Mixed Media Art. Photography. Inspiration.

Monday, January 31, 2011

One World One Heart 2011. It's Here!


Intro
Hi there!  The One World One Heart event is here!  Grab a nice cup of coffee and let me officially introduce myself.  I'm Esther Orloff, the "E" behind E Makes Art.  I am a mixed media artist, photographer, and occasional jewelry maker from So. California.  For 15 years I worked as a decorative artist and muralist, and I am now a stay at home mom who sneaks into her studio whenever she can...or else nobody's  happy!

Some Of My Favorite Things
  • learning new techniques
  • travel (esp. to Europe...sigh...)
  • rusty bits 
  • copper
  • peacock blue
  • tons of texture and personality
  • beautiful light and shadows
  • THAT moment......you know....that excitement you feel when you've perfectly captured "it"....in whatever medium you are using at the time.


What It's About
My blog is a place where I share what I've created with a bit of my process and details/materials, etc, in part  to document it for myself and in part to hopefully inspire and help others.  My photography is also a huge part of my blog.  I LOVE taking photos and carry my camera with me most of the time. There were MANY times in the past when I missed the perfect photo and still kick myself for not having my camera with me...such as the time I saw that fantastic dog sitting on his owner's lap in the front seat of the car, hanging out the window, with I swear the biggest smile I've ever seen, and more importantly...wearing red goggles!!  So now my camera is pretty much attached to me permanently...it's become part of my personality.

One of you will win this!  Ooh La La!!


One World One Heart
Find inspiring blogs from around the world and have a chance to win fantastic goodies at every stop!  To participate and/or see the lists of blogs participating click on the picture at the TOP of this post.  I will announce the winner of my giveaway on Feb. 17th by posting the name on my blog and contacting by email.  For a chance to win my giveaway you must...
  • leave a comment on THIS post
  • leave your blog link/email 
  • Again...PLEASE make sure I have a way to contact you if you win, or I will have to pick someone else!!

What Can You Win?
My giveaway is the mixed media Eiffel Tower piece up above.  It's an 8"x10" canvas board with my photograph taken in beautiful Paris.  I embellished it with lots of texture from gel medium that was troweled through a stencil,  painted it with fluid acrylics, then drew over areas with a pen.  Here are some detail shots...




I figure since this is an international event (and I love Paris)...why not celebrate that with an international art piece!  Good luck everyone!!

If you don't want to win my giveaway, but at least want to say hi and/or have me come visit your blog that's fine too!  Just tell me to not include you in the drawing in your comment.


Comments for the drawing are now closed.  Thanks everyone!

231 comments:

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Kristin said...

It's stunning! I would be honored to have it! HAVE FUN!!!

Tahnya Marie said...

Hi there, so nice to "meet" you, your blog has so many lovely things to look through. Your art is awesome!
This is so beautiful and I would love to show this off above my antique desk, please count me in. :)

Micki Wilde said...

Hi Esther, i would love a chance to win your wonderful prize :)

Micki x

Heather said...

It's beautiful! I spent my 16th birhday there, would love to win it!!! xo

Brigitte aka Scrappassie said...

Esther, that is a fantastic painting/collage/drawing thing ;-) I absolutely love it, but, I love all your work LOL Thanks for a chance to win an original "Esther" !

Sada said...

Such amazing talent and another beautiful piece!! So professional. I'm just a baby blogger at littleredhouseinteriors.wordpress.com please visit me there!!!

laura said...

I absolutely love the layers! What an amazing piece :)

laura
http://laura-comito.blogspot.com/
stop in and say hello

Jen @ By Jen ❤️ said...

Hello from OWOH! Your artwork is gorgeous. I am so happy to have found you. Happy OWOH!

Saskia said...

Wow! You're so creative! Your mixed media art is amazing!! I LOVE Paris, great city!!

Someone, somewhere is going to be very happy with this beautiful give-away... I can only dream it's me!!

I'm enjoying this OWOH trip around the world, thanks!!

Greetings from Belgium,
Saskia :)

saskia.imbert@telenet.be

PetraB said...

Absolutely amazing art. I love the way you captured the spirit of la tour eiffel. Happy OWOH!

bockel24 said...

I just love your canvas with all its texture - hope I´ll win! Please take a moment and hop over to my blog, too.

Elsina said...

Beautiful artwork! I would love to enter your give away! I am also participating :)

Loralynn said...

Fantastic giveaway! I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting your lovely altered art! I know I want it!!! It is so much fun seeing all the different types of things being given away and meet new(to me) bloggers! Please enter me in your giveaway!

Anonymous said...

great piece, please include me.

Femmy said...

fabulous giveaway!! count me in for the drawing please.

Jingle said...

This is such a gorgeous piece! Thank you so much for the chance to win! I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog! jinglesells at gmail dot com

Heidi said...

What a wonderful fluttering of items of creativity you have to show. It has been fun to admire your work and thank you for sharing so much of yourself. I do hope you will stop over and see me on my blog as well as I am participating in the OWOH as well.

Heidi

http://heidishappystamping.blogspot.com/2011/01/it-is-time-for-owoh.html

sassypackrat said...

I love all things Parisian! I'd love to win this beautiful piece! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! ;0)

Anonymous said...

