Holiday Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to louisamay29!! You have won my holiday giveaway! You will receive 20 5x7" prints!! 4 of them will be my holiday themed pieces: Shanna, Elana, Neva and Belle. You can also choose any 16 additional 5x7" prints from my gallery here (excluding the dryad). Please contact me at nikki@aurella-art.com to claim your prize!

I randomly selected the winner by putting all the names into a hat and drawing one. The recipes you gave (all so delicious!) had no weight on who won the contest.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the giveaway! Please keep an eye on my blog because I will be having more in the future for sure. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! And thanks so much for all of your support of my artwork this year. =)

Holiday Giveaway - Share Your Favorite Holiday Recipe and Win 20 5x7" Nikki Burnette Fantasy Art Prints!!

Thanks to a very kind donation from a very special person, I am having a HUGE holiday giveaway again this year! This is always a time of year where I like to give back to all my fans who support me throughout the year. I try to have a giveaway each year, but thanks to a generous donation I can make this year even bigger and better!

How To Enter:

This giveaway will take place on my blog. All entries must be posted underneath this blog post to be considered for the contest. If you don't have an account with which to post with, I have allowed annonymous posts, but please list your name and email address so I know who to contact if you win!

To enter, simply post your favorite holiday recipe below! You can either post the whole recipe or link to another site where your favorite recipe is located. If you're not big into cooking and recipes, just tell me what your favorite holiday treat is. No need to get super descriptive if you don't want to. A simple "sugar cookies with sprinkles" is just fine with me. I thought this might be a really fun way to exchange recipes and yummy holiday treat ideas!

What You Win:

The person who wins this giveaway will receive TWENTY of my 5x7" prints!! This giveaway's retail value is $160!! Not only is it a great value, but it's a fantastic way to expand your art collection or start a new collection. I really love the 5x7" print size because they look so good displayed together in a grouping on a wall.

You will receive all FOUR of my holiday themed prints including: Shanna, Elana, Neva and Belle. Then for the remaining 16 prints, you can choose any ones that you want! You can pick from my entire gallery here.

Deadline:

You have from now until December 23rd at midnight EST to enter! On Saturday, December 24th, I will announce the winner. The winner will be chosen randomly. Your recipe or what you write will have no bearing on who wins the contest. I will write all the names down and choose one from a slip at random! Your items will be shipped the first week of January 2012.

In the top right hand corner of your screen, there should be a box that says "follow by email." If you type your email address in that box, you will receive a notification when I announce the winner! You will also receive notifications when I make other blog posts, so you can stay up to date with other contests, giveaways and news about my art!

Thanks to everyone who supports my artwork! Your support means the world to me and I am just so thankful for all of my friends and fans. I hope you enjoy the giveaway and have a wonderful holiday season!

Belle

Elana

Neva

Shanna

Facebook Auction - Original Shanna Sketch + 8x10" Signed Print

This auction starts now and will last until Tuesday 12/13 at 7:00 PM EST. ONLY BIDS ON MY FACEBOOK FAN PAGE AUCTION WILL BE ACCEPTED - WHOLE DOLLAR AMOUNTS ONLY. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE AUCTION.

This auction will include the following:

~Original Shanna Sketch - This sketch measures approx. 8.5x11." It is signed, titled and dated and comes in a plastic sleeve with a backing board. Shanna is one of the very first holiday pieces that I've painted and my only holiday mermaid at the moment! I painted this way back in 2007 and have since sold tons of prints and products with this image as well as licensed her to many different companies. This is your chance to own the original sketch that painting was based on!

**Please note: This is a -sketch- not a finished drawing. There are smudges and messy lines! This sketch was created on a piece of drawing paper.

~8x10" Signed Print of Shanna - This auction also includes an 8x10" print of the finished piece! The actual piece of paper measures 8.5x11" which leaves a small white border. I've signed and titled the piece in the white border.

Simply type the amount you'd like to bid below. There will be no minimum bid requirement, so it should be very fun!

I can accept payment through Paypal. I will send an invoice via email to the winner of the auction through Paypal which is super easy to use.

These items will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail
US Destinations: $3.75
Canada Destinations: $4.75
Everywhere Else: $9.00

Thank you and happy bidding! =)

Linework for New Painting + Winner of Naming Contest

Wow! I have to say that you all have outdone yourselves this time with this naming contest. There were so many names suggested and they were all so beautiful. It was definitely hard to decide which name to choose.

