If it's not obvious after my last post (see below) making art has always been more about the process and not the outcome. Something wonderful happens when I set out to create- I often start with a little concept and have no clue where it will take me! I am swept up in the moment and the process becomes an unstoppable need to connect the ideas, colors and images in my head to the surface (any surface!) and I lose myself in the journey. Since creating and cutting up my floral painting, the inspiration has continued to flow and I have been transforming each piece into something new- small works on gallery blocks, art journals and more!
I thought it would be fun to start the week off with a giveaway,
to share some of the pieces of my journey.
so I am giving away three art journals to three of you!
here are the rules-
just leave me a comment
and check back wednesday
when I will draw three names!
Have just come across your blog - love the 'spirit' with which you create . The music accompanying the last video suited perfectly - very 'bohemian'. Have added you to my favourites.
ReplyDeleteI love these, I need one. You are so generous to offer such a great giveaway.
ReplyDeletePeggy Fritz
peggyfritz@rocketmail.com
As always, your work is gorgeous! Love it.
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous! oh my so pretty! I love your specific style. :)
ReplyDeleteElaine R
I love reading about your art life. I am definitely living through you right now. Your style is very freeing. The giveaways are a very neat way to share your work! LOVE IT.
ReplyDeleteTake Care!
Rachel
Your make such great paintings I love them, and then in the next picture you have painted over them or cut tham up, you have to be brave to do that, most of us cover or cut our painting up because we don't like them.
ReplyDeleteoh wow, a chance to win a prize!!! happy mondays
ReplyDeleteJo xx
Love the journals, you are so kind to give them away. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeletelove these journals!
ReplyDeleteAlisa, Your creative journey is inspiring in itself! I've been enjoying the tutorials, the music, the videos...SO WELL DONE!! Thank you for your inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You are such a sweetie to do a giveaway. I really enjoyed the video of how you created these gorgeous pieces. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Mindy ;O)
So enjoyed watching your video and "your journey" of creating...very inspiring...makes me want to try it :}
ReplyDeleteAlisa, I am so in awe of you and your work!!! I would love love love some lil piece of your 'journey'!! OOOOO PICK ME!!
ReplyDeleteSince I found your blog a few weeks ago I've been mesmerized by the freeness and freshness of your approach. Thanks for motivating me to paint more.
ReplyDeleteI would love to own a piece of your artwork...simply inspirational!!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing the process with us. I love the videos! it is so interesting to see how it all begins and ends. beautiful work alisa! happy monday! ciao!
ReplyDeleteI love your colors, I just added you to my favorites.
ReplyDeleteHaving a journal from you then sharing your video w my students would be fantastic!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can hear my students know, Miss this is so cool...
My husband thinks this 'art stuff' is a bit bonkers, but even he watched your last post with me. I love your flowers! I am having a flowery phase too at the moment, so please pick me!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your process! i love how you've created a community for yourself through this blog - thanks for letting us be a part of it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these beautiful journals!
ReplyDeleteAwesome art. This is always my favorite style.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy watching you turn old things into the most artistic little treasures. It has inspired me to recycle more as well and put less value in store-bought craft items. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteWooohoohoo ! Great way to start off the week.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win one of your lovely, juicy journals !
Cheers !
Kim Mailhot
kdebroin@comcast.net
So happy I found this blog a bit ago...You rock Alisa Burke!
ReplyDeleteHope 23 is my lucky number : )
or 24 : )
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
Love your work!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your work!
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to win! Simply beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog and website for months....so I am really excited about your art journal giveaway. Pick me!!
ReplyDeletei'm taking your online grafitti chic class--love it. would love to win one of these! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the video when you created this canvas. And I'd love to win one of your journals!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome to win one of your creations! Either way, each and every one of your posts is a great gift to us all.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talents with us. I love your style and I love watching your videos.
ReplyDeleteWow those are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your paintings! they are so romantic!! your artwork is inspiring!
ReplyDeletewould love to receive one of your art journals. over the weekend, i made my first clutch purse out of plastic grocery bags. learned alot about the process and know what I will do differently the next time. now onto a book cover for a friend as i painted several plastic bags. thanks to you and quilting arts tv.
ReplyDeletecindylee
fatty_corners_quilts@yahoo.com
I would love to win one of your fabulous journals! I love your art and admire you as an artist.
