Happy New Year!
As always, I've been so blessed this past year. Good memories and lots of art have been created. I look forward to a new year, a fresh start and moving forward with what lies ahead.
Before the year ended I wanted to clean and reorganize the art studio. I should have taken before pictures, but I was to anxious to get started and didn't want to lose the momentum once I was going. Here are a few after shots. I love how it turned out! I have been standing alot while working on my new paintings and raised the drafting table up to a good standing height.
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| desk and work area |
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| books, glazes, pottery and my new retro wall of photos |
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| easel and paints |
A few days ago I added another painting to my travel series: Amsterdam. I used one of my old black and white photographs of a Selle Royal bicycle as a photo transfer and continued to paint with acrylics and ink.
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| Amsterdam (c) samos 2010 |
This past year I took the Flying Lessons e-course with miss Kelly Rae Roberts. It was
so inspiring! After the class ended I became more aware of my blogging, my personal art goals, and made some amazing new friends along the way. Last week I hit 100 posts for the year! That is the most I've ever had! In celebration of my blog, a year ending and a new one beginning, I am offering a print giveaway! To make it a little fun and interesting, here are the rules:
- in the comment section of this post tell me where you would like to travel to if you could and why(1 entry)
- go to my etsy shop and tell me which print you would like to have if you win the giveaway (1 entry)
- follow my blog (1 entry)
- follow me on twitter (1 entry)
- become a fan on my fb page (1 entry)
The winner will be chosen Saturday, January 8th. Have fun and Happy New Year!!!
17 comments:
Hmmmmm, anywhere huh? Well, I'd have to say Paris because I would love to visit the junque shops and flea markets for "found" items ;-)
This is much easier, I would LOVE to have your "inspired by Life"
oh yeah.
Following your Blog :-) you are so much fun!
Following your tweets ;-)
I'm a BIG fan on facebook ;-)
Paris. Ahhh. Me too! It's one destination that is at the top of my list too! Happy New Year Linda! =)
I think Linda just might win ... Love the studio peeks ... Happy New Year!
Yep, I think Linda's got this one :) But I wanted to say that if I could travel to anywhere, I think Morocco would be so cool. I'm curious about the food, but I also love all the colors and architectural designs...
Happy New Year!
~Kelly
I LOVE THIS new look so much. So mush hard work my friend. I ADORE the 'inspired by life' piece. My heart is with Germany right now because GOD grew my life in such deep and profound ways there...
Happy New Year Stephanie! :)
If I could travel anywhere it would be Edinburgh. It's one of the cities I regret never visiting while I lived in the UK. :)
Even though it looks like Linda has this one in the bag, I wanted to say that if I were to win I would also pick Inspired by Life:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62627767/inspired
Beautiful!
I'm loving this! It's cool to see so many different choices from everyone! =) And Happiest of New Years to you all! oxo
I follow your blog
your twitter
and facebook
I gotta say, I like inSpired the Best.
Congrats on 100 posts and wishing you well in 2011!
♥jenny
Cool web design! I think it is new? I'm missed your blog and am glad to be officially back:) Your studio looks great! Love the art too. Look forward to seeing what you create in 2011. Peace, sister:)
Hi Stephanie!
The studio looks great! I love your wall of retro images. I'm cleaning up my space too- very cleansing for the "new year".
Anyway... Paris would be my choice!!! I would want to go to 2 places- The Musee d'Orsay (which was one of the most orgasmic experiences of my life) and back to Provence to see Cezannes's studio and breathe in the "impressionist air!
I've been a blog follower, and I've been a FB fan too! (sorry- haven't done the tweet thing yet) And I just love your "inspired" piece.
Thankful for the "flyer" connection to you, an so many other inspiring artistes!
Happy New Year!
and the winner is....
wait! it's a tie!
Linda R and Amanda Makepeace
Congratulations ladies! Thank you all who participated! It was fun seeing what you all chose for a destination. =)
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