My latest class Summer Sketch goes live on Friday and to celebrate I am giving away 5 free spots! To enter leave me a comment- tell me your favorite part of summer!
Very nice give away again! My favorite part of summer is going to the beach with my two girls (who are 3 and 5). We don't really live near the beach, so we don't go very often, but as I see the happiness on their faces whenever they see the sea, I wished I could go every day!
Alisa, i live in India. My favorite part of summer is eating mangoes and dishes made of mangoes! Its the time we gather small mangoes and pickle them for the months to come and they stay till next summer. Also its the time where cousins come home for summer vacation.
ohhh I´d love a spot in your sketch class. I love to doodle and sketch!! I am really enjoying your photo class so I know this will be fun....my fav part of summer is the sunshine,,,the light. Here in Germany we treasure the light when we have it. Everyone is outside working in their gardens or riding their bikes out into the countryside....of course taking their camera with them:),,,and right now it is realllllly hot here so everyone is HAPPY.
Everything about summer is beauiful. But the best thing for me are cold mornings when you have to wrap yourself in a blanket while having breakfast outside but you know the day is going to be hot because the sun is beginning to shine and as it aproaches, you can put the blanket away and enjoy.
Dear Alisa, Love your work and follow your blog for quite a while. I really appreciate the opportunity of a free participation to one of your classes. Coming back to summer – I love the vacation time because it allows me to spend more time with my daughter and with my passion for painting. Wish you all the best and keep doing your lovely work! Patricia
Even though right now in Australia its winter! one of the things I love about summer, is the smell of wild jasmine that comes into flower, it is truly one of the best smells and it always puts a smile on my face. That and of course frozen yoghurt!
I am from Malaysia (in Asia) so it is summer the whole year long for me. :) So best part of life (since it is summer the whole year long) for me is being a child of God.
The best part about Summer is being able to go to your favourite park or and beach for a picnic. The sun, sand/grass, breeze, great food and great company = perfection!
Thanks for this opportunity. Always wanted to participate in one of your beautiful classes. I am curious though...what is your favourite part of Summer?
My favourite part of Summer is spending time either at the beach or in our pool with my girls and hubby. :-) And all the salads and fruit! Awesome giveaway, Alisa! Thanks for the chance to win a spot.
The best part of summer are the evenings, when we sit on our little balcony (we live in the middle of Cologne) and the light slowly fades away into darkness. We have candles, beer, wine, fruits and ourselves.
I do love the mornings in Summer...having breakfast very early in the yard, like this morning...the mist coming from the sea was very thick at first, but it gradually went away, and the sun came...love to you all from France, Brittany...
All the greenery and the flowers!!! The warmth of the sun against the skin. it's a treat here in Germany where weather is so unpredictable. Every warm day is a blessing :-)
I love the summer cookouts with family, all the glorious sunshine, and wearing sandals without freezing my piggy toes! Thanks for this fantastic giveaway, Alisa!
Thanks so much for the chance to win a spot! My favourite part of summer are the birds, watching them bathe and fluff their feathers makes me smile every time.
My favorite part of summer is the family walks that we take in the evening. I also love taking pictures of the flowers and the beautiful evening sky. Susan
My favourite part of summer is going for a picnic with my Love, and enjoying the day in a park nearby. He reads, I draw and take pictures. I wish we could to that all summer long, but we live in the UK so we need to grab it when we can.
Hi! My favorite time in summer: in the very early morning, whan all is still outside and the sun is already up! And of course: a nice warm evening, in my sisters beautiful garden and eating with my family! ( i only have a small balcony....)
Started following your blog last week because days at work are slow these days and felt I needed some inspiration. Here in Sweden we have four/five weeks of vacation and right now everyone is out in the sunshine! What I love about summer is to be free, completely free from school and in two weeks from work aswell, tons of time to doodle ;) // Nina
Eating ice creams, watching the sun rising in the morning (such a special light), taking time with kids, husband & friends, stop running ;) sewing, painting and photographying. Thanks for sharing your creativity: I recently got the idea to customise my bikini with pearls just because I follow your blog. It ills me with energy and enthousiasm !
Started following this blog a week ago because days at work are slow these days and I felt I needed som inspiration. Here in Sweden we have four/five weeks of vacation and right now everybody is out in the sunshine! What I love about summer is to be free, completely free from school and in two weeks from work aswell. Tons of time to doodle! ;)
In the south of Austria is the Summer very hot and I am enjoying it with my children. Usually we don´t cook by such hot wetter and eat only fruits and salads. We love it!
My favorite part of summer is spending more time at the beach,looking for shells,driftwood and sharks teeth.Thank you for this chance to win a spot in your class!
My favorite part of summer is when I travel to the south of France and walk in the beautiful nature - the smell of wild rosemary on a hot, dry day. That is my absolute favorite part of summer.
Great opportunity! My favourite part of summer are my three weeks summer holidays and all the trips and excursions and bicycle tours we are doing in my beloved alps.
Thanks so much for this chance to win a spot. I was so excited when you announced this class!! Would love to win a spot!
My favorite thing about summer is being with the kids more and the long lazy no schedule days with them. They only have a few more left here at home so I want to savor it all. Being outside more is a very close second!!
Alisa, thank you for such a wonderful opportunity to participate in your class. We are fortunate to be experiencing a long spell of lovely sunny weather here in the UK (the past few summers have been mainly dull and grey). My favourite part of summer, is sitting in the garden in the evening, listening to the chorus of the birds singing. Enjoying the the fragrance of the honeysuckle wafting on the soft breeze. A perfect time to get out the paints, and a glass of Pimms... :)
Thank you for the inspiration, Alisa! Picnic lunches & dinners by the beach with my children/family/friends, and of course...not setting an alarm for the next morning (no school!). Best wishes from Normandy!
Hello Alisa, I live in the north of Spain and my favourite thing on a hot summer day is being near the see, smelling it and feeling the fresh breeze in the face.
