintage papers from stton.etsy.com - Click Here For Details

On 2/15 hundreds of bloggers participating in the One World One Heart giveaway will be picking random winners. I'm giving away my Original Watercolor Climbing. Click Here for Details

"Secrets" Revealed. Ships free worldwide

Secrets

"There is more to be feared from a closed mind than closed doors" -Frank Tyger

Finally got around to framing this piece from last Wednesday. The drawing in mounted under a hidden acid free mat that keeps it from touching the glass. Rustic frame & metal key are sprayed with a clear finishing coat. Whole thing measures just under 8" x 10" and is ready to hang. Available now in my ArtSnark etsy shop with free shipping worldwide. Click on image for more details.

While we're talking about Secrets, who the heck was Frank Tyger? I went off on a googling tangent today to find out more about the man behind so many quotes. Found a dead Wiki page & this on yahoo. He may have been a reporter in NJ, he may just be a cover for misc unattributed quotations..... the man remains a mystery. I challenge you to find out what you can about the elusive Frank Tyger. If you come up with anything, please share. I do love a good mystery!

Not Quite Wordless Wednesday

Secrets

Watercolor, color pencil, pencil & ink on a 4" x 6" chunk of map. Inspired by Dec 16 Mix it up with Melange prompt of same name. (Click here to see what others were inspired to create.) & a fun frame I've had kicking around. Will be a wee bit more mixed media once I frame it.... I'll post the final piece Friday.

Special thanks to Art By Canace for posting this fantastic door photo for free use & to Valentine - FOV-stock on deviant for a great reaching photo to play off of!

By the way, the newest Melange prompt is Illuminating. If you are feeling inspired, play along! Just post your mixed media piece online & add a link in the Melange blog comments so everyone can check it out.

Totally off topic, last chance to enter the 2 drawings I'm hosting this week. Click links for details & just leave comment before 1 a.m. (EST) on the day of the random drawing to enter

On 12/31 one lucky winner gets a copy of Diary 2010. Each day features a different illustration by artists worldwide.

On 1/1/10 a prize of 100 custom printed postcards by Uprinting.com will be given to 1 winner

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to stop back Thursday for contest results, a new prize announcement and a visit from one of my favorite Etsy artists. Hint Hint - you can also find her in the latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine.