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August 23, 2018

Rainbow Unicorn Give Away #3 – Yay!

By Tamara Laporte  |   in unicorngiveaways  | Tags: unicorngiveaway , willowingarts , giveaway , willowing  

Creative friends, I’m beyond excited to kick off the August, awesomely exciting & fabulously sparkly:

Rainbow Unicorn Give Away!

Over here at Willowing Arts we love connecting our beautiful audience of mixed media and personal development enthusiasts (YOUOUOU!) with inspiring businesses, people, services and products! What better way to do this by organising some super fun GIVE AWAYS!! :D

Please check out all the wonderful people below, I am sure you will love their products, shops, sites, classes and services! And then leave a comment below for a chance to win one of the 15 prizes! Also be sure to check out the discount codes & additional freebies that some of our sponsors are sharing with Willowing Readers Only! :D

This give away will run for one week only until: 29th August 2018

This Give Away is now Closed!

Winners of all prizes are:
  1. Cat Caracelo – Free Moon Mapping eCourse – won by Melissa Hartman
  2. Cat Caracelo – 1:1 coaching session – won by Jill Crossfield
  3. Alena Hennessy – 1 space on A Year of Painting – won by Shelly Hoeft
  4. Katrina Koltes – 1 place on Watercolor dreams – won by Kathy Miller-Faaborg
  5. Kristina Solheim – 1 x 3-Month Business Coaching package – won by Heidi Johnson
  6. A set of 5 random postcards from Tamara Laporte – won by Anneke Wezeman
  7. A set of 10 random postcards from Tamara Laporte – won by Jen Korner
  8. One of Tamara Laporte’s inspiring notebooks – won by Debbie Luscombe
  9. One of Tamara Laporte’s inspiring notebooks – won by Gaylene Garney Davis
  10. One of Tamara Laporte’s inspiring notebooks – won by Kellie Neal
  11. A spot on Ever After 2018 – won by Donna Noble
  12. A signed copy of Tamara Laporte’s book – won by Laura Reading
  13. A spot on She Blooms in Inks!– won by Heidi Young

All winners and Give Away sponsors will be emailed in due course:)

Cat Caracelo + JourneyPath Institute

A Gift for You! Mythic Listening + Ancestral Healing is a powerful creative eCourse offered as a special Unicorn Gift! Deepen your art as process and explore new edges of the inner realm as you expand your soulful work in the world! Lucky Unicorns will win: Moon Mapping eCourse: Working with Phases, Ages and Stages of Life and a 1:1 coaching session. Cat Caracelo is an artist, guidess, depth coach and the founder of JourneyPath Institute, offering personal and professional programs that blend expressive art, transformative process and depth work to support healing and wholeness. Cat is Giving Away some wonderful prizes today! You can have a chance at winning  the following places, by entering a comment below: 1st prize: Free Moon Mapping eCourse: Working with Phases, Ages and Stages of Life; 2nd prize: 1:1 coaching session – Special Offer: All Willowing customers are offered a free place on eCourse Mythic Listening + Ancestral Healing – Get your Mythic Listening eCourse HERE

Alena Hennessy: Art Becomes You

 

Early bird registration is now open for my most popular class: A Year of Painting! This year I’ve listened to your wishes to create brand new lessons with (recorded) live talks and some special gifts! All levels of painting experience welcome. Every month, I will post a new lesson + technique related to intuitive painting (ink, acrylic watercolor, collage, mixed media and so forth). Stay inspired throughout the seasons, keep in contact with an awesome worldwide community, and learn new ways of seeing and expressing yourself in intuitive processes that explore a wide range of subject matter. Shop | facebook | blog | instagram. Other online classes found here. Alena is Giving Away 1 space on A Year of Painting to one lucky winner. All Willowing readers will receive an amazing 25% off the early bird savings: Use code paintforever. This tier tends to sell out quickly.

Katrina Koltes with Watercolor dreams


I’m an intuitive, nature-loving artist, mom and teacher who paints my visions, dreams, and journeys. I love to inspire and help others connect with their own intuition and magic through art. I’m offering 50% off my most popular class Watercolor Dreams! Explore with me how to create beautiful, luminous skin tones and dreamy, soulful portraits, while adding both surreal and nature-related elements to make expressive story art. This class is for whoever wants to loosen up and get familiar with your watercolors, and explore tons of new techniques, and gather loads of inspiration to set your imagination running wild! Check out my brand new pastel class “Whispers of Nature” (now 20% off regular price); my FREE TUTORIALS; and my other workshops. Follow me on Facebook  &  Instagram. Katrina is Giving Away 1 place on Watercolor dreams. All Willowing readers will receive 50% off her most popular class Watercolor Dreams! To get discount click here (offer valid for 2 weeks, till September 6th)

