Yay! It’s time for my favorite event… The Philomath Open Studios Tour. My studio will be one of 15 studios open on the next two weekends, Saturday and Sunday noon to 5pm. There are 37 artists participating and exhibiting their work. Come visit! It’s great fun to meet the artists, see where they work and talk about their process. It’s an education you just can’t get any other way. (You can find details on the artists and a map here.)
My guest artist this year is Nena Bement, who works in glass. She and I got the studio all set up yesterday, and I forgot to take pictures! Argh! I’ll post some on Instagram during the event, because it looks great. Here’s one I took the other evening, when Roman so delightfully posed in front of my work. I think he was trying to blend in. He goes quite well with Vanishing, don’t you think?
And to celebrate this big week, with the release of the Digital Photography for Beginners eBook and the Open Studio, let’s have a giveaway! I’ll give away a few things and make it an “extravaganza.” Fun!
Before I get into the prizes, here are the details:
- Leave a comment on this blog post anytime between now and my next blog post (no sooner than Tuesday morning 27-Oct-15 4AM PDT, but could be a bit later). I’ll do a random drawing for the winners when I sit down to write the post.
- One entry per person.
- If you are interested in the iPhone 5/5s gear, add that to your comment. I will only give these items away to someone who can use them.
Here are the items I’m giving away:
Small Framed Print of Your Choice
Do you have a favorite image? Choose from any of my square iPhone pieces. These are all limited edition prints I create in my studio here in Oregon. Your piece will be numbered, signed, matted and presented in a black frame, ready to hang or sit on a table. Here is an example of several of this small size together in a group. They look great, don’t they?
If you don’t win, you can buy these in my Etsy shop, anytime!
Digital Photogaphy for Beginners
Do you need to brush up on your fundamental photography skills? Do you know someone who is just getting started? Then you need my new eBook, Digital Photography for Beginners! I’ll give away a copy or two, either to you or, if you don’t need it, you can gift your copy to a friend.
If you don’t win, be sure to take advantage of the Launch Special: The eBook is just $5.99 (reg. $9.99) right now. SALE expires Oct. 28th, 11:59pm PDT.
iPhone 5/5s Accessories
Since I’ve upgraded to my iPhone 6s I have several accessories which are now obsolete to me. Sad!! I’d love to see them continue to be useful. Please leave a note in your comment that you want to be included in this part of the drawing. All items are gently used and in good working condition.
Custom Phone Case
One of a kind! This case is printed with my iconic piece, Vanishing. It’s eye-catching!
Olloclip Lenses and Homemade Case
These Olloclip lenses have been great to use. Small, compact and good image quality. This one has the fisheye, wide angle and macro lens all-in-one. I’ll also throw in the homemade case I created by cutting off the corner of an old plastic case. Not fancy, but works great! And it’s hot pink, so it’s just plain fun.
Waterproof Case with Fisheye Lens
This Optrix waterproof case is awesome! You can fully use the phone and camera in or under the water. The attached fisheye lens is high quality, too. I had fun with this, as the image of my nephew under the water will attest.
I hope to see you at my Open Studio! And if you’re not close enough to stop by, hopefully you’ll get a little piece of my creative world through the giveaway. Don’t forget to leave your comment to enter!
I wish I could come to your open studio event. It’s hard to believe a year has passed already since the last one. If I lived near Portland, Oregon, rather than Portland, Maine, you can bet I’d be there! As for the giveaway, I have an iPhone 5s and won’t be upgrading any time soon, so I could definitely use the Olloclip lenses. I love your custom case, too. If my name chances to come up for the waterproof case, though, you could pass that on to someone else as I know I wouldn’t use it. This really is an awesome giveaway – I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed in hopes of being one of those random picks! 🙂
I am interested in it all Kat! but not sure I qualify. But just in case….
