Last week’s winner was Ken Mass, who over the last few weeks, shared some touching memories of his black lab, Samson. You can read his entries here (Samson the security dog), here (talking to a fox) and here (a heartfelt goodbye).
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Weekly Contest Announcement!
Theme
- : OPEN SUBJECT (single subject – dog, cat or any other critter – person, place or thing!)
Deadline
- : Friday, July 31, 2009 (around 5pm CST)
To Enter
- : Leave a comment (your chances are greatly improved if you share something about your subject), include a link to your photo. If you do not have a photo uploaded online, please indicate that you are e-mailing the photo and e-mail the photo to: gallery *at* intricateart dot-com.
Your entry must be left below, or it will not be considered.
Note: *G* Rating only
Each Monday, I post the weekly Call for Entries along with the previous weeks completed portrait (above). I may change the subject theme each week, or leave the theme open, so please pay close attention to the details in each announcement.
Entries will be accepted through Friday afternoon around 5PM CST, at which time I will close comments and select one winner from the entries received. I’ll publish the completed winning portrait with the following week’s Giveaway announcement. If you’re a fan on Facebook, you might just get a sneak peek at the winning portrait before I publish it here!
Qualified entries will include a valid e-mail address, and the comment should include one link to a photograph owned/taken by the entrant. If you do not have a place to upload photos to link one, you can e-mail it to gallery *at* intricateart dot-com. Your entry, however, should be included in the comment section below, with your story – should you choose to include one.
The Selection Process: In case you’re curious, I’ll share my little artsy process in selecting the winner. First – I do not read any entries at all during the week. I do not read them because I don’t want anyone’s entries to have any more time than any others to settle in my creative brain. At the end of the week, I close comments. When I sit down to go through all of the entries, I read the story first, and open the photo link in a new window. When I finish reading, I flip over to the photo and my initial reaction is what I go by.
If your entry is not chosen, you may enter again. I encourage you to include a short story with your entry.
Once you have won a portrait, I ask that you refrain from multiple entries, to give others an opportunity to win one as well.
Your challenge? To inspire me! Choose your photo wisely – I will select a winner based on how the photo and/or story moves me.
Good luck!!
Put this button on your blog to remind yourself to enter each week!
Link it to:
http://intricateart.com/browse/blog/getting-creative/graphite-portrait-giveaway/
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{7 Comments}
Awesome! I like how you did the leaves, so they wouldn’t detract at all from Samson’s portrait. Just lovely. :clapping:
Hi Leanne!
I think your drawings are just beautiful-so lifelike! My sister tuned me into your website and now I’ve joined you on facebook too! You are very talented! I would like to email you a picture of one of our dogs(although they are both very special!) I’ll be sending you a picture of Mystic Show Pony Girl(her AKC) Pony for short. She is a Chinese crested hairy hairless. She is a sweet little dog who loves everyone! Thanks!!! Sharon
I have emailed you (on the email that I have included above) my entry into his contest, as well as my story. I really hope I win as I think it would be a GREAT gift for my brother and his new wife.
–Lauren
Oh that’s gorgeous! Love it!!
Peasley
The Man of My Dreams – The Love of My Life
4/12/87 – 7/9/09
Peasley was our best friend, long time companion, and family member for 22 years. He was rescued off the street and brought to our home when he was just a little fella. He had the most soulful eyes, loving personality, and there was an instant bond between us. He was named Peewee because of his size, but as he got older that name evolved into the name Peasley. He was a very smart guy and enjoyed spending time in his penthouse, sleeping between the covers, gourmet dining, traveling in his motorhome, and playing with his toys. He was able to open cupboards, turn on radios, maneuver between items without breaking them, and rattle pictures with his paws to wake us up. In his later years, he starred in his own movie, videos, picture book, and his own blog in search for that perfect female companion (http://peasleycat.blogspot.com/). He enjoyed the many emails and pictures sent in by his female admirers and newfound fame.
Peasley was pretty much healthy his whole life. He passed away recently due to complications caused by cancer. We had him a long time, but not long enough. His love was unconditional. We miss him tremendously and will remember him forever. He will always be: The Man of My Dreams – The Love My Life.
(**I will also email you a picture. Thanks**)
Thanks so much for your entries this week! I’ll post the winning portrait on Monday with next week’s announcement. Become a fan on Facebook for a sneak peek on Sunday!
[…] Last week’s winner was Ken O’Connor, who shared a beautiful and poignant look over the life of Peasley, his much loved tabby cat. You can read his entry in full here. […]
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