Wednesday 23 February 2011

a wise, wise owlie giveaway!

To celebrate my 50+ followers (wow, now 60 :)), the return of the pet portraits, my first Etsy sale, my feature in the current Juno mag AND the fact it's almost spring, I'm having a wise, wise owlie giveaway!

The prize:
The very first artist's proof print of the wise old owl. He's a pen and ink owl sitting on a 'branch' bearing the super wise words "the more he saw the less he spoke, the less he spoke the more he heard". The print is A4 (around 8" x 12") on gorgeous 167gsm Epson archival matte paper and I'll sign it with a teensy owl pencil doodle. The winner will also get an owlie bookmark.

Three runner up prizes:
I'm also giving away three mini prints of the same wise owl on Light Me Metallic smooth 250gsm paper - one each of silver, copper and gold. The mini prints measure 4" x 6" and are wonderfully shimmery. Frame it and hang it, stick it on a mirror, pin it on a bulletin board, prop it on a windowsill or bookcase, you could even stick a stamp on the back and send it as a postcard.

And finally:
I also have three of the owlie bookmarks to giveaway. This graphic mini print on a bookmark measures just under 2" x 8" and comes on a plain white or blue background on claywhite 250gsm Impressions recycled paper.
(Gosh, can you tell from the above I have a total paper fetish thang going on?). Anyway....

Want to enter?
Post a comment with your name, telling me what's your favourite item in my Etsy shop.

Want some extra credit?
You can do either of the following, just make sure you leave me another comment for each one.
1) Follow my blog.
2) Blog, tweet or FB about this giveaway, and leave a link to my blog.

Oh, and you heard it here first - until the end of March there will be a free owlie bookmark with any larger print purchase from my shop (8"x12" and 11"x16" prints) AND if you add the code WISEOWL at checkout, you'll also get 10% off!

All comments go in the hat for a draw at midnight on 05 March 2011! Good luck!

25 comments:

Laurrrenn said...

My favorite is the alphabet tree:http://www.etsy.com/listing/65426088/11-x-16-signed-limited-edition So cute and sweet!

Laurrrenn said...

I'm following your blog! It looks great! I can't wait to see what else you post.

Lulu Grey said...

Your work is beautiful. I really like the Small Knight and Kite. It was hard to pick a favorite.

Following your blog now.

Veronica said...

Thanks Laurrenn & Lulu (Lulu I've added an extra post for your follow).

CremeMagnolia said...

I love the owl art book mark, I follow your blog too!

Alessandra @Tribal Times said...

I love the yellow submarine! But that owly is so cute!

Gabrielle Hellwig said...

Oh...I love your owl bookmarks! I read a lot, so those would be so cute! :)

~Chelly

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChellysShoppe

Ruth said...

Beautiful work - what a great idea! I loved all your work, but if I had to pick one, it'd be 'Wind'.

You're wise owlie is adorable. I'm now a follower!

Ruth :)

http://rnicholasphotography.etsy.com

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

I love your work! My fav print, although they are all great, is this one :: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66076893/kite-giclee-print

Welcome! said...

It is hard to choose, I love your work! My favorite is "Blessings"
I am following your blog and twitted about the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Hi! I'm a new follower. :) My favorite from your shop is this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66125756/illustration-art-print-giclee-perilous

It makes me think of my little girl...she's spunky and independent, and could totally see her as the girl in your drawing. :)

Sarah said...

:) Well I'm a new fan but I love the Small Knight... if I had a wee boy I'd have snatched that up.

OnePerfectDay said...

The Bunny and Giant Turnip!!
It's the cutest!!

IrelandBrady said...

I have a really hard time choosing between "Small Things" and "Ever's Birds", they are both so fetching ... I'd love to "fetch" them both!

Already following your blog and delighted to do so!

Lola said...

Your owls are too cute ~
but I LOVE your painting of the boy with the huge pile of books!
Was very hard to choose, but this guy reminds me of my daughter, a huge reader.

Serena said...

I really like the color version of Perilous Tightrope! Also following your blog and will post about your givaway on facebook.
Nice work and Thanks!

Primula Monkey said...
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Primula Monkey said...

Bunny with turnip. As a still life it's certainly different, but defo the one I'm "rooting" for.

earthlytreasures said...

Veronica, how can I possibly choose?! Obviously I love the illustration you did for my Barter article in Juno last issue. I also particularly love Kite and Wind. But I could quite happily have a whole roomful of your pictures! Now following you and have posted on FB too :)

Claire Elwood said...

As a hen keeper and extreme cake baker, my favourite has to be the chicken cake! But as a Doula and reader of Juno, I have always admired your beautiful, winsome illustrations. Winning your owl would make my month!
Claire

Veronica said...

Thanks for all the comments guys. I can't wait to see where the wise owlies will end up! And it's fab to see some Juno readers over here too - I'm working on a couple of illustrations this month for the summer issue so will post a sneaky preview soon.

VintageLoveHeart said...

Love your etsy shop...owls have always been a passion for me...Town Barter..is my favourite in your etsy shop..as it is so apt...due to recessionary times, we are all going back to Bartering..which all our ancestors have done...love from Sth. East of Ireland....Brenda/SunflowerTouchSupply..etsy seller..

Brenda Bergin said...

Town Barter..my no 1...so apt in these days...owls have been a lifelong passion of mine...I find their stance,in flight and eyes so captivating. Love from Ireland...Brenda

Kristin Aquariann said...

Lovely artwork! Echo the Bat is my favorite. ^.^

Kristin Aquariann said...

I'm following your blog!