Showing posts with label artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artist. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2009

Hall of Fame {Laura Trevey}

Hi again! I'm so glad you stopped by. Today's Hall of Fame Interview & Giveaway is sure to brighten your day...

Meet Laura, the artistic woman behind Watercolors by Laura L. Trevey and her new shop, L and L Designs. Laura paints "bright, bold, and beautiful" watercolors. Her original and limited edition prints are sure to catch your eye. She has partnered up with a friend for her new shop, where her paintings are transferred onto fabrics to make beautiful custom items from pillows to tea towels.

Stay tuned for a glance into Laura's life and a chance to win a piece of her lovely artwork for your very own!

What inspires you?
Beauty all around me! You just have to open your eyes to the world...

Where do you call home?
I've always lived in Virginia ~~ and love it! I love the change of the seasons...

Name something unique to where you live.
It is not far from the beach!! I love the ocean ~~
Share an interesting fact about yourself.
When I get in bed at night, I am already excited about coffee in the morning!

What made you decide to open up shop?
I love to paint, and share it with others!

When did you first learn to paint?
As a child...
Name your favorite thing about selling handmade.
The people are amazing, and I have my watercolors worldwide ~~ Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greece to name a few!

Do you have a day job or sell on Etsy full-time?
I paint and promote my Etsy shop full time.
Many of your watercolors are filled with beautiful flowers. What's your favorite bloom?
I love looking out at a field of beautiful wildflowers!! Black eyed Susan's catch my eye too!

Share with us a favorite Etsy purchase or shop.
I love Cindy Spangler's jewelry shop! Very unique...
List a few of your most favorite pastimes.
Painting, painting, painting!

What is your most prized possession?
My children ~~ all three of them!
New Red Crab Pot Holders - Perfect for the 4th of July!

What are three of your favorite foods?

A good summer tomato, avocados, and blueberries!
Thank you, Laura, for sharing your love of painting with us! Stop by her blog to learn more...

Giveaway Time!
Laura is generously offering a $20 gift certificate to either of her lovely shops! This will cover the cost of one of her fabulous prints (example) or you can use it towards the purchase of something else.

Tell us what your favorite color is! I'm sure you can find it in her shop. ;)

To enter, please leave a comment on this post with your answer, name, and email address or Etsy username.

For extra entries you can:
Tweet this giveaway: 2 additional entries
Follow my blog: 5 additional entries
Blog about this interview/contest: 7 additional entries
Purchase from Laura: 10 additional entries
(Please include this info, if applicable, with your comment for additional entries. You do not need to leave separate comments for additional entries. Important: Don't forget to include your name and contact info!)

Contest ends Sunday, July 5th at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be chosen by traditional drawing and will be announced Monday, July 6th.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Weekend Whimsy {romantic prints}

1st row (left to right): stargazing Irene Suchocki; full eyeful; the sparrow Urban Design
2nd row: break the routine studio mela; simple Donna Geissler
3rd row: tiny drops of light ShadedMemories; love patterns MadeByGirl;
softly ever after Gabrielle Kai

Monday, April 27, 2009

Weather Girl Shop Giveaway

I keep on coming across great giveaways (I love twitter),
so I had to share this one too.
Aimee, from Weather Girl Shop, is offering a free print of your choice - all you have to do is enter the giveaway over on Kristin's Blog (Sweeter Than Me).
Read all about it here.
Below, are some of my favorite's from Aimee's shop.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

In Flight

I've been featured in a treasury! The talented seller, Juny, over on Etsy, included me in her " treasury titled, "In Flight." Chosen, were my Calling All Angels earrings, available in my shop. I love the beautiful shades of green she included. Check out some of her work below!

Amigurumi by Juny

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Feature

A wonderful, talented seller on Etsy has featured me on her blog. Terri, of Dime Store Emporium makes the most beautiful verdigris pieces which she gives a gorgeous patina by hand.
Below, is one of my many pieces featuring these beautiful verdigris findings.
Thank you, Terri!