Who won Spring Blossoms?

Spring Blossoms by Teresa Chipperfield

It is that time again! Many thanks to all who left a comment in the past week. You've been entered in the random drawing for Teresa Chipperfield's colorful art print, Spring Blossoms. Random.org has spoken & the winner is:

Congrats Roxy !!!
I will contact you today about claiming this great prize.

Special thanks to Teresa of PoppyPlace.etsy.com for sponsoring this giveaway. If you would like to find out more about Teresa and her vibrant art, click the following links to visit this 2 part feature: Her Art and Her Studio Space.

Later today I'll be hosting another talented Etsy artist. Please tune in - there will also be a new prize announcement.

Also, I'm still accepting entries for the random drawing on 10/22 for a custom printed vinyl banner (with grommets) from Uprinting.com. CLICK HERE for details.

Saturday Studio Tour #8 - Artist Teresa Chipperfield

Welcome back to another Studio Tour Saturday!

Today we're off to Oregon to visit Teresa Chipperfield's creative spaces. Teresa, an artist & seamstress, will be walking us through her 2 separate work areas. Teresa is into so many different things; she also has multiple shops & blogs online. CLICK HERE for list of her online locations, as well as a feature about her art and creative thoughts.

Spring Blossoms by Teresa Chipperfield

By the way, Teresa has generously donated a print of her colorful painting Spring Blossom for next Thursday's random drawing. To enter this contest simply leave a comment before noon on Oct. 15th. 1 winner will receive the 8"x 10" print with free shipping. This drawing is open worldwide.

Now it is time for me to get out of the way so that Teresa can show us where she makes her magic. These first photos are of her sunny studio where she creates the paintings and sculpture found at PoppyPlace.etsy.com.

Teresa: Here are the photos of my art studio area which is technically the dining area off the kitchen. I turned it into my art studio area 10 years ago and it has stayed that way ever since. I keep saying one day I will get a bigger studio away from the house, but while the kids were young it was convenient to put down a layer of paints in between boiling potatoes and draining vegetables. It all worked very well and if I want to paint in my dressing gown and slippers nobody is going to say anything.


Teresa: You can see at present my art area is very messy; truly it isn’t usually this messy (well close). I am a very organized person in most aspects of my life but for some reason I can’t keep my art area tidy. I usually have several pieces on the go at any given time, one on the table, one on the easel and several on the floor, hence the very paint splattered floor. Do I win the award for messiest art studio?!?!


Teresa: I have a wonderful antique set of drafting drawers which I bought from a local department store when they went out of business; I can store larger pieces of art work in there lying down, which is great, but I also have to store some on the floor under the table. I have a lot of photos of my nearest and dearest on the walls, quite a few motivational sayings scattered around and of course the “Pink Monkey” is my Muse. Ok, because I spend so much time by myself creating I don’t want to look like a complete idiot talking to myself so I have the “Pink Monkey” to talk to. My sons won it for me on a trip.


Teresa: Before anyone asks, no I didn’t paint the Poppies. I wish it was one of mine, but I love to work mainly in the abstract. I love Poppies and when I saw this piece I just had to buy it - indulgent but an inspiration everyday.

Next up is Teresa's sewing space. Here she makes colorful clothing, like this Red Satin Waistcoat.

Red Satin Waistcoat by Teresa Chipperfield

Teresa: My sewing room/office is a very cheery room off the master bedroom upstairs and all mine.

Teresa: The first photo is of my sewing table and the corner where I stash my (as yet) unorganized pile of fabrics. This is stacked on top of bins full of organized fabrics. Next to this is my cutting out table, which is a dining table that has been in our family for 3 generations. On my sewing table is a sports T- shirt patchwork quilt I am making for my son who is a freshman at college. It is some of the T’s he wore in the numerous sports he has played in over the years. A fun reminder of games played and friends made. You can also see one of the waistcoats I make. These I sell at my other etsy shop www.DesignT.etsy.com

Teresa: Next is my computer area. I love the antique desk it is on. I am an avid collector of hand held fans and books, so above the computer you can see a sample of both. The drawers on the left are full of knitting supplies, lacemaking supplies (yes, I make bobbin lace too but not as much or as often as I used to) also organized fabric and in the corner is my wrapping paper department .

Teresa: The last photo is where I store some of my artwork, in the hallway downstairs.

Pretty In Pink by Teresa Chipperfield

Teresa: I love being an Artist and a seamstress and now my kids are all off to college this year, I am going to create ‘til my heart’s content. (well ‘til Xmas anyway) Thanks for letting me show you my spaces.

Thank You, Teresa, for taking the time to show us around! Want to see more of Teresa's creations? Stop by her Etsy shops and other online locations:

Poppy Place for art
T-Artspace.com for more art
Design by T for other handmade items
Vintage T for vintage finds
Poppy Place PDX blog 1
From My Female Perspective blog 2

You can also read Thursday's interview with Teresa where she talks more about her creative processes by clicking HERE. And remember to leave a comment before noon on 10/15 to enter the random drawing for a chance to win the Spring Blossoms print.