ReplyDeleteNina in San Diego nreeba@aol.com
I would love to win one of your journals!!! I read your blog many times weekly, have your book and just need to learn how to start playing. You're an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog a month or so ago and it has become one of my favorites to visit. I love your "attitude" toward art! You are very inspiring too me and consequently my head is spinning with so many new ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us your talent!
ooo... me, me, me!
ReplyDeleteYou totally just awoke the inner little five year old in her princess tutu who is trying very hard to keep her seat while she raises her hand that she is bouncing... please call on me! haha
The art journals are beautiful! Creating is most definitely about the process.
ReplyDeleteI love your artwork!! Those blocks are great!
ReplyDeleteI never win anything but I'm gonna comment anyway...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR WORK!!!
Have a wonderful day!
~Cat
I was just thinking the other day how I needed a new journal, and here this is! I would love to have an original artwork journal! These are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love being inspired by your art.
ReplyDeleteVone
You are so right...the process IS what it's all about...the process is what keeps me sane!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your blog every day--thank you!
Loving watching you paint over your art work in your videos!
ReplyDeleteI want one! I want one!! Thanks for the contest! These are uber cool :)
ReplyDeleteI'd really like one, I've committed myself to create regularly this year, as a way to go through a difficult time in my life. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeletePIck Me Pick ME Pick Me! Those journals are so awesome, I love the colors, the random papers... oh my!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool, I love the idea of making journals from anything at all!
ReplyDeletelove the journals! they're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my!!
ReplyDeleteId love to have something you make.
you are very inspiring to me and i gain courage each time i witness you expressing yourself. thank you!
ReplyDeletemonica
I am a big fan of your classes and work. I would so love to win one of your journals which I don't have. Your pouches, purses are incredible so I know the journals will be too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove your style; it's so free and loose!
ReplyDeletewould love one of these...awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou rock as always!!! LOVE these beautiful fragments!!! XOX
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your little videos showing you (and your hubby sometimes) making your art. Thank you for the giveaway! I am having a giveaway on my blog - go leave a comment by the 24th.
ReplyDeletei continue to be inspired by your creativity
ReplyDeleteI LOVE seeing your process!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for giving us this opportunity to win one of your artworks.
Love the videos...
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration!
Thank you!!!
love your work! it was great fun to watch your video. just found you on facebook too!
ReplyDeletehttp://thingswithwingsartjournal.blogspot.com
As always Alisa, I remain one of your biggest fans. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteI just bought one of your little journals and love it! I'd love to receive one of these free ones. I spent the week-end painting egg cartons - one of many great ideas I got from your blog. (It's not as easy as you make it seem, but that's because I'm not as adept with a paint brush. I think you need to be more free and messy than I feel comfortable with, but I'm practicing!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win! Thanks so much for the chance =)
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyour work is so energetic... when i was sick on saturday i entertained myself by watching a few of your videos and clicking around your blog... now a "favorite" of mine, too!
ReplyDeleteso fun!
i love a giveaway... count me in!
xoxo
jul
Truly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove your stuff. Great giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it when you work on that wall..and paper, your colours are so vibrant and beautiful
ReplyDeleteOh how adorable!!!! Your work is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteeverything you do it amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe first time I saw you stand at your wall and paint I was hooked!! Your art is AWESOME! Hope a little of it will rub off on me, literally. Thanks for sharing your passion...
ReplyDeleteI love these. I just started my own and would love to have more inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog in google reader and I am inspired daily!
thank you.
These are beautiful! I love checking back to your blog every other day or so, you are sooo inspiring. You have really inspired me to love the journey of art, and not just the result!
ReplyDeleteMy mom always relayed this quote to me: The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
It was a delight watching you work and I must say I am totally inspired to work big when it comes to making serendipity papers! Now if only I could find a spot in my apartment to fling paint around! LOL - Michelle
ReplyDeleteLove the journals! Would be so happy to have one!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Idea! And generous at that! Thanks for the opportunity. See you Wednesday! Well, actually, I'm sure I'll be here tomorrow too! :0)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. It would be very inspiring to win one of these. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteohmigosh, i want one!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey, energy, spirit and art. You are part of my day. Molly
ReplyDeleteHow very generous of you! I would love a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSophie
After I check your blog, I always head back to my paints feeling inspired! Thanks for sharing your work with us.