Okay "E" .... I DO want to be included in this! your tower is incredible and I am blown away! Being a lover of photography too...one who never leaves home without her camera....and an artist who can sketch and draw...paint whatever/...I have never done anything as captivating as this! I would be honoured to have this incredible work don my studio walls here!

as far as a 'blog beautification course' is concerned...I don't think you are one that needs to take that!!! lol
but thanks for the compliment!

so seriously now...put me in the draw, you hear!

ciao bella!

creative Carmelina

Anonymous said...

Hi! Such gorgeous gift.Indeed,Oooohh laaa laaa! Please,COUNT ME IN ♥

Come join in mine, if you like :)

Hermine said...

Its gorgeous!

Thespa McLaughlin said...

Hi there, I'm glad to be back visiting again. I love all the texture in your art piece. So interesting and beautiful! LOVE IT! Hope you are having fun at the OWOH. Hugs!

Unknown said...

Stunning artwork! Love it.Please count me in.Thank you to give a chance to win. Please feel free to visit me. http://www.toscania-art-life.blogspot.com/
Hugs Angelika

Sanja said...

Hi Esther ,
nice to meet you. Love your Paris canvas.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog :-)

Hugs
Sanja xox

Anonymous said...

What a lovely idea and piece of art! Anyone would be lucky to call this piece their own! I love Paris but who doesn't? Well, I am sure some but you understand the thought...:D
thanks for inviting us into your blog home and for the lovely eye candy!
Hugs from very snowy New Hampshire USA
Beth P
http://elizabethstudio54.blogspot.com

gpc said...

What a great gift! I enjoyed my visit with you. I hope you will visit me, too!

Astrid Maclean said...

Lovely to meet you!!
Your giveaway is gorgeous and beautiful, would love to win!
Hugs from bonny Scotland.
PS if you have a mo, please come and visit my giveaway too:o)

Anonymous said...

Hey E. I love this and I want to win it because it is soooooo beautiful!

Simply Shaz said...

This is really beautiful :)
...Saying Hello and giving you a *Wave* from here in the UK :)
Shaz x

Healing Woman said...

You are an exceptional artist with an exceptional piece of art as your door prize! I love Paris and especially this piece. The texture is phenomenal. So far, this is the piece of art I most hope to win from OWOH!!! I will be keeping everything crossed that my name is drawn. Thanks so much. I'm a sculptor. If you get a chance come by to see my face clay planter I've created for OWOH. I'm number 92.

Jeanie Callaghan said...

What a fabulous piece! It is very inspiring to me!

Jeanie Callaghan
jeanieatc@gmail.com
http://jeanieatc.blogspot.com
I am #249 on the OWOH list.

Unknown said...

Thank you for taking the time to offer this lovely gift and thank you for the oppertunity to win!

Arya said...

Thank you for being apart of the OWOH journey!

arya_wiese@yahoo.com

Simply stunning!!!

Jennifer Pearson Vanier said...

Beautiful work. So pleased to meet you.

Elaine Akers said...

Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity for a chance to win.
Elaine
EAkers@aol.com

Artfully Musing said...

Would love to win! Hailing you from sunny Arizona. I've enjoyed visiting your blog and learning about you and your art. I hope you’ll visit my blog and signup to win my prizes. Laura
http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com

Viola said...

Fabulous giveaway!!Please count me in!Hope you'll stop by my blogs too! :-)

http://saray-viola.blogspot.com/
http://shabbychicinspired.blogspot.com/

Shirley said...

What an interesting piece!

Klik said...

Ah Paris, Paris...! I like it :)

Regards from Nataly
http://klik-leisure.blogspot.com/

Diane said...

Yes, beautiful!! I would love this!!!

Maggi said...

Flying in from One World One Heart! :)

I loved reading your list of favorite things, I live for "that" moment too! Great meeting you today, I would love to win this awesome canvas!

You're welcome to visit my OWOH post anytime!

Happy Blog Discovery!

Tumbleweed Trails said...

Hope you have oodles of fun during OWOH. Everything you make is so lovely. Thanks for your generosity and participation in the event. Count me in please.
Jody
visionquest2020 AT msn DOT com

Jodaeodesign said...

Your work is so wonderful, please include me in your drawing for your mixed media piece.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

My hubby just walked by and we both got a kick out of your I heart Bob Ross button! I would LOVE to win! Thanks! Please come by to visit me, too! ♥ http://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/

ziggy stardust said...

it is gorgeous! please add me to the draw and, if you have a chance, please swing by my blog...

xoxo
ziggy
http://ziggysemporium.blogspot.com/

MLBetterly said...

Wow! Such a fabulous blog! I've enjoyed taking a look around and getting to know you a bit.
Hugs,
Moriah
mlbetterly.blogspot.com

Janine said...

Hallo, nice to meet you
Thank you for giving us the chance to win your great doorprice.
This is beautiful.I would love to win this. Next month I will travel to Paris. Can´t wait to be there.
Please count me in.
Come visit me on my blog,I join the OWOH- event too.
Regards from Germany and happy OWOH
Janine

Cindy said...

it's beautiful! thank you so very much for giving us the chance to win it. my great grandmother was french. i have always wanted to visit france and learn more about that side of my family. hopefully i will have the opportunity someday. :)

clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

Elizabeth Johnson said...

This is beautiful. You do such nice work. I so hope I win this one! Thanks for the chance.
#68 Elizabeth

Cobblestone Creations said...

Oh please DO include me in your drawing!! There is a spot on my wall absolutely screaming for this piece! ❄ So nice to have met you through OWOH ~ I'm playing too ~ # 225 on the list.