I decided to name my newest piece Cheyanna. I just think the name is so beautiful and fits the piece perfectly! Congratulations to Michelle Butler who suggested the name!! Michelle, please contact me at nikki@aurella-art.com to claim your 5x7" print of the finished piece!

This linework was quite time consuming to complete as the piece is so intricate with many different lines. I'm so happy that it's done so that I can move on to the next part of the process! I will transfer the lines to my final watercolor paper and ink them with brown ink. Then I get to start painting it! I'm very excited to work on this piece and will of course share pictures with you all along the way.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in my naming contest!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

I'm having some huge sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday! That's November 25th-November 28th. These sales are taking place in my Etsy store. Don't have an Etsy account? Or would you rather purchase directly from me? No problem at all! Just send me a message to nikki@aurella-art.com with what you'd like to purchase and the country that you live in and I can send you an invoice directly from Paypal. If you have any further questions, just let me know!

Now, onto the sales!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Fairy with Foxes Sketch - Naming Contest!

Wow it's been awhile since I posted some new sketches!! I was looking back in my archives and my last sketch was posted in July...geez. Thanks for being so patient with me! The past few months have been super busy with shows sometimes back to back. Things are just now settling down a bit, though the holiday rush is coming up soon. So I'm trying to squeeze in a new painting before that all begins!

I have a brand new sketch to share with you all tonight that I'm really excited about. I wanted to create another fall piece this year. Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, so I really like to make at least a couple fall pieces per year. I wanted to make a piece with animals, and when I was thinking about autumn and animals, foxes instantly popped into my head. Their coats display the beautiful shades of fall. Plus I think they are such mystical creatures. I thought they would be paired perfectly with a fairy perched atop some fallen trees in a forest. I plan to create this painting in the colors of fall and hopefully I will finish it before winter is here! =)

But, she needs a name! I will be having another one of my naming contests for her. Please make sure to read all the rules before suggesting a name.

The person who suggests the name I select will win a 5x7" print of the finished piece! Anyone around the world can play, you can submit multiple names and you can also play if you have already won one of my naming contests.

I can no longer run my contests and giveaways on Facebook. I have set my blog to allow anonymous posts, so if you don't have an account to post with, post anonymously, but please post your name as well so I know who is suggesting the names.

This is important!! I cannot contact the winners through Facebook. You must keep an eye on my blog to see when I make the announcement of who won the contest. At that point, I will ask you to email me your mailing address. Please make sure to watch for the winners, so that you know if you have won! I will be unable to contact you otherwise. If you want to make sure to not miss the announcement, you can now subscribe to my blog by typing your email address in the top right hand corner of my blog. You will then be emailed each time I post a new blog. Thank you so much and I can't wait to see the names!! =)

The pose for this piece is referenced from the absolutely gorgeous stock of Elandria. If you are an artist or an art admirer, you should definitely have a look at her stock. It is so inspirational and beautiful art in and of itself. =)

Sparkle!: A New Home for My Art

I wanted to let you all know about a new retail home for my prints and many of my products! One question I get at my shows quite often is, "Where do you sell your merchandise in the area?" Well, now I'm happy to say that I have someplace local that carries many of my different goodies!

The shop is called Sparkle! and it is right in downtown Lawrenceville. If you haven't been to downtown Lawrenceville, you should definitely check it out if you're local to the area. There are many unique stores and restaurants that you just can't find anywhere else. And Sparkle! is definitely one of those stores!

Sparkle! carries many unique, handmade items. They have a huge handmade jewelry selection to choose from as well as many other fantastic items like art, cards, hair accessories and more. They support many local artisans by featuring them and their artwork. Every piece has a story behind it and I just love that. They even host jewelry making parties! It's a very fun store to browse and find just the perfect gift for someone.

So, I'm very honored that Sparkle! has utilized a portion of their store to display my prints and products! Right now, Sparkle! has a huge selection of my ACEO prints, 5x7 Prints, 8x10 Prints, Hand Cut Stickers, Sticker Sheets, Bookmarks, Greeting Cards, Postcard Sets and Framed Prints. So, if you prefer to shop in a store rather than buy online, definitely go check Sparkle! out to see my selection of merchandise!

Here are a few photos!

Greeting Cards, Bookmarks & Postcard Sets

Framed Prints

My Items Beautifully Displayed at Sparkle!

My Prints and Products at Sparkle!

