The Sketchbook Challenge, by Sue Bleiweiss is now available! (ArtPantae, Amazon, Barnes and Noble )
You're all familiar with The Sketchbook Challenge blog, of course. It was Sue Bleiweiss who thought the whole Sketchbook Challenge concept up, then created it, and continues to maintain the momentum. All, while writing a book about it!
I'm proud to be included in the book and the blog!
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| from my sketchbook, by Jane LaFazio |
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| from my sketchbook, by Jane LaFazio |
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| Everyday Objects, a wall hanging (inspired by my sketchbook pages) by Jane LaFazio (33 x 15 inches ) $550 plus shipping |
And there are prizes!! Leave a comment on this blog post and if I select your comment by random number on July 13th, you will win:
From The Artist Cellar A complete set of Artist Cellar Stencils - that’s 28 stencils total! Total retail value $120!
and
From ArtPlantae Today The book Botany for Artists and one package of Plant Notes Bookmarks Total retail value $41!
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ReplyDeleteYour work is fabulous! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletelove the book, thanks for the opportunity for the stencils.
ReplyDeleteI love the artwork in this book and winning the stencils would be a great prized
ReplyDeleteThis a very fun book and I am loving the whole thing... can't wait to try some of the techniques and inspirations are great!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your sketches. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe new sketchbook challenge book looks good and can't wait to see it in the bookshops. Thankyou for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, always new and interesting ideas, love your creativity and energy
ReplyDeleteLove your sketches, as always! I'm looking forward to receiving my book. Such wonderful inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the spoons. Still waiting for the book ....it looks super. Would love a prize. Thanks for taking part it has been fun.
ReplyDeleteLove your work, Jane. Love what I've seen of this book - can't wait to get a copy! Would love these stencils!
ReplyDeleteCindy Swan-Eagan
Love you and the Sketchbook Challenge website! In fact, that's how I found you and your Joggles classes. Thanks to you, Sue Bleiweiss, Jane Davies and the others I've managed to subdue my inner critic a bit and actually say I'm an artist... as I told Sue Bleiseiss, an artist "in training", but an artist nevertheless. Thank you Jane!
ReplyDeleteLove your watercolor work. Beautiful! Glad I happened onto the blog hop so that I could meet such wonderful artists~
ReplyDeleteThe book is great! I enjoyed your section, as it drove home the point that there is always something to draw!
ReplyDeleteI've been following you and your adventures for quite awhile now!You amaze me with all you do. Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! Please count me in!
ReplyDeleteYour work is so lovely and inspiring. I am now following you on Pinterest. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing so much. I enjoy your happy art. The images are so nice and the colors so bright. Thanks for the giveaway, too!
ReplyDeleteJane, congratulations for being in the book and thanks for sharing your beautiful creations with us. I would loooove to read the book.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
What beautiful work and wonderful prizes! (Plus, it's my birthday on the 13th so I'm feeling extra lucky.)
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blog and your artwork. Congrats on being part of the Sketchbook Challenge blog and book. Its been so much fun to follow!
ReplyDeleteLove JaneVille! Greart artwork and great giveaway. Thanks Jane!
ReplyDeleteI love following the Sketchbook Challenge and the artists making up the site.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all that you take time to share and thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
What a wonderful giveaway!! Ooo, lucky Friday the 13th
ReplyDeleteLucky Tuesday, thank you for the opportunity
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blog. Would love to win the stencils. Have been wanting to play with those.
ReplyDeleteI signed up to do the Sketchbook challenge, but...sigh... I couldn't keep up. However, I did love following everyone's posts...! Great work. Pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see this new book. Love your work as always. Thanks for the opportunity for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYour work is awesome. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI Love your Everyday Objects Sketches! I would Love a Chance to Win the Sketchbook Challenge book by Sue Bleiweiss! It would give me so much Creativity and Inspiration! I Love Fiber Art and this would be so Helpful! Thanks for your Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, It sounds like a great book ... and how could it not be, if you're a contributor.
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful of you to offer a giveaway!