Paper Bagley said...

How great thou art!!!
what a nice piece of art and art through out..you have a glow at what you do...count me in...Tootsie

Andrea Ostapovitch said...

So nice to meet you! Your blog is beautiful, and your artwork is incredible. Stop by for a visit and a chance at my giveaway!

http://myeverythingcorner.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-event-that-caught-my-eye.html

Liz-Anna said...

I love this piece, Esther! I would be thrilled to be the winner. Thanks for visiting my blog, too!

BabesbyBarb said...

love how you created this giveaway from a photo
BabesbyBarb.blogspot.com
b_guilford@yahoo.com

Brandy said...

What a beautiful piece of art! Please enter me in
bwscooby2003vwbug@yahoo.com

Mixed Media/ Altered Crafts said...

Put me in the pot to win this beautiful piece of art work! Wow! Many Thanks, Tee creationsbytee@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Wow, I reallly hope I win! This is soooo beautiful!!! Thanks for giving such a masterpiece away LOVING it! (can you tell?) Crossing my fingers and hope I win! Come on by my blog to enter my give-away too!
kottagekreations_2009(at)yahoo(dot)com

Rossylalah said...

Greetings from downunder! I love being on your blog its where I gather so much inspiration. Thank you for your generosity. I'd love to be included in the draw to win some of your awesome art.

Doina said...

Great giveaway! Please count me in!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

What a beautiful artwork! thanks for the chance to win it. I love mixed media. :) and I see you're Julie's student, too. :)

Micki said...

I love Paris and your prize is perfect! Please visit my Irish blog and enter my giveaway at the following post: http://thedote.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-world-one-heart.html
Micki

Anonymous said...

I love your side bar portrait display...and I am tickled through the roof that you say it is I that has fed you the inspiration needed to accomplish such creative greatness!
lol..okay so those weren't your exact words, but I like to embellish often!

You rock!

Ciao Bella E!
Creative Carmelina

Brenda said...

Your mixed media painting is stunning. I love all the texture.

Gabriela said...

Nice to meet you! hello from snowy Ohio!Love the painting!
Gabriela #439

yoborobo said...

I love Paris! And I know exactly what you mean about sneaking off to do art or nobody's happy - lol! Thank you for the chance to win your beautiful art. Stop by and see me at #278, I am giveaway a skelly plushie (which is not very Parisian, but eh!). :) Pam

becky said...

Hi Esther,
Well, what gorgeous piece, and I'd love to enter. I've never been to Paris, but I have a friend whose dream it is to go. I admire mixed media artists... you all are so creative!

Cherry said...

Yea! I'm so glad to be here and to meet you. You have an awesome blog, and I love the adorable matchbox! Come check my blog out sometime. Thanks for entering me in your contest!

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

Hi Esther, It's a pleasure to meet you! Your creation is gorgeous and I would be so thrilled if I would win. I love the color as well as the texture and of course the Eiffel Tower.
Hugs,
Julia
http://vintagewithlaces.blogspot.com/

Tara... said...

oooh how gorgeous - what a brilliant idea. Its so effective! please do count me in and enjoy OWOH x

Mervi said...

Flying in from One World One Heart!

So nice to meet you,
beautiful gift,I'm Paris'holic - hope to win.
Greetings from Finland;-))m
(451)

leikkaanATgmail.com

Betty said...

Your art is truly beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win! Drop by #123 for my giveaways!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much. I am stunned by this beautiful textural piece, i adore all things from Paris and of courst the tower is the ultimate but the way you created this is fantastic. please count me in.
also i just wanted to let you know i have a free shabby chic collage sheet for today only,its on my dezinaworld blog please feel free to pop by and grab it while its there.
have a lovely day
hugs June x

Carole Burant said...

Hi Esther, so lovely to meet you! Please add my name for your giveaway, I would so love to win your gorgeous mixed media piece of art:-) How I'd love to be able to go to Paris one day!

Make sure you come by and enter my own giveaway if you haven't done so already!!

Hugs, PEA from Canada xox

Digital Misfit said...

GORGEOUS art! I love the texture and dimension added with the gel medium and sketching.
I used to carry my camera EVERYWHERE. Then one day I realized I rarely took it out, so I left it home.
That day - TRUE STORY - a man in a fedora and shorts rolled past me in front of the courthouse downtown - on a UNICYCLE!
I still kick myself for missing out on that shot.
Thank you for participating in OWOH this final year.
Please stop by my blog, #51 on the list, if you get a chance.
hugs from ON, Canada
Heidi

Kristin Dudish said...

Hi Esther,
I always love the textures you create in your artwork! (It would be sooo exciting to win!)
xo
Kristin
p.s. I also co-owned a decorative/mural painting company for 7 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom :)

ardith said...

Wonderful talent, great use of techniques! Paris is undoubtedly my FAVORITE city! I'd love to win!

I'm #521, if you'd like to see WHERE I'd hang it!!

Wendy said...

Your blog is so beautiful, I feel like I'm in the woods.

I love your giveaway. Please enter me for the chance to win :)
Blessings,
Wendy

http://www.yearcats.com

Christina Lytle said...

Your art is beautiful, I would love the chance to win! I am also participating in OWOH #502..
http://christinalytle.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-world-one-heart-2011.html

chrissylytle@yahoo.com

Geri said...