8x10 and 5x7 Prints

5x7 Prints and Sticker Sheets

Coloring Page Packs & Hand Cut Stickers

Close up of Rona & Krista

More Framed Prints

My Entire Selection at Sparkle!

Publix Apron's Simple Meals

One goal of mine is to cook more often! I don't make eating well and cooking healthy meals enough of a priority. It seems like I put all my extra energy and effort into my artwork and art business. I just can't seem to find any energy leftover for normal things like eating well and cooking. When I do go grocery shopping, I just sort of wander around and grab things that look good. Then when it's dinner time, I don't ever have the right things on hand to make a meal, so my husband and I end up going out to eat or grabbing fast food. But I know that needs to change! And I'm definitely going to try. =)

I recently found something at Publix, my local grocery store, that helps me so much. They have a program called Publix Apron's Simple Meals. Each week they feature a different recipe at the front of the store. They sometimes have someone cooking the meal so you can try it and they also have a free recipe card that you can take with you. The best part is, they put all the ingredients you need to make the meal up front. So you just grab everything you need from one display and you're out the door! The recipes are also really super easy to make. But there's still enough cooking to do so that you feel like you made a nice home cooked meal.

The recipe cards also suggest sides and desserts to accompany the meal. I love this part, because I feel that I always grab the same old side dishes to make all the time. So it adds a lot of variety to our normal routine.

My husband and I have already tried quite a few different meals and we've enjoyed all of them!

First we tried Meatball Marinara Sliders with Pasta Salad and French Fries. Next was Country Fried Steak with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes. And our last recipe we tried was my favorite: Brats in a Blanket with German Potato Salad. I had never tried Brats before and now I actually like them more than hot dogs. And the German Potato salad was very delicious!

For those of you watching your calorie intake or other nutritional values, all of the stats are listed right on the menu card. For instance, I am watching my calories, so on days where we try a menu that's a little heavier on the calories (like the Country Fried Steak meal), I cut back on my portion size. It makes it super easy to figure out what you're eating.

I can't wait to try out our next meal! I think the next one is going to be Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup with Ham and Cheese Pinwheels.

I'm also thinking about starting to take pictures of all the meals! I'm always so proud when I plate everything up lol. Anyways, I just thought I'd share this little tip in case any of you have a Publix nearby and are scraped for time like I am (who isn't these days?). I definitely recommend giving these meals a try. =)

After Show Sale & New Product Preview Sale - Huge Savings!

For a limited time, I will be offering all of my prints and products for sale at my reduced show prices!! Due to having no shipping costs, store fees or Paypal fees, I am able to offer all my merchandise at reduced prices at my shows. I also give big discounts for purchasing multiples of the same item. I wanted to give all of you who couldn't attend my shows a chance at purchasing everything I sell at the prices I offer at my shows.

These prices are only available through the month of October, so act quickly if you're interested! I will not do this often, so take advantage of this while you can. This is also a great time to stock up on early holiday presents and stocking stuffers.

Not only am I offering all the products you know and love at reduced rates, but I also have many brand new products that I've never offered online before! You all will get first dibs at these brand new products before I put them in my online stores!

All orders will be processed via Paypal directly through me. Please do not purchase items on my website or in my Etsy/eBay stores and expect these rates, because I am not offering these specials there.

If you want to purchase my items at these reduced rates, contact me via email: nikki@aurella-art.com. Let me know what items you want to purchase, the names of the images you want and the country you live in so that I can factor in shipping correctly. An example of what your message could look like:

5 ACEO Prints: Arden, Telsa, Ryla, Angelique & Giselle
2 Pocket Mirrors: Constance & Kiandra
Live in United States

Estimated Shipping Prices:

Small Items (i.e. small prints, stickers, magnets, bookmarks, etc...)

USA Destinations = $2.25
Canada Destinations = $3.25
Everywhere Else = $4.25


Large Items (i.e. 8x10" prints, Coloring Packs, etc...)

USA Destinations = $3.75
Canada Destinations = $4.75
Everywhere Else = $9.00

SEE MY GALLERY HERE TO FIND ALL THE NAMES OF YOUR FAVORITE IMAGES

Unless otherwise specified, all of my products are available in all of my many different images!

After I receive your email, I will send an invoice to your email address via Paypal for easy payment. Once I receive payment I will ship your order to the address listed on your Paypal account unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me and thanks so much for your support of my artwork!! =)

Now onto the incredible specials!!!

