Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Giveaway - Esther Bayer!!!!

Good morning!

I have a fabulous treat for you today and it looks a little something like this...


You may remember my post about this insanely gorgeous print from one of my new favourite artists, 
Esther Bayer...I was beyond excited when it arrived and have since become wildly enamored with all of her work.

If you haven't had a chance to look through her portfolio of watercolour fashion nirvana, let me give you a little glimpse at the pretty...

Pink Carnation- Original Watercolor Fashion Illustration Abstract Print

Contemplation - Watercolor Fashion Illustration 20s Style Painting Print

Pressed Petals- Original Fashion Illustration Fine Art  Poster Print

Très Chic -Vintage French Vogue Paris Original Watercolor Print Fashion Illustration Poster

Violet and Blue Hues- Watercolor Fashion Illustration Abstract Giclée Print

Indigo Blue Hues- Watercolor Fashion Illustration Harper's Bazaar Gisele Giclée Print

Amethyst and Amber -Original Watercolor Fashion Illustration Fine Art Print Vogue Latin America Cover

Winter Sunrise - Watercolor Fashion Illustration Sketch Drawing Abstract Print

Tropical waters- Watercolor Fashion Illustration Sketch Drawing Abstract Print

Kate - Watercolor Fashion Illustration Harper's Bazaar Giclée Print

French Vogue Paris Fashion Illustration Drawing Fine Art Print

The Cat Eyes in the Hat -Fashion Illustration Drawing Mixed Media Fine Art Print

Impressive...and the fact that she's from PEI just makes me adore her even more...true love it is;)

Now...I've got some VERY good news for you.

The lovely and obviously exceedingly talented Ms. Bayer is offering up a print of your choice to B&B readers.

Hooray!!!!

To enter:

1. Simply leave a comment below...this giveaway is open to everyone!

For extra entries:
And PLEASE leave a seperate comment for each step you complete.

2. Follow Esther Bayer on Twitter
3. Follow Esther's blog
4. Make Esther Bayer and Etsy favourite
5. Visit Esther Bayer's Etsy shop and tell me which piece is your favourite
6. Tweet the giveaway
{enter to win and gorgeous watercolour fashion illustration from @EstherBayer and @bijouandboheme http://bijouandboheme.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-esther-bayer.html?spref=tw}

And as a special additional 2 entries:
Again...please leave 2 comments so that you get both entries.

7/8. Look at this gorgeous illustration:

Original Watercolor Print Fashion Illustration Poster Soft Rose Pink

and give her a name!

That's right...you get to decide what this gorgeous lady will officially be called;)

So...you officially have 8 chances to win...how's that for awesomesauce.

Good luck my friends...I'll choose a winner this coming Sunday.

xo

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264 comments:

  1. And Vogue Brazil Cover Original Watercolor Fashion Illustration Print is my favorite on her etsy site.

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  2. I'm beyond exciting .. amazing! xoxo fingers crossed!

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  3. Follow Esther Bayer on Twitter! ..Checked! x

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  4. Follow Esther's blog! ...Checked! x

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  5. My favorite piece from her Etsy shop is Glamorous Lady! http://www.etsy.com/listing/83175121/glamorous-lady-original-drawing-fashion

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  6. Make Esther Bayer and Etsy favourite ... checked! x

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  7. count me in! what a wonderful giveaway, thank you! she is unbelievably talented, off to check out her shop and links!

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  8. Visit Esther Bayer's Etsy shop and tell me which piece is your favorite ... oh, very difficult choice!

    Mm.. for now .. 'Original Watercolor Fashion Illustration Print. Soft Rose Pink Hues' x

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  9. Fantastic giveaway Christine! Fingers crossed!

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  10. so glad you're back - happy new year!

    Bethany
    http://powellbrower.blogspot.com/2012/01/project-update-bathroom.html

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  11. Just followed on Twitter @JulipMade!

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  12. 7/8. Look at this gorgeous illustration:

    Original Watercolor Print Fashion Illustration Poster Soft Rose Pink

    and give her a name!

    I would call her - MIA - ! X

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  13. Just followed Esther's blog!

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  14. The Giclée Print or the Moodlight Sunset are my favorites, but all are truly gorgeous!

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  15. i'd name the print "bette davis eyes" xoxo

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  16. tweeted the Giveaway! x

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  17. As for a name... Freyja, norse goddess of beauty and attraction.

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  18. Or KP for Katy Perry because they have the same doe eyes.

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  19. this is so gorgeous! her work is stunning!

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  20. Title 2: Cotillard (bc she looks like Marion)

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  21. one more extra entry for the name! thanks Christine! muahh! x

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  22. Another art giveaway, thank you! Crossing my fingers again...

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  23. Just followed @EstherBayer on twitter. Love that she is from PEI!

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  24. Absolutely love these prints!! I've been wanting one for my bedroom for a while ;-)

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  25. They are full of emotion. I would be happy to have any of them. Please enter me in the giveaway. This might just be my lucky time! Happy New Year Christine! xo

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  26. I tried to win her art via Modern Jane and didn't so maybe this time I will be lucky. If not, I am just going to have to buy one for me! I really want a piece for the 17 yr olds room - she would LOVE it!

