The Go Travel! PikaPackage giveaway!
Posted by Amy on Thursday August 5, 2010
For this August, I thought that it would be fitting to have a package that is dedicated to traveling. Summertime has always been about going to different places to discover something new, and this year it’s been a little quieter than usual on the internet because of it.
Once the vacation is over (or for those who are stuck at home like me,) I think it would be fantastic to be able to collect a package that can remind you about how fantastic it is to go see the world — and this is the premise of the Go Travel! PikaPackage. I hope that this would also inspire you to go out and explore – no matter the season!
For this theme we have curated a total of 14 illustrators who submitted their work in the form of prints, zines, notebooks, stickers, buttons and paper toys (more would have participated, if it weren’t for the traveling season — a catch-22 indeed!):
1. Annie Galvin of 3 Fish Studios
2. Aileen Holmes
3. Alison Tang of Little Clouds
4. Angela Keoghan
5. Chum Mcleod
6. Donna McKenzie of Corella Design
7. Émilie Boudet
8. Emma Cowley
9. Gaia Cornwall
10. Ilaria Benedetti
11. Kitty Kilian
12. Laura Tarrish
13. Rachael Smith of Penelope and Pip
14. Suzanne L. Vinson
Best of all, you can read all about our participants in this little nifty Go Travel! PikaPackage zine – there’s a short little Q+A in there with each artist and you may just find a new favorite to love!
We have TWO 8-item Go Travel! PikaPackage for grabs (valued at about $70 each!), and TWO lucky winners will get to take home a large loot of lovely items in the mail! All you have to do is just head on to any of the websites above and tell us which one is your favorite artist & why. Drop your note in the comments section by 12th August and we’ll email the winners after!
For those who want to get a Go Travel! PikaPackage of your very own, you can head over to the shop to pick up a package!
{Although participation in the PikaPackage Project is by invitation only, you can notify me of your interest and read more about the project over at our galleria page.}
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Kasey Ann & Hollie, as generated by random.org.
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Sponsor giveaway: KLT:Works
Posted by Amy on Tuesday August 3, 2010
Kristin Loffer Theiss runs KLT:Works with the help of her husband and her boy, Sayer, who is now her muse and also the label’s star model! Kristin is also a trained artist /painter who holds a MFA in Fine Art from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. Her artistic background allowed her to approach her creations with a painter’s eye — she’s pays a lot of attention to working with color, texture, and form.
Though Kristin makes a range of products, my favorite has to be her free-motion sewed illustrations, which you can now hang on your wall! Consisting of three letterpress prints, the set is made up of a pair of owls (a bride and a groom) plus a little nest to tie it all together. Just comment by the 10th of August to be in the running!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Piper, as generated by random.org.
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Sponsor giveaway: Gabrielle Rose
Posted by Amy on Tuesday July 27, 2010
This week’s sponsor giveaway comes from Gabrielle Rose, a watercolor artist based in San Francisco who lists the Golden Age of Illustration and beautiful, vintage children’s books among her stylistic influences.
She’s giving away two 4×6 prints, two postcards and four original watercolor mini paintings that would instantly brighten up your home! Just leave your comments by 4th August and we’ll select a random winner after!
:: Gabrielle’s Etsy shop ::
:: Blog ::
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Daniel Moran, as generated by random.org.
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{If you’d like to be a sponsor on Pikaland, you can see more information over here!}
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Sponsor giveaway: Mia Christopher
Posted by Amy on Tuesday July 20, 2010
You know the week is off to a great start when there’s going to be more than one winner for a giveaway! ;)
This week’s fantastic giveaway comes from Mia Christopher, a multi-disciplinary artist based in San Francisco and is currently studying drawing and painting at California College of the Arts.
I’m a big fan of hers personally, so I’m really thrilled that she’s offering one original work titled Birthday Present, a 6.5“x8” original gouache on paper work that’s mounted to wood and coated in a clear resin to ONE lucky winner, and also a House print to another, which is a total of TWO happy people, yay!
Just leave your comment below (remember to hit “Submit” after you preview your comments!) and I’ll draw the name of the two lucky winners by 28th July!
See more of her work over at her website and also drop by her Etsy shop for prints and more!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Camila F & Dawn, as generated by random.org.
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Sponsor giveaway: Ali J
Posted by Amy on Thursday July 1, 2010
This week’s sponsor giveaway comes from Ali J, an artist based in Perth whose favorite subject matter is portraiture with a modern twist — have you checked out her lovely ladies yet? If you haven’t you should, and here’s a tip — look out for their fab hair!
Ali is also having a huge sale in her shop where everything is 50% off – she’s making room for more new art!
She’s giving away 1 limited edition print, 1 archival print, and
10 greeting cards from her collection to ONE lucky commenter. AND the lucky winner will be able to choose which images they want for each item! Just comment on this post by 7th July to be in the running!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Candace, as generated by random.org.