I love the sun because it means I feel better, I have Bipolar and S.A.D. so I can stock up on my happy hormones for the winter. I also love reading outdoors, meeting friends, the flowers, smells of cut grass and going to the seaside, Jo xxx
Hi Alisa, thanks for this opportunity! My favorite part of Summer is afternoons ends spent at the beach, when the light is gold and the sun is warm, but not burning, and people start to go home. There's a kind of magic in those hours, and time seems to stop!
My favourite time of summer is when it all begins.... Eating cherrys directly from the top of the tree is pure poetry! Nature always surprises me! : ))
my favorite part of summer are the evenings we spend outside. playing, laughing and enjoying be together with friends. above all: i love the mood and the light when sun goes down. it's so peaceful.
My favourit part of summer is that it is still light in the evening when I leave the office! It's as if I can finally LIVE life and not just work and sleep!
The best part is late at night when everyone is sleeping and I am drawing. I leave the back door open & can hear the frogs making all kinds of racket. And when the ice cream man comes of course. (he doesn't come at night).
Hello Alisa, so, when it's summer, I love building a dam in the river during our holidays in the "Alps" in France... the water is so cool and the landscape wonderful ! Best Wishes from Belgium !
Wow! My summerdream! Let me first introduce myself a little... My name is Thera and I'm from The Netherlands. Since I became a mummy 2,5 yrs ago and pre-occupied with diapers, feeding, cleaning, working and 'happy-familying' I kinda got lost myself... A few weeks ago I had a tearfullmoment of enlightenment and felt HUNGRY for me-time and especially for creating again... My life used to be full of creativity but somehow I lost it. Searching on the internet gave me your blog which had me inspired. Now I have the materials lying on a tray on the table here, but the blank page scares me... I feel like I need just that little more encouragement to just go ahead and create again and now you are offering this great gift; This summer I am really hoping for colourfull drawings and a freed soul! Love from The Netherlands :)
It would have to be the smell of suntan lotion - my favourite in the world. Also, long, long days outside. Although I've been living in Asia for the past year, so I haven't had a summer really, more like monsoon season :)
Thank you for this giveaway!!! :) My favourite part of summer? Uhm, probably the beginning and the end, when sun is not burning so hot (consider I live in Southern Italy) and fresh air comes to restore you :) And, of course, beach time!!! :)
I love escaping to the country to enjoy long leisurely walks through fields and woods. To see the huge array of wild flowers, experience the delicious aromas and be part of the warm buzz of summer heat.
A spot in your summerschool would be great. I love my own garden. Eating my own fruit and veggies. But going to the Provence in France and smelling the lavender is great as well. Just close your eyes and move your nose!
Summer is the most magical fun time of the year! My most cherished activities of summer our taking my nieces out exploring. I don't have kids of my own but I am blessed my nieces live down the street. They LOVE art so our favorite past time is to take our watercolors to the beach and paint pictures of waves, beach balls, and beautiful rocks. We also love taking our paints to the community garden and painting birds and veggies that are growing!
Thank you for all your inspiration!
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James
Hmmm the best part of summer... no school, relaxing on the beach, eating ice cream, hanging with friends, and of course breaking out the sketch book and doodling like crazy! I love your blog and sketches - they're so beautiful and inspiring! :)
Sitting outside and just using all of my senses to soak up the day. It my favorite time of the year. Hot and sticky and dripping with sunshine and warm showers. Nothing better, to me. ~Dawn
the best part of summer is the relaxing nature of it plus I love when it gets dark later and the days are longer -- love the late afternoon thunderstorms -- hope I win -- thanks alias you are an inspiration on a daily level --
My favorite part of summer is sketching flowers, and spending time at the rivers lakes and ponds, and then there's bonfires and sunflowers and smiling children... Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the warm and muggy summer nights on my patio swing...I soak up those quiet moments with the crickets and fireflies...the memories of these moments help me get through the cold months. Annette
Thank you for a chance to win a spot in your Summer Sketch class! My favorite part of summer is the sound of cicadas in the trees, the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market, running barefoot on the lawn with my grandchildren....
My favorite part of summer is the feeling of needing to get into the water. I feel more connected to water during the summer because of the heat. It makes me want to submerge myself.
My favorite part of summer in the Carolinas is spending the evenings on the porch with friends and family. I love how it gets cool in the evenings and the breeze picks up. And the fireflies!
Wonderful give-away! So much to choose from: watermelon, fireflies, long flowy skirts, walks on the beach, ice-cream cones, longer days, beach hair! :)
My favorite part of summer is planting new plants and yard work. I can't wait to try new plants and mowing and weeding is my summer work out. It is so satisfying.
Hot Fun in the Summertime... My favorite part of summer is the freedom I feel. I am on vacation so I have days and hours without number! Creating with lost time to lose myself...is wonderful. Thank you for this giveaway! I am excited! Kath
Hi Alisa, My favorite part of summer here in Paris is escaping from the city on Sundays and spending the day in the forest. I love coming back to paris after a full day in the forest. Thanks for the giveaway! Stephanie stephpetit2004@hotmail.com
longer days ~ lighter clothing ~ looser schedules ~ the smell of swimming pools ~ flowers ~ less structure ~ riding with the top down ~ catching up with the neighbors, out in the yard ~ walking out the door without a coat ~ July 4th ~ backyard b-b-q ~ blueberries and cherries in season ~ etc! : )
my favorite part of summer is having the yard alive again with plants, animals and birds. sitting on my porch at night with the twinkle lights on...reading and sketching!
Yay! It's the long afternoons with no planned kid activities that I like most about summer. I feel like I can catch my breath after all the hustle & bustle of the school year.
I live in an area, referred to by many as "the cold frozen North". Actually, I live not far from Toronto, Canada. I am sitting on my patio, drinking my morning coffee and scoping what's new on my favorite blog (yours). The ability to sit outside and enjoy the cool morning air, while I watch my husband water our vegetable garden, full of hope and promising tomatoes, is definitely one of my favorite things.
