bookmark contest: the winners!

At last, the winners are revealed! When I announced this contest I only planned to have one winner, but I liked all the entries so much, it was difficult to narrow it down...so I'll be sending bountiful collage pack prizes to three lucky artists this time. Yay! And remember, EVERYONE who entered the contest gets an envelope filled with choice tidbits from my vast assortment of paper scraps, because you're all winners in my book. :)

I love Donna Koepp's two-sided bookmark. It's well thought out and beautifully executed. Thanks for sharing your artistry, Donna!

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Are you still with me? Sheesh, it's easy to write these blog entries but formatting them to appear onscreen properly takes forever -- and obviously I am nowhere near mastering this skill! :) But I digress.

Brigit Pitcairn's contest entry (left) consists of paper and fabric scraps stitched onto what I think is a laminated storebought bookmark. I love its unbridled enthusiasm, applaud the use of fabric, and couldn't help thinking I've seen those girls somewhere before (like, maybe, three or posts ago!)... Thank you for this gorgeous contest entry, Brigit!

This scan of Michele Horner's bookmark (right) does not even begin to capture its beauty. It's lushly layered, adorned with gold accents, and it features a wonderful Anais Nin quote: "There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Thank you for taking the leap to share your artwork with us, Michele, I love it!

And thanks again to everyone who takes that leap and sends their artwork to ARTitude Zine. I consider it a great honor that you choose to entrust me with the responsibility of showcasing your artistic creations, and I appreciate everyone's ongoing support, I really do!

On that note, there's still time to send in art for the Autumn issue (the original deadline was the 7th but I can accept scans as late as the 14th). The theme of this issue is "Shall We Dance?" but artwork on all topics and in all media is always welcome. Thanks!!