Jane, love your sketches. I have been a follower since I met you at the Houston IQS. Stick people and I thank you for sharing your lovely sketches and challenging us. Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a little daily enjoyment for me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the offer; please throw my name in the hat.
Jan
I love your work and that book is amazing I can't wait to get it. Its on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your work....awesome gift package. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketching, and great giveaways. You always share great ideas -- thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteJane, is has been a delight to read our blog since we met at the ArtQuilt class.
ReplyDeleteThe Botany for Artists book would have alerted me to the fact that my tattoo has leaves from one plant and flowers of another.
I love the lettering around your utensils!!3611rstaru
ReplyDeleteLov the blog... giveaway wahoo!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your sketches and notes-very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteDeb
dr392809@gmail.com
I love your work! The work you share on your blog is very inspiring! Can't wait to see the book.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketches. Great give aways.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the peak at your sketches and the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the links and all the stuff you have to share. Journaling and sketching have always been a challenge for me. Thanks for being so generous and sharing with all of us.
ReplyDeleteBelinda
Congratulations on being in the book which looks great. your artworks are fantastic as always!
ReplyDeletegrace
I try and sketch everyday. Your posts have been nothing short of inspirational to me. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your work so much. Thanks for the inspiration, and the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI try to either sketch or work on some doodles/tangles everyday too! It helps keep my brain moving. I LOVE your pincushion sketch. It's bright and perky and the marker grey underneath really helps it pop!
ReplyDeleteI am having a grand time following all the contributors to this book and enjoying all the participation. Thanks for all this encouragement and examples! -Sharon
ReplyDeleteI love your charming drawings.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to be introduced to so many creatives. Grateful...Mo
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed the blog hop. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging is fabulous. I read your blod every day you are such an inspiration Jane. How do you find the time to do all that you do?
ReplyDeleteLove JaneVille! Your artwork is always so inspiring! Greart artwork and what a fun giveaway. Thanks Jane!
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful work and it really inspires me to draw more everyday objects! Thank you for the chance to win such a fabulous prize! I hope to pick up the book soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your work. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteJane, I love your sketches and paintings. Your art really makes me want to get out my journal!
ReplyDeleteCindy Becker
Jane this blog hop has been the best! I would love to win the Botany for Artists as my husband (a botanist) has fits with my creative plant life - LOL. Congrats on being in Sue's book. Lori W at Art Camp for Women
ReplyDeleteYour everyday objects are fun! and inspiring, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour everyday things are very cool, the book sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour work is an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice reminder that I need to get back to sketching everyday things. It is so easy to get busy and let that practice drop. Thanks for the reminder (and the giveaway).
ReplyDeleteI follow the blog every day. I really enjoy taking some time out of my day to do something creative.
ReplyDeleteI love how you turned your sketchbook drawings into a quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing so much with us wanna be painters!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, love your "everyday" art style. Great book. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com
I love your sketches and watercolors. Thanks for a chance to win the fabulous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI so love your work - would love to win some stencils to play with
ReplyDeleteSo much inspiration.....Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Love your work, Jane! I'm so glad to see you're included in the book -- I can't wait to get a copy!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, Jane. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - the book looks great and the stencils - what a fun bonus!
ReplyDeleteI love your work, especially seeing your process of turning watercolor sketches into fiber art.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog... I love all the colours and the work you do. Looking forward to learn how to do some fun creative things myself. Thank you for the opportunity to win! :)
ReplyDeleteENjoying your objects so much! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI Follow your blog and I love your work. I would love to win the prize for the sketchbooks challenge book. I have had this book for about 2 weeks now and I am enjoying it very much.
ReplyDeletewhat great prizes!! thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI love this blog and look forward to reading it each morning while I have my coffee!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to check that book out! Your pieces look great - I especially love the pin cushion. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog every day. Your sketchbook is wonderful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI like your blog and have enjoyed the blog hop thanks for being a part of it.
ReplyDeleteThis giveaway is an amazing prize! Needless to say, I love your work and your reminder that art is all around us . . . just waiting to be recognized. Thanks for the opportunity to join in the blog hop :).
