love at my artistic adventures + a giveaway

i'm entering the latest challenge at my artistic adventures challenge blog and it is "love!"  i used gorgeous background papers and the dove/flowers from heather hudson's etsy shop.  the cupid is by gecko galz.

this is a simple valentine which i will enjoy sharing with a dear friend.

good news at lynne's bows and belles -- she is having a giveaway to celebrate her recent publishing in somerset gallery.  look what you could win:

pop on over and have a look, comment on her blog for a chance to win!
love to all.

a gorgeous gift from scotland!

lucky lucky blessed me!  the stunningly gifted lynne of adorn sent me a most wondrous and beautiful gift.  i had a powerful response to a piece she posted recently and she so kindly sent it to me.   such a gorgeous steampunk inspired mixed media piece.

i'm posting it here but you really ought to see how she posted it because not only does she display her artwork so beautifully you can also learn more about the piece HERE.

not only do trains evoke a sense of romance for me, they are also a sense of comfort strange though it may sound.  for some reason the sound of trains and their whistles really speaks to me.  indeed i live near a train station and when i hear the trains at night it makes me feel content.  so her gift has more meaning than she even knows.  and wow, if you saw this card in person you'd just gasp.

thank you lynne you are the BEST.
love to all.