Michael and I have a goal of bringing more art into our home over the next couple of years. I’ve mentioned before how it can be a little daunting to know where to start looking for artists. But have you ever been searching, and then all at once an artist’s collection or piece of art just sings to you? Your heart is doing backflips and your mind is racing? That happens to me a lot in museums, where I feel a connection with an artist, but it’s (obviously!) harder to find that in the art market in a real and affordable way.
I’m so, so thrilled to share today’s (HUGE) give away from acclaimed artist and philanthropist, Jessie Mackay, and artist who makes my heart sing. Her work has been praised by NYT art critics and hangs in celebrity homes (check out her paintings in James Carville and Mary Matalin’s home featured in Architectural Digest). Here are a few of my favorites currently available on Jessie’s site.
Today she is generously offering up this 24×30 gallery-wrapped abstract painting called ‘Soft Thoughts.’
Here are some close ups of this lovely painting, just sitting in my loft, waiting to be shipped to your home!
I love the bits of bright, almost neon paint peeking through the soft grays and creams.
Lucky you, there are a couple of ways to enter your name into the pot.
1) Simply leave a comment on this post sharing where you would hang ‘Soft Thoughts’ in your home.
2) Like Jessie Mackay Art on Facebook and leave a comment on this post saying so.
3) Pin your favorite Jessie Mackay art from her site and leave a comment on this post saying so.
The winner will be chosen at random from the comments here on July 25 at midnight. Good luck!
****CONGRATS TO WINNER JAMIE LUNT! THANK YOU ALL FOR ENTERING****
Just liked her on facebook too.
And finishing it up with a pin :)
Above the "marriage bed" ;)
Where all the thoughts should be soft!
An authentic "like" on Facebook from me!
I've just pinned several of her pieces onto Pinterest and will be *almost* as happy looking at them there as I would if I had a real piece ;)
I would hang this lovely piece in my bedroom for sure!
Oops, I meant to also add that I liked her on FB and pinned a piece of her art. Crossing my fingers!
I'd hand it in my living room, the colors are perfect!
Perfect for our bedroom!
I would love to place this in our Master Bedroom.
Soft Thoughts would look beautiful hanging in my master bedroom!
Def above the bed! What a beauty!
i pinned 'days end' :)
i pinned 'days end' :)
Soft Thoughts would go perfectly in my bedroom- i just bought my first piece of art for my den this year and now am itching to find a piece for my room!
I would hang it above my zebra striped upholstered bench, with a pillow just like in the pic! Love it!
Andrea sayer
pinned rooster- would be great in a kitchen
I pinned the top piece
Andrea sayer
I would love to hang this painting in my bedroom. It's so beautiful. I have like her page on Facebook and pinned her painting Diving in Joy to my Pinterest. What a talented artist!
I would hang this gorgeous work in my entry vestibule–i'd be sure to smile every time I come home!
I've got the perfect spot above a 100 year old fireplace – love the juxtaposition of old and new
This would look lovely in my baby's nursery
This piece is so soft and pretty! I would hang this near some prints I have with similar coloring. SO great!
Oh! I also pinned my favorite painting to my Pinterest. Thanks for the give-away!
I love it. It would hang above my fireplace and the $30 "place holder mirror" will finally be replaced!!
I love it. It would hang above my fireplace and the $30 "place holder mirror" will finally be replaced!!
Stunning piece! I would hang it over my bed.
Stunning piece! I would hang it above my bed
My chances are absolutely abysmal, but I'm going to give it a shot. This painting is absolutely stunning, especially on that bright red wall. I've got a bright tangerine wall I think would pair nicely with this painting. Crossing my fingers!
I've also liked her page on Facebook.
I have a space beside my sofa that needs something. This would be perfect.
I would hang "Soft Thoughts" by my desk in the bedroom. Such an inspiring piece.
I just finished my home office and this would be a PERFECT addition!!
I "liked" jessie mackay on facebook
I would hang "Soft Thoughts" by my desk in the bedroom. Such an inspiring piece.
I "liked" Jessie Mackay Art on Facebook
I pinned Jessie's "Country Road" painting to my Pintrest
OK, I've liked on facebook, and pinned several of her paintings. I can't decide which is my fave but any number would work in our new house. Crossing my fingers!…..jessadavis at gmail
I also pinned 'Days End' – what a beautiful range of colors!
http://pinterest.com/pin/89086898849675832/
I'd hang this painting in my bedroom.
I just liked her on Facebook!
Pinned "Days End". I really love the abstracts.
I love this painting. It is the perfect size to hang in my hallway to cover the ugly breaker panel box. The hallway is a light grey and the painting would fit perfectly. :)
CandaceDickenson@hotmail.com
oh my goodness this is lovely!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pick me for this giveaway! This piece is gorge and perfect for my little girl's sophisticated nursery!!!!!!! Her colors are coral, gray and blue-gray with hits of mint. It's fab.
It's like it was made for it! Love LGN- always one of my first stops on the blogosphere!
– Margaret
I'd hang it prominently in the living room!
I would hang this piece right in my living room. I'm looking for pops of color and visual interest to liven up my white walls!
I like Jessie Mackay Art on Facebook!
I pinned "Jumping Juniper" — absolutely amazing.
Beautiful! I'd hang it over the sideboard in our dining room.