Wednesday, October 31, 2012

We have a Winner!!!!



Here are the 22 entries for my contest which ended today!
Thanks so much for playing, and all your entries are very inspirational. I used a sequence generator to pick a winner, and the list is as it appears in my blog http://lotuspond56-art
Drum Roll...........
The lucky winner isssssssss

DAWN OF A NEW ERA  
From the UK
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***ATTENTION: In all fairness the winner has one week to contact me.
If I don't hear from her I
will have to re draw for another winner. ***

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A big congratulation to you.!!!
 ~ First go to my etsy, https://www.etsy.com/listing/95570767/magnets-use-10-coupon-code, and choose your 3 fridge magnets.
Then contact me @ lotuspond_56@yahoo.ca , and give me your address so I can send  your winnings~
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More contests in the near future ;-)
Happy Halloween everyone...~
I. Tammy Gray
2.Joyce van der Lely
3.lydiapuenteharris
4.Dulcie
5.dawn of a new era
6.Pattycake
7.Jez
8.Robyn P. Thayer
9.carlanda brown williamson
10.Wendy
11.Carolyn Sadowski
12.Deanna Gracie Contemporary Jewellery
13.Beth
14.lauravee
15.lulu moonwood murakami
16.Ayala Art
17.Elaine Vernon
18.Chermoose
19.Shelly Penko
20.Once Upon A Blue Crow
21.Heather K Ross
22.Lovelinest

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Lola and her Teddy Rabbit

Lola and her teddy rabbit;-) on 140lb 100% cotton watercolor paper.
 I first drew in pencil, then when over with Koh I Noor black 
drawing ink with fine watercolor brush. 
Mostly in watercolor. Some collage on the the side.
This is done in beautiful watercolor pad ,which 
I purchased yesterday @ Opus Art Supplies in Vancouver.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Unknown Title (looking for one)

Acrylics,watersoluble pastels,inktense,pencil
She's a sweet girl holding a heart. 
Can you think of a name for this painting.
Give me your suggestions

Saturday, October 13, 2012

"At Rest"

 acrylic,ink,pencil,stencil

"At Rest" is a 6" x 6" painting in 
my Whimsy journal on 140lbs
hot press watercolor paper.
Texture layer in
Photoshop Elements
courtesy  from Kimmie Draper.
Prints now available @ my Etsy
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/112112719/at-rest

Whimsy Journal






A whimsical journal I created this summer.
Made with plaster, and beeswax cover 
front and back. The front is a 
sweet little whimsy angel, and the 
back the tree of life.
Size is 6" x 6" . Pages are 140lbs
hot press watercolor paper with
three sigrnatures.  I use this journal
specifically for whimsies or pulled art.

THE PASSERBY 'Original'



"The Passerby"is a mini artwrok 6"x 6"
 in my whimsical journal I 
created this summer. Look @ my journal here
http://lotuspond56-artlover.blogspot.ca/2012/10/whimsy-journal.html
  I find this oneamusing, and loveable.;-)
Prints now available @ my etsy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/112122052/the-passerby

Monday, October 8, 2012

"She Was Tickled Pink"


 "She Was Tickled Pink" acrylic,watercolors,
ephemera,gel pen
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On 10" x 14" textural St. Armand watercolor paper. I love this paper. It's made in Montreal Canada, and the first time using it.Border for framing.As a bird flies at a distance our little lady is thrilled by a beautiful bouquet offered by her friend..;-)

Friday, October 5, 2012

New paintings

 "Apple of My Eyes" acrylic,oil pastels,pen,gel pen 
on paper
 "Fall Day At The Beach" acrylics,oil pastel, gel pen
 "Tender Moments" acrylics,colored pencil,ephemera,
on paper
"A Friend" acrylics,colored pencil,ink on paper

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

CONTEST

FALL DAY AT THE BEACH
acrylics, oil pastels, ink, pencil,gel pen
 
Today I was inspired by the coolness, the changing
colors  to gorgeous reds and oranges.
It's that time again for a giveaway.
Please enter here

 ***************FALL CONTEST***************
CONTEST: Tell me what you like about the fall.It could be food related

walking, collecting leaves etc. Someone asked  me if it could be
fictional. If you feel incline to create something from your imagination
please do. Be as creative as you want.
If you feel so incline to write a poem inspired by the fall, or a painting
with  poetry....feel free. No restriction;-)
I would love to hear your stories.
DEADLINE: A name will be drawn thru a Sequence Generator on OCT.31st
PRIZE: We all love prizes . The winner will receive  a double matted print of Fall Day At The Beach, 3 magnets from my etsy shop, and a surprise gift ;-)
Good luck everyone , and looking forward to read your stories ♥