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Free Art Day 28

1/31/2013

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Two Piece ATC set by Rhonda & Ashley Chase

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3.5 x 5 inches total image. Seam digitally removed.
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Creature Left side ATC
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Creature Right side ATC
First off todays card is a two piece atc set. Yup that is right. The winner gets the whole set. Today is also the very last day of the month. That means if you haven't won anything yet this is your last chance to do so before we shift over to a new month. I think it would be fun to make the last day of the month a special day. That way anyone who hasn't been fortunate enough to win or has just not entered can have one last shot at something extra special. The last day will be bigger or fancier, (in some way that I have yet to fully decide), than the previous days creatures. 

Ash made the splotch for this card in September of last year in preparation for a splotch saturday event. I encouraged her against making splotches that went across more than one page after she made it... perhaps I'm reconsidering. She also helped me decide to give this creature a tail instead of legs and told me when I was done (although I added just a little more that she liked.)

Today has been a very long day packed with lots of stories you may find interesting that would probably make a less than boring television show... I'm just tired. It's a long day so there is more to talk about and less energy to do it in... :(

If I tell you really fast that will just induce a series of questions that will probably take longer to answer than writing this. I've possibly used more energy just making excuses why not to tell you about today. In order to give you potential insight into the drawing I shall attempt it in a mild over view kinda way.

I had an appointment in Eugene today a bit after one pm. I had kept Ash home from school the day before for stomach pain. I had a really hard time falling asleep last night. When I woke up this morning it was 9 am already and I'd slept through the alarms to get Ash off to the bus. I wasn't really sure if she was feeling better or not and I'd run out of time to take her into school. I got everyone packed up and took them to my mom at church where she was meeting with some other ladies. After that I headed out to Eugene. Eugene is about a 2 hr drive from where I live give a little. As I was passing by Toledo (15 min out of town) I saw a female solo hitchhiker on the side of the rode looking for a ride. I've always wanted to pick up a hitchhiker but for various reasons have decided against it. I pulled over a bit past her and she didn't notice. I thought about it a bit and left. I got about 5 miles down the road and pulled over. I prayed a bit and thought about it, adrenaline rushing. 

I turned around and headed back. This time I was able to pull up right near her. I asked her where she was headed and she said Eugene. I then was fortunate enough to enjoy her company all the way to my destination. She had just been in Toledo visiting her daughter who is the same age as my son. We shared many similar interests and had stories to tell that interacted well together. I must say I really enjoyed it. Next time she comes down to visit her daughter she is going to give me a call. 

After that the appointment went smoothly with some interesting discussions with the doctor spurred by my choice in activist t-shirt. We had very contradicting views but were able to have a comfortable discussion without anyone being aggravated  I can't imagine I changed her view but I did enjoy our talk. I need a bit more practice at that. 

Finished with my appointment I drove home alone. I missed the company. It felt like a much longer drive back. I started the card in the doctors office but really didn't have much time to get into it. I finished it in bed with Ash sitting next to me on the ipad somewhere in the 8pm range.
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Congratulations Brandi Kiefer you are todays winner! I look forward to hearing what this creature is and hopefully you will consider naming it as well! This will be a great start to your new ATC collection :)

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15 Comments
Cindy
2/1/2013 06:47:57 am

Lovely! Yes, it's the last day of the month and I'm feeling lucky. ;) I have not won yet, and would really be happy with this range of colors! Please enter me in todays drawing!

Thanks so much . . . great work!

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Cindy
2/1/2013 06:49:55 am

Ok wait . . . Eugene . . . Toledo? Are you in Oregon, dear? ;)

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Rhonda Chase
2/1/2013 11:19:57 am

Hey There Cindy,

Yes I live in Newport Oregon. Are you an Oregonian as well? I'm glad you are feeling lucky :) You are officially entered to win this fabulous two piece set! Good luck.

Cindy
2/2/2013 08:10:49 am

Yes, a Californian at heart, but have lived in Eugene or 22 years. I taught at Waldport High School back in the early 1990's and frequent Newport when I can. When you mentioned Eugene and Toledo, I knew you were from these parts! ;)

Thanks for your offerings. I'm glad I stumpled upon your site.

Enjoy your weekend ~
Cindy

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Rhonda Chase
2/2/2013 08:46:25 am

It's hard for me to figure out who people are lol. I thought you were Cindy the artist from For Artsake gallery here on the coast. I just took a leave of absence from there. Now I am very curious how you stumbled upon the site. I am also very glad that you did!

I was born in Northern Cali and spent most of my life in Susanville. Small world eh lol.

Have a fabulous weekend yourself :)
Rhonda

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Cindy
2/2/2013 08:11:39 am

BTW, I really love this 2-piece special! ;)

Cindy

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Rhonda Chase
2/2/2013 08:47:37 am

Thanks for taking the moment to tell me :) It's a shame you already won... j/k I'm hoping someone enters lol

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Mayla M
2/2/2013 06:43:07 pm

I love this! I would like to be entered into the drawing. It's such a small world, I'm also an Oregonian! Have a wonderful day!

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Rhonda Chase
2/3/2013 04:20:16 am

I'm glad to hear you love the work and that you found my project! This is a small world :) What part of Oregon do you hail from and how did you hear about the project? It is a pleasure to meet you and tell you that you are officially entered to win this piece! Good luck.

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Mayla M
2/3/2013 04:53:50 pm

I live in Hillsboro. I found out about the project through Listia. I aspire to be more creative and love to see how others create art. I appreciate you sharing. Thank you!

Rhonda Chase
2/5/2013 06:52:21 am

Such a small world :) I lived in Portland just last year. I'm glad that you found me here and that I , in some way, inspire you! That is wonderful and encouraging to hear. May your week be fabulous.

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Rhonda Chase
2/7/2013 01:47:16 pm

Congratulations you won!

Please send me your mailing information through the contact page on my website when you get a chance. Thanks for participating!

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Mayla M
2/8/2013 03:40:13 pm

Thank you!!!

Caroline Gutierrez Abreu
2/6/2013 01:00:20 pm

I think it's cool that this one goes over two cards. In a larger form I can see this framed like a diptych.

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Rhonda Chase
2/6/2013 03:06:10 pm

Some of my favorite atc's in my collection are sets. I have a three part, a six and a nine. Can't recall getting a two. Glad you like it :)

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