C'est magnifique! I've been admiring your work for a while! I'm enjoying my worldwide blog tour! If I'm lucky enough to win, please contact me through my blog

Sara said...

your work is beautiful...and that Paris piece is stunning. Anyone would love to have it in their home...maybe I'll be lucky

nhsarab at yahoo dot com

Michaele Sommerville said...

How delightful! To have a bit of Paris to look at whenever I want... thank you for the chance!

I hope you'll drop by both of my giveaways (at Twigs and Tulle and Kindergarten's 3 R's: I'm giving away a mini bunting and some pattern blocks) during this awesome blogging event! Happy OWOH!

Michaele
michaelek1(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mimi said...

It's beautiful & I would love to own it!

Please stop by my blog and enter my OWOH giveaway also! I'm #590.

hoerauf at comcast dot net

Mimi

Mia J. said...

Your giveaway is so beautiful. I would so love to win this piece. My brother now lives in Paris and I so enjoyed the time I spent there. Thanks for the chance to win.

mia at jacobsracing dot com

Antonella said...

Ciao! I am so happy to meet you today on the wings of OWOH! Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful giveaway - your mixed media Eiffel tower is incredible!!
Hugs, ♥ ♥ ♥ Antonella ♥ ♥ ♥
wing stop #153, snowy New Jersey
Please stop by #153 for a chance to win my giveaway!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work!

Karla

Bec Clarke said...

Loooove it so much and I am loving all your work from the Texture class, I have not even started mine yet but your is amazing.
I would love to be included in your prize draw.

AlwaysInspired said...

This is gorgeous! The textures look so rich!
Stop by and visit my OWOH! I'm #50!
http://inspiringadventuresofalwaysinspired.blogspot.com/

Nanbon44 said...

Please enter my name in your lovely giveaway- Bonnie in Florida
Bonnie ladycolmn(at)aol(dot)com
Blogs #566 and #567 USA

Craftymoose Crafts said...

Mais oui, please enter me! I've been to Paris twice--the last time finally got to go up the Eiffel Tower! We love, love, love it! Please stop by & enter my giveaway, too! #331

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What talent you have. I took a quick look around your blog and was quite impressed. I'll be back after the event because I'm a mixed media artist, too. I'm # 11, and would love to have you stop by if you haven't already.

Rusted Wings said...

sweet blog with such a unique & lovely offering!
please come visit my blog #30 on the list...
http://rustedwingsstudio.blogspot.com
blessings & warm hugs from Montana!!
abigail

SusanLotus said...

Your beautiful mixed media painting is an amazing gift and I´ll be more than happy to win itduring this journey through cyberspace!
So count me in to your draw :)
I hope you want to visit my page as well and participate in my giveaway too.
Hugs Susan
www.lotusblommansblog.blogspot.com

Dena said...

Hi Esther,

Very inspiring mixed media art collages. I love the colours that you gravitate towards.

Thank you,

Dena #324 OWOH

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Hi Esther, Happy OWOH! It's a pleasure to meet you. :) Paris is such a source of inspiration and creative passion. What a perfect choice for your OWOH gift. I love photography, as well, and try to feature it prominently on my blog. I warmly invite you to visit with me:
http://www.faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-world-one-heart-final-flight.html
Sincerely, Theresa
#377

Thistle Cove Farm said...

beautiful piece of work, would be happy to win. please visit Thistle Cove Farm when you've time.

CathyH said...

Esther, the texture you created on this already great photo is stunning!
I love it!
cathyguitarteacher-77 at yahoo.com
http://www.cathyhorner.blogspot.com

Cameron said...

Wow, what a wonderful piece... so full of mystery, intrigue....and lotsa fantastic texture!

Thanks for giving me a chance to win it :)
Smiles,
Cameron #83

Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage said...

Oh, it's just beautiful! Wish I were in Paris now. ; ) Thank you for offering such a pretty piece of art.
~Michele
http://michelestreasures.blogspot.com

Amy (ArtsyBookishGal) said...

I'm a shutterbug myself, but I love how you took your love of photography and used it with mixed media. I want to do similar things, but I'm not sure where to get started.

I love seeing all the neat things that people create!

Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

Amy from Pennsylvania
AtypicalMusings.com (OWOH #520)
artsyrockerchick at aim dot com

HeARTworks said...

I think I'll like anything with the Eiffel Tower, but this is really special. I like how you finished it and aged it. It's got character! Do come by and see if you'd like to win my prize! Patsy.paterno (at) gmail.com from
HeARTworks

Gale said...

Hello From Oregon! Your giveaway is absolutely stunning! I am not a big Europe fan and I would LOVE to win this! Just beautiful.
:) Gale Feel free to visit my blog and enter the giveaway if you get a chance.
http://galevarland.blogspot.com
gizmo01@charter.net

Shama-Lama Mama said...

Oh, gosh! That really is a very beautiful piece! I would be thrilled to put it up in my new home! I went up in the Eiffel Tower once many years ago, and totally fell in love with Paris. Thanks for the chance to win! I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Itaya Art said...

What a beautiful piece of artwork this is! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your giveaway. :)

Itaya
http://itaya.blogspot.com

Connie said...

your artwork is gorgeous! what a generous giveaway! please come enter my giveaway, too!

Lynn Stevens said...

Fabulous canvas, Please enter me in your drawing, I'm Lynn and a fellow muralist, #65 on the list!

Eff said...