As it's winter here in Australia...raining, windy and cold...I long for summer sunshine and warmth...thanks for the chance to take your summer sketchbook class...it would add lots of fun to winter
We've just moved onto the water in the eastern shore of Virginia so my ideas of summer have changed in a good way! My favorite part of this summer so far, is rushing home in time to see the sun set. Because my house faces the bay, we see the sun set down on the water. I am LOVING it. Laying in the hammock and chatting with the boys, and if we stay out long enough, watch the night stars appear. In the morning we head out to check the tide and watch sailboats and fishing trawlers pass by. This is something we will NEVER forget, the years we lived here.
RELAXING!!! My kids are both involved in Spring and Fall sports (makes for a crazy schedule), so it's nice to get a break and do NOTHING for a bit! Thanks for a chance to win a spot for your class. I love your work!
I love the break we get from the school schedule, the ability to decide on a whim to go somewhere or do something, and having the lack of schedule in order to make it happen!
I love it when the children finish school for the summer & we can spend our days together, we love walking & getting out in the countryside with an occasional trip to the beach. Making up a picnic basket & the day is ours! Precious times :-)) Thank you for the chance of winning a spot.
My favourite part of summer is boating with my husband on Georgian Bay ( part of Lake Ontario) . There is nothing like Georgian Bay sunsets. Gorgeous. Thank you for this generous give away.
My favorite part of summer is that it ISN'T winter! I love the heat! Bring it on! I love every one of your classes I've taken and would love to try this one too!
Your sketches are beautiful! My favorite part of summer is spending more time with my 4 granddaughters. In addition to a week at the beach, there are sleepovers, trips to the library and pool, shopping and crafts. One of my other favorite parts of summer is fresh tomato sandwiches. Yum!
I LOVE the warm weather!! I LOVE summer evenings on the patio listening to the birds sing, smelling the flowers, and watching my girls catch fireflies!
Thanks for the chance!! My favorite thing about summer is the time spent in my garden with my family!! The first place everyone goes when they get home is to the patio...I have the umbrella up and the hummingbirds are buzzing around, there we just relax, and visit or work on crafts...Awww Haven here on earth. :) Denise
Being a K-8 art teacher I have my summers off, which is then my time to try out all the recipes I've been storing, organize the house and dream up weekend plans to start the second my husband gets home from work on Fridays!!!!
Looks like another fabulous class! My favorite part of summer is all the plant life in our backyard, leaves, flowers and lots of green. It's my favorite place to be.
My favorite part about summer is the GREEN - green grass, green leaves, green fields or corn and soy beans, green flowers, green light of the shade trees, green grasshoppers,... etc.!!
My favorite part of summer is being able to enjoy long days. It doesn't get dark until 9 or so most days and I love being outside when it's cooler in the evening.
There are so many things I love about summers especially in the PNW but the thing I most covet about summer are the sheer length of our days, it's a constant reminder to go slow and savor every little thing. This helps me get through our long rainy winters. Shannon
The best part of summer is that things are more relaxed at home. Hubby is a teacher/coach, so he has more time to play and hang out and help out in the summer.
would love a shot at this - thank you for the opportunity! my favorite part of summer is soaking up the sea with my two favorite little pirates by my side. i love being home with them in the summer!
My favorite part of summer is planting beautiful flower baskets, attracting hummingbirds, and great summer veggies. Love sitting on our deck drawing and enjoying the cool breezes from the huge trees in our backyard.
Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite time during summer is at the beach during golden hour and sunset, with a hoodie and camera, watching my kids run on the shore. I could do that forever! Love your inspiration. Thanks again.
My favorite part of summer is all the sweet peaches in the market. Can't get enough of them! I really should take the time to sketch them, eh? Thanks for the chance to win a spot in your class.
My favorite part of summer is the warmer weather and the sunshine! Being in Wisconsin, we don't get it for very long so I try and enjoy it while I can! Would love this class, thanks for the chance!
My favorite part of summer is the early morning light. I'm a morning person so I feel like I get a few more hours added to my day. Thanks for the chance to win one of your classes, Alisa!
Hi Alisa, I am a huge fan of your blog and your work, and I'd love to be part of this class. Since my 'day job' is teaching science in middle and high school, my favorite part of summer is extended unstructured time - the polar opposite of my work schedule. Thanks for your generosity all the time!! xo Gabrielle
woo! looks like a fun class! my fave part of summer this year was my trip to italy to see family and friends. art wise I did do my daily travel journal but I could use some fresh ideas to get going again. ciao!
I Love floating in my pool with the music going and warm sun on my skin. Its a good thing I'm on a raft...cause I usually fall asleep:):) ....And I love long walks on a beach:)
I'll play!!! one day I just might win a slot in your giveaways!!!!
Summer for me means change of rythm, some relaxation, charging up internal batteries, finding inspiration, opening my mind to new things, places and people (I luckily travel to unknown places in the world)... It broadens my mind, my views, my thoughts, my inspirations,my knowledge and it's always too short!!!!!!!
My favorite part of Summer is EVERYTHING! Even though I live in Houston and we have our famous heat humidity and mosquitos. To name a few: Iced Coffee, my annual tie dye party, early morning sunshine through sprinklers, hosting my daughter's writing group, smell of freshly cut grass, long long days that never end, fireworks, and the general feeling of freedom even though I still have to work. Thanks for your blog - I have been a fan for a long time and made bunches of versions of the flip-flop tutorial.
My favorite part of summer is being able to take my dog somewhere in the country and watch him just RUN and RUN and RUN with wild abandon. Reminds me to always follow my bliss.
Hi Alisa, My favorite part of summer is all the sunshine. The days are the longest during the summer in Michigan and I love the sunshine the most. Susan Libertiny
What a fabulous giveaway! Summer for me means being free of timetables and schedules, being able to absorb the heat and the sun, being able to go places, to have time to smell the flowers!
my favorite part of summer is swimming in the sea i live near the border of the netherlands. in the wintertime its too cold to swim, so i am really enjoying swimming in the summer and i go to the sea a soften as possible, like this weekend :) my second favorite part of summer are fireflies :)
My favorite part of summer is that my kids are home. I love having them here, even though sometimes they drive me crazy! I'm always sad when they start school again.