Ever After 2018 – Fairytale & Style Development Art Course

“Ever After” is a mixed media art & style development course with a fairytale theme hosted by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts. Tam is joined by 14 popular mixed media art teachers who will all share beautiful fairy-tale inspired lessons with you AND, in the style development segment of the course; they will also divulge all their hints and tips on how they developed their own style and how YOU TOO can find your own unique voice as an artist! :) Yay! Tam is giving away 1 spot on Ever After 2018 for this give away, yay! :)

Kristina Solheim, Get to the Art

Ever wish for a magic wand to get your art business to the next level? There is a wealth of information out there about business, but the magic wand you need is a business coach! A coach guides and supports you at any stage of business. Explore coaching options here. Kristina is gifting 1 lucky artist a 3-Month Business Coaching package (value $1500)

 

 

A signed Copy of Tam’s Book

Based on much-loved mixed-media artist Tamara Laporte’s popular, multi-year series of online classes, Create Your Life Book offers mixed-media drawing and painting projects that can raise your awareness of and help you work through personal challenges and other obstacles to creating art and achieving self-fulfillment. Tam is giving away 1 signed copy of her book today!  

 

Random Postcards by Tam!

Tam is giving away 1 set of 5 random postcards and 1 set of 10 random postcards for 2 lucky winners! :) Tam’s postcards are beautifully vibrant and high quality! They are wonderful little pieces of art you can send to friends or hang up around the house!

 

 

 

 

Free Place on She Blooms in Inks

Tam is giving away 1 place on She Blooms in Inks!

Become inspired and creatively enriched on this new 7 week course in which I will show you how I create my signature ‘Flower Ink Girls’ that many people have so come to love! We will work with a variety of (mostly) inks, ink based supplies and other fluidy inky type supplies like Golden High Flow, Acrylics Inks, Watercolour Crayons and Spray Inks.

 

Inspiring Notebooks with Tam’s Art

Tam is giving away 3 of her inspiring notebooks! They measure approx 6″ x 8′ (15cm x 2cm) and have a full colour reproduction on the front cover of my artwork in a beautiful satin finish. They come with 48 white lined pages and are made of recycled paper.

Great little notebook that will fit in your bag and come with you whereever you go. ♥ Good for jotting down ideas and sketches for your journalling, scrap booking and/or planner! :)

 

 

 


Do you want to sponsor
the next Unicorn Give Away? You can!

These are by far the most fun sponsorship opportunities as well as very effective as give aways create excitement and drive extra traffic to the blog and therefore they also drive extra traffic to your sponsored give-away! :)

Over here at Willowing Arts we love connecting our beautiful audience of mixed media and personal development enthusiasts with inspiring businesses, people, services and products! Advertising on willowing.org is highly suitable for those who offer life enriching products & services like art products, online art courses, life coaching sessions, personal development courses/ products or any other wellness and creative products!

If you want to reach thousands of art and wellness enthusiasts through my newsletter, social media sites and website, this opportunity is for you! :)

The site gets between 75,000 to 100,000 monthly page views and approx 20,500 unique visitors per month (daily unique visitors range from 1500 – 2500). The site has over 33,200+ members (and tends to grow with 400 to 500 members each month). The newsletter currently has almost 37,000 subscribers. If you are interested in advertising, please contact Maddie on hello@willowing.org.

The Rainbow Unicorn Give Away will also be advertised on my social media sites (23,000 Facebook Biz Page/ 12,000 Personal FB page/ 16,500 instagram/ 9500 FB group members).

Thank you! <3 


 

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When I was a teenager, I collected elephant statues; by the time I was 18, I must’ve had hundreds. I’ve always adored elephants. There`s something about their grounded presence and quiet wisdom that feels profoundly comforting. I love that they’re matriarchal, that they mourn their dead, that they move through the world with a seeming intelligence and heart.

When Andy and I lived in Sri Lanka for three years, we visited an elephant sanctuary and it was honestly one of the most magical experiences of my life. Watching the gentle connection between carers and elephants moved me deeply. They had a beautiful closeness I silently envied!

So it’s no surprise that elephants have wandered their way into my art again and again. I love painting them both whimsically and realistically. Their shapes are so satisfying to work with: cute chonky feet, soulful eyes, those expressive trunks and giant ears; it’s like they’re built for art! 🎨🖌️

This piece, painted back in 2014, is a special one. I was exploring how to bring more “grunge” and texture into my work; layering deeply, playing with contrasts. The rough, earthy background felt like the perfect contrast to the milky-white skin of the elephant, who gazes out with such a soft, knowing expression. Even here, she seems to whisper: be gentle. be wise. be still.