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  27. I think she should be called "Crystal"

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  28. The reason I chose "Crystal" is her eyes are all sparkly and Esther's art belongs in a sparkly space!

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  29. Am finding it extra hard to choose a favorite....seriously. For now, I will pick either Contemplation, Violet & Blue Hues,or Soft Rose Pink.

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  30. 2nd entry for the name. Thanks! :)

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  31. definitely favorited her shop. ox

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  32. Beautiful work...your giveaways rock.

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  33. Very cool paintings -- thanks for letting us know about Esther!

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  35. I obviously read to quickly. I love the Vintage 60s Vogue Paris Cover watercolor Fashion Illustration Print Catherine Deveuve

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  36. http://bijouandboheme.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-esther-bayer.html - I tweeted!

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  37. I'm following her on twitter now! :)

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  38. You find the absolute BEST artists!!! Just stunning...great giveaway!

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  39. I love the cirque de la mode and the vintage 60's, but how do you choose! Now following on etsy! Thanks Christine. your artists are brilliant

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  40. Gorgeous work! Fingers crossed!

    - Sara @ Gameday Stylist
    www.gamedaystylist.com

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  41. Once again, you have completely made my day by introducing smashing art work that melts my heart! LOOOOOVE Miss Ester and her faboo talent.

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  42. I am totally *terrible* at naming things, but the first thing that came to mind is "Nubia"...she looks kind of exotic to me and "nubia" is "cloud" in Portuguese...after seeing that fabulous hair that looks like a storm at sunset, that was the best choice (c:

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  43. I love these pieces. My favorite is probably the Vogue cover piece or the one above it. Great giveaway. I'm excited!

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  44. ooh i would name the piece after my new niece...Dia.

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  45. I tweeted about the giveaway. My Twitter name is @christine1400

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  46. I am following Esther Bayer on Twitter. My twitter name is @christine1400

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  47. My favorite pieces from her Etsy shop are either Opal Sunrise or Indigo Blue Hues. I can't choose!!

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  48. I am not following Esther Bayer's blog and I'm so glad I am. I love her work. Thanks for opening my eyes to it :)

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  49. I made Esther's Etsy shop a favorite!

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  50. My favorite piece of Esther's is actually the original we get to name! Yeah!

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  51. I would name her Marion. I know it is a drawing of Marion Cotillard, but I love the way her name sounds! So Beautiful!

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  52. Gahh I am always so excited for the chance to win new art!

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  53. And added her to my Etsy Favorites!

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  54. OOOOHHHHH!!! I love! Like beyond love!

    Much Love,
    Trissta

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  55. Now following her blog! :) So gorgeous!

    Much Love,
    Trissta

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  56. Ohh! And I'm adoring the violet and blue hues.... but it's so hard to pick just one!

    Much Love,
    Trissta

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  57. Annnnd I'm following on Twitter!

    Much Love,
    Trissta

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  58. And I tweeted it. :)

    Much Love,
    Trissta

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  59. ooohh i LOVE that first painting!
    michelleleeann@gmail.com

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  60. FOLLOWING ESTHER ON TWITTER! XO

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  61. FAVORITED ESTHER'S SHOP ON ETSY! XO

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  62. I have the perfect place for one in my house! Great giveaway!

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  63. You give the most amazing giveaways!! Awesome!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture

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  64. Love all the Vogue pieces but the one with the half-updo is my FAVE!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture

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  65. That last illustration of Marion Cotillard is simply mesmerizing...like a modern day "Edith"...La vie en rose!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture

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  66. That last illustration of Marion Cotillard is simply mesmerizing...like a modern day "Edith"...La vie en rose!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture

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  67. added esther's etsy shop to etsy favorites. good luck to me.

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  68. love tres chic, vintage french. But they are all really gorgeous.

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  69. ooh, I have the perfect spot for one of her pieces! I started following her tweets on Twitter and her Blog post. So excited to find out who wins one of her babies!

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  70. Okay so after checking out her Etsy shop I am in LOVE with the Original Watercolor and The Cat Eye. She has been added to my favorites. Check out my shout out via my Twitter @styledbykarli!

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  71. Made this fab artist a fave on my etsy!

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  72. my fave is the Violet and Blue Hues!!

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  73. Thank you very much for the chance to win!

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  74. i'm going to name her Melody it is a soft yet sexy name...

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  75. My favourite print is Très Chic -Vintage French Vogue Paris!

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  76. I made her a favourite on Etsy!

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  77. Beautiful pieces! I'd love to win :)

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  81. Any of these illustrations would look amazing framed and on a book shelf.

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  82. I would love ANY of her prints, but my favorite is the VINTAGE 60'S UK VOGUE COVER, love the light green and pinks! XO

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  83. OR.. I WOULD ALSO NAME HER JULIETTE XO

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  84. What a fantastic giveaway, these are just lovely! Thanks for the chance.

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  85. And I follow Esther on twitter @ourdesignedlife

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  86. I just found your blog from the Live Like You link..... I must say you are fabulous!

    Ester Bayer is amazing!!! I would say my favorite is the vogue cover, but I am not sure how to pick just one.