Oh Alisa this is such a great give away. The best part of summer? The herbs, Berrys, Apples and flowers in our garden. And by the way our family holiday to Malaysia and Thailand!
Thank you for chance to win a spot in your awesome class! SUMMER...so many things to love: warm sunshine, sleeping in, bare feet, beautiful colors, warm nights, and the slower pace. Love it.
Yeah! Looks like an amazing give away. My very favorite part of summer? the balmy nights of admiring the stars, the lazy beach days, the talks around campfires...plus much more.
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1 – 200 of 590 Newer› Newest»Very nice give away again! My favorite part of summer is going to the beach with my two girls (who are 3 and 5). We don't really live near the beach, so we don't go very often, but as I see the happiness on their faces whenever they see the sea, I wished I could go every day!
my favorite part of summer is going out in the evenings and watch fireflies in the Lawn (at UVA) . . . and also going out for picnics :)
Super cool giveaway, I hope I'll be lucky! My favorite part of summer are summer fruits.
Alisa, i live in India. My favorite part of summer is eating mangoes and dishes made of mangoes! Its the time we gather small mangoes and pickle them for the months to come and they stay till next summer. Also its the time where cousins come home for summer vacation.
ohhh I´d love a spot in your sketch class. I love to doodle and sketch!!
I am really enjoying your photo class
so I know this will be fun....my fav part of summer is the sunshine,,,the light. Here in Germany we treasure the light when we have it. Everyone is outside working in their gardens or riding their bikes out into the countryside....of course taking their camera with them:),,,and right now it is realllllly hot here so everyone is HAPPY.
...the warmth of the sunshine..... A rare thing in NE England!
Summertime for me means time spent outdoors with DH and the kiddos-- baseball games, walking trails in our city together, and family vacations.
Being able to walk barefoot in the grass! Oh how I love that!
Everything about summer is beauiful. But the best thing for me are cold mornings when you have to wrap yourself in a blanket while having breakfast outside but you know the day is going to be hot because the sun is beginning to shine and as it aproaches, you can put the blanket away and enjoy.
Dear Alisa,
Love your work and follow your blog for quite a while. I really appreciate the opportunity of a free participation to one of your classes. Coming back to summer – I love the vacation time because it allows me to spend more time with my daughter and with my passion for painting.
Wish you all the best and keep doing your lovely work!
Patricia
Has to be our adorable little hummingbirds ;D
Even though right now in Australia its winter! one of the things I love about summer, is the smell of wild jasmine that comes into flower, it is truly one of the best smells and it always puts a smile on my face. That and of course frozen yoghurt!
I am from Malaysia (in Asia) so it is summer the whole year long for me. :) So best part of life (since it is summer the whole year long) for me is being a child of God.
I'm into harvesting my herbs right now, let them dry. The smell in the house is amazing ;-)
grettings Claudia
The best part about Summer is being able to go to your favourite park or and beach for a picnic. The sun, sand/grass, breeze, great food and great company = perfection!
Thanks for this opportunity. Always wanted to participate in one of your beautiful classes. I am curious though...what is your favourite part of Summer?
Alice, thank you for your wonderful blog! I love the end of summer - time of "bright sadness")
My favourite part of Summer is spending time either at the beach or in our pool with my girls and hubby. :-) And all the salads and fruit! Awesome giveaway, Alisa! Thanks for the chance to win a spot.
The best part of summer are the evenings, when we sit on our little balcony (we live in the middle of Cologne) and the light slowly fades away into darkness. We have candles, beer, wine, fruits and ourselves.
I do love the mornings in Summer...having breakfast very early in the yard, like this morning...the mist coming from the sea was very thick at first, but it gradually went away, and the sun came...love to you all from France, Brittany...
isn't it great to read these posts coming from so many countries ? I noticesd Austria, Russia, France, Italy, US ;;;etc... Alisa we all love you !
I like colors of summer, all the flowers, green, and sun, everything is so full of life, bright, shiny and colorful.
Favorite part of summer are the hiking trips and the quite evenings in the flower garden.
All the greenery and the flowers!!! The warmth of the sun against the skin. it's a treat here in Germany where weather is so unpredictable. Every warm day is a blessing :-)
My favorite part of summer is when sun is shining and warm rain is pouring at the same time. And in the end rainbow comes out.
That class sounds fun. I have never participated in an online class, maybe this is the first one.
An evening on a greek island. How my skin feels after swimming: more alive. Watermelon with feta. Wearing sundresses and flip flops.:)
I love the summer cookouts with family, all the glorious sunshine, and wearing sandals without freezing my piggy toes!
Thanks for this fantastic giveaway, Alisa!
My favourite part of summer - sitting outside late into the evening with a nice cold glass of rose or pimms.
Thanks so much for the chance to win a spot! My favourite part of summer are the birds, watching them bathe and fluff their feathers makes me smile every time.
Hot nigths, beach with friends, ice drinks, long lunches, soft dresses... I love almost everything in summer! :)
Summer is... being barefood at home... all days :-)))
Marita
summer means less clothes and no socks, going out takes only seconds needed for changing home flip-flops to outdoor flip-flops ;)
I just love, that the kids are at home, we are sleeping late, play a lot, go for a swim, walking in the woods - just love summer!!!!!
My favorite part of summer is the family walks that we take in the evening. I also love taking pictures of the flowers and the beautiful evening sky.
Susan
My favourite part of summer is going for a picnic with my Love, and enjoying the day in a park nearby. He reads, I draw and take pictures. I wish we could to that all summer long, but we live in the UK so we need to grab it when we can.
Hi!
