I've been toiling over what to write for my 500th blog post. An expository on the Higgs Boson particle, perhaps? Already bored. How about the recent vandalism of a Picasso painting? Maybe another time. Holmes and Cruise divorce? Let's move on, shall we.
To be completely frank, it's absolutely stunning outside, and I think I'd rather enjoy the rare Oregon sun than expound on the meaning of life in post #500. So I've decided to throw a giveaway instead. Yeah, for free art!
I'm giving away a $50 gift card to my Etsy shop. All you have to do is leave a comment below, and I'll randomly choose a winner on Monday, July 16th at noon.
Thanks to all my loyal readers for following me these past three years! Here's to 500 more : )
To be completely frank, it's absolutely stunning outside, and I think I'd rather enjoy the rare Oregon sun than expound on the meaning of life in post #500. So I've decided to throw a giveaway instead. Yeah, for free art!
I'm giving away a $50 gift card to my Etsy shop. All you have to do is leave a comment below, and I'll randomly choose a winner on Monday, July 16th at noon.
Thanks to all my loyal readers for following me these past three years! Here's to 500 more : )
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Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments.
No. 10 is the lucky winner, so congratulations to Caitlin!
70 comments:
Hi Cathy! how generous! thanks for sharing all your inspiration and work on this lovely site of yours!
Cheers!
Sarah
woowoo! Throwing my hat into the ring. Fingers crossed :)
i would love to win! so inspired by your art!
There are several pieces of your art in our home, and they are so much fun to stop and soak in!! I have even found myself doodling some of the same shapes from time to time. (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?!)
Congratulations on the quincentenary blog post!
Hi Cathy, congrats on the milestone! And what a lovely way to celebrate, although I would also like your explanation of the Higgs Boson thingymegig, cos I haven't quite kept up with what they've been up to there!! S:)
love following your blog! can't wait to frame my first piece of cathy mcmurray artwork in our home!
Congratulations! I love your blog and your work, very inspiring. And what a nice give away!
I've really enjoyed reading your blog this past few years. I look forward to reading each new post and looking at your work. Thanks, Cathy!
I've been following your blog for a couple of months now, and i have to say that you have become quite the inspiration to me! After reading your blog posts i am always inspired to get up, get out and create!
Thank you, that is so generous. I loved your last post on the wood slices and meant to comment :)
Cait
wonderful idea! enjoy the sun!!
oh boy... i support this way of celebrating--and especially the sunshine part :)
Well now I feel like a fraud because I only just found you (some longtime, loyal reader should really win this!), but hey, I would LOVE to be the proud owner of some of your beautiful artwork, so here I am throwing myself in the hat!
Get out there and enjoy the sunshine. As far as I'm concerned this was an excellent post anyhow (obviously particularly if I win!).
Love coming here and be inspired.
500! Congrats - please keep going :)
I'd love to be in the draw!
Congratulations! I just recently moved to Corvallis, and coincidentally, just found your blog. I'm really enjoying seeing your process and the beautiful finished pieces. I would love to win.
Oh... goody! Thanks for the chance. ;)
500 Congrats !!! I love your blog and your work !! Enjoy the sunshine :)
Hi. I love your blog and art. It nice that you are so prolific. My dream to be like you is in place -- I have wanted to live in Oregon for a long time, and to be a painter even longer. It would be very nice to own some of your pretty work as well. What an inspiration!
Congratulations on 500 blog posts! :) Thank you for organizing such a generous giveaway! Have a wonderful summer exploring nature!
Congratulations on your newest milestone and thank you for sharing your talent with us :)
Renee
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
Congrats on 500! Sunshine should always beat computer time! Have fun...
I really like the image you used for your giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Congrats on 500 posts... That's actually quite a feat when it's just yourself writing. I hope you continue for a while, too. I love reading your blog because, well the obvious- I really enjoy your paintings- but also you share a healthy mix or process, inspiration, and 'the artist experience' with us. That's really valuable, so thanks, and CHEERS!
I'm a huge fan of your work and enjoy your thoughtful blog posts as well. Always enjoy seeing your newest work - Happy 500!
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your work and all the other art on your inspiring blog.