Congrats on your participation in OWOH--Your painting is awesome and someone will be very lucky. I wish everyone well!! www.beachloversholidayrental.com.au

Minxy said...

just had a quick nosey round, you make some beautiful textured art and your jewelry is pretty awesome too, think i may be back to visit again.
please count me in your door prize
contact dets can be found on my blog
Happy OWOH
hugs minxy x

Keisha said...

Hello from Navada! I love your giveaway! Please count me in! Thank you!

DVArtist said...

Hello and who wouldnt' want to win your beautiful give away. Please count me in. You blog is fantastic.
Nicole/Beadwright

Unknown said...

Hi Esther,

I love the technique that you used on this piece. I have been looking for a way to merge my digital and mixed media, and this has totally inspired me!
And I am so happy to see that you are opening an Etsy store : )
Thanks for encouraging me to participate in OWOH.
Joyelle

Diane said...

Greetings, Esther from another So. California girl. Love your giveaway..it is gorgeous! Please count me in & drop by my blog to join in mine if you have a moment.
Hugs, Diane

JoAnne said...

Hi Esther,
Oooh la la indeed! That piece is tres magnifigue! Truly unique artwork. I love it and have a wall I envision it on!

Mollye said...

I love this piece. Quite surreal feeling. Come visit!

Dianne said...

Oh how lovely!
Please put me in your draw and come on over to my blog #348 and leave a comment to try and win my door prizes. Thanks!

M Ann M said...

I really love your art. thanks for participating!

pupton said...

Lovely piece! The colors and textures are stunning! Thanks for offering it! Have fun with OWOH!
pupton58 at gmail dot com

carylsrealm said...

Lovely piece! Please add my name!
Caryl #270

Erika said...

I remember watching Bob Ross as a child when my grandmother watched us!
Thanks for that fun memory.

Please stop by if you get a moment; I am also participating
http://www.littleandalucia.com

Emily R. said...

Great giveaway!

HarajukuGirl92[at]gmail.com

My blog, Not much Yet!
http://southerngypsywannabe.blogspot.com

Lori Bergmann said...

This is my first even OWOH event and I'm having so much fun discovering great blogs like yours from around the world. I feel like I've met a kindred spirit in you, as all of your fave things are mine too! And just the other day I totally missed getting a pic of one of my favorite celebrities as we were driving off to LAX airport. *sigh* I would love to enter your giveaway for your lovely Paris-themed art.

If you have time, please stop by mine (#347 on the list) for a chance to win one of my handmade sterling and glass European charm beads.

Thank you so much! *Ü*
www.loribergmann.blogspot.com

Susan said...

Hi Esther,
What a joy it's been to visit your blog and learn a little bit about you and your interests. Your art is amazing and unique and your writing is so engaging. Thank you so much for participating in this event. I'm so glad I stopped by. Please enter me in your drawing. When you have a chance, I hope you'll stop by and say hello. Wishing you a wonderful 2011. Warm regards, Susan #282

Robin Panzer Art said...

Beautiful Painting and a wonderful Blog! Please enter me :)

Robin

Hope you'll stop by for a visit!
#217 Naked Heart Studio
http://Nakedheartart.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful artwork! Please enter me--thanks :)
http://bentwhimsstudio.blogspot.com

stampgram said...

Greetings from Cody, Wyoming! Isn't this fun? What a beautiful offering. Please enter me in your drawing.
If you have a moment stop by and enter my giveaways too.
# 385 http://stampgram.blogspot.com
# 132 http://papertraders-art.blogspot.com/search/label/Home

Cindy Adkins said...

What a phenomenal piece--I'd love to be entered to win it! Happy OWOH! I'm your newest follower...I hope you'll have a chance to come visit my blog.
XO

Sylvia Smiser said...

You are so talented! I love this piece of art!!! PLease enter me in the drawing!!
Sylvia
sylvia@anaboocreations.com
http://www.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com

jacque4u2c said...

Greetings from Louisville, KY - USA
Nice to meet you and visit your blog.
Winning your give away would be awesome!
Thanks for including me in your drawing..Come visit me, I am playing too.

jacque4u2c.blogspot.com
jacque4u2c@gmail.com

calej said...

Hi Esther, love your work. Now following! Couldn't resist!

Hope you can join in my goodie giveaways as well! :)

Blessings!
calej

calejbitsvyk at gmail dot com
calej d'art
http://calej.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com.calej

Textile and Stitch said...

That is so gorgeous and I love the technique you used to create all that texture!

My Creative Side said...

i love paris too, esther! your work is a lovely piece of art Thanks for the opportunity to win! Blessings always.

meldyfider@yahoo.com
http://meldysblog.blogspot.com/
i hope to win!!!

Gen said...

This is a lovely giveaway! fernandez.gen@gmail.com

Please visit my page too:
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azviatx said...

Esther Orloff's Etsy Shop
Esther Orloff's Etsy Shop
Esther Orloff's Etsy Shop
Esther Orloff's Etsy Shop
Esther Orloff's Etsy Shop
Whew! Did it. Said it 5X...fast!
I just had to browse around your blog, looking at all the goodies (rubbing hands together here). I had never heard of Shadow Shot Sunday and just had to snoop it out. Especially knowing I'm not the only person who has missed that great shot, once in a lifetime chance. Sell it to National Enquirer, retire happy shot. I mean, come on! And, I am going to follow your blog, not only for the great art, but because you used an Audrey Lorde quote! I so cried when she passed. So, consider me sold on EMakesArt! Tina

Holly said...