ReplyDeleteThe everyday objects are so interesting and perfect for Sketchbook Challenge. Thanks for the prizes.
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is coming up and I'm dropping not-so-subtle hints about the book. Most likely will have to buy my own, but I can hope!
ReplyDeleteThis book is at the top of my amazon wishlist!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWould love to participate in this one day! So inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating, I love the work you do and often visit your blog.
ReplyDeleteEveryday objects is a good way to get started doing a sketchbook. Would love to be the winner
ReplyDeleteLove this opportunity to win such fabulous prizes! Love your blog Jane!
ReplyDeleteInspiring way to inspire others! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your sketchy style Jane! great giveaway!! Hope i win!!!
ReplyDeleteJane you are such an inspiration! Congrats on the challenge participation...hope I win so I can see it myself :) ~Melissa Mauk
ReplyDeleteI've got the book and I love it! Love your blog too Jane! thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour work is so whimsical and appealing! Would love to have joined you in Orvieto!
ReplyDeleteI love how you took the drawing into fiber form :)
ReplyDeleteandiandmarty (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks for the inspiring blog. This is my first visit, but it won't be my last!
ReplyDeleteyour sketch book pages always make me think I cn do it!!! but I know I need to take an online class this winter !!-
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win some great prizes! Your work gets me juiced up about like my double cappuccino:)
ReplyDeleteI rediscovered sketching at a rather late time of my life, but just when I needed it. Thank you for all the inspiration, and for a chance at the give away!
ReplyDeleteI love your drawings. It encourages me to keep trying to get what it in my head onto paper. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAll the work submitted to the sketchbook challenge inspires. As a artist it is important to do something creative everyday. Love your beautiful examples !!
ReplyDeleteI love your art, everything is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your talent. I would love to win this give-away.
ReplyDeleteGreat spoons! Sometimes everyday objects are the most fun. Love the blog hopping and finding wonderful new artists.
ReplyDeleteErin
thank you for always sharing your ideas, one of these days I will get a chance to take a class. This is such a fun challenge and blog hop.
ReplyDeletevivianhelena@sti.net
Hopping up and down, holding my breath and turning blue...I hope it's ME!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolors are so wonderful. So free and 'sketched'. I can't wait to get started on mine!
ReplyDeleteLove the sketches...very inspirational...maybe I will,
ReplyDeleteeventually, start a daily sketch!!!
I've so enjoyed reading your blog - your joie de vivre is infectious!
ReplyDeleteYour sketches make everyday objects seem extraordinary...and I wouldn't mind visiting Saluda after seeing your photos & drawings.
ReplyDeleteI want to leave a longer comment but I feel so inspired I'm off to start painting!!
ReplyDeletewonderful giveaway and love your sketches!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway - wonderful prizes. Yesterday I checked out your blog and saw the menu, flowers, and "everyday" sketches. So, today enjoyed your post about your sketchbook. Of course, the handles on the flatware are anything but everyday - like those colors.
ReplyDeleteYour Art is an inspiration to me. I frequently visit your bog.Also love the Sketchbook Challenge blog..so full of ideas and cool creativity..
ReplyDeleteThankyou..the book will be used very well if i win..thanks again!!
Ash Shenoy
Wow, love your blog, and the thought of all those stencils!
ReplyDeleteWow this book is certainly filled with lots of talent. Please count me in.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and your sketches!! It always makes me smile to see an email from you daily with all your lovely work etc to drool over! Thnx for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYour blog has inspired me to sign up for a watercolor class at the university that I work at in the extended education department. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteSo love your work and your spirit Jane. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteBecky
I enjoy your blog and your work inspires me! Love your use of color and just everything about your art! I am one of those unfortunates who just can't draw! Maybe this would help me...I'm holding my breath and crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is coming and It will be great if I'm the lucky one. Thank you for this opportunity
ReplyDeleteI love your style so much !! thank you for this opportunity :)
ReplyDeleteThanks JAne -- sure have loved the blog hop, and enjoyed the sketchbook challenges.
