I came across this image at a really neat flea market shop out in the country. I just thought this little girl was the sweetest! I decided to sit down at my art table, today, and create something using this image. She's on a really old greeting card and the card, itself, was in pretty bad shape. But; I still had to have her. :) I printed the image out in grayscale and overpainted it with heavy body acrylics. I used some embossed wallpaper for around the edges, printed out the saying on tissue paper and added a sticker that I felt was appropriate.
So.............................I am offering this piece which is created on a 5 x 7 book cover. All you have to do is leave a comment, here, with one word that comes to your mind when you think of a simple pleasure that you enjoy.
If you are unable to leave a comment on my Blog, you can email me at Artbeliever@gmail.com with your interest in the giveaway along with your one word.
The deadline for commenting is: Friday, June 19th. I will announce the winner on the Sunday of that weekend. :)
Good luck and hope you're all having a good week. Be safe! Love, Marilyn
24 comments:
Marilyn, what a lovely giveaway. I would be so honoured to win a piece of you art work. Please count me in, I love your art.
This is fun, so nice of you.
Amazing Giveaway.
Hugs, Laura.
Your blog is so awesome !!!
Marilyn I forgot to mention my one word.
"Art" is what comes to mind.
Truly gives me the most pleasure in life, always there to enjoy.
I got all excited and forgot to do what you asked. lol.
Hugs, Laura.
Have a nice day.
Hi Marilyn,
What an charmomg piece you have created. Count me in on your "simple pleasures" giveaway!
I can't think of just one word - I have to use the -- viewing a sunset. :)
xox Barb
Oh Marilyn. This is such a delightful piece! I love that it celebrates simple pleasures because as I get older I realize that they are truly the richness of life. In fact, it's difficult for me to narrow down a simple pleasure but I will. I am just new to gardening and decided to save a patch of garden to grow a variety of plants. I call it my "baby garden". I look forward to seeing its progression every morning and actually sit and just take it in when I'm feeling particularly overwhelmed by the world. It puts everything in perspective for me. Two mourning doves have discovered it too and sit in the dirt snuggled side by side for hours. Thank you for having such a loving and generous spirit.
Beautiful and thanks for the opportunity to win!! Have a great day!
"Grandchildren" would be my word! They truly make each day leading up to their birth worthwhile. Thank you for this generous giveaway - good luck to all who enter!
Fondly,
fran
Hi Marilyn, what a great giveaway, a really stunning piece of art.
I have a few simple pleasures I enjoy, reading, creating, listening to music and all these have to be done when I'm by myself so my word would be 'solitude'
Ah, I can´t pick just one - the smell of fresh bread and coffee, and of course the singing of the birds ...
Just wonderful Marilyn!! I ahve to sayt aht one of my greatest pleasures is hearing my kids laugh!! Like a real fit of giggles
or a major belly laugh!! Knw what I mean??/ So I will ahve to say Laughter!!
Big hugs my friend!!
Elizabeth
Beautiful collage and generous as always, M! My simple pleasure ~ "clean sheets" ! xox Deb
What a beautiful giveaway!
Have a great day.
How nice of you to give away such a great piece of art!. My single word would be "family." They always bring me pleasure.
She is so incredibly cute... you are amazing!!!
Marilyn, I would love a chance to win your sweet image and book cover art piece!
Simple pleasures......truly so many, but for sure just gazing out the window at nature, be it birds, squirrels,flowers,--on another note, seeing my family smile over a simple dinner(nothing elaborate), playing games with family or friends, having Rufio(pet dog) just cuddle next to me like I am his favorite person(heheheh, I'm not), I will stop! It is funny how SIMPLE things can bring the greatest joys!!!!!
Thanks Marilyn!
Hugs,Patti
Extraordinary!
(That is my one word to describe you, your art, your friendship, your family, etc!!!!)
hugs, chris
Simple pleasure, New color of Paint.
Katelen
Thanks for sharing
Count me in Marilyn. :)
You do such beautiful work!
Hugs
She's lovely, Marilyn, and she brings to mind one of the simple pleasures that I enjoy: "reminiscing." Funny, it was difficult to pick just one answer to your question -- when you think about it, there are so many simple pleasures that we're lucky enough to enjoy every day. And that would include viewing your creations!
Diane
Marilyn
"Giggles", yes, she looks like she has a secret and is giggling.
I have missed you and am so sorry I have not kept in touch :(
Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work !!!!!!!
;)
Have a wonderful weekend !!!
What a gorgeous giveaway, Marilyn! This piece is simply amazing!
Have a nice day!
Gaby xo
Hi Marilyn! Thank you for joining in my upcoming work shop!! AND for offering such a sweet giveaway...my simple pleasure:
Creativity
It comes in so many forms, one can not define it but to have it in your life, well..that is a pleasure in and of itself :)
Wonderful giveaway, Marilyn! Love it!! :o)
I've discovered your blog from Seth Apter's site. Love to "site see"! I'd love to be entered into your give away to win your wondefully created artwork. When I think of simple pleasures- walking in misting rain comes to mind!
Best- Jill
Montana and his laugh :) I am sure you could have guessed that one without me even writing it, lol. Gorgeous piece and I love the overpainting on it. Hope you are having a great week...hugs!
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