A peek into the garden studio behind Hôtel Baudy (Giverny,France). I have more photos of this space & colorful garden. But I am in a wee rush today. Will share them soon.
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Showing posts with label wordless wednesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wordless wednesday. Show all posts
5/4/11
1/26/11
Almost Wordless Wednesday: X-ray Gummi Bear
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| © 2011 Fame Master Ent. Ltd. |
Just had to share this great postcard from the Hong Kong Toy Fair. X-Ray Gummi Bear™ is a new toy from Fame Master a.k.a. 4DMaster.com. I don't see it on their site yet, but they some very cool models & puzzles over there.
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By the way, last chance to enter tomorrow's random drawing for a copy of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. Just leave a comment before a 1.m. (EST) 1/27 to enter. For details, click here.
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Next week on 2/3, another random winner will get either a Sammie Flame original Art Card or $5 to spend at RawkMama.etsy.com. Again, a comment gets your name in the hat. Just be sure to leave it before 1 a.m. (EST) on 2/2. For prize details & an interview with the artist click here
11/3/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - The Princess sketch
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| crop of Princess pen & ink sketch |
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| Princess - pen & ink on 8.5" x 11" paper |
9/22/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Dark Sprite
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| Dark Sprite - Digital Collage |
Model is from MizzD's fabulous stock over at DeviantArt. Bone pile is adapted from a public domain photo I came across eons ago (sorry, forgot where from. will credit if I can find it)
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Before I forget, it is your last chance to enter the random draw for one of CreativeEtching's brass rulers with custom etched text. You have until 1 a.m. (EST) 9/23 to leave a comment to enter. Click here for details & photos.
9/8/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Red Tulips
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Have you entered the new business card giveaway? On 9/18 1 lucky winner gets 250 die cut business cards. Click here for details.
9/1/10
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Time Machine Teaser
I still need to post about Sunday's adventure, but life keeps getting in the way. So here's a hint.....
Anyone want to take a guess???
7/21/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Potions Class
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| Keeping my Harry Potter fan busy this summer ----------- By the way, have you entered the new random drawing yet? On 7/29 two lucky winners will get their choice of prints from artist Jacquelyn Berl. Prints measure 11" x 17" each. Leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. (EST) to enter this random drawing. Click here to view prints to choose from & Click Here For Giveaway Details & an interview with the artist. |
6/23/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Transition
Transition
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By the way, tonight is your last chance to enter the new custom printed vinyl banner giveaway. Leave a comment before 1 a.m. (EST) to enter. USA residents only. Click here for details. Pop back tomorrow for winner.
6/16/10
Wordless Wednesday
Little Dude's Self Portrait
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By the way, today is the last day to enter the random drawing for a pair of earrings from Liljya.etsy.com. Leave a comment on this blog before 1 a.m. EST on 6/17 to enter. Click Here for photo of prize & details.
5/26/10
Wordless Wednesday - Metamorphosis
------------Okay - not entirely wordless: If you haven't entered the random drawing for a Mosaic from Tortuga Tile Works, click here for photo of prize & details. It is easy to enter - just leave a comment on this blog before 6/3.
5/12/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Cologne
Cologne 1999Digging through an old "inspirations" file & found this photo from a trip to Germany 10+ years ago. Actually a small piece of a boring touristic photo - something about the heads says classical painting to me. It wants to become something but is still simmering....
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By the way, it is the last day to enter DigitalRoom's random drawing for a custom printed 3 ft. vinyl banner. Leave a comment before 1 a.m. (EST) on 5/13 to enter. Ships free via UPS ground to winner. US residents only. Click Here For Details.
4/21/10
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Transfer on Tile BEFORE & AFTER
Italian Bicycle - Polaroid Emulsion Transfer Tile AFTER coloring with
markers, micron pens, watercolor, colored pencils & white paint pen.
Ready to hang. Available now. Click either photo for details.
4/14/10
(Not quite) Wordless Wednesday - Rome withdrawals
Courtyard RomeFeeling restless this week. The travel bug has been nipping at me again lately. Here's the courtyard of our rental apartment in Rome a couple of summers ago. If you're giving in to the travel bug, I highly recommend checking out home rental sites like www.vrbo.com. You may find a relaxing & economical alternative to staying in a hotel.
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Have you entered the latest Thursday giveaway? On 4/22 two random winners will get their choice of art magnet from steampunk artist Ramona Szczebra of WinonaCookie.etsy.com. For contest details & photos of prize, click here.
3/24/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Gainor's Trees
Gainor's Trees - monotype I'd love to try my hand at monotypes again. This piece is from a 1/2 day workshop I took at Tampa Realistic Artists back in 2002.
By the way, it is your last chance to enter Wind & Honey's random drawing for a Mini Traveling Art Kit (includes blank ACEOs, mini portfolio & some art supplies). You have until 1 a.m. (EST) to leave a comment & enter. Click here for photo & details. Tune in tomorrow to find out who is the lucky winner. There will also be a new sponsor & prize announced in the afternoon.
By the way, it is your last chance to enter Wind & Honey's random drawing for a Mini Traveling Art Kit (includes blank ACEOs, mini portfolio & some art supplies). You have until 1 a.m. (EST) to leave a comment & enter. Click here for photo & details. Tune in tomorrow to find out who is the lucky winner. There will also be a new sponsor & prize announced in the afternoon.
2/3/10
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Octopi
OctopiRecently unearthed hundreds of slides I shot back in 2000-2001. A lot of fun pics to play with. Supposed to be cleaning but I keep finding more "toys" ....
Can't believe I used to ride this thing - now I'm the one who holds everybody's stuff.
1/13/10
Wordless Wednesday - Self Portrait With Hat
Want to play along?
Post your photo. Then go to WordlessWednesday.com & add your link in the comments. There is also a Mr Linky, so you can click through & see what others have posted today
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Couple of reminders:Today is the last day to enter the giveaway for Steve Loya's book A Splotch Monster Compendium Vol 1 plus a postcard & ACEO. Click here for details.
It is almost time to draw the random winner of 250 custom printed business cards from Uprinting. Enter before 1 a.m. (EST) on 1/16 Click Here For Details
12/29/09
Not Quite Wordless Wednesday
SecretsWatercolor, 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.
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.
12/23/09
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
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By The Way:
Last Chance to enter tomorrow's random drawing for the Jennifer Stano print It All Starts With An Acorn - Click Here For Details
I'm also hosting a random drawing on 1/1/10 for Uprinting.com - 1 lucky winner gets 100 custom printed postcards. Details Here
I'm also hosting a random drawing on 1/1/10 for Uprinting.com - 1 lucky winner gets 100 custom printed postcards. Details Here
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