Sunday, October 31, 2010

{on dreaming - blogtoberfest day XXXI}

Time
Time
Acrylics, spray paint, inks, Pitt pens and collage on canvas
8 x 12 inch
"Since I re-started my creative journey in August 2006 so many things have changed in my life.  The single thread that winds through all the change is dreaming that it could be so.... The thing that I've really learned in the last couple of months is not to limit my dreams.  Not to decide that my small dreams can manifest but my big dreams aren't really for me.  It's taken a long time to get here but I'm starting to know in a real way that it's true.  The deepest, truest things that you wish for yourself are also meant to be." 
                                                                                    October 29, 2009 
Do you remember the painting above?  I used it in my post on day I.  What I didn't tell you at the time was why I created it.  Monica mentioned that a call was out for artists to submit work for Patti Digh's next book.  They had such an overwhelming response to the call out that they decided to randomly select 200 people who would have the opportunity to submit their work for consideration.  I was one of the lucky ones chosen.  'Time' was my submission in response to the essay I was given to work with.

In April 2011 'Time' will be published in Patti Digh's new book 'WHAT I WISH FOR YOU: Simple Wisdom For A Happy Life'.  I am absolutely over the moon.  Getting my work published has been a dream for so long.

I am so excited that I get to share this news on the last day of blogtoberfest.  It somehow seems so fitting.

What an amazing month it's been.  Topsy-turvy and all kinds of crazy mixed in with lots of exciting news, big lessons, simple happiness and realisations aplenty.  Just like life I guess.  My life anyway.  My big, dreamy, wonderful, topsy-turvy life.

I hope you've enjoyed Blogtoberfest 2010.  I hope you've enjoyed the challenge, found some lovely new blogs, made some new friends and maybe, just maybe, planted or manifested some dreams of your own.  I hope you'll come back again next year and do it all again.  Just think, in 12 months time we'll be another year along in our journeys again.  I wonder where this time next year will find us?

For the grand finale I've got an extra special giveaway.  If you would like to win a set of my limited edition '3 Parts Faith' & '2 Parts Hope' prints then just leave a comment.  For a runner up you can have your choice of any single print from my shop.  I'll draw the winners on Thursday.

I might not see you tomorrow peeps, but I'll see you soon.

40 comments:

  1. That is really fantastic news! Great work on making your dream a reality Cathy - you're an inspiration. Thanks for hosting Blogtoberfest too ... its been fun.

    I would love to be in the draw for '3 Parts Faith' & '2 Parts Hope'!!

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  2. Congratulations Cathy! Amazing news.
    "You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes.
    You can steer yourself any direction you choose!!"
    Andi :-)

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  3. Congratulations! And thank you too, I have had fun once again and that is what it is all about :)

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  4. Congratulations, That is so fantastic.

    Blogtober has been a fantastic time for me too. I have finally found my niche, and am selling my girls cotton bikinis for the first time next sunday at a market.

    I have also learnt how to use my camera I am so happy with the results.

    So I thank you for daring us to push the boundries and test the limits and question the norm. I hope others have had fantastic results aswell!

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  5. Oh my goodness, what a post steeped with emotion. I am so sad that our Blogtoberfest Journey has come to an end. I have to keep reminding myself that this doens't actually mean we will never read each others thoughts again!

    Congratulations on having your work published. Its such a wonderful acheivement.

    Good luck with everything and I look forward to hearing from you again soon!

    LMP

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  6. wow Cathy that is totally awesome!!! Being published!!!! right after getting your first commission!!! wow congratulations what a fantastic end of week it's been for you, you totally deserve it, your dreams are coming soooooo true xx

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  7. I feel a bit naughty commenting for the first time on your blog on the very last day and for a give away, oops, hehe.
    But I do want to say Congratulations! What fantastic news :) I have been reading your blog everyday and I love your artwork, you are so talented :)

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  8. That is wonderful news. Happy Dance. So wonderful you are fullfilling your dreams. Thank you for hosting Blogtoberfest, it was fun and challenging.

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  9. congratulations! I love the colours together, it reminds me of my jacaranda tree in the backyard! and thanks for hosting blogtoberfest, I didn't participate this year, for various reasons, but have loved reading others journeys this month.

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  10. Congratulations! What a great achievement.
    Thank you fo hosting, I have really enjoyed blogtoberfest 2010. Looking forward to next year!

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  11. Congratulations on having your work published! That's really fantastic :)

    Thanks for coordinating another Blogtober. Like last year, at some points I didn't think I was going to make it...but here I am, 31 October, all done!

    xx

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  12. Congrats on your fabulous news and also on another successful Blogtoberfest. It's all coming together for you. I'm so glad.

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  13. Yay - congratulations to you - well done!

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  14. What wonderful news to read! This blogtoberfest has been really eventful for me, a new baby in the family too! Thanks for your wishes! I enjoyed the fest very much! Looking forward to 12 months later... All the best, I love your paintings!

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  15. Wow, what wonderful news! Congratulations! I'm sure you're very excited. You deserve it!