I hope she brings some of that same quiet comfort to your day, too. 🤍 🐘

This is day 16 of a ‘gentle return to social media’ read more about this practice here: http://bit.ly/3IHFxir 🌱

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When I was a teenager, I collected elephant statues; by the time I was 18, I must’ve had hundreds. I’ve always adored elephants. There's something about their grounded presence and quiet wisdom that feels profoundly comforting. I love that they’re matriarchal, that they mourn their dead, that they move through the world with a seeming intelligence and heart.

When Andy and I lived in Sri Lanka for three years, we visited an elephant sanctuary and it was honestly one of the most magical experiences of my life. Watching the gentle connection between carers and elephants moved me deeply. They had a beautiful closeness I silently envied! 

So it’s no surprise that elephants have wandered their way into my art again and again. I love painting them both whimsically and realistically. Their shapes are so satisfying to work with: cute chonky feet, soulful eyes, those expressive trunks and giant ears; it’s like they’re built for art! 🎨🖌️ 

This piece, painted back in 2014, is a special one. I was exploring how to bring more “grunge” and texture into my work; layering deeply, playing with contrasts. The rough, earthy background felt like the perfect contrast to the milky-white skin of the elephant, who gazes out with such a soft, knowing expression. Even here, she seems to whisper: be gentle. be wise. be still.

I hope she brings some of that same quiet comfort to your day, too. 🤍 🐘

This is day 16 of a ‘gentle return to social media’ read more about this practice here: http://bit.ly/3IHFxir 🌱

You are the light. ✨⭐️🌟💫

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You are the light. ✨⭐️🌟💫

Hello my lovely friends, a quick reminder that my friend Ida Andersen Lang is running her FREE retreat called ‘Art Soul Gathering’ again this year aaaaand … YOU are invited! 😃 Yay! 🥳🎉🎊

Celebrate the Wonders of Nature and the Beauty of the Human Spirit with 12 days of artmaking.

Come, hear the winds of your intuition whisper, and let the waves of blissful nature infuse creativity into your art. 🎨🌿

In the Art Soul Gathering 2025, you’ll enjoy free lessons from 16 celebrated artist teachers. Each are gifting you with their beautiful visions and artistic techniques to inspire your creative journey with Nature and Spirit.

For my lesson I want to teach you how to paint a beautiful happy dolphin that is jumping out of -what can only be called- CONFETTI OCEAN. 😂😁😆

Look how joyful!

You will become part of a worldwide community of creative souls and get to know the teachers. And oh, there will be plenty of art bonuses, give aways and surprises all the way through the gathering.

This free event is suitable for creatives of all levels - beginners, intermediate and experienced. The lessons are designed for you to enjoy, from just where you are in your creative journey. As we move through this experience together, we will lift each other up and hold creative sacred space. ✨🙏✨

I hope you’ll join us there! @followers Join us here: https://bit.ly/4lhZYjy ♥️♥️♥️ or link in my bio/ story/ linktree

Much Love,
Tam 💕

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Hello my lovely friends, a quick reminder that my friend Ida Andersen Lang is running her FREE retreat called ‘Art Soul Gathering’ again this year aaaaand … YOU are invited! 😃 Yay! 🥳🎉🎊

Celebrate the Wonders of Nature and the Beauty of the Human Spirit with 12 days of artmaking. 

Come, hear the winds of your intuition whisper, and let the waves of blissful nature infuse creativity into your art. 🎨🌿

In the Art Soul Gathering 2025, you’ll enjoy free lessons from 16 celebrated artist teachers. Each are gifting you with their beautiful visions and artistic techniques to inspire your creative journey with Nature and Spirit.

For my lesson I want to teach you how to paint a beautiful happy dolphin that is jumping out of -what can only be called- CONFETTI OCEAN. 😂😁😆

Look how joyful! 

You will become part of a worldwide community of creative souls and get to know the teachers. And oh, there will be plenty of art bonuses, give aways and surprises all the way through the gathering.

This free event is suitable for creatives of all levels - beginners, intermediate and experienced. The lessons are designed for you to enjoy, from just where you are in your creative journey. As we move through this experience together, we will lift each other up and hold creative sacred space. ✨🙏✨

I hope you’ll join us there! @followers Join us here: https://bit.ly/4lhZYjy ♥️♥️♥️ or link in my bio/ story/ linktree 

Much Love,
Tam 💕

SALE Ends Tonight: Last Chance to Save ❤️ ⏳

Hey Beautiful Creative Souls! ✨🙌✨

Final Chance to take advantage of this sale! Deals like this don`t come round that often! Grab your deals before midnight, otherwise they`ll all be gone! A big thank you to anyone who has picked up a class or two in the Summer Sale. I hope you have a wonderful sunny experience creating your artwork!