ReplyDeleteFuntabulous. Janis
ReplyDeleteI've just started art journaling and I only have two pages somewhat complete. It's so much fun and I can't wait to get more time to create extra pages. I would love to win one...thanks! :)
ReplyDelete~Kim
wow alisa your art is so colourful and mood uplifting! i am just getting back to creating art after years of neglect. Its like a breath of fresh air and i am really inspired by your work which i found through a link on traci bautista's website. I hope to pluck up the courage to do an art degree soon but am enjoying experimenting in the meantime. My previous art was very different to this so one of your precious art journals would be great for inspiration . It would be coming to a good home! good luck with all your future projects ! Lena xx
ReplyDeleteLenadrew@mypostoffice.co.uk
Can't resist this one! Love the "vimeos!"
ReplyDeleteI love your stuff! my daughter and I enjoy your videos so much, they are on rotation around here!
ReplyDeleteYour style inspires me to be free and work with abandon in my own art. I would treasure one of your journals. (I'd use it, but I'd also treasure it.)
ReplyDeleteoh, how i would love one of these. you're so generous to give them away.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your constant inspiration, Alisa! You are so generous & I adore your work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!~Andrea
ReplyDeletegorgeous! Thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering a piece of your heart to us via your journals!
ReplyDeletePenney
Wow! I would so love a journal from your journeys. Thank you for your generosity in offering this giveaway. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me and my students so much.We have made fabric beads and tote bags. One of my students wants to build a village for her portfolio using all the recycled boxes she has. You have no idea what an inspiration you are not only to me, but remember you also have 2 fiber art classes waiting to see what you will do next.
ReplyDeleteI work with young children and it truly is all about the process and the journey.
ReplyDeleteLove your work!
yay! Awesome videos!!
ReplyDeleteOf course I would be ever so grateful to win a piece of your amazing art. Thanks for being an inspiration and taking the time to keep us posted of all the interesting things going on in your part of the planet!
ReplyDeleteI have a few blogs I read each day but save yours for last because it's the best! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteFabulous journals! I made some cards from some of your carved foam stamps and have them on my blog if you'd like to have a peek. I think that I need to buy some more.... or take your class... :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is new to me- LOVE it! Thanks for offering a giveaway!
ReplyDeletepick me pick me picke me....love your book and the pouche I bought from you. vicki www.livealoha.typepad.com
ReplyDeleteIt has been a joy to become familiar with your work. It is full of freedom and it is so expressive! Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteEeek. So many comments but put my name in the hat. I love these, Alisa.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank you!
ReplyDeleteI find your blog and videos a breathe of fresh air in the creative world. I feel so encouraged to trust myself and to relax and enjoy my creative work. Thank you!
Shela
Monday prizes are the best and even better when you get to find out mid week!!
ReplyDeleteHow cool, how hip, how generous of you!
ReplyDeleteJan H.
I would LOVE one! They are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your videos. I find them so inspiring that I usually pick up a paint brush right after watching one!
Thank you for this generous offering. My best to you.
Your work is always amazing. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteWhat an AWESOME giveaway!! I am especially loooooving the journals. I love the colors you use and the freedom in all of your art. :)
ReplyDelete~jodi
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteawwww i love everything u make!!! your so creative...hope i win!!
ReplyDeleteI check out your website almost everyday...guess that makes me a blogstalker :) I admit it! I always drool over your stuff, and I would love a chance to win a piece of it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
If only I had an ounce of your talent! I love the colours and shapes, but most of all the layering in these pieces. Absolutely brilliant!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Showed the video to my 8 year old for her to be inspired! She loved it!!!! Thanks for the fun chance-bo-bance!!! :)
ReplyDeleteto quote my favorite line in "What About Bob"
ReplyDelete"give me give me give me.....I need I need"
wow that is just great! i know what you mean when you say you get lost in the work when doing it (:
ReplyDeleteLove it, Alisa! Your art is awesome and those videos of yours are a treat. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow, love your journals and artwork. Thanks for the chance to win one. I am loving your class, so far I have taken all of your classes but one - what's next. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous --- count me in!
ReplyDeletesuddenly lots of comments!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm the one to win!!!!
generous gift.
love
yvette
I have been drawn to your blog, like a magnet and have been so enjoying watching and reading about your creativity.
ReplyDeleteI KNOW I need to do one of your graffiti courses and look forward to that in a couple of months.
Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway.
These journals are lovely, you're so brave to cut up your work! I'd love to win one, please :)
ReplyDeleteWhat can one say that hasn't already been said? Except ditto!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! I cannot profess to be an artist, not evening a budding one!! but I like to relax and create and your blog (and the clutch I got from you on etsy) have given me the courage to explore. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI always find such inspiration on your blog and look forward to taking one of your classes soon. Thanks for the chance to participate in your generous give away.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I would LOVE to share part of your journey - those journals look so cool!
ReplyDeleteHi Alisa! I am loving your videos, and this music is awesome! You have really been inspiring my daughter Savannah as she watches you work, and is getting a real grasp on the journey part for herself. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!
ReplyDeleteThese journals tell a story before even being written in. I love them!!
ReplyDeleteyou are such an inspiration..,
ReplyDeleteI love your work! Thanks for the chance to win one of your journals.
ReplyDeleteI am always so inspired and excited when I read your blog, watch your videos and look at your etsy shop. I would really LOVE to win this give away! Keep up your great creative spirit!
ReplyDeleteYou always have the most colorful fun tutorials/DIYs on your blog, and I love the fact they require little (if any) outside cost.. how you can easily find things around your home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Tiffany
PS Is there another book in works-I love Canvas Remix and figured any new craft book from you would be welcomed in the arts/crafts community.
I enjoy looking at your art work, it is a daily appointement !
ReplyDeletenina
Wow! I truly love the painting you did. I would have been afraid to cut it up and make these wonderful little journals but you had the guts to do it and they're even more beautiful! Love your free spirit & style.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog a few weeks ago and I have really been enjoying it. Your videos and tutorials are great! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work. And, wow, 139 comments! Do you need another with mine??
ReplyDeletelove the video!! what kind of paper did you paint on?
ReplyDeleteMissy from the bayou
you are so inspiring! hope i'm one of the lucky ones :)!
ReplyDeletelove your art!
How exciting! I really loved the video you made while making this paper - owning one would be so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI am not a lucky girl...but I really love your journals
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
So inspired by your style, your energy in your videos, your versatility, your creations.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful sharing of yourself.
Angels be with you.
I hope I'm not too late to enter.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, love your style, would love to win a piece of Alisa art! :)
ReplyDeleteThe journals and your art process are inspiring!
ReplyDeletejust back in town after five days away! hope i'm not too late to comment! i attended an art retreat this weekend and used some of your hand carved stamps in my book! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the energy in these pieces, I'd love to capture that.
ReplyDeleteKate
I so love your work and I would be delighted to have one of your journals!
ReplyDeleteWow- I would love one of the joursals- it would be more than enough to inspire me to be more creative
ReplyDeleteI recently found your blog and have added it to my favs. Love your work, keep tantalizing us!
ReplyDeletejust recently found your blog - and I'm loving your creativity! My daughter wants to make a wreath, like your recycled one, with her friends, but I think she's going to have to make one with me first :)
ReplyDeleteLove your style of painting!
ReplyDeleteI love the energy in your work! You have an uplifting style.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration! I'm so glad you quit your "real job" to follow your heart.
ReplyDeleteinspired each & every time I visit your blog or see your work!!! so glad you don't have that old job anymore...you're def. doing what you were meant to do. =)
ReplyDeleteEeeeeeek!
ReplyDeleteIt's wednesday now!
Am I too late??.....I'm NEVER late (I'm a bit obsessional about it!)
Well, I love the journals anyway, even if I'm too late and I REALLy love those little chunky canvas's .
Sigh.....ah well, maybe next time!
Nicki x
lovely lovely stuff
ReplyDeleteYour work is *AWESOME* :)
ReplyDeleteDiscovered your blog recently. Love your work and enjoy the videos. Have you on blogroll.
ReplyDeletei came late but anyway, I love those wood blocks! Fabulous ideas:) the colours with the black outline are so vibrant:)
ReplyDeletealisa, i love your work!!! i just bought your book and some of your handcarved stamps from etsy...i am thrilled you did them...keep the wonderful art coming thank you, carol fuller...ft myers
ReplyDeleteYou have the most inspiring art work! I love it! Thanks for giving me a chance to win in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe video was so inspirational and music well-suited to your energy... helps when you get a little sugary kiss, too (lol).... hope I receive a piece of your journey giveaway....
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