It must have been about a year ago when I received an invitation to be a contributing artist for the Cornish Heritage Farms Thomas Kinkade How To Guide Book. I was (and still am) thrilled to have been part of this project!
The book features many of the Thomas Kinkade images and a variety of techniques using the stamps. I was asked to demonstrate a coloring technique. Being such a sucker for watercolor painting, I chose to demonstrate watercolor painting with liquid inks. For my project, I chose one of my favorite images, The Light of Peace.
The book is a wonderful mix of techniques including chalks, markers, pencils, and even some embossing techniques. You can read more here.
When I received my complimentary copy of the book, I was even MORE excited when I saw that one of my images made the cover! How exciting!
Thank you, Cornish Heritage Farms, for the wonderful opportunity!
just popping in to see what you're up to...congrats on the publication!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | October 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations!!!!! well deserved my friend your coloring is fabulous,,,,,,, I love reading about your latest endeavors and about all the animals on your farm, keep up the good work........
Evelynn S
Posted by: Evelyn Saddler | October 26, 2009 at 05:46 AM
How exciting and congratulations on your well-deserved honor, Anna! Your painting is MAGNIFICO!!!
Posted by: Charlene Merrick | October 24, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Congratulations on a well-deserved honor! Love your work and stop by often.
Posted by: Doris | October 24, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Congratulations. Your work is truly beautiful and you deserve recognition for your amazing talent.
Posted by: Sally | October 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM
That image is beautiful, and you are truly the master of coloring! That's awesome that you made the front cover too! Go Anna!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 23, 2009 at 08:17 AM
You're are MOST WORTHY of this honor, Anna. Bask in your much deserved glory as I hover here under your pedestal. Congratulations!
Posted by: nise | October 23, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Congratulations Anna! I am a huge admirer of your work and your blog, what a well deserved achievement :)
Posted by: Sharon Holden | October 23, 2009 at 01:10 AM
Anna,
Congratulations!!! Well-deserved! It's beautiful - like ALL of your work!
Hugs!
Posted by: Sharli | October 22, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Congratulations! You color beautifully!
Posted by: Elaine | October 22, 2009 at 04:55 PM
None of us are surprised that your art work was chosen for the cover. You are so talented and have shared your art with all of us. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Phillis | October 22, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Dear Anna, I'm so prooud of YOU! And to think it all started out with your first coloring book and box of crayons on your 1st birthday! Cheers to you, love Mom
Posted by: Lori W | October 22, 2009 at 03:28 PM
OmG! That is awesome that you made the cover! But I am not surprised :-)
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | October 22, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Well, of COURSE you made the cover!!!!!!! :)))) Congratulations!!!!!!
Posted by: Shala | October 22, 2009 at 01:22 PM
The title didn't lie, it is really a masterpiece !!! Congrats .
Posted by: Mich | October 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM
WOW! This illustration is STRIKING! How exciting to be a cover girl!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda C. | October 22, 2009 at 12:24 PM
How cool is that?! Congrats girl!
Posted by: Danielle | October 22, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Good for you! Your are talented in so many areas of your of your life!
Posted by: Bev J. | October 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM
That image looks like a painting!! Beautiful! Congrats :)
Posted by: Jennifer K. | October 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM
That's wonderful! I'm not surprised as your watercoloring is always so beautiful. Congratulations.
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 22, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Wow...that's terrific! Congratulations on being a cover girl! (But I'm trying hard to spot the chickens in the picture...)
Posted by: gailanne | October 22, 2009 at 11:18 AM
why are you surprised? you ooze talent and good things happen to good and talented people!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: janice | October 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Very nice!Did they make it super premo nice by sending CASH too? I always liked the movie "Jerry Mcguire" and "show me the money!". Nothing would snap up my morning like a couple of "G"s Yuk,yuk........ Love Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | October 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM
WAY TO GO, Anna!!
Posted by: Cheryl R | October 22, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Oh, Anna, I'm so excited for you because you are such a talented artist and deserve to be recognized. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us!
Anne
Posted by: AnneC | October 22, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Well, of course, I'm not surprised. I already know that I have the most talented niece in the world!
Posted by: Andrea Wight | October 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM
congrads! this is such a well deserved spotlight on you!
Posted by: michelle | October 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Absolutely Awesome Anna!!! - What a wonderful accomplishment. I can only dream of ever watercoloring the way you do, truly amazing.
Posted by: Ida | October 22, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Congratulations! That was wonderful & you deserve it :-)
Posted by: Gramma_Dar | October 22, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Congratulations, a well deserved honor!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 22, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Just gorgeous Anna! even Thomas Kinkade himself would be amazed :0)
Posted by: Randee E | October 22, 2009 at 07:53 AM
I can't think of a more deserving artist to be featured by Thomas Kinkade. You are so creative and inspiring! Congrats to you.
Posted by: Debby | October 22, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Congrats Anna!!! You sooo deserve it. I check your blog daily..just love it and all of your farm babies...
Posted by: Kellie | October 22, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Congratulations to you!! And so well deserved. You are a star!!
Posted by: Sherri | October 22, 2009 at 07:13 AM
CONGRATULATIONS a very well deserved honor. We all know how great you are, now even more people know ;) Love 'ya! hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 22, 2009 at 06:49 AM
So deserved and I'm so happy for you! Out of all the blogs I read, and there are many, you're my coloring hero!
Congratulations and enjoy the recognition you deserve!
Posted by: Tricia | October 22, 2009 at 06:13 AM
Congratulations!!! Well deserved!
Posted by: Dotty | October 22, 2009 at 06:04 AM
congratulations! what a wonderful privilege. and the cover too!
Posted by: veronica | October 22, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Awesome Anna!! Congrats on the cover too! Beautiful job
Posted by: Dawn | October 22, 2009 at 04:57 AM
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful honor! And you sooo deserve it!
Posted by: Julie | October 22, 2009 at 04:37 AM
I actually own this print and it is signed by Thomas Kinkaide. He came to Raleigh for the opening of one of his galleries back the in the 90's and I purchased it while he was there and he signed the back and sketched a lamp post on it!!
Regards,
Posted by: Luray va accommodations | October 22, 2009 at 04:23 AM
I'm relieved to know that Cornish Heritage Farms hasn't lost their keen sense for fine artistry. Clearly they continue to hand pick the very best artists to showcase and there's no question that's why they picked you! My hat's off to you, Anna. Heartfelt congratulations! Well done, my friend.
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | October 22, 2009 at 03:35 AM
wow, this is so great ! Congratulations !
hugs,
ying
Posted by: ying | October 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, ANNA!!!
That is just fantastic...you deserve recognition for SO MANY things! I'm SOOOO happy for you!
Thanks for sharing with us! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 21, 2009 at 11:10 PM