My favorite time in summer: in the very early morning, whan all is still outside and the sun is already up! And of course: a nice warm evening, in my sisters beautiful garden and eating with my family! ( i only have a small balcony....)
Grtz from th Netherlands!
Nancy
Started following your blog last week because days at work are slow these days and felt I needed some inspiration. Here in Sweden we have four/five weeks of vacation and right now everyone is out in the sunshine! What I love about summer is to be free, completely free from school and in two weeks from work aswell, tons of time to doodle ;)
// Nina
Eating ice creams, watching the sun rising in the morning (such a special light), taking time with kids, husband & friends, stop running ;) sewing, painting and photographying.
Thanks for sharing your creativity: I recently got the idea to customise my bikini with pearls just because I follow your blog. It ills me with energy and enthousiasm !
Started following this blog a week ago because days at work are slow these days and I felt I needed som inspiration. Here in Sweden we have four/five weeks of vacation and right now everybody is out in the sunshine! What I love about summer is to be free, completely free from school and in two weeks from work aswell. Tons of time to doodle! ;)
// Nina
In the south of Austria is the Summer very hot and I am enjoying it with my children. Usually we don´t cook by such hot wetter and eat only fruits and salads. We love it!
My favorite part of summer is spending more time at the beach,looking for shells,driftwood and sharks teeth.Thank you for this chance to win a spot in your class!
Swimming and sun:)))
My favorite part of summer is when I travel to the south of France and walk in the beautiful nature - the smell of wild rosemary on a hot, dry day. That is my absolute favorite part of summer.
Great opportunity! My favourite part of summer are my three weeks summer holidays and all the trips and excursions and bicycle tours we are doing in my beloved alps.
Thanks so much for this chance to win a spot. I was so excited when you announced this class!! Would love to win a spot!
My favorite thing about summer is being with the kids more and the long lazy no schedule days with them. They only have a few more left here at home so I want to savor it all. Being outside more is a very close second!!
Thanks again Alisa!!
My favorite part of summer is going on picnics and drinking cocktails on the porch.
My favourite part of summer is swimming in our river and eating strawberries and cream.
Sitting on the balcony sipping coffee or a cold iced tea.
Alisa, thank you for such a wonderful opportunity to participate in your class.
We are fortunate to be experiencing a long spell of lovely sunny weather here in the UK (the past few summers have been mainly dull and grey). My favourite part of summer, is sitting in the garden in the evening, listening to the chorus of the birds singing. Enjoying the the fragrance of the honeysuckle wafting on the soft breeze. A perfect time to get out the paints, and a glass of Pimms... :)
My favorite part of summer is sand between my toes - the beach. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in your class.
My favourite part..is the wonderful color of the sky!!!
My favourite part are those final moments in the end of the day when we feel really relaxed and invigorated.
Those moments are pure bliss!
Hi Alisa,
My favourite part of the summer is the heat and the humidity! Weird eh! ;)
Thanks for the chance!
Thank you for the inspiration, Alisa! Picnic lunches & dinners by the beach with my children/family/friends, and of course...not setting an alarm for the next morning (no school!). Best wishes from Normandy!
I look forward to picnicking with hubby and kids! And evening rides in our vintage cabrio MX5. Thanks for the opportunity!
Hello Alisa, I live in the north of Spain and my favourite thing on a hot summer day is being near the see, smelling it and feeling the fresh breeze in the face.
Thanks for your inspiration :).
freedom = time to create ! ( i don't have to work for 6 weeks in summer :) )
I love the sun because it means I feel better, I have Bipolar and S.A.D. so I can stock up on my happy hormones for the winter. I also love reading outdoors, meeting friends, the flowers, smells of cut grass and going to the seaside,
Jo xxx
Hi Alisa, thanks for this opportunity! My favorite part of Summer is afternoons ends spent at the beach, when the light is gold and the sun is warm, but not burning, and people start to go home. There's a kind of magic in those hours, and time seems to stop!
The Great British Summertime!! soggy festivals, rained out Wimbledon and eating fish and chips in a steamed up car on the sea front!!!
I love when it's sunny but cool enough to have the windows open to the birdsong. I love to sit on my deck and take their pictures.
My favourite time of summer is when it all begins.... Eating cherrys directly from the top of the tree is pure poetry! Nature always surprises me! : ))
Lovely Idea
my favorite part of summer are the evenings we spend outside. playing, laughing and enjoying be together with friends. above all: i love the mood and the light when sun goes down. it's so peaceful.
best wishes to you! have a beuatiful summer!
doro K.
On summer evenings I love standing barefoot on the very soft grass, watching the fireflies and breathing in the cool night air.
My favourit part of summer is that it is still light in the evening when I leave the office! It's as if I can finally LIVE life and not just work and sleep!
The best part is late at night when everyone is sleeping and I am drawing. I leave the back door open & can hear the frogs making all kinds of racket. And when the ice cream man comes of course. (he doesn't come at night).
Hello Alisa, so, when it's summer, I love building a dam in the river during our holidays in the "Alps" in France... the water is so cool and the landscape wonderful ! Best Wishes from Belgium !
Wow! I would love to win this!!! My fav part of summer is watching the grandkids swim in the pool and being able to rust and dye fabrics outdoors!
Wow! My summerdream! Let me first introduce myself a little... My name is Thera and I'm from The Netherlands. Since I became a mummy 2,5 yrs ago and pre-occupied with diapers, feeding, cleaning, working and 'happy-familying' I kinda got lost myself... A few weeks ago I had a tearfullmoment of enlightenment and felt HUNGRY for me-time and especially for creating again... My life used to be full of creativity but somehow I lost it. Searching on the internet gave me your blog which had me inspired. Now I have the materials lying on a tray on the table here, but the blank page scares me... I feel like I need just that little more encouragement to just go ahead and create again and now you are offering this great gift; This summer I am really hoping for colourfull drawings and a freed soul! Love from The Netherlands :)
It would have to be the smell of suntan lotion - my favourite in the world. Also, long, long days outside.
