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A Rosy Giveaway

English Roses Still Life, 5"x6" Oil on Linen Panel 
GIVEAWAY 
For several years now, I've been a huge fan of My French Country Home blog. I take much delight from its photos of lovely decorative vignettes that inspire me, not just in the way I place items around my home, but in the colors I use in my still life paintings.
The fortune has been all mine that the author of My French Country Home will be posting my first giveaway on her blog. The giveaway will be the painting of the English roses above. Please, visit her blog for the details. I take advance of every blossom that I get in this heat and can't wait for October, which my roses bushes seem to love.
Carnations Still Life 4"x8" Oil on Linen Panel
Sold
Pink Rose in Antique Ink Bottle, 4"x6" Oil on Linen Panel 
Sold

Comments

  1. Xandra DekkerSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Hello Carolina,

    What a beautiful miniature painting you have made​​. It would be beautiful in the French dollhouse I`m making. I never participated in a giveaway but this time I definitely do.

    Kind regards,

    Xandra

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  2. AmeliaSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I love all your roses, Carolina. You're very talented and I'm glad I found your blog through My French Country Home.

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  3. Pura VidaSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I love them both but especially the first one! new follower! I love your work!!!!

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  4. Shoreham Cottage GiftsSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I have popped over from the "My French country home" blog. Your English roses are lovely as are your other paintings so beautiful. I am now following.
    Sally x

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  5. Carolina ElizabethSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Thank you so much for the lovely comments. Please, visit again. Now that things are starting to settle down at school (I'm a middle school Spanish teacher) I will have a bit more time to paint.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    The roses are beautiful. I was at the "My French Country Home" blog when I saw your painting. What a surprise to find you are in Edmond. I live in Mustang, OK and I am trying to decorate in french country. This is a new home for us as we lost our home in the wildfires five years ago in Mustang. Again, your art is beautiful. Jane

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  7. Heaven's WalkSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Carolina - I'm so glad that Sharon is doing a giveaway of one of your lovely rose paintings. You are truly a talented artist! I love the soft colors you choose, and the roses are my favorite! Thanks for being so generous with this giveaway! :) I'm your newest follower!

    xoxo laurie

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  8. DianeSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Hello Carolina
    I have just visited from 'My French Country Home' also. I love your rose paintings and the fact that they are miniatures makes them even more appealing.My Favourite is the one being offered as the give away!

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  9. Bluebells and LavenderSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Your paintings are beautiful...I could only dream of painting such images...I've just found your blog on French Country Home, and would LOVE to win your first giveaway! Have a lovely week. Sharon :)

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  10. KathieSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Sigh...so lovely! You capture their fragrance in a vision. I adore the carnations, the roses are beautiful. How blessed that even when they fade, we have this sweet memory to linger on. Thanks for sharing your gift.

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  11. AmberCakeSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Love the roses, so glad I popped over here today and signed up for your list. I will enjoy daydreaming today about where I would hang it...
    Also love the fig below - it looks positively pregnant.

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  12. AmySeptember 6, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Your paintings are absolutely beautiful. I would love to be the lucky winner!!!

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  13. CathySeptember 6, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I just became a follower. Love your paintings! The pink rose painting is so real and beautiful!I would be honored to be a winner!!!

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  14. CristinaSeptember 7, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I also just became a follower today. Your work is very good and would love to put the English Roses painting in a special place in my home! I particularly like your pears' still life work as they have alot of depth and beauty, and love how you include small imperfections. Just like real life.

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  15. Lisa & AlfieSeptember 7, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Your work is absolutely beautiful. A friend who has purchased several of your pieces referred me to your site. Exquisite!

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  16. Carolina ElizabethSeptember 7, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    It's been such a wonderful gift to read all of your sweet compliments. Thank you! Carolina

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    The roses in the vase are absolutely gorgeous. Exactly the type of painting I would proudly display in my home and something I would choose to paint if I had the skills! I would love nothing more than to win it of course! Your work is stunning!
    natalie_niedzialek@hotmail.com

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  18. karen SegSeptember 8, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Just followed your blog.The rose painting is really lovely. I m enjoying your
    still life pieces.

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  19. MarinaSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Love your paintings especially the giveaway. First time I've followed or commented on a blog! I have the perfect spot for the picture in my cottage so fingers crossed x

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