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  16. Congratulations. This is such big news. I like the background on this picture as it reminds of batik on folded fabric. I've had a very relaxing, no fretting sort of a blogtoberfest this year because I took on board your encouragement that it was about the joining in rather than the being perfect in blogging everyday. Thankyou so much for this because I was really uptight before hand about joining in but instead it has all been fun and I still did 25 posts. I love that you and others have also learned lifes lessons and gained niches along the way. That's terrific. Thankyou again. Cherrie

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  17. Yayyyy CONGRATULATIONS so very well deserved Cathy ;) PLUS a zillion Thanks for the fun and persuasion of Blogtoberfest!

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  18. Hello my lovely - thank you so much for the adventure that is Blogtoberfest - it's been so much fun and I will definitely be taking part next year! congrats on the publication of your picture too, it's fabulous. Thanks again, oodles of love, Larissa x

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  19. You must be so happy, what an achievement - Congratulations!
    Thank you for organising Blogtoberfest, one thing it really taught me is that there is always something to find to blog about in even the most mundane of days.

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  20. Brilliant news! So happy for you, Cathy.
    Kat x

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  21. HUGE AMAZING news Cathy.... I absolutely adore this piece of yours. When i saw it on your blog earlier this month, it spoke to me. I just love it and am so excited its going to be published in Patti's book. I too got chosen so we have to have a virtual champagne party when the book comes out. Lots of love to you and congratulations on another successful Blogtoberfest and this fabulous news. xx

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  22. Congratulations Cathy!And thanks for hosting the Blogtoberfest even thought I hope I would be better organised next year :)x

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  23. That's fantastic! I can't wait to see it all in print. Brilliant!

    I didn't get to participate as much as I'd hoped - Spring Fair and slow internet connection in my way! But it was fun to join in when I could and check out some new blogs. I will continue making my way down the blogroll. :-)

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  24. Thanks so much for organising Blogtoberfest! You are a most inspiring person in many ways :)

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  25. I can't believe Blogtoberfest is already over. It was so much FUN!!! :) Thanks so much for hosting! I love all your artwork too. It's all so wonderful!

    Taylor Kay

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  26. That's great news, Cathy. Thanks again for hosting blogtoberfest, it has been great fun.

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  27. yay!!! congratulations Cathy! that's wonderful news.
    well done on this journey of yours & well done on blogtoberfesting.

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  28. Congratulations! What an amazing honour to be included in an honest-to-goodness book!!

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  29. HUGE congratulations to you my dear friend! How amazing that you will be part of this inspiring collaboration! What a great way to end blogtoberfest! Your painting is beautiful and I can't wait to see it in print!

    Danielle xo

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  30. OMG!!! this is TWO friends I know that made it into the book!! I mentioned to Louise that I didn't make the the random drawing but since I've had work published in TWO books for ONE YEAR, I'm happy to pass the torch!! ;)

    I am SO SO HAPPY for you Cathy!! Congratulations on this most excellent news! You have created a beautiful work of art =-)

    And many thanks for hosting Blogtoberfest again - it was great fun and I've met a few new bloggers. A successful event indeed!!

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  31. Cathy! This is fantastic news! Congratulations!

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  32. Congratulations on having your work published! It is a beautiful painting!! :)

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  33. That's fantastic news! Congratulations!
    You have been an awesome host and I'm so happy for you receiving this 'reward' for all your hard work!
    Thank you for Blogtoberfest. Every little bit of it has been worthwhile and it is so good of you to host the month-long festival!
    I'll definitely be popping to see you whenever possible, to see where you are on your exciting journey!
    M x x

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  34. Congratulations Cathy. You thoroughly deserve the recognition.
    I love this piece. I think it is the best one of yours I've seen.

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  35. Wow, congratulations! That's super news :-)

    Thanks so much for hosting Blogtoberfest again, I've had such a great time xx

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  36. Great news Cathy, Congratulations on being published, it's a wonderful work of art...'Thanks' too for organising Blogotberfest, always well worth the effort..look forward to next year!!

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  37. Congratulations!

    Your paintings are beautiful, I would love to win one.

    Thanks for the giveaway, and Blogtoberfest!

    Linda @ Linda's Lunacy
    http://www.lindaslunacy.blogspot.com

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  38. Wow!! Congratualtions! What fabulous news! ♥

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  39. i am just echoing what has already been said here by soooo many that love and adore you happy bird....CONGRATULATIONS.
    you and miss louise both are going to be published and that makes me SING!
    sending huge hugs among all those that are already squeezing you!
    xo
    c

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  40. Cathy! I'm late to catch up on this excitement of yours...amazing!! Congratulations, so happy for you! I'm not surprised... it is truly such a beautiful piece. YAY for you!!! very excited to see more of your new commission too... it's always an up and down process I find...so fun and a little terrifying all at once too, and then so rewarding as it all finally comes together. Enjoy! Have a lovely weekend :)
    Ps. I hope I am brave enough to try and join you in blogtoberfest next year.

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