ACEO Prints - $2 each or 3 for $5

These open edition prints measure 2.5x3.5" and come in a plastic sleeve.

5x7" Prints - $5 each or 3 for $12

These open edition prints measure 5x7" and come in a plastic sleeve with a sturdy backing board.

8x10" Prints - $10 each or 3 for $25

These open edition prints measure 8x10" and come in a plastic sleeve with a sturdy backing board. They are printed on paper that measures 8.5x11" which leaves a small white border to make matting and framing easier.

Stickers - $2 each or 3 for $5

These stickers measure approx. 3x4" each. They are a permanent matte sticker and come in a plastic sleeve with a tag topper.

Magnets - $4 each or 3 for $10

These magnets measure approx. 3x4" each. They are a flexible, thin magnet and come in a plastic sleeve with a backing board and tag topper.

Pocket Mirrors - $6 each or 2 for $10

These pocket mirrors measure 2.25" and are made with quality button parts. The mirror on the back is very clear.  These also come with a black velour bag for storage. They are packaged in a plastic sleeve with tag topper.

Buttons - $2 each or 3 for $5

These buttons measure 2.25" and are pin back buttons made with quality button parts. They come in a plastic sleeve with a tag topper.

Greeting Cards - $3 each or 4 for $10

These cards measure approx. 4.25x5.5" and are blank inside. They come with a matching envelope in a plastic sleeve.

Bookmarks - $8 each or 3 for $20

These bookmarks are one of my favorite products! They measure approx. 2" wide and 7" high at their highest point. They are made with beautiful glossy paper and have a hand beaded tassel. They come packaged in a vinyl sleeve for protection.

Sticker Sheets (Set of 24) - $12 each or 2 for $20

You will receive 4 total sheets with 6 stickers on each sheet for a total of 24 stickers. They are semi-glossy stickers and are square with rounded corners.  They measure 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" each. They come beautifully packaged in a plastic sleeve and a matching tag topper.

I have two sets available:

Portrait Series #1 - Arden, Telsa, Cassandra, Astrina, Constance and Vienna

Witch Series #1 - Heather, Cassia, Aria, Kirra, Ryla and Tabitha

Handcut Stickers (Set of 4) - $8 each or 3 for $20

You will receive 4 sticker cut outs in each set of the same image. All of them are hand cut by myself. They range in size but most are around 3.5" wide and 5 inches high. They come packaged beautifully in a clear sleeve with matching tag topper.

Limited Image Selection (Aelita and Jax, Tabitha, Heather, Constance, Angelique, Telsa, Vienna, Cassia, Arden, Mina, Cassandra, Ryla and Krista)

Coloring Page Packs - $10 each or 2 for $18

Each pack comes with 10 black and white 8.5x11" sheets of paper to color (the coloring area is 8x10") and one cover image in a plastic sleeve with backing board.

Two packs available:

Pack #1 (Arden, Belle, Cassandra, Cassia, Heather, Sabrina, Neva, Zoe, Talia and Vienna)

Pack #2 (Kiandra, Tabitha, Astrina, Angelique, Gwynth, Ryla, Tracey, Valencia, Edeline, and Telsa)

*BRAND NEW* Keychains - $12 each or 2 for $20

These are so fun! They are very intricate mini frames put on a keychain with my artwork in the inside! The frames are resin and they are so colorful. The keyring is a very good quality keyring and opens up all the way to easily add your keys. I have a limited image selection on these items. Please see the photo with numbers below:

*BRAND NEW* Bottle Cap Magnets - $3 each or 4 for $10

The image measures 1 inch in diameter and they are placed inside a very fun and colorful matching painted bottle cap! They come with a super strong magnet on the back.

*BRAND NEW* Postcard Sets (Set of 6) - $12 each or 2 for $20

I have two different sets available:

Portrait Series #1 - Arden, Telsa & Cassandra

 Witch Series #1 - Heather, Aria and Kirra

Each comes with 3 unique images - 2 postcards of each image for a total of 6 postcards. They also come with 6 matching iridescent envelopes packaged beautifully in a plastic sleeve, with backing board and finished off with some twine and a charm. These make a lovely gift or a fun present for yourself!

Framed Prints - Various Sizes

I also have some beautifully framed prints leftover! If you are interested in purchasing any of these framed prints, please contact me with the country you live in and I will send you a price for the framed print and an estimated shipping cost.