#IBCOMFEDGPPE Day Six: Gallery Ali

Happy Saturday everyone! It's a beautiful day for a party. I sincerely hope that the weather is as nice where you are as it is here! We are currently approaching 80 and there isn't a cloud in sight. A beautiful weekend indeed. 


Since all good parties require good decorations, I've invited an amazingly talented painter to this extravaganza.  She has created an original piece of artwork to giveaway today! How awesome is that!?

Today's giveaway comes from the creative mind of Gallery Ali

Ali of Gallery Ali is giving away this original painting,

 appropriately titled 'Spring Charm'! 

I am totally in love with this. Unique, colorful, fun ... just beautiful!

About the painting: Spring Charm" is a 8" x 24" x 1.5" painting on gallery wrapped canvas; the painting extends around the thick edges giving it a striking look from a side angle and making framing unnecessary. "Spring Charm" is wired and ready to hang on your wall or prop on a shelf.

And, as these giveaways go, I asked Ali to share a little about herself and her work...

I delight in vivid color, movement and the element of surprise; often combining multiple mediums such as copper wire, sand, sheer fabrics & textural yarns to create sculptural dimension, extending the art off the canvas

I love selling my work at art fairs; the open-air market is exciting, and even better is the opportunity to meet a variety of people from all over with different interests and backgrounds. 

The element of surprise is the part of my work that intrigues people the most; It makes me smile when people of all ages can't help but touch the paintings to try and figure out the unexpected materials, often turning an ordinary household item, like a mesh fruit bag, or a scrubby sponge, into a fun painting! 

I live in Andover, Minnesota and have a studio in the wonderful International Market Square in Minneapolis.

Let's take a look at two more of her paintings. 

Cappuccino on a Stem

I love how this piece has sheer fabric and copper wire that extend out a few inches off the front of the canvas. So unique! And the colors are beautiful together.

O'Hara

This painting is named after Scaralet O'Hara from Gone With the Wind. I just love the colors in this. I actually want to do one of my bedrooms here at my little inn in pinks and organs and this would actually be perfect!

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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL THAT ENTERED. 

WINNER ANNOUNCED IN A SEPARATE POST.

Alright, now it's time to talk giveaway! Here are the Details:

*The Prize*
Ali's orginial painting, "Spring Charm" (image above)

*Enter to Win*
TWO chances to win:
1. Visit Gallery Ali, then come back here and leave a comment with your favorite item from the shop.

2. Share this giveaway with a tweet, a blog post, a PIN or spread the word on facebook. Then, come back here and leave an additional comment saying you did. Be sure to use #IBCOMFEDGPPE in your tweet/pin/post if possible.

This giveaway is open to everyone! Should you be a 'no reply' or 'anonymous' commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win.

Enter now through 11 am (EST) on Wednesday, May 23rd. I will announce the winner that evening in a new blog post. 

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For more information about Gallery Ali,

 check her out in in all these wonderful locations:

Etsy Shop ... Facebook ... Website (coming soon!) 

 Gallery Ali just open their Facebook page too! 

If you'd like, head on over and give Ali some much deserved love with a few 'Likes'.

Good Luck!

Did you miss a day in the giveaway???  #IBCOMFEDGPPE Recap:

Day One: 365 Days of Slow Cooking

Day Two: Chloe + Isabel

Day Three: Harmony Farm Candles

Day Four: On a Branch Soaps

Day Five: South of Main Street

Day Six: Gallery Ali

This giveaway is valid to United States and Canada residents those ages 18 and up, discluding where legally prohibited. 

The random draw will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd and announced the same day.
I have NOT been compensated to host this giveaway and my opinions are my own.