Today officially starts my "birthday week". And I have always believed it is way more fun to give presents than to receive them! Some of you may remember that last year I painted 27 6" x 6" paintings in three days and gave one to each couple attending my 50th birthday party (see photo above). It was really fun, but I wish I would have thought of the idea farther in advance (like maybe even five days ...). Painting twenty-seven paintings in three days was a marathon!
So this year, I have decided to give something away for free for the seven days leading up to my birthday. Today will award two packs of notecards (12 total - value $36.00) to one of you that leaves a comment on my blog. And no birthday wishes ... I have a week until my birthday!
One more thing ... all blog posts this week will be eligible for the free painting giveaway (next Tuesday!) so the more you post ... the better chance you have!
I absolutely love your work. It is rich with color and texture. I give paintings away occasionally to my Facebook friends, it's fun.
ReplyDeleteSo generous! That kind of spirit should be used by more people in our world.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie! Very kind of you and a great idea. I love your work and would love to have note cards with your images on them. I'm also going to go check out your Artists Helping Artists site now. Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me! I love your work too.
ReplyDeleteEven if you don't pick me, I think you are very generous to give away note cards with you awesome art.
Love your radio show! I'm going to catch up on past ones, too.
ReplyDeleteBonnie says to pick her, but you must know that I am the chosen one! LOL Very kind and generous thing to do to celebrate your birthday!
Sam and Jack just finished their 12 month check up. Sam has a double ear infection, and they both got four shots and a blood draw each! I bet a picture of a sunflower would brighten their day! And Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI like your idea, love your paintings, Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteLeslie,
ReplyDeleteI do remember your birthday marathon last year. Wish I had half of your energy!
Leslie--you are the queen of great gifts and ideas...along with the Palette Knife Queen award....what a way to celebrate wonderful you! I want cake too. And a painting. A big sail boat painting. G.C. says he's gonna spill the beans if you don't give into my requests (demands).....
ReplyDeleteWell I must say you have some wonderful ideas, but i like this one particularly well. It is very generous of you and I love trying to win.
ReplyDeleteSo mums the word...Happy ______ Day.
I'm still stuck on the 27 paintings in 3 days! How on earth? And they all look GOOD! Scratch that - great! Wow.
ReplyDeleteHey Leslie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous and talented woman you are! I must throw my hat into the ring as I love your paintings. I'm the proud owner of Eiffel and a few of your quality cards. I would have purchased Banana Boat - but someone else beat me to it :( Have a good week,
Kelly, Vancouver
These note cards look beautiful...great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! What an innovative way to gift your friends (especially the ones who have birthdays the same week as you -HINT-HINT!)
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous who posted above ... who are you? If you are a friend who has a birthday the same week as me it could be Mary B., Robin B., Kim A. Who are you? If you win I won't know who to give the prize to ...
ReplyDeleteLeila, I've been reading your blog quite recently, and love your paintings.I like your radio show that I have to listen several times , because I have to accustom to the different accents , it's pleasant, thank you!
ReplyDeleteCannot imagine painting that many paintings in 3 days! Planning to check in with the radio show today. Hope you enjoy your "special day" next week. And thanks for blessing us with your generous gifting of notecards and paintings!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, Great idea! We do something similar, whomever has a birthday, bakes a cake to serve everyone else.
ReplyDeleteHow many people do you have running around in your head to come up with so many great ideas? Great paintings. So glad I wasn't around last year, I would have just tried to keep up but it would have been in vain. Happy painting.
ReplyDeleteI find your work and words inspiring each day and look forward to each new post! I can't wait to see what the new day brings!!
ReplyDeleteenjoying your blog, blog talk radio, AND your work! Amazed you can do what you do with a palette knife. I'm experimenting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do to celebrate your birthday - give to others! You are creating some very good karma :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I must say, that is a remarkable thing to do..You certainly love your friends and what lucky friends to have you..Now I could say that I would rather give than receive on my birthday..but that just wouldn't be the truth. That is my special day..However I love to give at Christmas if that counts..Your work is unique & very beautiful!!
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