I've really enjoyed looking through your blog, and will return! The pictures you take are wonderful and the art you make is so full of texture, love it! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a beautiful piece of art!
HBKHotie1@msn.com

Hope said...

what a gorgeous work of art! so inspiring! thanks for offering it!

Sherry said...

Hello Esther, lovely to meet you! As for your prize - oooh la la indeed! It's beautiful, I love all the texture you've created and of course, I too love Paris!

I hope you'll stop by and see my giveaways too on my blog.

Sherry from England, UK (OWOH#133)

crafty creations said...

What a stunning piece of artwork Esther - full of texture

Please add me to your draw in the hopes that I may get picked xxx everything crossed

Hilda No 177 UK

Kathy said...

It's simply beautiful as well as all of your other mixed media work...I took a peek :D I'm now following you because this kind of art really inspires me and there are days I need lots of inspiration. I would love to win!

Bright blessings,
Kathy
myametista@live.com

Susan Burgess said...

Oh Esther I love this mixed media picture! I love Paris ad the tower! I sure hope I win! Just beautiful so tactile and artistic! Sanna
sannabanana@comcast.net

Unknown said...

Greetings from Vermont.
Please add my name to your fantastic giveaway, and thanks for the opportunity to win.
I have kicked myself several times for not having my camera with me, too.
I hope you are having a great time during this OWOH tour, I know I am.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a sunshine day.
Michele
http://nookcrannygifts.blogspot.com

NEEDLEWINGS said...

I have enjoyed the cup of coffee and browsing through your blog. Such lovely art! Love all of that texture on your give away too! It's awesome! #220 needlewings at mac dot com

Paper Bagley said...

...have some comments do ya? So...were do you live...I could put the JD on the trailer and head that way or you could come here for the summer friends and family party in the back yard! Bring a art piece...we could hang it up...take a picture...no take a picture of you in the JD trailer with me driving you around...you have a art piece with it...yea that is a good thing....
ok, I am back again...to much blogging is blogging my mind, ya think!!! Have a grand day...Tootsie

CreativSpirit said...

Hi Ester,
Greetings from Australia, it's great to meet you and visit your blog. I would love to be the lucky winner of your lovely canvas of Paris, who doesn't love Paris? Great photo too. Please come by #9 and say hello.

Cheers,
Rob

Rebecca said...

Greetings from snowy Massachusetts. I am a So. Cal native (living in New England the past 8 years). I love your work. You have a lovely talent and ohh, I love Paris. I had a wonderful 3 days there with my Beloved back in Oct. 2001. I have a room in our home decorated in a Paris theme. This would go perfectly in that room! We share a lot of interests so, I am now a follower :)
Blessings in the journey, Rebecca #393

robin. said...

gosh, it was a looonnggg way down here to leave a note. that is awesome you are getting such a great response!! your work is stunning...i'm glad you have stopped by my site so that i had a chance to stop by yours.

thanks for opening up your talents for a giveaway!!

robin.
www.onestillframe.blogspot.com

Carol said...

Totally gorgeous gift.

OWOH hugs.
Carol H.
http://stitchacrosstheborder.blogspot.com

peggy aplSEEDS said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win this fantastic mixed media piece! I too love Paris and hope to visit it again. I also am interested in photography and want to learn more about it (although I am point and shoot at this point).I hope you can come to visit me at http://peggyapl.blogspot.com/ and join my giveaway. Happy OWOH travels!

Karen said...

Hi Esther, I have just found your blog and just love the beautiful piece that you are willing to give away. I also like to play with mixed media, texture and layers so would really love to win your beautiful canvas. Thanks so much.

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Carolyn or Connee said...

Good wishes to you. I love your picture and want to go to Paris someday. It would be great to have this delightful reminder. Please come see my blog.
Carolyn Kight from Michigan, USA

http://lildarlingsbycarolyn.blogspot.com/2011/01/yeah-one-world-one-heart-starts-today.html#comments

email: cmkights@tc3net.com

Another email: carolynleekight@gmail.com (I like this one the best.)

Danielle said...

I already know where I would put this! It's beautiful E!
binafan@hotmail.com

http://musingsofamilitarymommy.blogspot.com/

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Interesting and lovely art piece! Please include in me in your drawing and come enter mine too!
Happy OWOH Days!
Coralie (Michigan/USA)

A Vintage Cottage Home
OWOH #303

P.S. I am your newest follower...maybe you'll join me too!

Unknown said...

Hello from Cornwall, I would be honoured to display your beautiful artwork on my wall!

Unknown said...

What a stuning giveaway! My husband and I are planning to go to Paris this Spring, and I CAN'T WAIT! Your painting is beautiful and I would be so honored to win it!
Please visit me too at:
http://dragonflydegignstudios.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-time-for-one-world-one-heart.html
Happy OWOH!
Stephaie #677

Kim Dellow said...

Stunning, love all your texture. Gorgeous! Nice to meet you and enjoy OWOH 2011. Kim (no. 724)

Teri said...

OOH!! I hope I win this!! Stunning painting. You are a fabulous artist. Please hop on over to my blog to see whats happening!!
http://designforty-8.blogspot.com

I hope I win!!!
Thanks Teri
abella4@att.net

Noemi said...

I love Paris!!
A big hug from Spain.

Unknown said...

