Dear Reader, Friday, April 23rd is my 2 year blogiversary! Instead of writing a weepy monologue about how much this blog means to me (like I did last year--) I'm gonna do ya one better: Give away a painting! Yes! The painting is "Encore," one of my personal favorites.
I've never given away a painting like this before and I may never do it again...
If you would like to win Encore, leave a comment after this post now. Lurky-loos and Anonymous visitors are encouraged to participate. The winner will be chosen (randomly from a hat) and announced Friday morning sometime.
This is a limited time offer to celebrate my 2 year blogiversary. Your comment must be left after THIS post BEFORE Thursday midnight. Don't email me, it won't count!
As always, Dear Reader, thanks ever so much for visiting, it's appreciated more than I can say without.weeping.profusely.
Fondest regards,
Diane
PS: Ok, just call me mortified. This morning, I accidentally "rejected" several wonderful comments. Heh, I think I got a little over excited to see so many comments all at once and I do humbly apologize. If you left a comment between 9am and 10:30 EST Tuesday, check to make sure it got published. If not, I'm sorry you'll have to comment again to re-enter. Very sorry for the trouble. The give-away will go on as scheduled.
Congrats Diane!! You're so funny - I'll have to check out your post from last year : ) I feel that way too though. Blogging has become a huge part of my life. And what was really unexpected was the friendships you make. A beautiful bonus. I've enjoyed your blog immensely and here's to the new year ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh, and by the way - nice painting : ) Of course your flowers are lush, but I'm REALLY liking that vase!
I love the joy and vibrancy of color in your floral paintings and share the blog with fellow 'artists' in my Monday Painters group.Can't wait for the next posting of a new painting!
ReplyDeleteI would love love to win one of your paintings... what a treasure that would be!
ReplyDeleteKathy
mattgly@aol.com
I LOVE this painting - I MUST win!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your upcoming 2 year anniversary, Diane! Quite an accomplishment!
Ooo, ooo! Pick me, pick me!!
ReplyDeleteCongratuations on your 2-year anniversary and best wishes for this year and beyond. I sooo enjoy your work, and your friendship. And I reeeeallly like this painint. ;-)
Pat
I just went with a friend to frame one of your paintings...love your work...keep it going...Hattie
ReplyDeleteWow! What a generous soul you are to give away such beautiful works of art.I love your blog and always look forward to viewing your latest paintings. It would be an honor to have one in my home!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your two year Blog-o-Versary!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to everyone on scoring some excellent art!
Dearest Cousin,
ReplyDeleteI'm am, as always, amazed and inspired at your talent. Congratulations on your great show at the gallery. My mom said it was beautiful. Now gimme one of them paintings. lol
Eddie
*uncloaks*
ReplyDeletehi. found you through Fine Arts FB friend. hope i win cuz i lerve your stuff :)
Diane!
ReplyDeleteDo you make your own panels too? I love working on wood panels and my friends think I'm crazy!
I've started doing all of my paintings (up to 20 x 24 ) on 1/2" birch ply and I'll never go back! I haven't been cradling them unless I do them specifically to hang without a frame.
Thanks for posting the back of your paintings.
Hi, I need to back track and see what trail of breadcrumbs led me to your blog. Just love your work. so cheery.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful offer..I love this sweet painting and it would have a very good home here..congrats on the anniversary!
ReplyDeleteWow! 2 years of blogging. I just started mine and your's is one of the first blogs I have followed. I look forward to your posts every day. I love your work and am always inspired by your gorgeous flowers. Keep up the good work! I'd love to win your generous gift. What a treat that would be.
ReplyDeletehello diana,
ReplyDeleteas i stated before in my email to you i just love your works. i always have. i love the simplicity of them as well as the vividness of them...they are really striking! they are striking! i would love to win this painting. i never enter these contests but today i am making an exception. win or not, i would just like to say i truly enjoy your style of painting and your colors. it would brighten up any wall....
tari loomis-trapenard
Love your work! It's beautiful. I also found you through Fine Arts FB.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your two year anniversary.
Hi Diane! This is one way I can get some of your work!!!! I would love to own a piece of your work...got a spot for it all picked out! What a good idea....perhaps I will start a monthly givaway???I will have to ponder this a bit!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteI just love receiving your bouguets of beautiful e-flowers, but having a real one for my wall would be spectacular! Thanks so much for this chance. ---Jan
Hi Diane! I love that your making art a game, and getting people involved. It's the best type of promotion! Keep up the good work. And also, i love the color scheme. It's so much more saturated then some of your other floral studies. -R!ch
ReplyDeleteDiane...you are amazing as always. I love all the pieces. I know I already own two of your paintings...so I'm entering for my sister Susan who just loves your work.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again...I will try and find those pics and try and get them to you again. My photos are such a mess from the problems I have had.
Love you.
Hi Diane and Happy Blogiversary! The painting is beautiful! I'm getting in on this chance.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and composition! Congratulations on your two-year anniversary and MANY MORE!
ReplyDeleteAnna-Laura
Love all of the color in this painting... Congratulations on 2 years of blogging!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing the connections we make and the things we learn from one another, isn't it??
I've been enjoying your mailings for some time now, and would love to own a piece of your work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on two very successful years of providing such lovely pleasures to view. I wish you many more, and that's out of pure self-interest if I'm honest. I really enjoy your art!
