hey lovelies! i've missed you! how are you!?
just poppin' in today to showcase another amazing artist!
this week's giveaway is from the über talented nicole sharp of josephine and cole!
this gal has mad talent oozing off of her fingertips!
her ability to draw and paint and blend colors is astounding!
and she is a self-taught painter. genius!
from typewriters, to feathers, to fondue pots...nicole hits the spot for me in many ways!
my eyes and heart adore her work!
this gal has mad talent oozing off of her fingertips!
her ability to draw and paint and blend colors is astounding!
and she is a self-taught painter. genius!
from typewriters, to feathers, to fondue pots...nicole hits the spot for me in many ways!
my eyes and heart adore her work!
a few words from nicole!
My paintings emerge from my vivid imagination in dreamlike pop surrealism. The works are filled with people, objects, and creatures that are both meek and brave, fragile and strong. They focus on the blur between reality and dreams, that instant when the petals dancing in the breeze make you unsure if you are awake or asleep. They are memory and perspective, my unique view of everyday moments and emotions. These dreamlike moments emerge in watercolor, graphite, gouache, acrylic paint, and ink.
I have always drawn and was always getting in trouble for doodling in school. Now, I use it far more than I ever use the algebra they tried to teach me, though I do wish I had paid more attention in Spanish class. I have a degree in Apparel Studies, and I have been employed as a professional clothing designer and as a boutique manager. Now, I am a full time artist.
My paintings emerge from my vivid imagination in dreamlike pop surrealism. The works are filled with people, objects, and creatures that are both meek and brave, fragile and strong. They focus on the blur between reality and dreams, that instant when the petals dancing in the breeze make you unsure if you are awake or asleep. They are memory and perspective, my unique view of everyday moments and emotions. These dreamlike moments emerge in watercolor, graphite, gouache, acrylic paint, and ink.
I have always drawn and was always getting in trouble for doodling in school. Now, I use it far more than I ever use the algebra they tried to teach me, though I do wish I had paid more attention in Spanish class. I have a degree in Apparel Studies, and I have been employed as a professional clothing designer and as a boutique manager. Now, I am a full time artist.
nicole is generously offering a 5 x 7 print of her painting
"90 Seconds of Eternity" to one lucky reader!
there are a lot of ways to enter this week so feel free to go to town! ;)
"90 Seconds of Eternity" to one lucky reader!
there are a lot of ways to enter this week so feel free to go to town! ;)
to enter!
please leave a separate comment for each entry!
1. comment on this post with your favorite piece from josephine and cole!
extra entries:
2. check out and follow nicole's amazing blog! (here)
[keep your eyes peeled for an awesome giveaway on her blog--SOON!!!]
3. become a fan of josephine and cole on facebook! (here)
4. follow nicole on twitter (here)
5. follow i art u
6. become a fan of i art u on facebook (here)
7. follow i art u on twitter (here)
8. spread the word! (blog, tweet* or post on facebook about this giveaway)
*if tweeting please use this:
@iartu_jennifer giveaway! win a print from @colejosephine here: http://tiny.cc/8xqvv
Good luck!
The giveaway will end on Wednesday, April 21 at 11:59 PM pacific standard time.
Winner will be announced on Thursday, April 22nd!
I love "I know that stating the obvious is unbecoming for a lady but someone had to reiterate it" because it reminds me of my own specs and it is true!
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I'm now a facebook fan of Josephine and Cole
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower of i art u...
ReplyDelete...and I'm also already a facebook fan of i art u. (I don't use twitter.)
ReplyDeletesomething about Countdown to Doomsday is really interesting to me.
ReplyDeletei am also following her blog now!
ReplyDeleteas well as twitter! thats how i came to your page bright and early!
ReplyDeleteok, so... my favorite print form the shop is "I meant to write - 5x7 Print"
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I am now following Nicole's blog!
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I am following Nicole on twitter
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I do follow i art u on twitter as well
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I do as well follow this blog
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AND! I twitted about the giveaway!
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These are so cute! I love all the camera watercolors with those great graphic backgrounds! Thanks for sharing!!
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Beautiful giveaway Jennifer (aha, we have thee same name hurrah!)
ReplyDeleteam following your blog! x
Following you & josph on twitter
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tweeted about the giveaway! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat great artwork - glad to be introduced to this artist! I love the "I May Be Shallow and Pedestrian, but at Least I Know How to Have a Good Time" painting. Great names, too!
ReplyDeleteI already follow this talented lady :)
ReplyDeleteMy fave, if I had to choose just one is 'In a world of rights and wrongs, I just want to ride'.
I have just tweeted and will probably do so again! Haha
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My favorite from Josephine and Cole is the Fresh original painting!
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I follow Nicole's blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
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loving this one : http://www.etsy.com/listing/43215852/serving-up-the-basics-manners-you-have-t
ReplyDeleteLooking for mrs. right and the happiness are my favorites. Gorgeous shop, such talent!
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I'm a follower!
