Focus On... Studio Tuesday And A Giveaway!

{giveaway closed}

Studio Tuesday came to my attention a few months ago when I was looking for artwork for a friend's nursery. I ended up making something myself, but I fell in love with David's amazing whales. His work is so versatile; it would be at home in a nursery, a bathroom, a hallway or a dining room.  

Tell me some basic info about yourself. My name is David Scheirer. I’m 27. I work for my friend’s landscaping company. I have a degree in painting. I like Turner Classic Movies. I play soccer. My favorite weather is foggy. I collect shark teeth. And I like bird watching.

{whale and starfish}

What kind of mediums do you use and why? I mostly paint with watercolors. I like the process of layering colors and tones. You can produce a lot of different effects like that. I recently have also making linoleum cuts – I’ve always liked the idea of block prints.

{icebergs}

What made you decide to sell on etsy? It was the first online venue I heard of that catered to artists and crafters. It has great traffic, low start up costs, is reputable, and has a lot of talented people in its community.

{magnolia pod}

Where do you get your inspiration? Nature is a big influence. I love hunting for fossils, bird watching, and exploring outdoors. All of this plays a big part of inspiring and providing subject matter for my artwork. I’m also inspired by American realist painters like Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and Andrew Wyeth.

{seashore and whale}

What is your favorite music to craft by? I listen to a lot of different things… but mostly rock and roll type stuff I guess. I never tire of Neil Young and Tom Petty.

{blueberries}

When it's cold outside... I drink hot cocoa

{sandpiper}

When I need a boost... I drink a coke… or take a nap.

{porthole and whale - my fave}

I wish I was... fluent in many languages.

{green double acorns}

If I could give one gift to everyone I know, it would be... one of my paintings

{fox}

If I could have coffee with anyone, it would be... Alfred Hitchcock. I bet he has some good stories. And listening to him is sort of mesmerizing.

{whale and anemones}

If you were an animal, what would you be? An otter.

{hot air balloon festival}

What's your favorite piece of your own? At the moment I like a small watercolor I did of moon shells.

What are your favorite blogs/websites right now?

The Fossil Guy and the Eagle cam.

David also offers custom pet portraits - something I am definitely thinking would be amazing! I would love a painting of Oliver in his Oliver-y-ness, captured forever!

Studio Tuesday on Etsy

Studio Tuesday Website

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Studio Tuesday Blog

David has graciously offered one lucky winner their choice of any 5" x 7" whale print from his shop!

- To be eligible for entry, you must be a follower of my blog through google friend connect or through your preferred RSS reader. -
- Make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you win. -

- Please leave separate comments for each entry. -

First entry (mandatory):

Head over to Studio Tuesday and tell me which whale print you'd choose if you won!

Extra entries:

- Become a Facebook fan of Studio Tuesday.

- Follow the Studio Tuesday blog.

- Sign up for the Kate and Oli mailing list.

- Add my button to your blog.

- Become a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli.

- Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link.

- Post on facebook about this giveaway and leave me some way to verify.

Fine print: Giveaway begins when it is posted and ends at 11:59pm pacific standard time May 5, 2010. A winner will be selected by a random number generator on the morning of May 6, 2010 and will be emailed promptly. Studio Tuesday will ship anywhere in the world!