Tuesday, December 4, 2012

A Very Berry Giveaway

Jill K. Berry Stencils Blog Hop

I am so very happy to be a part of a blog hop, promoting a new line of stencils created by artist and author Jill K. Berry - she of Personal Geographies: Explorations in Mixed-Media Mapmaking fame. I had the pleasure to have met Jill when I was out in Colorado earlier this year and am not surprised that she has created these beauties. After a short time with Jill, I realized that her imagination has no limits.

Jill currently has a four-stencil set that is available from Artistcellar.


Her new line of stencils are based on her own abstracted calligraphic writing and are called TEXTures. They are unique and very cool.


I used one of the four stencils to create the background above...which I turned into the mixed media piece below.

Imaginary Letters
Sold. Thank you!

To celebrate the release of Jill's stencils, I am sponsoring a giveaway. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post, including your email address, to be eligible to win one, four-stencil set as pictured above. Comment by end of day on December 14th, at which time I will chose the winner randomly.

I am just one of the many stops on this blog hop. I hope you are able to take the time to visit everybody!

11/30 Jill Berry
12/04 You Are Here
12/08 Anne Gaal
12/09 Effy Wild

200 comments:

Kelly Kilmer said...

Very clever use of the stencils, Seth! Love it. I haven't seen these yet. Thanks for the heads up!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm going to learn to use stencils properly, especially after I win these!

Jacky said...

These are wonderful....would love a set! Please put me in your draw (will check out the others too).

Love your mixed media piece using the stencil for a background.

Jacky xox

kass hall said...

I'm going to try to win these one way or another, or I'll have to buy them!! Thanks Seth!

kassjane@internode.on.net

Barbra said...

Intriguing stencils - really great to see stencils incorporating text.

Art Matters said...

I do so love a blog hop - and combined with a giveaway - great.

MadBirdDesignsUK said...

Great idea Seth and just in time for Christmas too! As usual these are not availble in the UK yet. Would love to be 1st. Joan
madbirddesigns@aol.com

Leisa Zoeller said...

I'm loving your work too! I love blog hops cause I often find new artists I didn't know before. Love love love!

Leisa@moonshinedesign.com.au

liberal sprinkles said...

I love Jill's works and these stencils are fantastic! Love how you've used them as a cool background.

grace

Snap said...

Love the piece you made with the stencils. Thanks for the chance to win! Blog hops are so much fun!

Anonymous said...

Yay, a blog hop FEATURING STENCILS!! I love using stencils. And I'd love to win a set of these! Thank you for the giveaway!
--Mina

APG Jamie said...

I love using stencils on my backgrounds both in my journals and for papers I share. I agree with Kass Hall - must win ...

ArtistPoet dot Girl @ gmail dot com

thanks for the chance

Roberta Warshaw said...

I love her work. These stencils look very interesting. Count me in to win!

Craftymoose Crafts said...

These are beautiful and since I am just beginning in mixed media, I'd love to win a set!

craftymoose[at]yahoo[dot]com

Kathryn Dyche said...

I love your use of one of the stencils in your own art, great giveaway.

nacherluver said...

Very, very cool.

Unknown said...

I would love to win one of these stencils.

elle said...

I have figured out how to use stencils in better ways and these texture ones are wonderful. Thanks for the chance. Tough to make things when one has so much hopping to do! lol

Lynda said...

Love her new stencils!! Love what you did with one of them. I see them on fabric. Thanks for the opportunity.

lheines at wowway dot com

Prerna Poojara said...

I just love the stencils. They are amazing and love the way you have used them to create the mix media work. Awesome, want some.
All the best to the participants.
Love and Light
Prerna


amy of studio four corners said...

I have an ongoing fascination with type and letters so would love these stencils for my work...I love how you incorporated them into your piece - thanks for sponsoring this giveaway...

Lelainia N. Lloyd said...