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i like the Aviator sunglasses make me look like an idiot. And honestly I am not the only one. haha i love the titles of her work
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Here I am just trying to relax and you just tear through here and destroy my calm
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I am a new follower and I love this giveaway!! What an awesome painting!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like her work in The Hive - 5x7 Print of the watercolor painting by Nicole Sharp. Very nice color combo!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm following Cole and Josephine through Blogger now. I love that an owl entry was the first thing I saw.
ReplyDeletelovely work, I think my favourite piece though is the "90 Seconds of Eternity", I also like "Bringing the Outdoors in. Oh, and Making It Better" though.
ReplyDeleteI now follow i art u!
ReplyDeleteI also have become a follower of Cole and Josephine.
ReplyDeleteHii! ENTER ME plss~~
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*visited the shop & my favorite piece is actually the giveaway prize which is the 90 Seconds of Eternity (http://www.etsy.com/listing/44009536/90-seconds-of-eternity-original-5x7-wate)
I also love the I haven't heard from you in ages and I miss your voice. so cutee^^ (http://www.etsy.com/listing/43147387/i-havent-heard-from-you-in-ages-and-i-mi)
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Love the Countdown to Doomsday - 5x7 Print of the watercolor painting by Nicole Sharp
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I LOVE 'Is that a flash or a tanning booth?' print! The bright blocked colour, the striking retro pattern in the backgrouned - it reminds me of my Mum's 1960s stills camera (but much funkier!). It's fabulous!
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Hi. My favourite drawing from her shop is Trompe L'oeil Pears. I like her style!
ReplyDeleteNow following Cole!
ReplyDeleteNow following Nicole on twitter!
ReplyDeleteI also tweeted! :)
ReplyDeleteI like I meant to write - 5x7 Print.
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I like Is That a Flash or a Tanning Booth? So cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Wow I love her prints! I already have the perfect spot picked out *if* I were to win! ;)
ReplyDeleteOops and my favourite... so hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteI have bikes on the brain pretty constantly these days: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43187211/in-a-world-of-rights-and-wrongs-i-just-w
I also love her shoes and typewriter prints.
I have become a fan of ColeAndJosephine!
ReplyDeleteI am following ColeJosephine on Twitter!
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I am also now following you on Twitter. Phew!
ReplyDeletelove the "serving the basics" and "is that a flash or a tanning booth" i love the vintage cameras! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Nothing Says Party Like Melted Cheese.
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I became a fan of josephine and cole on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI became a fan of i art u on facebook :)
ReplyDeleteI love the print "In a world of rights and wrongs, I just want to ride". That's just the way I feel!
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ReplyDeletei like the camera watercolors :)
ReplyDeletei love the hive print!
ReplyDeleteI love "I Meant to Write"! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Tina Fey is My Hero" print. She's mine too!
ReplyDeletelike this one!
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the colors and hive are great - i love diagrams! :)
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i'm a follower! :)
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I love the I know that stating the obvious is unbecoming for a lady but someone had to reiterate it!!! ha I love the cheeky names!!
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following her blog! xo
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following her on twitter @sparkily
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What cute and interesting art! I would pick the "Serving up the basics - Spell it out or you won't get into Harvard. No pressure." print. I would hang it in my kids room, because I am redoing it and it would look SO cool!
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Very interesting prints! I really like the painting style.
ReplyDeleteMy fave item is the Looking for Mrs. Right - 8x10 Original Acrylic Painting on Wrapped Canvas - Ready to hang. I love the colors and the birdy!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43397838/looking-for-mrs-right---8x10-original-ac
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I love the I meant to write print!
ReplyDeleteI follow ColeJosephine on twitter, username slowclublover.
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ReplyDeleteI am now a fan of i art u on facebook! Great site.
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Aaaaaaaand now I am just commenting to say that her work is gorgeous, especially love the pears wearing belts. So whimsical!
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i love the I haven't heard from you in ages and I miss your voice print
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I love the bicycle painting!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is "In the world of rights and wrongs I just want to ride". My sentiments exactly!
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Ohh my favorite item is the Lush Print.. beautiful!
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all her pieces are so adorable, but i think i love "90 seconds of eternity" and the "terrarium" the most :)
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ReplyDeleteI love her art! My favorite is the I meant to write print
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I am already a follower of her blog!
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I'm a fan of her on facebook!
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I'm a follower of her on twitter
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I am now a follower of i art u
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I am following you on twitter
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And I tweeted about this giveaway
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I love love love the scarlet tanager painting!
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I follow i art u
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facebook fan of i art you
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I love Nicole's blog, how cool! follow now :)
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Wow, what neat & unique art work you create! I love love LOVE "The badger only charges when it is provoked" found here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43146406/the-badger-only-charges-when-it-is-provo
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I'm a fan of josephine and cole on facebook & hearted their cutsie Etsy shop!
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Okay I followed, and I hope I'm not to late! and I'll fan on facebook, asap! and I already hearted on Etsy.....
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