Thanks for stopping by today & come back next week for a new featured artist and studio tour. By the way if you'd like to show off your artistic space, just contact me at the email address in my profile. The next 3 months are filled, but I am booking January onward.

--------
Final note: I am still accepting entries for the Uprinting.com custom printed vinyl banner giveaway on 10/22 Click here for details, including how to enter

New Giveaway - Art Print by Teresa Chipperfield

Happy Thursday, Everyone!

Click Here If you are looking for the winner of Gazelle by C. Walz .

This week's Thursday Giveaway brings us the colorful creations & thoughts of artist, Teresa Chipperfield. Teresa is one very busy lady with multiple online shops, blogs & a website. She works with a variety of materials including fabric, paints, inks and even ink boxes!

Please Don't Sit On Me I'm Fragile by Teresa Chipperfield

This whimsical chair measures 32" high and was created out of Windsor & Newton ink boxes. What Fun! You can find it in Teresa's online art shop, PoppyPlace.etsy.com. Throughout this post, clicking on most of the photos will take you to more info on the item.

The 1st thing that caught my eye over at Poppy Place was the splash of colors.

Swirling Ribbons by Teresa Chipperfield

Then all of the movement & textures - This is art that doesn't sit still!

Sun Shower by Teresa Chipperfield

The new Thursday Giveaway prize is an 8" x 10" print of Teresa's painting Spring Blossoms. To enter next Thursday's random drawing just leave a comment on this blog before noon (EST) on 10/12. 1 winner will be picked by Random.org. Contest is open worldwide with free shipping.

Spring Blossoms by Teresa Chipperfield

Lucky for us, Teresa has stopped in today to talk about her vibrant art.

Teresa, what can you tell us about Spring Blossoms?

Teresa: The original art work hangs in our home it is one of my Hubby’s favorite pieces. It is a favorite in our house, partly because we love flowers and gardening so much, but also because the colors remind us of berries and cream which we love eating. It brings us joy and so that was the reason for keeping it in our home.

Teresa: The original "Spring Blossoms” is a pretty large piece 46 x 33 (framed) under glass Mixed Media on heavy duty watercolour paper. The print is a 10 x 8 laser print on card stock. I have never sold prints before, but as we love this piece so much (and anyone who see it loves it) I wanted to share the joy with other people too.

How do you go about creating one of your abstract pieces?

Teresa: I love working in the abstract form. This piece was started with a powerful lavish swirling base of gesso on heavy duty watercolor, then the fun begins. I poured several different color inks on top and as the gesso is dry at this point there is a great resistance and lack of absorption which pushes the ink into the ridges and valleys formed by the dry gesso. It takes several days for the inks to dry but the movement is wonderful.

So, from there depending on how that layer dries dictates the placement of the next layer of inks, even then they may not stay where I place them but that for me is the joy of letting go of control and going with the flow, quite literally. Most of my pieces are worked in this manner, lots of layers, some as few as 5, some as many as 15. With “Spring Blossoms” I added acrylics last but they will be added several times on other pieces, it depends on how the piece is “speaking” to me at the time.

Waves and Mountains by Teresa Chipperfield

Teresa: My artwork reflects my life as a Woman, Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister and Friend. Each layer upon layer builds on a parallel with events that affect my life and emotions. My art evolves into a piece with raw emotion and passion reflecting my path of joy, struggles and determination to enjoy a full loving life. My hope is that my artwork will speak to each individual independently, not influenced by an agenda, yet quietly moving the response of emotions.

Pretty In Pink by Teresa Chipperfield

While most of the art in Poppy Place is original, you've decided to start offering prints. What can you tell us about the new Pretty In Pink original canvas & prints?

Teresa: In honour of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month I thought I would offer this 24" painting on canvas "Pretty In Pink". It was created a few years ago for a Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness art show held in the lobby of City Hall in Portland Oregon. It was an amazing show all the art work was created by people who either had lived with cancer, survived cancer or people who had been directly affected by cancer through Family or Friends. I created "Pretty In Pink" to honour my Aunt and cousins. 50% of the sale price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Teresa: I am so excited. "Pretty In Pink" prints will be offered this month as a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen foundation, 20% of each print sold will be donated. These prints are available on either cardstock or 24lb paper.

Many thanks for stopping by Theresa. I've enjoyed your work & visiting all of your online spots. And I look forward to your Studio Tour this Saturday.

So, readers, pop back in 2 days to see where Teresa creates her artwork & clothing. She'll also show us some of her fabric creations on Saturday. Click Here For Teresa's Studio Tour. If you'd like to see more before then, check out her various online locations:

Poppy Place for art
T-Artspace.com for more art
Design by T for other handmade items
Vintage T for vintage finds
Poppy Place PDX blog 1
From My Female Perspective blog 2

And remember to leave a comment here before noon on 10/15 to enter the random drawing for a chance to win the Spring Blossoms print.

--------
Final note: I am still accepting entries for the Uprinting.com custom printed vinyl banner giveaway. Click here for details, including how to enter