The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Silke's Giveaway

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Silke's Giveaway

SOPHIA

Silke of Metamorphosis is having a Giveaway!!

This painting, SOPHIA, is done on a 6 x 8 inch canvas board with acrylics. Silke didn't realize how much she would love painting until she picked up a paint brush in 2009. And now she seems to have found a passion in painting her girls. Each one is very pretty and has a special personality. Silke usually has a story that goes along with her girls. This is what she wrote about Sophia:

"Sophia is a beautiful and strong young woman. She's had her share of heartbreak to deal with, but she came away stronger and wiser than most her age. One of the things that helped her was knitting ~ her pretty cowl and slouch beanie being one example of all the beautiful things she has made."

I think the story makes Sophia come to life, don't you?

Go visit Metamorphosis to leave a comment for a chance to win Sophia!! You have until noon, March 31 to enter. And take a minute to visit Silke's etsy shop, silkepowers.

4 comments:

Silke Powers said...: Goodness, Audrey, what a surprise!! I was not expecting a whole blog post about my giveaway and my art - you are so sweet!!! Thank you!! Keep your fingers crossed - maybe she's coming to live with you! :) Love, Silke; March 27, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Terra said...: I agree that Silke's painting is lovely.; March 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM
martinealison said...: J'ai l'impression de mieux la connaître... Bisous; March 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM
illustration poetry said...: FF it's been awhile!!!!

you are busy and so am i ;)
but you are in my thoughts ♥

xxoo
off to visit Silke :D; March 28, 2012 at 7:07 AM

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