Wednesday, February 3, 2010

One World One Heart: Bluebird

Update 2/15: The drawing is officially closed with 254 entries (number 254 is one person who was unable to leave a message). Check back to find out the winner. 

One World One Heart (OWOH) is an international blogging event that was begun three years ago by Lisa Swifka of A Whimsical Bohemian.
 
It's about meeting other bloggers and exploring their work, whether they are an artist, a writer, or have other interests. And as you visit each blog, you may leave a comment to be entered in a drawing for a "giveaway" item from each blogger.  I'm running a bit late (the event started on January 25), and at this point there are over 960 bloggers participating. But I have just now finished and photographed my very first giveaway doll! (I'm number 974 on the OWOH list.) Drumroll, please...
 
As are most of my dolls, she's made from paperclay, cloth, and mixed media, and is painted with acrylics.
 
She's a little thing - measures about seven and a half inches tall. Here she is in my hand for scale. One of my challenges with making the art dolls is that they take me a LONG time to sculpt. So this one is barely sculpted - I just made a couple of indentations for her eyes and that's about it.  The depth of features is through my painting, which is much quicker for me than sculpting -- especially at this tiny size.

 She has a little bluebird painted on her torso, along with a tree branch that is starting to bud for spring. Her hair is made from burlap strands. I loved the way Nancy Wiley's new Alice in Wonderland looked with the burlap hair, so I had to try it for myself.
Little Bluebird has wings painted on her back. 

Okay - here's what you have been waiting for.  Just leave a comment below in the comments section for this blog entry to be entered into a drawing for her, along with a way to get in touch if you're the winner - your blog link, or an email if you're not a blogger. One comment per person, please!

I'll use a random number generator (I've seen how many comments can accumulate on the other blogs!) at the end to pick the winner. The event HAS BEGUN and ends at midnight on February 14, 2010. I'll pick the winner on February 15.

If you like my art dolls, feel free to friend me on Facebook or visit my artist fan page

232 comments:

«Oldest   ‹Older   201 – 232 of 232   Newer›   Newest»
Lisa W. said...

Please enter my name. :0) I also have a giveaway and would love for you to stop by. #1025

Unknown said...

Thanks for the giveaway!!

Pixiewinkle said...

Little Bluebird is wonderful! Please count me in. Enjoy your magic carpet ride. #276

Unknown said...

How Generous of you ! I'd love to add her to my collection ♥

Missy ~ Winnipeg , Canada
http://misfitmomma.blogspot.com/
seksi_missy at hotmail dot com

Megan Chamberlain said...

Bluebird is amazing, I love your work. Please add my name to your giveaway.

Lisa Gatz said...

I love your giveaway! Your doll is so beautiful. Please enter my name in your drawing. Thanks!

geni said...

Hi Allegro Melody,
Love this event that made it possible to learn about your blog!
Nice of you to visit mine (#7) at Loose Ends!
Thank you for the chance to become a happy owner of your nice giveaway.
Smiles from the Netherlands!

spindelmaker said...

Your dolls are really great. The expressions in their faces so vivid. You are most welcome to visit my blog and giveaway. Have a nice day!

Heather! said...

Oh, I think this is my FAVORITE item in the event!! I LOVE her...she's gorgeous! Psst...I promise I'd give her a good home and feed her lots of little fairy treats! :)
h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Mickey said...

How pretty. I would love to be entered into you drawing. So glad OWOH brought me to your blog. :-)

Michelle
mouse1996@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Wow! I'm now a follower and fan of your beautiful dolls. Great imagination!! Thanks for visiting mine and showing me yours!!

alovelymadness said...

Little Bluebird is so sweet. She would be so at home in the Little Purple Room.
I also love Murina and Calypso.
"gypsy pirate queen" I love that description.

Thank you so much for stopping by Turn Left at the Pigs.

Diane #893

jasmoonbutterfly said...

I would just love to win..could I be so lucky...wishing hard! lol xo

Hels Sheridan said...

Fab art and Great Giveaway...please count me in to your draw :O)) I am #11 on the Magic Carpet...thanks! Hels x

Unknown said...

She is exquisite and perfect in every way. I know this dollie would love to visit Miami!

LuLu Mypinkturtle said...

Bonjour!

I am LuLu at MyPinkTurtle, very pleased to meet you...

What a lovely blog you have my dear! And a beautiful giveaway too!

Please add me to your list of participants. And if you haven't stopped by my place for a little visit, please drop by anytime. My number is 991, all you have to do is click on this link http://mypinkturtle.blogspot.com/2010/01/time-for-one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html and it will open up the door to my studio!

Wish me luck!

LuLu

Anonymous said...

You are so talented. Whoever wins her will be a very lucky person. Hope its me. :-)
lhord@msn.com

Lillian M said...

Id love a chance to win
sugarbirds@gmail.com
http://www.canadianscraptramp.blogspot.com/

roseworksjewelry said...

Bluebird is a cutey!

Marie said...

Your bluebird girl is lovely. I actually wanted those wings on my back as a tattoo but the hubs didn't think it was such a great idea.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
OWOH necklace giveaway

Jax said...

Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
Jax

pixiegypsy said...

I love the detail work. She is just wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Jane

Jblanton said...

Very pretty-please enter me
Jennifer
ejxd95@gmail.com

Unknown said...

cute doll :)

misaacmom at gmail dot com
#752 OWOH ticket holder

Digital Misfit said...

Little Bluebird is an absolute delight! All of your art dolls are amazing - the details are just wonderful!
I hope the random number picker favors those who squeeze in just under the wire!
hugs from ON, Canada
Heidi
blog #258
heidig@gmail.com

Laney said...

Nice! Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Your dolls are absolutely amazing!
I am in a few doll ning sites and I know what goes into making dolls...lots of time and patience and love...especially the love...
Please enter me in this very special giveaway...thanks so very much!
Teresa in California
tscat@sbcglobal.net
=^..^=

Lisa said...

Your doll is beautiful! I love the hair! I hope I'm not too late to enter to giveaway.

Pixie-Post said...

She is so amazing! I love her so much! Whoever wins her is going to me very lucky!

vvb32 reads said...

she looks lovely!
would love to give her to my daughter.
vvb32 at yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I hope I made it in time. It's nice to meet you! Thank you for a chance to win your wonderful giveaway! Don't forget to visit all 3 of my blogs as I am giving away something at all of them! My drawing ends at Midnight 2/15.
Monica
http://giddygreetings.com
http://thezenlens.com
And one for the kids at:
http://www.ggcaa.com
giddygreetings at yahoo dot com

Allegro Melody Art Dolls said...

The drawing is officially closed with entry number 253! What a wonderful lot of comments. Thanks so very much for visiting and I hope you will come back!

Will choose the winner soon.

best,
Melody

«Oldest ‹Older   201 – 232 of 232   Newer› Newest»