Wish I lived closer so I could participate in the Open Studios Tour. Sounds like an awesome event. Instead I am trying to be patient until January 12 when I hope to get a book I preordered 😉
Thrilled to be a part of Open Studio Tour with you and Nena. And after waiting for months I am so excited that your new book is ready to ship.
At the studio artists’ pre-tour last evening it was just too crazy to take in all your beautiful work. I need to make a private appointment to capture the zen and take a few pieces home with me.
I look forward to seeing your work at the LaSells Stewart Center, “Life and Death” exhibit next month. Should be a great show.
I love your art work, Kat, and would be thrilled to have one on my wall. I wish I could see your studio in person. It looks inspiring.
Thanks for keeping up such and engaging, informative blog. While I’d love one of your fabulous framed mini prints, my son who is 17 has discovered the love of photography. I’m certain he could benefit from your ebook as although he’s fantastic with illustration – he experiences pure joy when he does photography. His natural talent could definitely be honed with some Kat Sloma wisdom and perhaps encourage him to continue down the path professionally which he’s exploring right now.
“The last to know” is a stunning piece of art that I would love to hang in my home! And since I have and only use an iPhone 5s, that would be useful too!
Keep up the amazing work!
Jealous of the studio open house! Mine is not public compatible. And I would really love to win one of your prints.
I wish I could see your studio in person too..I love your work 🙂
I wish I could come to your open house! It’s tough to choose a favorite piece of art, there are so many I’d love to hang!
I love your work Kat and would love to have a piece of your art. Can’t wait to order your iPhone book, I just upgraded to the 6s Plus. Keep inspiring us!
Love your work, just pre-ordered the new iPhone book, and would love to win the iPhone 5 gadgets. I gave my iPhone 5 to a young high school student and she could certainly have fun with these items. Congratulations on the book. I so look forward to seeing it and using it.
Wouldn’t mind winning the digital photography for beginners ebook for sure.
Your work is inspiring and beautiful – I like all I’ve seen! So if my name came up for any of the framed pieces there is a perfect spot on my wall. I wish I was closer so I could see it in person.
I would love to visit the studio, but it is more than a day trip from Calgary! So I will put my name in for the art work! I am going to upgrade to the iphone 6s, soon….
love your work, keep inspiring!
Your work is so creative and inspiring! Thank you for your informative blogs and for releasing Digital Photography for Beginners. I am currently in New Mexico and won’t be able to attend the Open Studio but would like to be entered in the drawing. I do have an iPhone 5c and appreciate that you are willing to share your unused gear!
How wonderful to have a piece of your art !
I am interested in the iphone /5 equipment
Thanks for all you share and your inspiration
Mary U
The Studio Tour sounds like a wonderful event. Unfortunately, I’m on the other coast so, I won’t be able to make it.
I would love to win one of your giveaway prizes. As I have an iPhone 5s, any one of the prizes would be loved and welcomed into my home. Fingers crossed!
Count me in for a lovely little print and your new eBook! I am buying my first iPhone ever. How crazy is that? 🙂
What a great giveaway – thanks so much for the chance to win one of your prints and the book! Just found your blog recently, and I’m looking forward to “Art With an iPhone,” too.
Love your creativity and admire your talent… Thank you, Kat, for sharing them! A piece of your art would be most welcomed…
Your work is stunning! I especially love the “Mysteries” piece from the Winter Starry Night set. I would also be interested in the 5s gear–I haven’t made the change to the 6s yet, so I could use it!
Congratulations on the book!
It was a treat visiting your home studio on our Open Studios PreTour. Your body of work is impressive and unusual. I want to come back and spend more time with it. Good luck this weekend, Kat!
You are amazing Kat, what a wonderful opportunity to win some wonderful gifts…you are the BEST!
ooh I’ve been watching your beautiful work! I adore your photos! I’d love anything! the only thing I could not use is the iPhone 5/5s Accessories since I have an I phone 4 LOL!
🙂 Thanks for the chance!
Jen
Love your work…..would love to win
Love your work! I have done your postcard swap twice. So much fun!