MMMM! Stencils! It would be fun to play with those!

rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/her said...

What a yummy background!

Janet Ghio said...

Fabulous stencils!

queenb2u said...

Oooh, just what I have been looking for. Count me in. Put my name in the hat mega times (I have no shame) cause I want these. Thanks, Seth. BB

bonniebluedenim said...

Awesome stencil! Very inspiring!

tgarrett said...

These stencils look like they offer many hours of creating. I'm in!
terrygarrett763@gmail.com

tami said...

those are more than awesome! what a sweet giveaway : )

tchacon845@aol.com

bohemiannie! art said...

Love the way youve used this stencil Seth. I'd love to be in the pot for the drawing. :)

linda esterley said...

darn! I could use those stencils for my piece for THE BOOK! :)
Linda Esterley

sf said...

Would love to actually get my hands on a set of these!!!

fairyrocks said...

I have recently made the leap into using more stencils. These are so interesting and would add depth to any work. Keep smiling and creating. "faeiryrocks@telus.net"
just in case....

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful thing - stencils. Your work really does them justice. Thanks for this opportunity to 'Win'
mphillips@uniserve.com

Jomama said...

Ooh, these could be really fun!

Frances said...

Jill's book is great and I am not surprised at how much I like her stencils too! Thanks for the chance to win a set.

Patzee said...

Just when I think I've got enough stencils, wham! another brilliant line appears. Wow! Love the possibilities! Thanks for a chance to win these. patzee2000atyahoo.com

bellefrogworks said...

Always love to win things - those stencils are gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity - gbscreates@gmail.com

april dawn said...

Love love love these stencils. I love seeing how different artists use the same products. Such individuality. Beautiful work.

Jacque said...

These stencils make me giddy! Oh, how I'd love to own (then play with) them!

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Oh heck YEAH! I'd love to win those stencils~~they are great texture!
And you have my e-mail addy, or it connects thru Blogger... :-)

XXOO~~
Anne

Anonymous said...

Love your work, Seth, as well as Jill's. These stencils are great!

Rene Hales said...

Lovely!
Rene Hales
Rene@qx.net

deborah from collagewhirl said...

What great stencils! Thanks for doing this giveaway, which I would love to win :)

art[at]deborahjaouen[dot]com

Whispers and Wishes said...

I peak in on your work from time to time because I love the similarities in the way we see. These stencils are awesome and thanks for the opportunity to win a set.

TinaW said...

Great job using the stencils! Your art is lovely.

Jenni Hoddinott said...

Loving these stencils.... may have to buy a set if i don't win one.....
goosefour@yahoo.com

Mary C. Nasser said...

I would love, love, love to win Jill's stencils!!
Love her book and art!!

My email is
paintmary (at) yahoo (dot) com

Anonymous said...

what a great giveaway thanks for the chance to win Jill's stencils

Mary K. McGraw said...

Love these stencils. Hope to win.

Anonymous said...

Very neat piece of work, Seth.

mchollow@scml.us

Unknown said...

Anonymous hit the wrong button! Please ignore the previous post.

Very neat piece of work, Seth.

mchollow@scml.us

Angela Grasse said...

These stencils are great and definitely on my wish list!

Beulah Bee said...

I use stencils frequently and they can be tricky to cut. I would put Jill's new stencils to good use and appreciate the chance to win them.
surpriseartist@gmail.com

Jan's Art and Musings said...

Seth, I like how you used the stencil. I'd love to win them.

p-dub said...

Clever use of letters to create texture... love these! Would love a set and appreciate the giveaway!

pweber at yahoo dot com

MarleneMAZ said...

Great piece with that stencil. Love them all and thank you for the opportunity to win.

marlene@moore-fun.net

Anonymous said...

combining stenciling and calligraphy; the possibilities are almost endless... can't wait to try it!

-jean b.

Lynn Cohen said...

I can imagine sewing around them on fabric. Lynnc66@comcast.net

Lille Diane said...