Best regards,
Glenda Rogers
Count me IN! I love this painting! And I wish you luck getting people to actually comment on the blog and not send you emails! But look what happens anyway - we might get rejected!!!!
ReplyDelete*This* is a *lucky* comment entry.. lets' see how lucky!
Diane, it's the first time I get into your blog, I guess I'm not a great blogger. I can see your painting are amazing. Keep doing such good work! Wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteAlejandro Gigena
Diane- your blog has been part of my Google Reader for months and even if I don't win the painting, I already feel like a winner!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your art, processes & your life! I hope to do half as well with my blogging one day!!
~ Jan
Congratulations Diane on two years of great blogging, gorgeous paintings and entertaining posts! I already own one of your beautiful paintings so I won't enter for this one, somebody else should have this beautiful painting. Great idea for the lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteJoan
Congratulations on two years! What an accomplishment! I would absolutely love to have this painting. Is there anything in particular I can do to shamelessly sway you in my direction???Hummmmm? Are you sure?
ReplyDelete:)
Diane,
ReplyDeleteI'll love to receive this painting, your work is lovely. I hope I'll get it.
Happy 2 years, Diane! Gotta get my name in the hat for this lovely piece. It's been fun watching your work evolve over time.
ReplyDeleteI have been watching your paintings every day they are posted. I would love to own this painting.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I left a comment yesterday but I don't see it. Just in case, I didn't want to miss out on a chance to win this sweet little painting. Congrats on 2 years, isn't blogging just the best?
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool way to celebrate and commemorate your blogiversary! I shall have to remember that one...I agree, the event is not worthy of a slobbery - snivvelly post...I want this painting, of course..so please post my comment!!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely lovely and I have the perfect place to hang it!
ReplyDeleteLovely painting ! i love your florals, good luck ! Gina
ReplyDeleteI am a new blogger. Check out my page if you'd like (:
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to have a few new followers.
Hey! and to win a beautiful art prize would be lovely!
I would love to win it, thanks so much for this giveaway,
ReplyDeleteI love the painting! Please include me and these are my favorite flowers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Second Anniversary! You were one of the first I followed and you have continued to be one of my very favorite artist and blogger pal. I love seeing your style develop and you taking on more challenges. Congrats again Diane! hugs!
ReplyDeletecongratulations for your 2nd birthday, and go on with thoses lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteYay Happy anniversary
ReplyDeleteI know > I get all grateful and weepy and I love the people that visit me too
we ' get ' it
This is a great painting , a wonderful giveaway
Thanks Diane !
Congratuations on your 2-year anniversary Di. Always enjoy your paintings! You are truly a gifted artist. Keep up the great work! BDJ
ReplyDeletehappy blogiversary! it's quite an achievement, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on two years! Yes, I would love to be considered. Love this painting and red is my very most favoite color!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog's 2nd year anniversary, Ms. Diane! I'd love to enter too -- it would be so wonderful to win a Diane Hoeptner original!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more paintings!
Hugs,
Faith
I love this painting. Your style is wonderful. I love the way you show the light. And happy blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteDiane, can't give up on the opportunity to win one of your lovely paintings. As always a depth and richness of colour and the colour harmony you always demonstrate. Congratulations on two years of "sticking with it"! We have all benefitted!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Diane, I of course, love your florals, and I think your floral/baby illustrations are adorable. I admire your business goals. Please add my name in your hat and thank you for all the kind comments you have made on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful...I would love to win it.
ReplyDeletehappy blogville to you and to us because we get to share your wonderful paintings and laugh at your funny comments. pick me
ReplyDeleteMine... MINE!!!!
ReplyDeleteBtw, great response. I've tried to give away and had no takers. Of course, you have talent!
Happy 2nd Blogiversary!Quite an achievement, really. Please keep it up, I love lurking!You've shamed me out of the creepy shadows and made me post a comment. Does begging help me win? Please, please,please, please...OK I know it won't help my chances but I just want you to know how H-A-P-P-Y I would be to own one of your beautiful paintings!
ReplyDeleteOf course you are phenomenal! What a great response. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteJust happened upon your website. Great artwork. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. love your work! It will be fun to see who wins!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two great years of blogging... I lurk around your blog, although I have left the odd comment. You are my go-to blog for that breath of fresh air and joy... your flowers just make me smile every time. I'd be thrilled to be the name you draw, so we will see if luck is with me tomorrow.
Diane,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog anniversary. I LOVE your work and enjoy your blog. Here's to another great year!
Congrats on you anniversary and all your hard work. Love the vibrancy in you work.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteI have always admired your drawing and painting skills. I would be thrilled to be the lucky winner. Hope I'm not too late.
Mick McGinty
Congrats on the 2 years!! I've really enjoyed them! and....of course would LOOOOVE to win this painting! One of your zillion fans, Roxanne!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful of you to make such an offer! I have told you this before, but I'll say it again - your work is truly inspiring, and it would be an honor to have an original piece hanging in my room so I can see it everyday!! Fingers crossed, I so hope you pick me!!!
ReplyDelete-Remya
Happy Anniversary, Diane! The world is immensely more beautiful because of you and your gorgeous blooms!!!
ReplyDeletecongratz yaaaaa :) God bless you
ReplyDeletethe caractheristic is so strong..
ReplyDeletegreat..!!
congratulation..
good luck!
nice painting... neat... :D
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