Lovely to read your blog post your work is beautiful! Please count me in and if you get a chance drop in at my blog #404 a warm welcome awaits!

martha brown said...

Your Paris collage is fabulous! Please enter my name into your draw -- thank you so much!
~martha (#384)

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

So happy to meet you. Your art and site are both wonderful. Someone will be very lucky winning this piece of yours
Hope you have a chance to visit my site I am #745
Thanks
Maggie

Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That) said...

Yours is my favorite I have seen so far as paintings go. I have a place for it. Go Red Laura

Maggie said...

Ooh La La!! Indeed! Wow! What a beautiful piece of art and such a generous door prize. Beautiful blog as well. Maggie

Deedra said...

WOW! I would LOVE to win this! Please count me in!

Monique Kleinhans said...

I love the piece that you're offering as a part of OWOH, and I've also enjoyed seeing some of your other work on your blog. I look forward to poking around and enjoying even more!

Please stop by for a visit when you get the chance:
www.thelightifind.blogspot.com

Mandy said...
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Mandy said...

you know i adore your work...i am seriously going to see what i can get together and join this thing...i must have something i can give and participate in this gorgeous idea....i would love to have this in my place...fingers crossed for me!!!!take care...xxx

oops...try again...
http://mandyeightisenough.blogspot.com/
xxx

Keshia said...

Hi there!

So pleased to met you on this OWOH journey, whats a fabulous door prize!

If you haven't done all ready, heres an invitation to come on by to met our tribe and enter in my door prize.

Keshia (Australia - OHWH #200) xx
thewigginstribe(at)gmail(dot)com
www.thewigginstribe.blogspot.com

biba3006 said...

Stunning giveaway!!!
I'd really like to win.

Hugs
biba

Sarah Sullivan said...

Oh my...I really adore this one...wow..so beautiful! What stunning work you do!! Wow!!
So nice to meet you and happy OWOH!!Please add my name to your sweet treat giveaway and come on by and add your name to my hat too!! I am #228!
Sarah :)

Carmen said...

Now THAT is beautiful. So atmospheric. Thank you for the chance to win.

Please feel free to drop by my OWOH post :)

Whoopidoo[at]btinternet[dot]com
OWOH #365

Beverley Baird said...

I love all your artwork! This one ios gorgeous - love the textures.What a great giveaway!have yet to go to Paris - maybe some day!
Please enter me in your draw!

Wendy said...

Esther,
It is wonderful to meet you. I love your work and would love the chance to win your giveaway. Happy OWOH.
Please drop in for a visit.
Wishes and Whimsy
Wendy from Wonderland

http://candydelane.typepad.com/curiosities

Gina said...

It's not often I find artwork like this that I like but I do like this one. Glad to meet you and hope you come by my blog too.
:-) Gina #299

Unknown said...

Esther,
This is a stunning piece! Just amazing!
I have fallen in love with your work!
I am soooo crossing my fingers right now! LOL!
I am now one of your followers. I hope you will "Fly On The Wings of OWOH" over to MY BLOG, have a peek at my prize, and maybe even follow me too! :)
It's so nice to "meet" you!
Hugs,
True :D
My email: TrudySjolander@yahoo.com

Lubna said...

Hi Esther,
I never knew there were so many creative people in this world. I am blog hopping, for the past two days ever since I learnt about the wonderful OWOH concept. You know what, all this creativity made me go out and buy some books to be ready for next year (I am an eternal optimist and hope the show will go on forever). That said, I wanted to say Hi and send some sunshine from sunny Mumbai, India.
This is a beautiful door gift with amazing textures.
Do drop by my blog sometime to say Hi, look at the photographs and absorb life in Mumbai.
Have a nice weekend.
My email: lukathewriter (at) gmail (dot) com

suziqu's thread works said...

Wow Esther what an amazing piece of textural art. Stunning! I would love to be in your draw and please pop over to see my offering in the OWOH event too.
Cheers, Suzy from Australia.

s hyler said...

I would love to be entered in your wonderful drawing. Please visit me I am #809 in the OWOH tour.
Sandra

Michelle said...

Hey Esther, It's lovely to meet you and to discover your blog. I love traveling to Europe, too. Your giveaway is fantastic! Please count me in. ~Michelle, OWOH participant 598

Marie S said...

Hey there Esther, greetings from southern California.
What a wonderful place to land on this OWOH journey.
Beauitufl art work all of it.
Fingers crossed tightly.
If you get a chance come by my blog #442 on your flight and spend a little of your precious time with me.
Thanks
http://mariesegal.blogspot.com/2011/01/owoh-2011-welcome-welcome.html

Deborah said...

That collage is so beautiful. I love the texture and the depth of it. Definitely, please add me to your giveaway and come over and visit me. I am No. 229 on the list.

Debs said...

Wow these pictures rock! they are just awesome, I love the techniques.
I would love to win one.
Debs #789

Elaine Akers said...

Hello from southeastern Massachusetts.I enjoyed looking thru your blog. I will be back after OWOH is over to spend more time. I most always have a camera handy. Once while in Florida the big picture that I missed happened while we were eating dinner one evening at a restuarant on a pier, and a space shuttle was launched into the early evening sky. We hadn't known that was going to happen. My hubby had dropped and broke my camera that morning. He was supposed to have picked me up another one on his way home from fishing. He forgot, and I didn't get those once in a life time photos.
Thanks for the opportunity of winning your lovely giveaway.
Stop and visit my blog #634, as I have several giveaways.
http://elaineakers.blogspot.com

Anne said...