Love the stencils and what you did with them. I'd love a chance to win one. Thank you for doing this. diamond dot lille at gmail dot com

Bonnie said...

Love these stencils....hope it's my lucky day.

Penny L Weaver said...

Love your piece using these new beauties! ...also love your comment about Jill's wonderfully wild imagination -- it is indeed BOUNDLESS! Thanks for the chance to win a set of these way cool new creative tools :)
- penny a
hocogal@yahoo.com

Marylinn Kelly said...

Letter forms, always a favorite. What a perfect background the stencil makes. Thank you for the chance at this great giveaway.

mmlkell@aol.com

NANCY LEFKO said...

Very cool stencils and a beautiful piece of art you've created!

nadia said...

awesome, awesome! very kewl! artitude@telusplanet.net ciao!

Anonymous said...

Love the stencils, good luck all

Ana Álvarez

Para_ana_amelia@hotmail.com

Beccalite said...

Yeah fab stencils would live to work with these!! Love your work.

Great Big Huge Hugs

Becca

audrey said...

Winning these would sure help make Christmas MERRY!! Nice Giveaway, Seth.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE stencils and I LOVE Jill Berry. Haven't seen her in a while, but I am attending Art and Soul in KC in April. Hope, hope, hope I win one of her wonderful stencils. Hugs to you, Jill Jo

Limitless Megan said...

Oh my those are FABULOUS! Brilliant... my email is megan @ limitlessliving.ca

john said...

Yeah Jill. I can see using these immediately. Great!

Liz Hampton-Derivan Studio said...

Love the stencil and your Imaginary Letters, Seth! Would love to have the stencils! Thanks for a great opportunity, once again.

Wendy said...

They're fantastic stencils - wonderful. If I don't win a set I can see I'll have to order some.

G.Dowell said...

These would be great inspiration for all kinds of new art. Thanks for hosting this giveaway. kitandcaboodleblog at gmail dot com

Tinkerbell said...

Your piece is fabulous. Love the stencils! kmalm57[at]gmail[dot]com

Lorena said...

Love this stencil set! Can't wait to try them out!

Casey said...

Absolutte beauties. I would be thrilled to play with them. Fingers crossed...

huntla1 said...

I love what you did with the stenciled background you made! Thanks for the opportunity.
Laurie Hunt huntla1 at mac dot com

Joanna Grant Art said...

Cool stencils, I'd love to win one! Cheers Joanna Email: joannabanana@shaw.ca

Karen said...

This set is new to me! Would love to work with these on a big canvas!

Joanne said...

oops forgot my email address reddoglady@earthlink.net -- thanks again Joanne :0)

Teri said...

Tis the season Seth. Thank you for hosting. I'm in. And, I love what you did with your "imagination". I made a book for my granddaughter Natalie titled that very same thing.

April said...

Stencils help me avoid the Blank Canvas Syndrome. I absolutely NEED them. My email: aprilsnoyb@gmail.com

Laurie said...

I love these stencils!

Michelle Remy said...

Love your piece! The stenciling looks raised and almost three-dimensional...awesome! Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to win a set of these fabulous stencils!
Michelle
lostcoastpost@suddenlink.net

Louise said...

What a fabulous stencil, and a gorgeous work. Hope its my lucky day :)

donna joy said...

cool-been using stencils more lately-this would be a great addition to my collection!

Anonymous said...

Wow these are just awesome! And if I win them I'm thinking... light molding paste!

Janine Whitling said...

ooh yes please, love the stencils, pick me, pick me!

Dotti said...

I have Jill's book! Would love to win a set of these stencils!

janice said...

These are really cool and make a great textural background

trish quilty said...

please enter me to win these wonderful stencils.thanks

ZenziB said...

Good stencils are hard to find. These look wonderful!

tammy murdock said...

Beautiful work! Wonderful stencils! I would be Berry happy to play with these!

