Book Givaway

The snow has kept me inside enough that I have finished reading this book.  It is a book of The Letters of Vincent van Gogh.  Selected and Edited by Ronald de Leeuw. Translated by Arnold Pomerans.

If you like reading letters written by famous people or if you like Vincent van Gogh's art you will enjoy reading some of his thoughts. He wrote extensively to his brother Theo. There are letters written to others as well.

One thing I enjoyed reading is that he exchanged art with other artists. I like the idea that we as artists are doing what the great ones did many years ago by trading our sketches, atcs, and paintings.  Of course when you trade with  me it isn't like you are trading with Gaugin, Monet etc.  There are many interesting tidbits in the letters.  It will certainly make you appreciate your life.

So if you think you would like to read this book leave me a comment on this post by Wednesday February 17th.  I will put all the names in a hat and have my Dearly Beloved draw a name. I will ship it to the winner as a Valentine gift. 

Thankful Thursday

This unexpected packet came from Lolo this past week. I was blown away by the surprise that came in the mail.  Thank you so much Lolo.  I have already had some fun with these stamps.

I admired this atc on Margaret's blog and she agreed to trade with me. It is so intricate as is all of her work. I so admire her style.  Thank you Margaret.

This ATC came from Soulbrush.  It is a reminder that we are Soul Sisters.  It came in a thank you for participating in her ARSTY SOUL SISTERS book.  I am the one that is utterly thankful for being invited to participate with this group of atists.  Thank YOU Soul for asking me to participate. Not only this but today is Soul's birthday. Happy Birthday Soul. Please pop over and give Soul a hearty Happy Birthday greeting.

Animal Wednesday - Bee Eater

This is a Bee Eater done in Prismacolor pencils, Micron Ink watercolor background.

Happy Animal Wednesday.

Blooming Tuesday - Journal Page

That sweet Lolo sent me some clear rubber stamps that are butterflies. Thank you so much Lolo.  I wanted to use them right away so I did a page in my journal using the stamps. I also used the seal from the back of the envelope that she sent and a stamp she had on the front of the envelope.  Of course there are some flowers in the garden where the kitty is looking for something to play with. HBT.