Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A Spilling Review and Giveaway

CONGRATULATIONS TO LUCKY #19, TODD!

You are the winner of the book,
Journal Spilling by Diana Trout

Many Thanks for everyone that
entered!



I have been spending time with Diana Trout's
new book, Journal Spilling.

Diana's relaxed conversational tone
resonates quite clearly throughout,
making it an easy read and creating
a comfortable environment for art
making. She introduces readers to a
number of valuable techniques, using
a wide variety of art supplies that will
leave any stark white page imbued with
an explosion of lush color.

I particularly enjoyed the chapter on
confronting your inner critique, where
we are encouraged to describe this
negative voice, as that is something
all artist's must handle when creating.
Journal Spilling is a book artists at
any level can appreciate as a way to
get their creative juices flowing.

I really enjoyed Diana's book
and have decided to give away
one copy.

Leave a comment by Monday,
March 15 for your chance to WIN!

BE SURE to check out this - Journal Spilling Video!

45 comments:

Unknown said...

I have been pondering this book also. So will throw in my chances on winning.
Thanks Tracie for your generosity.

Laura said...

I've been very curious about how to make an art journal and this book sounds like it might hold the answers. You're very kind to offer one up for a giveaway.
blessings
~*~

Dale Anne said...

WOW! I've had this book on my WANT list and would LOVE to win it.
THANKS for offering us this chance Tracie Lyn!

Cheryl Connell said...

Yes for sure on my want list too. Thanks for the chance.
I have you bookmarked to come back and see more!

Cheryl

Maria said...

I heard so many good things about this book, I'll love to win it!

Lelainia N. Lloyd said...

I love the colours and layers on the cover. It hints of tons of artsy goodness inside.

I haven't seen it on the shelves yet in Canada-we're always lagging behind in the book department. It would be fab to have a copy in my hot little hands! :)

brigitte said...

thanks for the opportunity to win this book. i enjoyed your blog and look forward to seeing more of your work.

Babsarella said...

This book sounds most interesting and I would to check out all the cool techinques!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Anonymous said...

I was given this book my my dear friend from the USA - so I will not enter the draw, but can tell any other blogger who has not yet seen it to enter your giveaway. The book spurs one one; it is so good sometimes to step back and have other artist/authors direct your endeavours. (It would be so good to hear from whoever wins this as to how they find they develop. For I know I have benefited from the prompts.)

Anonymous said...

This book is on my wish list too. Thank you for the opportunity, I will cross my fingers and toes.

Monica said...

I love when a giveaway introduces me to a new blog!

Anyway, throw me in the hat. Thanks! :)

mountainweaver said...

What a joy it would be to own this book! I sure hope I win it. Thank you, Tracie!

Craphty said...

Borrowed the book from a friend and would dearly love one myself. Fantastic book. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

This has to be a great book. Can't wait to find one. Lisa

Herm said...

Would love to win this book and learn more about journaling, since I'm new to this media. Tracie, I have enjoyed your book too!

Steph said...

Thank you for the intention of this giveaway, Tracie....As I've just started my journey into art journalling, I'll pray real hard that I'll have the opportunity to own this book.
Thank You once again...
cheers!
steph

Susan said...

I have admired that book for awhile. I'd love to win it.

Zura said...

I've had "Journal Spilling" on my Amazon wish list a long time. Oh, how nice if I were picked as a winner!

Todd said...

I have seen this book and have it on my wish list!! How exciting! Peace.

Lyric said...

It looks like a delicious book! Thank you for the review.

Anonymous said...

Great fun to take one of her workshops, too. Her warm, funny personality shows through in her approach to art, and her book.
cat.naps at yahoo dot com

Nancy Lynn said...

This book sounds so wonderful. I would so love a chance to win it and learn from it. Thanks.

Dianne said...

I've looked through it at the bookstore, but was on a quest for another specific book... It looks very interesting... I'd love a copy! Thanks for the opportunity~

Wildflowerhouse said...

Thanks for telling about this book. It sounds like something I certainly would enjoy. It would be very helpful. So please add my name your very generous drawing. Thanks Sharon

Star said...

This book is already on my "must have" list so I definately need my name in the pot!! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

Carina said...

Sounds like a wonderful book to add to the collection. Please enter me into your drawing.
P.S. I finally mail ordered some 200 thread count muslin to try some techniques out of your book. It was so hard to find locally.

Unknown said...

what a fabulous book, please enter me! Your blog is inspiring, thank you :-)
Amy

Marit said...

Oooohhhh, I've been drooling over this on several blogs now and you just want to give away a copy??? WOW! I'm in! Thanks!!!!

Miapuh said...

Hi
I have this book om my WANTlist, would me great to win it :)

Sheila B. said...

Hey this book is number one on my wish list. Thanks for your generosity.

lynne r said...

art journals have been on my to-try list for years. Looks like this will get me started. Thanks

Colleen said...

I saw this book at Amazon and was considering buying it. Glad to see you give it the thumbs up! And thank you for offering a copy. Colleen

Colleen said...

I saw this at Amazon.com and thought about buying it. Glad you give it the thumbs up, as do so many of the people leaving comments. Thank you for your offer of giving one away. Very kind of you. Colleen

Peggy said...

I've been eyeing this book for a while now. Please add my name to the hat.

kindredspirit said...

I'd love to win this!

Robin said...

I have been debating about journaling and would like to take the first step....but a guide like this book would be soooo helpful! Thanks for the giveaway.

Birgit said...

Hi there,

Oh, that book sounds so interesting! Thanks for the chance to win a copy. :)

Greetings from Munich,
Birgit

Susan H said...

Sounds like a great book! Thanks for giveaway Tracie. Can't wait for it to warm up here in this gray and cloudy Ks!!! Blessings to you and yours!

Colette said...

I am aching to read this book. I love the title.

Emma said...

I could do with a good spill, thanks for the chance to enter!

snowbird42 said...

I would love to win. Hope Im not too late

amanda said...

I checked this book out from the library, but it was in such demand I could only keep it for a short time. It is so inspiring.

And can't wait to see you at Artfest!
amanda

Gina said...

Sounds like a great book! Please enter my name in the drawing. I enjoyed the video link and looked at a few more from Diana Trout. You have a lovely blog that I just discovered.

Catherine said...

Sounds like a fabulous book, especially the chapter on that inner voice.... Will definitely check it out!

Lee Weber said...

ooooooooo, I need all of the help Ican get!!