Kristin said...

These would be a lovely addition to my very small selection. Thanks for the chance.

CateZim said...

I am enchanted by your work -- as found in your books and blog.

This however speaks to everyone in a very personal way. It's not just words, but deeply evocative, drawing the viewer/reader into a contemplative state.

Charlene said...

These blog hops are fun, I love seeing all the art created. Would love a chance to win.
librariesrock@gmail.com

KelQuiltz said...

love your use of Jill's new stencils! Doing my first ever blog-hop! :-)

Anonymous said...

I would love these stencils!

Kathy said...

Love these! Can't wait to get a set of my own - one way or another....

Carina said...

Comment #101 - Wow, Seth, looks like everyone wanted to see what you did with Jill's stencils. All I can say is nice!

Anonymous said...

thanks for showing us how you used the stencils - very nice! I would LOVE a chance to experiment with then!!!

Randi said...

Stencils--would love to play with these!
rgsnews@gmail.com

Ruth Armitage said...

What a fabulous giveaway! Alas, so many comments... I will have to visit the others, just to get more chances to win! Always great to see what you are up to Seth :)
ruth (at) rutharmitage.com

Darlene K Campbell said...

Interesting stencils that I'd definately love to give a try. Love the piece you did with it. Thanks for the chance to win.

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

I love stencils...I used them in my Whispers in the Trees exhibit this past summer...I would love to have TEXT stencils. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Erna said...

What stunning stensils! Thanks for sharing these!! I always enjoy your blog posts.

Bill said...

Can one ever have enough stencils? :O)

Cahos' Chaos said...

Love these stencils! Thank for the chance to win.

Diana Caho
b4ustamp@yahoo.com

dellerd said...

Would love to win the stencils, looks like they make beautiful art. I would be inspired!!! Thank you for this great giveaway....

Debbie Ellerd

dellerd@msn.com

Kelly Lynn said...

Those stencils are so cool! I would love to play with them!!

linda higham said...

as a graphic artist (etc)
i love them & would so love the chance to add them to some future project i'd creat
linda higham
lhigham@comcast.net

Fallingladies said...

Wow, they look great, thanks for the chance to win!

jill_su said...

Great technique Seth. These would be a wonderful addition to my craft supplies. Thanks for the chance to win. Can't wait to see all the others.

Karenliz Henderson said...

What fabulous stencils! I love what you did with the stencil. Thanks for the opportunity!

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

Wonderful piece, would love to win the stencils!

Nan G said...

Oops forgot my email....froggydesigns3@yahoo.com
Nan G

Cheryl Connell said...

LOve them! I know Lisa at Artist Cellar and all the stencils are so cool.

Cheryl - cc6792@gmail.com

Tweetybirds said...

Great piece - love the stencils!

lizzie said...

fabulous stencils

Arlene said...

Very cool stencils. So interesting to see what you and others have done with them too!

Kym said...

OOOH! I love your art piece. Thanks for the opportunity to win those gorgeous stencils.

suzieq23 said...

I am "stencil obsessive" and there is no medication for that. I just love the new stencils and would enjoy making art with them. Thanks

NM_Creatrix said...

Love the TEXTures and would love to win the stencils!

Unknown said...

I love the way you used Jill's stencil. Hope to win them.

pupton said...

Love your art piece! A lovely use of Jill's TEXTure stencil! I would love to win a set! Have a great blog hop!

Kate Burroughs said...

Fun new stencils. Like what you did with it. thanks for a chance to win!
Aloha, Kate

shelly said...

These are so awesome, and only add to your amazing work. Maybe it can add to mine too!
Sazamagirl@yahoo.com

jacki long said...

Thanks Seth! Love these clever stencils and your blog for all the interesting information you get to us.

Linda said...

Oh thank you, I'd love a stencil. Love what you created with them. Happy Holidays!

Terrie said...