Although I've been living in Asia for the past year, so I haven't had a summer really, more like monsoon season :)
Thank you for this giveaway!!! :)
My favourite part of summer? Uhm, probably the beginning and the end, when sun is not burning so hot (consider I live in Southern Italy) and fresh air comes to restore you :)
And, of course, beach time!!! :)
I love escaping to the country to enjoy long leisurely walks through fields and woods. To see the huge array of wild flowers, experience the delicious aromas and be part of the warm buzz of summer heat.
Iced coffee, summer dresses, and fresh fruit at the farmer's market!
A spot in your summerschool would be great. I love my own garden. Eating my own fruit and veggies. But going to the Provence in France and smelling the lavender is great as well. Just close your eyes and move your nose!
Summer is the most magical fun time of the year! My most cherished activities of summer our taking my nieces out exploring. I don't have kids of my own but I am blessed my nieces live down the street. They LOVE art so our favorite past time is to take our watercolors to the beach and paint pictures of waves, beach balls, and beautiful rocks. We also love taking our paints to the community garden and painting birds and veggies that are growing!
Thank you for all your inspiration!
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
― Henry James
Hmmm the best part of summer... no school, relaxing on the beach, eating ice cream, hanging with friends, and of course breaking out the sketch book and doodling like crazy! I love your blog and sketches - they're so beautiful and inspiring! :)
Sitting outside and just using all of my senses to soak up the day. It my favorite time of the year. Hot and sticky and dripping with sunshine and warm showers. Nothing better, to me.
~Dawn
the best part of summer is the relaxing nature of it plus I love when it gets dark later and the days are longer -- love the late afternoon thunderstorms -- hope I win -- thanks alias you are an inspiration on a daily level --
The pace of life slows down. Lots of reading, simpler meals, later evenings. Love it!
In summer, I like the long days. Like that I can make more things. An thank you for this giveaway.
My favorite part of summer is sketching flowers, and spending time at the rivers lakes and ponds, and then there's bonfires and sunflowers and smiling children...
Thanks for the chance to win!
Thats an easy one for me ..The big bright sun is what I look forward to :)Thanks for the giveaway
My favorite part about summer is not having to wear coats and just being to slip on a pair of sandals before going out.
I love our summers, swimming at the lake, 4 th of July, our summer vacation trip. But the best part is the laid back slowed down attitude.
I love the warm and muggy summer nights on my patio swing...I soak up those quiet moments with the crickets and fireflies...the memories of these moments help me get through the cold months.
Annette
Thank you for a chance to win a spot in your Summer Sketch class! My favorite part of summer is the sound of cicadas in the trees, the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market, running barefoot on the lawn with my grandchildren....
Just the relaxed schedule of summer... blissful.
In the summer, I really enjoy my gardens. We have flowers, herbs and vegetables. A feast for eyes and stomaches :)
Would love to win a spot. I love the sun shining through our freshly cleaned windows
Would love to win a spot. I love the sun shining through our freshly cleaned windows
The warmth of the sun and the fresh food! Thank you for the opportunity to win a spot in your class.
Summer mornings, hearing the birds, especially the mourning doves. ... and Summer nights, hearing the tree frogs sing a back and forth symphony
Oh this would be a fun class! I love being outside so much! It gets cold here in winter, and this is the antidote needed.
awesome giveaway! my favorite part of summer is all of the outdoor concerts where you get to enjoy good weather, good friends, and good music
more fruits, and fresh vegetables, and ice cream !!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite part of summer is fresh berries!!! The local one's taste the best.
Thanks for a chance to win a great give-a-way!
My favorite part of summer : to make the most of the long evenings !
My favorite part of summer is the feeling of needing to get into the water. I feel more connected to water during the summer because of the heat. It makes me want to submerge myself.
The best part of summer for me is the longer daylight. I get more done and the daylight keeps me moving! Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Super give-a-way! The best part of summer (not the heat) ... peaches!!!!!! :D :D
My favorite part is the humidity believe it or not! My skin just ADORDS it! :D love your blog!
The color of summer! Okay, I love the color of fall too.
Thanks for the chance to win a spot this class looks amazing. My favorite part of summer is the long days. I love it being light so much later.
I like the color of summer. ..thanks Alisa! !!!
xoxo from italy
Caterina
My favorite part of summer in the Carolinas is spending the evenings on the porch with friends and family. I love how it gets cool in the evenings and the breeze picks up. And the fireflies!
I love the sun! So much natural light until later in the day. I do a lot of painting and art in the evenings and nothing beats having natural light.
Wonderful give-away! So much to choose from: watermelon, fireflies, long flowy skirts, walks on the beach, ice-cream cones, longer days, beach hair! :)
grandgirl visits that produce sand on my floors and smiles on my face!
Really cool giveaway! My favorite part of summer is digging in the dirt and preparing the produce from the garden.
My favorite part of summer is planting new plants and yard work. I can't wait to try new plants and mowing and weeding is my summer work out. It is so satisfying.
Hot Fun in the Summertime... My favorite part of summer is the freedom I feel. I am on vacation so I have days and hours without number! Creating with lost time to lose myself...is wonderful. Thank you for this giveaway! I am excited! Kath
Hi Alisa,
My favorite part of summer here in Paris is escaping from the city on Sundays and spending the day in the forest. I love coming back to paris after a full day in the forest.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie
stephpetit2004@hotmail.com
What a great giveaway! My favorite part of summer is sitting on the front porch, reading with a glass of lemonade, enjoying the weather.
My favorite part of the summer was last weekend because it was my birthday! ;) Fun time together with family!
...having the kids home from University!
longer days ~ lighter clothing ~ looser schedules ~ the smell of swimming pools ~ flowers ~ less structure ~ riding with the top down ~ catching up with the neighbors, out in the yard ~ walking out the door without a coat ~ July 4th ~ backyard b-b-q ~ blueberries and cherries in season ~ etc! : )
Flip flops!!!!!!
Thanks for a chance to win a spot in another one of your fantastic classes.