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Spring PikaPackage giveaway winners!
Posted by Amy on Monday June 28, 2010
Remember the Spring PikaPackage giveaway we had two weeks ago? Well it’s time to announce the winners, courtesy of random.org:
#121 Penny (Pocket Carnival)
#132 Diana
Thank you so much entering the giveaway! I’ve received so many enthusiastic emails and support that it’s been a crazy-wonderful two weeks here at Pikaland HQ! This round of the PikaPackage Project was aided by Jean Cui, our intern. She was in charge of the photography and sent off packages to the participants!
For those who weren’t lucky enough this round, fret not — you can start your collection by heading to our shop, and if you’re an artist, head over to our galleria page to see how you can be a part of the fun!
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Sponsor giveaway: 2ndComing
Posted by Amy on Tuesday June 22, 2010
If you’re one who balks at furry rabbits and pink hearts, then you might already be a fan of 2ndComing with its range of edgy, fun (and sometimes mildly NSFW) illustrations found on cards, prints and ACEOs.
If you’re looking to stock up your stationery cabinet and add a dash of fun to your walls, then we’ve got the giveaway for you. 2ndComing is giving away two 8.5” x 11” prints and three 5.5” x 4.25” greeting cards with matching envelopes worth USD$48 to ONE lucky Pikaland reader. Just comment below to be in the running and winners will be notified after 29th June!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Kristen Martin, as generated by random.org.
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++ Also, there’s still time to enter for last week’s big giveaway of the Spring PikaPackage!
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The Spring PikaPackage giveaway!
Posted by Amy on Thursday June 17, 2010
Ah, don’t you just love spring? The sound of birds chirping, the flowers are blooming, and also, the return of the PikaPackage Project – the Spring edition no less!
A year’s hiatus, plenty of emails and requests for the PikaPackage Project and I’m so happy to announce that we’re now on track to bring you more lovely items from our favourite illustrators and artists! For the newly initiated, the PikaPackage project is a fun marketing tool and swap meet for illustrators who are currently selling their wares online. There’s a giveaway (this post is it!), and also very limited edition packages for sale in the shop!
We have 23 participants in total, and here they are:
1. Allison Cole
2. Amy Blackwell
3. Angel D’Amico Bauer of AD Love
4. Carla Sonheim
5. Cloudery
6. Cristina Amodeo
7. Donna McKenzie of Corella Design
8. Fonfique
9. Jen Collins of Hellojenuine
10. Jordan Grace Owens
11. Jo Cheung
12. Juan Diego of Machintoy
13. Katie Green
14. Lucy Davidson of Peas & Needles
15. Lydia Nichols
16. Michelle Cavagliano of Myzoetrope
17. Nancy Mungcal of Pretty Little Thieves
18. Papirmasse
19. Roseau
20. Sam Wedelich of Dwell Deep
21. Samantha Battersby of Matou en peluche
22. Sarah Anderson of Petit Reve
23. Pamela Tobler of Zoetropa
Best of all, you can read all about our participants in this little nifty Spring PikaPackage zine – there’s a short little Q+A in there with each artist and you may just find a new favourite to love!
We have TWO 8-item Spring PikaPackage for grabs (valued at about $50 each!), and TWO lucky winners will get to take home a large loot of lovely items in the mail! All you have to do is just head on to any of the websites above and tell us which one is your favourite artist & why. Drop your note in the comments section by 23rd June and we’ll email the winners after!
For those who want to get a Spring PikaPackage of your very own, you can head over to the shop to pick up a package!
UPDATE: Commenting has closed and we’ll announce the winner on Monday!
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Sponsor giveaway: Microcosmos
Posted by Amy on Tuesday June 8, 2010
This week’s giveaway comes from Gemma of Microcosmos, where she provides one of a kind service of producing lovely illustrated stationery and artwork!
Gemma graduated from the University of Barcelona in Art and has been exhibited in some galleries in Spain. She works with both traditional and digital mediums, with inspiration from nature influencing her works — her latest collection is inspired by botanical life.
She’s giving away a Wine Tree Flower illustration giclee print and a pair of folded cards from her Etsy shop to ONE lucky commentor on this post! You have till the 15th to comment, and the winner will be notified by email after random.org does its magic.
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Leonie Waldron, as generated by random.org.
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Sponsor giveaway: Corella Design
Posted by Amy on Tuesday May 25, 2010
As a corporate worker who has since ditched the cubicles for making art, Donna of Corella Design draws whatever comes to mind. Her work contains a mix of realism and whimsical characters, and she’s also available for custom orders.
As a sponsor on Pikaland, she’s giving away two prints to ONE lucky reader! I Love You Both and Morning Rain is up for grabs — just leave a comment by the 1st of June and I’ll email the winner after we go through random.org!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Camz.
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