Who doesn't love a good blog hop? AND the chance to win these seriously cool stencils - my fingers are crossed!

tpurk@earthlink.net

Linda Kittmer said...

I love how you used Jill's amazing stencil. I love how uniquely different they are. I have my fingers crossed!

Irena said...

Amazing stencils and great examples. Love to win a set

Kim Fisher-Anctil said...

Love love LOVE these stencils! I love the creative use of the letters and they would make the coolest backgrounds. :)

NanW said...

I would love to win these neat stencils

Unknown said...

very cool!!

justdeezart@gmail.com

eSeN said...

Ooh, I forgot my email address: n.serene[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

I enjoy watching you work.
Your videos are easy to follow.
I really want to win the stencil set.

Annette said...

oh how wonderful is the give away. Is this safe to put our emal addresses here? I get so much spam and junk but I do want to win. xoxox

Carol said...

Jill's stencils are fabulous, Seth! And I love the way you have used one in your art work. I hope they will become available in Australia soon. Always enjoy your blog hops. Many thanks for making this happen.

Lindarose said...

Wow, these stencils are awesome. How inspiring your artwork is! Thanks.

sandy said...

Great stencils! I love your layout. I love her book! Yours is pretty awesome too! I'm looking forward to meeting you at Ink About It.

Linda Sagastume said...

Very cool stencils...would love to win. Sure glad I stopped by your blog again, it is the best!

ginigin said...

I love seeing what everyone's doing with these - they are must have!

Cahos' Chaos said...

Love all the creations! I also, would be BERRIE HAPPY to win a set, so I can create a lovely page. Thanks for the chance.

Gill said...

Fabulous!
Count me in please!

bettyfromtexas said...

How cool!! I'd love to give these a spin!! Thanks for the "gift" of them!!

Anonymous said...

Aren't these just the coolest way to add letters? I'm hoping for an early Christmas present....thanks! (bunnycottage@im.com)

carlanda brown williamson said...

i love using stencils, and don't have very many! this would be awesome! thank you so much for the chance! carlanda
lollie.lucy@hotmail.com

Jami said...

Count me in! Love how you used this stencil. Definitely lots of possibilities with these. Thanks for the chance!

Tanya said...

I love using stencils in my art qand I am so happy for a chance to win these. thank you email is tmac1999@gmail.com

Ali said...

Love them! Thank you for the opportunity to go in the draw.

Jann Parkes said...

Wow!!! This is the longest list ever! I, like all theose commenting above, would LOVE to have these stencils for my artwork....thank you for the great giveaway! That's very kind of you! xxx

Susan Goodell said...

I always love when new cool stencils come along. These look fun!

Unknown said...

Beautiful and inspiring stencils!

cindyleeb said...

I would LOVE to win a set of these! What fun!

Kay said...

I really like your inspirational artwork!! These stencils are awesome....Thanks for the chance to win......Happy Holidays to you & yours ♥

FLBrit27 said...

Oh, I so want to win these although trying to remember if I have ever won anything? Love your art piece and would love to create my own. Did you use a resist for the letters or are they layers with lightest color on top? Love the contrast.

Marie aka Grams said...

I love what you did with the stencils. We can all be motivated to create with such nice tools.
marie.grams at yahoo dot com

Vanessa Kiki Johanning said...

very cool use of them!! Awesome!1

Elizabeth said...

I LOVE the letters! They are awesome! Love how the letter intertwine! Hope I win these amazing stencils by Jill Berry!

; )
Elizabeth Aviles

Jenny said...

That stencil is amazing... I love the effect of it in the background... and your mixed media piece is wonderful... fabulous giveaway...

Jenny ♥

Darlene K Campbell said...

Oops! Forgot to post my email as part of my entry so here it is:
darlenekcampbell@hotmail.com

Pam said...

the stencils are awesome, I'd love to try them in my own art.

Susan Burgess said...