Ooh La La!! I Love your work!!!! It was so nice to stay awhile and enjoy a coffee with you. If you get the chance I would love you to visit me downunder (Australia) so I can return the favour. #819 mustlovepaint.blogspot.com

Wendy & Megan Chamberlain said...

So enjoyed my visit to your blog, your textural artwork is wonderful.
Would love to be in your draw.
Wendy
# 770

Michelle said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!

rediscoveringme2@gmail.com

Liv said...

Hi Esther - greetings from Australia!
Peacock blue is probably my favourite colour! :) Unfortunately, it's not a colour I can wear, clothes-wise, so I have to compensate by wearing blue jewellery if I'm wearing black :)
Ah, Europe - I want to go soooooo badly, but I haven't got the money to go yet. There are so many places I want to visit - Rome, London, Brussels, Paris...
Speaking of Paris...your giveaway piece is beautiful!! I love the textures and how you're looking up at the Eiffel Tower. Truly gorgeous!
Can you please enter me in the drawing for your great giveaway? Thank you so much!!
You're more than welcome to visit my blog, where I'm also having a OWOH giveaway! I'm number 591...
http://livluvsscraps.blogspot.com

--Liv from Australia--

gloomy_liv AT yahoo DOT com DOT au

laurel said...

What a lovely piece Esther! I love the textures you've used. I've been to Paris once and so want to go back. I am so looking forward to checking out more of your artwork and your blog.

What's up Duck? said...

That's beautiful! Nice use of gel medium. I've only just started playing with it myself and had some very mixed results (LOL! mixed media joke).

Ducky Doo

nutamuATaol.com
(just replace AT with @ I do this to dodge email grabbing internet bots)

Paula said...

Oooh, La La is RIGHT! This is BEAUTIFUL! I love the texture and color...and I would give it a wonderful home! I love your blog, and I'm going exploring to see more of your lovely creations. Hope you'll have a chance to drop by and visit me, as well!

Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Best wishes,
Paula

www.paulasserendipity.blogspot.com

Just Jenn Designz said...

Hello Esther. It is so very nice to meet you. I just love your mixed media piece of the Eiffel tower. It is GORGEOUS! I have the perfect place to put it too :)Please enter my name into your drawing.

I would love it if you would stop by my blog for a visit. I am #78 on the OWOH participant list.
*hugs*,
Jenn
justjenndesignz.blogspot.com
justjenndesignz@gmail.com

Jenny said...

Hello Esther... I just adore your gorgeous mixed media canvas... such a beautiful giveaway... please count me in... your blog is fabulous so following along with you now... will be back again to visit very soon...

Hugs from Australia...
Jenny x
#243

Donna said...

Hello from Iowa, it's nice to meet you. I enjoyed stopping by your blog and would love to be entered in your giveaway.

~Donna #792

Azurlin said...

Greetings from Ipswich, Ma.
Thank you for your giveaway offering. Ooh La La it's beautiful! I know what you mean about missing a photo - I'm keeping my camera close to me these days, too.

Please enter me into the OWOH give away.

I'd love to have you visit my blog and have a look around, too. I'm offering a shabby chic denim necklace from my ReStyle Studios designs.

Hugs from Linda L

http://www.LamoreAllure.blogspot.com
email - Azurlin@gmail.com

Leslie said...

Oooh, I love the way you add texture to your work. What a great way to enhance the photo.

http://leslie-mylifeandtimes.blogspot.com/

Peggy Parker said...

Ooh la la is RIGHT! That is an awesome piece! Peggy www.misspproductions.blogspot.com

Lucy said...

beautiful Sweet Giveaway~Hello from Ontario Canada. Please count me in for your giveaway.
canadianmadeskyy @hotmail.ca

Please visit my OWOH giveaway:
http://creativeskyyphotographydesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/one-world-one-heart-2011-giveaway.html

Joe Madl said...

i love your work! you have such a wonderful eye and style! please enter me in your drawing for this wonderful little bit of paris!

i'm enjoying looking around in your blog. it's wonderful to meet you through one world one heart 2011!

i am participating for the first time this year and feel honored to have the opportunity to play along with so many creative people!

i hope you will have a chance to stop by my blog, as well!

namaste'
joe in montana
http://manhandledthreads.blogspot.com

Deirdra Doan said...

I love your art and Europe too! Going again for 6 weeks. My husband does concerts and I book them.
I think you would like my art too.
deirdradoan.blogspot.com
Husband.
www.johndoan.com

Birgit said...

Hi Esther,

It's always lovely to meet a fellow photographer, so I just had to sign up as follower. :)

Your mixed media artwork is so very special -- and Paris brings back such nice memories. In case I don't win, I just have to ask you some more questions about how your created your canvas, so that I can make something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!

Happy creating,
Birgit

Susan said...

Lovely to meet you :) and WOW your work is fantastic! I am a new follower :)
I love the textured Paris canvas, and would so love to win it! Please include me in your draw, and come visit #209
Thanks, Susan
(pieces of Fate)

Sean said...

From the Florida Gulf Coast
I am entering for my daughter Melanie, she had wanted to participate in this year's event, but a fire changed her plans... I thought I would surprise her and do this for her..
Visit the site I set up for her on my blog #579.. and enter her name in the contest, thank You

USA

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