Gaëlle Boissonnard Joy and my Giveaway Winner.

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When I was in Paris last week I passed a card shop and my eye was drawn to the lovely work of a French artist called Gaëlle Boissonnard. Aren't they lovely?


Of course I had to Google her as soon as I got back and I found even more treasures!





Yes I think I'd like a wall covered in these please.





Her work table. 

I love looking at other artists's workspaces don't you?


I haven't done much painting myself recently as we've been away quite a bit over the Easter holidays. It's nice to have a break but I'm looking forward to getting back to it.



And now for the announcement of my giveaway winner......


Thankyou so much for taking the time to enter, I wish I could sent you all prizes but I only have the one set of charcoals and just the one watercolour painting that I pictured!
Well done to......


They will be on their way to you as soon as I have your address. :)


Bye for now.
xx

Comments

rossichka said…
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10 April 2012 at 15:51
rossichka said…
Dear Jess, I can't believe I am the winner! I'm so, so happy! Today I don't feel well, my mood is low, I have some problems... I was for an hour round-about the town, but I took just a few photos, although I had decided to shoot the lovely flowers growing everywhere...:( And when I came back home, I switched on the computer and read my name...You made me smile, thank you!

Yes, this French artist is very interesting, her website, too - I'm going to take a look right now, but first I'll send you my address.
10 April 2012 at 15:57
renilde said…
i love Gaêlle's work too, have her calendar on my wall, i find her colorful work delicate and very lively, a great artist, x

congratulations Rossichka!
10 April 2012 at 19:01
trish said…
I certainly do love artist's workspaces....beautiful.x
10 April 2012 at 19:22
Cynthia Schelzig said…
oooo Rossichka,,,welcome to the club...you will love it!! Thanks for the tip on the card artist...wow, love her work...will have a look/see.
10 April 2012 at 20:16
Els said…
Congrats to Rossichka!
I know the cards of Gaëlla ! I've bought ánd send them off many times !
10 April 2012 at 21:30
Kim Mailhot said…
Wow, What a delightful find ! I will definitely spend some time explore Gaelle's art. Lovely !
I hope your Easter was a treat !
I too have had itchy painting fingers. The end of this week should leave me some free time to play and get the juices flowing again. Yay !
Congrats to Rossichka! Lucky One !
Cheers, Jessie !
11 April 2012 at 16:19
Jess said…
You're very welcome Rossi. I'm so glad it came at the perfect moment for you. :)

Hi Renilde, her calender? Ooo now I'm envious! ;o)

Thanks Trish!

Thanks Cynnie, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :)

Hi Els, you too? We do all have lots in common here in Blogland don't we? :)

Thanks Kim, I still haven't had time but I do look forward to spending more time making art again, it's been ages!
11 April 2012 at 16:45
Flotsam said…
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11 April 2012 at 21:04
Flotsam said…
It looks as if you have found a soul sister in this artist; her work is not dissimilar to yours. How lovely to spend spring time in Paris.
11 April 2012 at 21:04
Jess said…
Thanks Bella, that's a lovely compliment. :) Yes we were very lucky indeed and enjoyed every second.
12 April 2012 at 11:22
rachel awes said…
thanks for sharing her art...
so inspiring!!!
lovelove to you today!
12 April 2012 at 11:47
Jess said…
Thankyou Rachel! :))
12 April 2012 at 12:11
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