Thursday, April 01, 2010

Thursday Giveaway...

I've decided to host weekly giveaways of art beads from some of my favorite bead-makers here on the blog. To play along, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. (Make sure to leave your name if it doesn't already appear so that Anonymous 1 doesn't get into a fight with Anonymous 2 about who actual won.) A winner will be randomly selected from the comments on the following Monday (April 5th) at midnight EST.

This week's giveaway comes courtesy of the talented ceramist, Keith O'Connor. The beads up for grabs are an assortment of five teal glazed beads. Aren't they lovely! Thanks for playing and do keep an eye out for future giveaways!

46 comments:

mairedodd said...

i love keith's beads, just finished a piece with them actually... your & lorelei's auction piece is gorgeous... best of luck with it...

Lorelei Eurto said...

Awesome set of beads! what a great idea Andrew! I would enjoy winning Keith's beads. I love his work. The glaze colors are my favorite.

Artisan Beads Plus said...

Thanks for offering this!!! I love these beads!!

TesoriTrovati said...

Thanks for the great opportunity Andrew! I just know you are going to introduce us to artists we may not be familiar with. I have never seen Keith's work...but I like it!
Enjoy the day!
Erin

Gaea said...

Can other bead artists enter? They are so beautiful!

Unknown said...

beautiful colour! what a nice set.

Jamar said...

Andrew, what a delightful and generous endeavour. I am quite captivated by all things raku. These beads of Keith O'Connor's are such a unique shape. I love the the smoked ends and this glaze together.
Also, great new pieces that you added to you shop!

Doreen said...

Mmmmm, my favorite color! I would love a chance to win these!

beautifullybrokenme said...

What a beautiful set of beads - I've got the perfect design to pair them with! I would love to win them - count me in!

:-) Molly

Jenny said...

Hey, what a fun game! The beads are beautiful, never seen this artist's work before!

Best wishes--

Jenny (in Sacramento)

peacockfairy said...

I'd like to throw my name in the hat Andrew. Thanks!

Nancy said...

Sounds like some generous fun!
Thanks! ~Nancy

Sharon said...

I would love to play, the beads are just beautiful!

Pepita said...

Me me me:-)

These beads are gorgeous. Love at first sight.

Could you please put in a link to the artists site/page/shop?

Thx for the chance to win these beauties.

Anonymous said...

Andrew,
Thanks for having such a fun giveaway. The beads are awesome!

Nicki said...

My favotite color is teal. I love those - count me in please.

Andrew Thornton said...

Sorry Pepita, Keith doesn't have a website or online shop. He does sell at shows in the Northeast and has pieces available at The Beadin' Path in Freeport, Maine. http://www.beadinpath.com/artist_beads_keith_oconnor.html

Jean Hutter said...

I would love to play too. These are just beautiful beads and so generous of you Andrew.

Susan Marling said...

Those are beautiful and my favorite color. I know you use quite a few of his bead in your work. Thank you for the chance.

Jeannie said...

These would look awesome with one of the green girl pewter pendants or the clasp I have.
Yummy!

Unknown said...

His works Awesome! Thats a really great giveaway Andrew. Thank you for the Opportunity!

gretchen said...

What beautiful beads!

Unknown said...

Pick me.

swopemelmel said...

Awesome!!! and in my favorite color too! Thanks for the give away Andrew.

Ann said...

Great color! Thanks for the giveaway.

Ann
mycriticaleye.com

Michelle Mach said...

My favorite color! Thank you for hosting this giveaway--a wonderful idea!

Mellisa said...

What a gorgeous glaze color! I'd love a shot at them :)

Rose said...

Such pretty beads! I'd also like a shot at them :D

dochoamom said...

Please count me in. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity Andrew.

Erin S said...

love these giveaways. Pick me, pick me!

Hannah said...

Ooh, I love the color of those beads!

Hannah B.

mairedodd said...

hi andrew - keith also sells at eebeads.com ...

ggs said...

Haven't seen Keith's work before, but the beads are lovely. And of course teal is one of my favorite colors ;)

Gail

Mia J. said...

What beautiful beads. I would love to win these for my mother in law who makes jewelry.

cjvierow said...

Very nice beads--wonderful color. Enjoy reading your blog and "traveling" with you. Thanks for the great give away. CJ

Michelle said...

Thanks for offering this lovely give-away. How much more spring can you get with these beads!?!
Bead Happy!
Michelle

Rebecca said...

Please count me in! Such beautiful shades of jade/teal - whoever wins them will be a lucky Easter bunny!!

Pearl and Pebble said...

Oh I'm a bit late here, but what else is new!?! These are really pretty Andrew - what a lovely gesture!!! I read you were in Detroit a few weeks ago, and was disappointed I couldn't make it to the show. Sorry our fair state didn't try and win your heart with some sunnier weather!!

Nancy K. said...

Such beautiful beads,thanks for doing this.

P.S. I enjoy your blog, I check about once a week or so.

Unknown said...

Ooo...I love Kieth's beads! I have actually met Keith and few times. He is such a nice guy! He and his wife live close to my area. Thank you for the amazing giveaway!

tattwo said...

The beads are wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.

Marcie Abney Carroll said...

I like beads, I like to win beads, these are very nice beads. I would like to win these beads. Thanks for showing us some new beads!

donna wong said...

perfect with some brown beads too! pick me - hapa haole friend! Kamsamihida! Mahalo plenty. happy easter to you!

Lucid Moon Studio said...

I love Keith's beads, and the color is great! Glad I got here in time :) Thanks for the giveaway!!

Lisa

Alice said...

Beatiful beads--love the color. I've been admiring Keith O'Connor's beads for a while now. Thanks for the chance to win!

Alice
thepetersons13@mchsi.com

Miranda Ward said...

these are so pretty