The parade of flowers blooming all summer long, I just love them. Also all the relaxed time with friends, bbqs and hanging around outside.
my favorite part of summer is having the yard alive again with plants, animals and birds. sitting on my porch at night with the twinkle lights on...reading and sketching!
Ooh I'd love to win! My favorite part of summer is BBQs with friends.
thanks for the chance! :D may the odds be ever in my favor!
my favorite part of summer is the chance to bond with the entire family and do outdoor activities.
Yay!
It's the long afternoons with no planned kid activities that I like most about summer. I feel like I can catch my breath after all the hustle & bustle of the school year.
I live in an area, referred to by many as "the cold frozen North". Actually, I live not far from Toronto, Canada. I am sitting on my patio, drinking my morning coffee and scoping what's new on my favorite blog (yours). The ability to sit outside and enjoy the cool morning air, while I watch my husband water our vegetable garden, full of hope and promising tomatoes, is definitely one of my favorite things.
My favorite part of summer is the yummy fruits and vegetables that are in season! The colors, the taste...yum...
As it's winter here in Australia...raining, windy and cold...I long for summer sunshine and warmth...thanks for the chance to take your summer sketchbook class...it would add lots of fun to winter
We've just moved onto the water in the eastern shore of Virginia so my ideas of summer have changed in a good way! My favorite part of this summer so far, is rushing home in time to see the sun set. Because my house faces the bay, we see the sun set down on the water. I am LOVING it. Laying in the hammock and chatting with the boys, and if we stay out long enough, watch the night stars appear. In the morning we head out to check the tide and watch sailboats and fishing trawlers pass by. This is something we will NEVER forget, the years we lived here.
summer means hanging out in the pool with the kids, long walks with my hubby in the evenings and all the beautiful colors.
Spending time at the Lake Michigan shoreline. Thanks for the chance to win.
RELAXING!!! My kids are both involved in Spring and Fall sports (makes for a crazy schedule), so it's nice to get a break and do NOTHING for a bit!
Thanks for a chance to win a spot for your class. I love your work!
I love sipping my morning coffee on the patio. The slower pace of summer suits me fine.
Trips to the beach are the best part of summer.
I love the long days and being able to enjoy the evenings.
My favorite part of summer is that first cup of morning coffee on the patio observing the beautiful blooms!!
Thanks for the chance!
Hugs Giggles
I love the break we get from the school schedule, the ability to decide on a whim to go somewhere or do something, and having the lack of schedule in order to make it happen!
I just spent a week in your state and there summer meant to me the gardens in Portland and Cannon Beach. Yikes it is a beautiful state.
I love it when the children finish school for the summer & we can spend our days together, we love walking & getting out in the countryside with an occasional trip to the beach. Making up a picnic basket & the day is ours! Precious times :-))
Thank you for the chance of winning a spot.
My favourite part of summer definitely has to be walking barefoot in the dew and taking in the symphony of flowers that bloom in my garden. Merci!
The sun
Thank you for another great giveaway
My favourite part of summer is boating with my husband on Georgian Bay ( part of Lake Ontario) . There is nothing like Georgian Bay sunsets. Gorgeous. Thank you for this generous give away.
My favorite part of summer is that it ISN'T winter! I love the heat! Bring it on! I love every one of your classes I've taken and would love to try this one too!
Your sketches are beautiful! My favorite part of summer is spending more time with my 4 granddaughters. In addition to a week at the beach, there are sleepovers, trips to the library and pool, shopping and crafts. One of my other favorite parts of summer is fresh tomato sandwiches. Yum!
My favorite part of summer is how different the morning light is on my shaded deck in the mornings. I want to sit there forever.
My favorite part is the absence of early morning alarms and rushing. And of course I enjoy the beach on a hot summer's day.
What a fun giveaway! My favorite thing about summer changes, but right now I'm loving big bowls of cut-up watermelon.
My favourite part is picknicking and reading books, sleeping a bit, drawing a bit,...at a pond!!!!
I'd love to join!!!
Greetings Els
I LOVE the warm weather!! I LOVE summer evenings on the patio listening to the birds sing, smelling the flowers, and watching my girls catch fireflies!
This class looks amazing. I have always admired your peeks inside your sketchbook and the way you document your surroundings in it.
What a great giveaway. My favorite part of summer is relaxing reading a book and feeling the warm sun on my face
Kelly
Thanks for the chance!! My favorite thing about summer is the time spent in my garden with my family!! The first place everyone goes when they get home is to the patio...I have the umbrella up and the hummingbirds are buzzing around, there we just relax, and visit or work on crafts...Awww Haven here on earth. :)
Denise
Wow. Great give away! My favorite summer time, hmm, the beautiful sun and cloud filled sky reminding us all that God is good.
I'd love to win a spot in your class. My favourite part of summer is more light!
Stay inspired!
My favorite part of summer is feeling warm after the long cold winter in Northern Minnesota. Love all the sunshine!
Barb G
bski43@yahoo.com
Being a K-8 art teacher I have my summers off, which is then my time to try out all the recipes I've been storing, organize the house and dream up weekend plans to start the second my husband gets home from work on Fridays!!!!
Looks like another fabulous class! My favorite part of summer is all the plant life in our backyard, leaves, flowers and lots of green. It's my favorite place to be.
My favorite part about summer is the GREEN - green grass, green leaves, green fields or corn and soy beans, green flowers, green light of the shade trees, green grasshoppers,... etc.!!
Dana Burton
Awesome giveaway. My favourite part of summer is spending time with family at the beach.Thanks for the chance to win a spot.
This looks like a really fun class!
My favorite part of summer is being able to enjoy long days. It doesn't get dark until 9 or so most days and I love being outside when it's cooler in the evening.
During the summer I love grilling outside in the garden!
The taste of the first homegrown tomato
Lawn sprinklers dousing giggly Grandchildren
The mockingbirds, with their lovely repertoire of songs who sing near the windows and make sure I never sleep late.