ReplyDeleteEither give away would be lovely. You bring everyday objects right up to extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteEmbarrassed that I am only commenting when there is a giveaway, but I've been getting your e mails for some time, and each brings a splash of color into my inbox. My san Diego buddy, Rachel, introduced me to you, and I'm glad.
ReplyDeleteOn the "right" coast,
Sally
Hi Jane!I'm so excited about this book and look forward to reading it. This blog hop has introduced me to so many creative artists/instructors I would otherwise not have know. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this opportunity! I love your sketches :)
n.serene@gmail.com
Love your work and all of the sketches that you share!
ReplyDeleteLove your work! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love your style of bright color with fine black details!
ReplyDeleteI am loving your work, so prolific and so inspiring. Your work seems to be getting better and better all the time. Do you ever sleep?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win the stencils.
Love your work
ReplyDeletei hope ... to win ;)
Wow!! Lovely work as always, Jane.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to order this book- I find these sketchbook entries so inspiring! And- I'm so happy you are included in the book!!! COOL! (and yes of course- I'd love to win the prize!)
ReplyDeleteI just ordered my copy of the book and can't wait for it to arrive. Always love seeing your sketches. Thanks for the give away - the stencils would be great to have.
ReplyDeleteYour sketches are so great. I'm trying to do some also. Drawing has always scared me so I need to work at it.
ReplyDeleteJane, I really enjoy your work and perspective on everyday things. Thanks for the giveaway, those stencils look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love your sketches!!! I am going to check the book out:)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog and you FB post. Very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteNot only are my DH and I on a fixed income but also live in a rural area without access to many of these mixed media products. Ordering online gets very $$$y due to shipping! I would love to win either one of these generous give aways!
ReplyDeleteHi jane, I never seem to win at a random draw but I keep trying!
ReplyDeletewould love to check that out
ReplyDeleteI'vse been going in circles with this blog hop. Enjoy being exposed to all the new, to me, blogs. winning something would be the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being part of the book. Thanks for the opportunity to win and for providing me with another source for stencils!
ReplyDeleteI love your work and your blog! This blog hop has been so much fun. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a generous prize!
ReplyDeleteI really like the stitched sketches on the wall hanging. I keep meaning to try something like that but haven't found the time yet.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is FABulous and would love to take a class with you soon! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your everyday objects, Jane!
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of your blog and love your art!! Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day!
Sharon
nice pincushion! Would love to win the giveaway...
ReplyDeleteThank you for you lovely art. You are an endless source of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAlways great to catch up with your blog and your sketches. What a great give away.
ReplyDeleteWow how exciting love your blog and artwork!
ReplyDeletedelightful pieces, and the book sounds great!
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I have been a fan for years. To win this "giveaway" would be an honor.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely blog and the give away.
ReplyDeleteJane, your method of painting,and teaching has opened up a whole world to me . . Thank you. X
I want to win this or I have to buy it!
ReplyDeleteYour blog and artwork are great and would love to win one of the giveaways.
ReplyDeleteJane, just found your blog a few days ago and love it!!! Love the concept of a watercolor journal and plan to incorporate it into my daily life...Thanks for the link to your little palette...have one on order already!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the inspiration, Ann
Love your sketches! I'm inspired to get out my old sketchbook!
ReplyDeleteI came to look at more of your sketches after drooling over your video, From Art Journaling to Art, and what a wonderful surprise to find an opportunity for your generous giveaway. I'd be head over heals to win any of these! Thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an absolutely wonderful book! Thank you, Jane! ~ Karen H.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, I'm a stay-at-home mum who has felt the creative itch for years... but never quite knew how to scratch it. I stumbled upon a blog by Alisa Burke and started twitching. Then her blog lead me to you and all sorts of other wonderful creative people out there- getting more relief! Finally I joined my local machine embroidery group with no experience but plenty of enthusiasm and now I am well and truely scratching that itch! I can't thank you and the other inspiring blogs enough. You have all added so much to my life!
ReplyDeleteI like so much your work!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway
kisses for you ♥♥
Thank you for this opportunity. I have just purchased the book and LOVE it. It is one to read and reread and reread because of all the wonderful creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic giveaway! Thanks for the chance to put my name in the hat. I loved seeing the artwork from your recent teaching gig in Saluda. Lots of happy campers came away with new skills.