Katie Jean Bentley
katiejbentley@gmail.com
I love your work and would love it even more hanging in my home!
Yay! Congrats on all the posts, they're always so wonderful and inspiring. Keep up the beautiful work.
Absolutely love your art! And I really enjoy the occasional glimpses of your process here on your blog. Keep up the great work!
I remember when this all started and I have been blessed by the blog ever since. No matter what continent I am on, your voice and vision always brings me home. Love you! Happy 500!
You've made the right decision for your 500th blog--i mean the part about going outside and enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Although, I won't complain about the possibility of receiving a gift cert for your lovely art. Thank you for sharing and I commend you for your dedication!
Must have that Cascade print! But maybe Tina Anderson should really un-randomly win, as she first introduced me to your site and blog a year or more ago. Thanks Tina!
Hooray art!
Keep up the great creativity!
Ohhh YAY! 500 posts! Congratulations, I've enjoyed every one I've read so far.
Love to be entered into your generous draw, thanks so much!
Chrissy x
Love your work Cathy! Can't pass up this chance! xo
Love your work and excited about possibility of enjoying some of it at home! Well done.
Wow! Congratulations, that is an achievement!!
How exciting!!! Your artwork is divine :) Would love to win!
Hooray!!! Hope you enjoyed the sun. : )
shop@leanimale.com
what a nice way to celebrate!
I love your intersections of painting, drawings, on wood.
Congratulations on 500 blog posts.
I hope I win this! The prints I have bought from your shop have been gifts and I want something for myself!!! :)
-April
Hi Cathy. I enjoy your artistic exploration of this mystical land we call home. Thank you for giving us the chance to win some of your lovely artwork!
Your art is so incredible. Thank you for sharing it with us all!
here's hoping i win...'cause there is a piece in your shop that i am preeeeeetty sure was meant to be mine. ♥
I have an empty little space on my wall I'd love to fill :)
Yay my first ever comment... I have been fallowing this blog for a long time now but I was to lazy to leave a comment and also too busy. Cathy you inspired me to make my own blog. I love your art and I also want to win. Our white wall need some loving and want to put some of your art on it...
hii. happy 500! i love your work and reading your inspiring blog <3
It's my big joy to follow you so far. I love your work and am looking forward to your every meditative step of changes. Best & Love~
Ooh, I'd love to win as I love to read your blog and look at your work!
What a great way to celebrate 500 posts :) here's crossing my fingers!
love art, love free art
many congrats on such a great blog! i always enjoy coming here and reading about your inspirations and new work. thanks for making the web more beautiful!
Oh I would LOVE to win - I've been admiring your work for a while now!!! Happy 500th post Cathy!
I love your blog - all 500 posts!
Congrats on 500!!!
Congratulations on 500 posts! Your blog is lovely... x
Bravo! I know how much dedication and discipline it takes to blog consistently. Thank you for letting us into your creative process.
What a gift! Thanks for the chance to win.
I've enjoyed following your process and hope to for 500 more blog posts to come! Congrats!
Oooh, a giveaway! Pick me, pick me! That being said I am in love with your artwork and blog!
Sounds lovely!
Congratulations on the longevity of your blog. Thanks for sharing your art and the process with us all!
love your site! visit each week
Woo-hoo! Congrats! And a giveaway seems like a perfect way to celebrate. I would love to win and own a Cathy McMurray piece :)
Your work is so beautiful, and always makes me homesick- I'm from Oregon, stuck in the desert south right now though...
I have been eyeing your work for a while now & also eyeing the state of Oregon! Thank you for sharing the beauty of the northwest though art! I love it.
looking at your works takes me to place mysterious and familiar!
You know I love your blog! You manage to keep your posts short and sweet, and so inspiring and interesting...all while keeping busy with your shop, art installations, raising kids and keeping your family a priority. You are pretty amazing.
Congratulations from me & Ella!
Oh, am I still on time?... I'll leave my comment anyway!
You already now that I love your work... now just wish me luck ;)
Congratulations on your 500th blog post!
Congrats and thanks for the generous giveaway!
Your work is beautiful, recently found you on etsy,so glad!!
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