Friday, May 17, 2013

Giveaway!!!

It is so nice when someone you know gets published! I used to jump up and down in book stores showing my daughter articles in magazines written by my online friends. When it comes to a book, it is even a bigger deal. "Acrylic Solutions" by Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard definitely gives me a reason to smile and say "I know her and look - she has a great book!".
This is a book meant to be used, not just placed on a bookshelf. It is a hard cover book, with spiral binding, which enables it to lay flat open (always a plus). All pictures (photographed by Julie) are crisp and clear, and instructions (by Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard) are easy to follow. 
I read it cover to cover and you can see that there are several things I want to try. I am obviously not afraid to mark my book :) The technique showed above is scheduled for me to play with this evening.
It is interesting that even though I have been painting for many years, I found new (to me) information inside these pages. I now have a new favorite art supply that I have used in every single painting since I read about it, and can't imagine how I ever lived without it. I also know exactly why we need to varnish our finished work (I thought that information was fascinating). 
It really is a book that is pretty to browse through, and useful in the studio. If you would like a chance to win a copy of "Acrylic Solutions - exploring mixed media layer by layer", please leave a comment to this post, and I will randomly choose a winner next Friday (May 24th). Make sure that I have a way to contact you (your email address please). This giveaway is open to everyone - international readers welcome!

42 comments:

  1. I would love to win their book. I am a fan of Julie and Chris. Please, please =0)

    nnadeau2222@yahoo.com

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  2. Can't wait to see new techniques you learned from the book....and of course I'd absolutely LOVE to win it!

    Sharon,
    pendergrafts@missouri.edu

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  3. I would love to win this book! Thank you!
    bgbytwerk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  4. Great blog...so much to learn!I am not so young anymore so I need all the tips and instructions available!!!! Thanks for the chance to win this amazing book!

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  5. Congratulations!
    Greetings from Greece
    Alexandra
    alex.1404@hotmail.com

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  6. Taking one of Julie's classes, this would be such a great addition, thanks for the chance...Anna

    annagrammo@gmail.com

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  7. I have sure loved Julie's glasses so I am sure the book is great too!!

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  8. I'd love this book. :)
    Thanks for the opportunity.

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  9. I would love to win this book and try new things! I love that you folded down the corners of your pages and made the book your own!

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  10. I started painting with acrylics about a month ago and I have fallen in love with the medium. I would love to have this book to help teach me more about the art. Thank you for this opportunity!

    trinaannpion@yahoo.ca

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  11. Greetings from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I planned to take your class and our house sold in three days and we are moving out of state~! I would love to win your book. Congratulations on your publication.

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  12. I would really love to win this book as I've been pinning for it since it came out. Fingers crossed in Slovenia!
    Bye, Kitty

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  13. I love to learn more about mixed media, please count me in, hughs Audrey

    cwmmeijs@home.nl

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  14. I took an online class with Julie many moons ago and I learnt a lot about layers from her, the book sounds great!!

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  15. this looks awesome! count me in, dear one! xox

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  16. Well of course I have to put my name in the draw for this book! I need some more inspiration! Thanks for the opportunity Zorana!

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  17. Would be wonderful to win this book!

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  18. i'd LOVE to win this book, zorana! a very generous giveaway - thank you :)

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  19. Don't enter me in the giveaway as I already own this book! And I agree with you...it's a very good book and one that will get a lot of use in my studio.

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  20. This looks a great book! I'd love to win a copy!

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  21. I've taken so many classes and learned so much from them.. always a pleasure. Will definitely have this book, even if I don't win it at your giveaway :)

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  22. What a fantastic book Zorana. Looks so great and I think I can learn so much.
    I have used some freebee birds from you in my last art journal, thanks for this.
    Have a nice weekend
    lovely greet
    Marja
    (marja47ar@gmail.com)

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  23. It looks like such a great book, can't wait to delve into its pages and be inspired.

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  24. What a wonderful way to learn new techniques. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy for myself! ...I tend to mark up my books too...shows we've put them to good use:) sandykay@tvn.net

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  25. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Cristi
    2ifbysea1067@bellsouth.net

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  26. Hey...I realize what I did now...oh my! I thought I was at Sharon's site again...lol. Please enter me to win a copy of Chris and Julie's new book. Can you take off the above comment? Sorry about that!
    Mary

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  27. This looks a great book! If I don't win I'll have to go buy it!!!

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  28. I am curious, varnish all our work? I never varnish acrylics!
    Can't wait to find out...
    Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!

    mail:deSales@myopera.com

    deSales

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  29. I would love, Love, LOVE to have a copy of this book!!!!! Thanks so much for the chance!!!!

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  30. Zorana,

    What a nice giveaway. It looks like a great book.

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  31. A delightful giveaway indeed! thank you for the chance!

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  32. This looks like such a great and fruitful book! Thank you for a chance to win.

    Straatman(at)lycos(dot)com

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  33. The book looks great! Thank you for the chance to win.
    Great website by the way!

    randy@groenebanaan.nl

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  34. Looks like the book I need! Thanks for the chance!
    Doris

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  35. Thanks for the opportunity. Would love to read this book

    mrsdelcamp@aol.com

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  36. I am a really BIG fan of yours and Julie! I would be so happy to win this book!!! I love books and when it comes to Art books, I love them even more... I hope I am the lucky winner :), if not, thank you so much for the opportunity..... rest assure, the book would go to a lovely home :))))) cottageatheartdesigns@yahoo.com

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  37. it looks like it could become one of my favourite books,
    (hoping and wishing) Evelyn
    iene at xs4all dot nl

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  38. I still love my angels tryptich! And I'd love the chance to win this drawing, thanks! xo
    love8evol@gmail.com

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  39. Love the birds! Please include me in the drawing...thanks. Elaine

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