ReplyDeleteThose stencils would be so cool to win!!! I could totally put them to good use!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane: It's been a FANTASTIC two days, you've taught me so much in this workshop and opened up new worlds for me. I went into the two days thinking I couldn't draw ... and tonight am amazed at what I've done! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
ReplyDeletehi Jane im so happy u are in the book have loved your entries follow on google reader and love your blog and yoga poses lol
ReplyDeletehugz bev
Talented artists who are also gifted teachers are highly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do!
ReplyDeleteIt will always amaze me how each artist perceives an object-the difference in line quality, color, shape, dimension...looking at your work and observing your blog makes me see everyday items so different and I just have to get out of my shell and begin to draw more. Thank you for letting your hair down.
ReplyDeleteI love your work and your blog Jane! I would also love to win your gift pack...so many creative possibilities! Sascha (saschafrow@aol.com)
ReplyDeleteI am so intrigued by this book. I somehow found it from a quilt blog link. I find it so interesting and am looking forward to try to do some drawing with learning and doing challenges from The Sketchbook Challenge. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI have been following the posts about sketchbook project but for some reason have procrastinated beginning my own book. I think I have sufficient inspiration that I need to get on with it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun peeking into other people's sketchbooks. Yours is so interesting, Jane! Thanks for counting me in.
ReplyDeleteI'm just loving your blog and of course the chance to peek in your sketchbook. I hope I win!!!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to reading your posts and seeing your half moon! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeletelove your sketches, and this idea is so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy following what you're up to, you've inspired me to get back into creating with different materials and to start a sketchbook journal of what's happening in my gardens.
ReplyDeleteHave been keeping up with your blog for awhile now --- it's one of the few I check out right away every time --- and referring my college students to get them to loosen up and experiment in our illustration classes. The blog hop has been fun too; love seeing everyone else's work and reveling in the variety of visions and approaches.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane for being such an inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI love your wall hanging! Beautiful! And I can't wait to get the book.
ReplyDeleteWhat neat pages, will have to try something similar in my art journal
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and thanks for this amazing giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered the Sketchbook Challenge via the Art Camp for Women Blog and your art is fabulous with the materials that I like to work with!
ReplyDeleteJane I enjoy following your work from sketch, ideas explored, finished pieces...always something to stimulate the imagination in your blog. Now, a chance to be in on a drawing...what a treat!
ReplyDeleteKristin
rockymountainbirder at gmail dot com
Hi Jane - love what you're up to in your sketchbook pages - very inspiring ... hope I get close enough to you someday to take your recycled circles class - they're still my all-time favourite!
ReplyDeleteDear Jane, Congratulations on your lovely book! I put it on my Wishlist straight away. (Pity I already had my birthday;))
ReplyDeleteI've been following you blog for quite some time and I love your work. The colors are beautiful and I find your work inspiring.
The prices are a dream!
Love, Mattie
Beautiful wall hanging... Would love to able to make something like that. I keep trying:))
ReplyDeleteI love your work, the freshness in your colours, and your abililty to find inspiration in everyday objects. Thanks for this chance to win great prizes!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is always so inspiring! I would love to win those stencils!@
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. Very inspiring, even for someone who cannot draw. Maybe stencils might help???!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely artwork! Congrats on the book project, and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete--Mina
Finding out about this book has been a true journey for me that has included discovering talented artist like yourself. The journey alone has been inspiring.... I can only imagine how amazing the book it! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMe, me, me. Please let it be me! It's got to be me! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove your Art. I have ordered my book, and cant wait to get it! Thank you for sharing, and the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! thanks for the giveaway! I love stencils! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your ideas and artwork with us. It's a joy to read your blog every AM.
ReplyDeleteCount me in. It looks like a fun book and I can't wait to see inside -- and find your pieces.
ReplyDeleteLove your sketches and am inspired once again to sketch around the house. Can't wait to see this book!
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