I left a long mess. on Jill's blog, but had to come see yours too Seth. I see your name all the time now and haven't taken the time to look at your works until now. Hope to see more because I love your style, I also am fond of so many of the artists that inspire you like Nick Bantock and Vincent VanGogh! Plus my first born is also named Seth! Looking forward to seeing your work more in my future, Sanna
ps: would love to win these stencils!

TBrooks said...

Will be using these as stencils and stamps on fabrics

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

These look wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win.

Cristi
2ifbysea1067@bellsouth.net

Anonymous said...

great work would love to win thanks for the opportunity

Barbara I. said...

I love the art you posted using one of Jill's new stencils. I LOVE stencils. If I win these they will be put to good use! Thanks so much for this giveaway opportunity. If I win, please contact me at bkisrael@gmail.com.

Sue Young said...

I'm a big fan of Jill's ... I NEED these stencils!!!
Thanks for the chance to win them!

Shells said...

I love the way you have used these stencils, can't wait to have a go myself.

Karen said...

I'm following these stencil's around hoping for a chance at them! :P
cairnlae@hotmail.com

Melva said...

Your use of these stencils is really inspiring. Thanks for showing us.

Kim (Freese) Taylor said...

What a creative and unique way of using these stencils! Thanks for sharing your creativity! :)
Kim T.

Elizabeth said...

I would love these!! Thanks Seth

Sylvia Drown said...

Love these stencils! Thanks for the chance to win them!

Peg said...

Love these stencils and such an exciting bloghop, all are new to me!

Cindy said...

Oh, that is a lovely set of stencils. I could really use that, because I don't have many stencils yet. Cindy, Holland (cindygroet(at)gmail.com)

Parabolic Muse said...

I love Jill Berry's work, her sensibility, and her personality! I've love to have this set. Thanks for being so generous with your gifts, Seth!

DiamondLil said...

Wow! How did you get such a comples and multi-colored background? Cool!

Sheri W said...

Your work is beautiful. I love the use of the stencils.

Anonymous said...

Great Stencils .

Anonymous said...

Love these stencils!

penelope said...

Love Jill berry's stuff ... and her stencils are wonderful ... thanks!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Wow...amazing stencil use!!!

Nydiart said...

uuuu! A chance at a stencil!!! Would just love to win them!!
nydia1@cox.net

julibet said...

love the striated background under the stencil. A lovely effect.

Mary Dean said...

Great stencils! I'd love to win.

Thanks for the chance.

Victoria Robison said...

I love typography and these are no exception. These would be perfect for art journals.

denthe said...

great stencils! Would love to win! dentheathotmaildotcom

suzieq23 said...

Stencils, my obsession of late! Love these stencils, very creative. Would love to play with them in my art journal. Thanks!

Creative Soul Juice - Hobby Parent said...

Stopping by while hopping all these gorgeous blogs! love, LovE, LOVE all the wonderful images created with Jill's stencils. Yay! Thanks for your inspiration, Seth! ~Hobby

Covenant Creations said...

Thanks for participating and offering the "giveaway". I love using stencils in my art. I loved how you used Jills stencil in your work.

Leada Wood said...

Great new stencils! Hope I win a set! I really liked the piece you created using the alpha stencil.
My email is www.leada_w@hotmail.com
I enjoy your posts

stardust said...

I love these wild stencils.

Textile Recycler said...

I LOVE using stencils and love the use of type mixed with everything else...

textilerecyler@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love these stencils. They have many uses to them.

LouBird said...

I love these stencils so many creative ways they can be used!

deevinci said...

Runes, Roadmap, Rivermap and Romans - sounds like an artistic gospel :)))

Lura said...

I did almost all of them. these are just incredible stencils. if I don't win guess I will have to buy them. hey seth I won your book at charity wings auction....awesome. thanks for the chance to win these. xoxo

lurabrown@gmail.com

Nancy TeWinkel said...

These stencils are amazing!