Here are the codes again:

40% off Kaleidoscope 2024 - Use: SUNSHINE40 - https://bit.ly/KS2024Tam
40% off Watercolour Wildlife - Use: SUNSHINE40 - https://bit.ly/WILDWILLOWING
40% off Expressive Soul Portraits - Use: SUNSHINE40 - https://bit.ly/ESPTAM
30% off A Year of Light: Use: SHINE30 - https://bit.ly/AYOLTam25
30% off ALL Self Study Courses - Use: SUNSHINE30 - https://bit.ly/willowingss
15% off Tam’s Books: Use: SUNNYBOOK - https://bit.ly/willowtsb

If links don`t work pls go to my stories/ bio/ treelink (accessible via my stories). ♥️♥️♥️

Happy shopping my amazing artist friends!

Much love,
Tam 💕

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SALE Ends Tonight: Last Chance to Save ❤️ ⏳

Hey Beautiful Creative Souls! ✨🙌✨ 

Final Chance to take advantage of this sale! Deals like this don't come round that often! Grab your deals before midnight, otherwise they'll all be gone! A big thank you to anyone who has picked up a class or two in the Summer Sale. I hope you have a wonderful sunny experience creating your artwork! 

Here are the codes again: 
 
40% off Kaleidoscope 2024 - Use: SUNSHINE40 - https://bit.ly/KS2024Tam 
40% off Watercolour Wildlife - Use: SUNSHINE40 - https://bit.ly/WILDWILLOWING
40% off Expressive Soul Portraits - Use: SUNSHINE40 - https://bit.ly/ESPTAM
30% off A Year of Light: Use: SHINE30 - https://bit.ly/AYOLTam25
30% off ALL Self Study Courses - Use: SUNSHINE30 - https://bit.ly/willowingss
15% off Tam’s Books: Use: SUNNYBOOK - https://bit.ly/willowtsb

If links don't work pls go to my stories/ bio/ treelink (accessible via my stories). ♥️♥️♥️ 

Happy shopping my amazing artist friends! 

Much love,
Tam 💕

While reflecting on the meaning and challenges of life, I stumbled across this old painting of mine from 2014, titled You Shine. It reminded me of a song I once wrote as a teenager, also called You Shine; inspired by a boyfriend I had when I was around 17 or 18. I remember how touching it was to witness someone’s inner light, to catch that quiet glow when they were truly themselves; smiling at something simple, gazing dreamily into the distance, or lost in their favourite hobby.

The phrase `You Shine` (or Shine Your Light) has long been part of my art, and to me, it speaks to the pure, radiant core that lives in all of us.

Sometimes that shine is hard to see; hidden beneath the layers we build to survive, to function, to belong. Life, with all its pressures (especially the grind of capitalism...), can leave us weary and dulled. It can feel as though our shine has been chipped away.

But here’s what I believe in my bones: the shine can never be destroyed. It is eternal. Untouchable. At most, it gets buried beneath a little dust and soot.

This painting is a gentle nudge; a reminder that your shine is still there, no matter what you`re facing today or tomorrow.

How is your soul doing these days? How is your shine?

Mine is still here… a little tired, yes, but glowing quietly, and always ready to rise again.

✨ You shine, my friend. Don’t forget. ✨ ♥️♥️♥️

This is day 15 of a ‘gentle return to social media’ read more about this practice here: http://bit.ly/3IHFxir 🌱

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While reflecting on the meaning and challenges of life, I stumbled across this old painting of mine from 2014, titled You Shine. It reminded me of a song I once wrote as a teenager, also called You Shine; inspired by a boyfriend I had when I was around 17 or 18. I remember how touching it was to witness someone’s inner light, to catch that quiet glow when they were truly themselves; smiling at something simple, gazing dreamily into the distance, or lost in their favourite hobby.

The phrase 'You Shine' (or Shine Your Light) has long been part of my art, and to me, it speaks to the pure, radiant core that lives in all of us. 

Sometimes that shine is hard to see; hidden beneath the layers we build to survive, to function, to belong. Life, with all its pressures (especially the grind of capitalism...), can leave us weary and dulled. It can feel as though our shine has been chipped away.

But here’s what I believe in my bones: the shine can never be destroyed. It is eternal. Untouchable. At most, it gets buried beneath a little dust and soot.

This painting is a gentle nudge; a reminder that your shine is still there, no matter what you're facing today or tomorrow.

How is your soul doing these days? How is your shine?

Mine is still here… a little tired, yes, but glowing quietly, and always ready to rise again.

✨ You shine, my friend. Don’t forget. ✨ ♥️♥️♥️ 

This is day 15 of a ‘gentle return to social media’ read more about this practice here: http://bit.ly/3IHFxir 🌱
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