Hummingbirds sparing for the feeder.
Homemade ice cream and watermelon juice dripping off fingers and chins.
There are so many things I love about summers especially in the PNW but the thing I most covet about summer are the sheer length of our days, it's a constant reminder to go slow and savor every little thing. This helps me get through our long rainy winters.
Shannon
The best part of summer is walking in my garden and eating fresh fruit and veggies...
The best part of summer is that things are more relaxed at home. Hubby is a teacher/coach, so he has more time to play and hang out and help out in the summer.
would love a shot at this - thank you for the opportunity! my favorite part of summer is soaking up the sea with my two favorite little pirates by my side. i love being home with them in the summer!
My favorite part of summer is watching the birds that come to our garden feeders. If I'm lucky I can spot a nest or two.
My favorite part of summer is the memories. Growing up we spent the summers at a campground, running around like wild children, free as the wind.
We plan to start camping this year with our 7 year old daughter, and I really hope that she is able to experience some of the joys I got to as a kid.
My favorite part of summer is planting beautiful flower baskets, attracting hummingbirds, and great summer veggies. Love sitting on our deck drawing and enjoying the cool breezes from the huge trees in our backyard.
Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite time during summer is at the beach during golden hour and sunset, with a hoodie and camera, watching my kids run on the shore. I could do that forever! Love your inspiration. Thanks again.
Most definitely all the chances to be in the water!
Being with friends at the beach watching the sun go down.
Planting flowers, working in the garden, and homemade ice cream!
My favorite part of summer is all the sweet peaches in the market. Can't get enough of them! I really should take the time to sketch them, eh? Thanks for the chance to win a spot in your class.
Swimming!!! I love swimming so much
My favorite part of summer is the warmer weather and the sunshine! Being in Wisconsin, we don't get it for very long so I try and enjoy it while I can! Would love this class, thanks for the chance!
My favorite part of summer is 3 part: 1. The easy schedule. 2. Summer fruits. 3. Daylight in the evenings!
Thanks for the chance to win a spot in your class
My favorite part of summer is the early morning light. I'm a morning person so I feel like I get a few more hours added to my day. Thanks for the chance to win one of your classes, Alisa!
My favorite part of summer is watching the evolution of my children's nature journals. Their drawings have grown to be so thoughtful and reflective.
Hi Alisa, I am a huge fan of your blog and your work, and I'd love to be part of this class. Since my 'day job' is teaching science in middle and high school, my favorite part of summer is extended unstructured time - the polar opposite of my work schedule. Thanks for your generosity all the time!!
xo
Gabrielle
My favorite part of summer is to sit outside with a dear book, a tall glass of iced tea, and commune with the butterflies in my garden :) Ahhhh...
I love the long summer evenings where it is cool and not dark. Long walks at night
woo! looks like a fun class! my fave part of summer this year was my trip to italy to see family and friends. art wise I did do my daily travel journal but I could use some fresh ideas to get going again. ciao!
I Love floating in my pool with the music going and warm sun on my skin. Its a good thing I'm on a raft...cause I usually fall asleep:):) ....And I love long walks on a beach:)
I'll play!!! one day I just might win a slot in your giveaways!!!!
Summer for me means change of rythm, some relaxation, charging up internal batteries, finding inspiration, opening my mind to new things, places and people (I luckily travel to unknown places in the world)... It broadens my mind, my views, my thoughts, my inspirations,my knowledge and it's always too short!!!!!!!
My favorite part of Summer is EVERYTHING! Even though I live in Houston and we have our famous heat humidity and mosquitos. To name a few: Iced Coffee, my annual tie dye party, early morning sunshine through sprinklers, hosting my daughter's writing group, smell of freshly cut grass, long long days that never end, fireworks, and the general feeling of freedom even though I still have to work.
Thanks for your blog - I have been a fan for a long time and made bunches of versions of the flip-flop tutorial.
My favorite part of summer has to be all the fresh veggies at the farmer's market. Thanks for the giveaway!!
My favorite part of summer is being able to take my dog somewhere in the country and watch him just RUN and RUN and RUN with wild abandon. Reminds me to always follow my bliss.
my favorite part of summer is feeling the breezy but warm evenings as I am taking a walk with my kids during these longer, sweeter days.
thank you so much for the opportunity, this looks like a wonderful class!
Hi Alisa,
My favorite part of summer is all the sunshine. The days are the longest during the summer in Michigan and I love the sunshine the most.
Susan Libertiny
What an awesome giveaway, thanks for the chance to win! I love spending time with my kids. We are exploring summer together.
it would be a great diversion to do something fun.....
What a fabulous giveaway!
Summer for me means being free of timetables and schedules, being able to absorb the heat and the sun, being able to go places, to have time to smell the flowers!
I am looking forward to time with my 2 granddaughters. we love crafting, hiking, beach and camping. Hope to teach crochet this summer :)
My favorite time of summer is having my teenagers not in school so we can interact more. They are such cool kids and I learn from them.
my favorite part of summer is swimming in the sea
i live near the border of the netherlands. in the wintertime its too cold to swim, so i am really enjoying swimming in the summer and i go to the sea a soften as possible, like this weekend :)
my second favorite part of summer are fireflies :)
My favorite part of summer is that my kids are home. I love having them here, even though sometimes they drive me crazy! I'm always sad when they start school again.
Oh Alisa this is such a great give away.
The best part of summer? The herbs, Berrys, Apples and flowers in our garden. And by the way our family holiday to Malaysia and Thailand!
Love and creativity
Steffi Kunstknäul
Chirping birds, and brightness and warmth and the colors brightened up, longer days,
Thank you for chance to win a spot in your awesome class! SUMMER...so many things to love: warm sunshine, sleeping in, bare feet, beautiful colors, warm nights, and the slower pace. Love it.
Yeah! Looks like an amazing give away.
My very favorite part of summer? the balmy nights of admiring the stars, the lazy beach days, the talks around campfires...plus much more.
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