    XOXOX So glad I found you and thanks for this chance to win!!

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  87. LOVE this! Enter me, please!

    aimee2012@gmail.com

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  88. Beautiful work! Please enter me for the giveaway.

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  89. How about Fiona? She looks a little quirky but approachable to me.

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  90. My second choice for a name might be Mila.

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  91. I love it, her Art Work is so glamorous, soft and feminine.
    It would look amazing in my pink atelier!
    Thank you Christine for sharing...
    Now, I keep my finger's cross.
    Sonia xo

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  92. So lovely and original! Would love to have!

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  93. Following on Twitter!

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  94. Following Esther Bayer blog!

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  95. LOOOOOVE Vintage 60's Vogue Paris!

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  96. I think she looks like Marion Cotillard so I dub her Marion!

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  97. Oh you so know I'm dying, right?!?! Her work is gorgeous! Thank you for the introduction. Even if I don't win I'm thrilled to know of her :) xoxo

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  98. Sooo hard to choose just one fave but I'll go with Sunset Hues- Original Watercolor Vogue Fashion Illustration Painting Art Print :)

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  99. Tweet tweet! :)

    http://twitter.com/#!/altdawn/status/154380354747248640

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  100. I just favorited her etsy shop!

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  101. I think the woman in the painting's name should be Marion.

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  102. My favorite is tres chic. I love the eyes.

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  103. I am following Esther's blog.

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  104. I favorited Esther's Etsy shop.

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  105. I think the name of the woman in the illustration should be Tessa or if you prefer Tess for short.

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  106. Please enter me in the give away. Love Esther's illustrations.

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  107. I'm picking the first name that's coming to me upon looking at the beautiful image - Estelle.

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  108. SUch an amazing giveaway - tweeted!

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  109. Already follow her on twitter

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  110. Oh yea forgot the first one - leave a comment about the post! I love her work, checked her out when you first tweeted about her!

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  111. Favorited her etsy shop!

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  112. Am now following her blog!

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  113. my fave prints are Pink Carnation and Contemplation....

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  114. just tweeted this doozie of a giveaway....tho I really want to win, so maybe I shouldn't have (ha ha, jokes).

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  115. Ooooh lovely! I was actually just looking to buy a print from her shop yesterday!!

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  116. I adore the Deutsch Vogue Cover! But the Tres Chic one is lovely too :)

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  117. And her Etsy shop is on my favourites list!

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  118. Hmmm, maybe Genevieve or Jacqueline? Something fabulously French :)

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  119. I would name her Genevieve...

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  120. I favorited her etsy shop, that was easy, love everything! Thanks for introducing her us to her, oh and pls pick me!!

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  121. I love Pressed Petal, oh pls pick me! I love the name just the way it is!

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  122. I love Pressed Petals, and the name is perfect! Oh pls pick me!

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  123. Love Pressed Petals, that was (last comment) thank you for introducing her to us! I joined her etsy, twitter, and her site, oh pls pic me, her work is amazing!!!

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  124. 5 - my fave is aqua blue hues or winter sunrise

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  125. 8 - lena


    there, all 8 entries, commented separately :) and as an alternative to lena, then coco :)

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  126. I love Esthers creations!

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  127. My fav piece is:
    Original Watercolor Ink Vogue Deutsch Cover Fashion Illustration Painting Art Print!!!

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  128. I see her as being a Parisian girl named Camille.x

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  129. Ooooh I really love Eshter Bayer's illustration!
    Love this opportunity!

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  130. Christine a wonderfully talented artist an fabulous Giveaway!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  131. I am Following Esther on Twitter.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  132. In Esther's Etsy shop I adore Magenta Sky....it is stunning. The Vogue cover you featured as well!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  133. Gorgeous! Don't tweet, but have now made her Etsy shop a favorite!

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  134. My favorites are (hard to pick - they are so beautiful): the original watercolor fashion, Amethyst & Amber, and Masquerade.

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  135. I would also name the lovely new lady, "Smitten"

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  136. 2. Following her on twitter now!

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  137. 3. And I'm following her blog!

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  138. 4. She's also my Etsy favorite.

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  140. 5. Favorite piece: Soft Rose Pink Hues and Waterfall Reflection
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/84960346/original-watercolor-fashion-illustration
    and www.etsy.com/listing/88256863/waterfall-reflection-watercolor-original

    I also love this one: www.etsy.com/listing/88887969/original-watercolor-print-fashion

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  141. I love the look of her work. I got lost in her etsy shop and forgot to leave a comment, but did manage to make a purchase I can't wait for it to arrive.

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  142. so so gorgeous! love them all :)

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  143. i'm leaning towards magdalena..such a pretty name

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  144. EEK! I absolutely LOVE these! While they are all to die for, I'd especially love the VOGUE print... stunning! It would be just the thing to complete my office! xoxo Annie

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  145. Great giveaway! Enter me in!

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  146. Also, I think she should be named Daphne!

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  147. Now following Esther on Twitter!

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Sorry about the annoying captias...tried turning them off for a day and my inbox exploded with crap.

Smooches to everyone who perservered and left a sweet comment anyways! xoxo