This is certainly what it should be about, and it’s what im about regarding the Madonna issue.
Whether i like it or not, and like every other walk of life, whether you’re becoming an adult, or climbing up the corporate ladder, or blazing a path in your chosen profession, im in a position now…
SAM SPRATT’S SPRING PORTRAIT CONTEST/CUSTOM PORTRAIT/SIGNED PRINT GIVEAWAY!
Spring is around the corner which means as thanks to you for following me here, as usual—I am giving TWO of you the chance to win a custom portrait made by me, custom-tailored to your heart’s desire. Free, no strings attached. The rules are simple, but read them so you can win.
What You Get:
A Web-resolution (1100 pixel) custom portrait, tailored to your most bizarre of requests. You can get a very traditional portrait done or as outlandish as you can dream. Zombies, Hipsters, Pirates, Ninjas, Superheroes, Robots, etc. are all fair-game themes in which you can have yourself transmogrified in painted form.
ADDITIONALLY, I’ll be giving 3 runner-ups their choice of a 13”x19” signed velvet archival print. Choices are: Sherlock, Ron Swanson, and Inspector Spacetime.
How to Enter:
FACEBOOK: Simply comment on the following facebook post. You get an extra entry if you click the “share” button and post it to your wall. ( Sam Spratt - Facebook Contest )
TWITTER: Follow http://twitter.com/#!/SamSpratt and tweet the following phrase verbatim on twitter:
“ Entering to win a custom portrait #painting from @samspratt’s portrait contest! https://www.facebook.com/sam.spratt ”
This also counts as an entry.
TUMBLR: Just reblog/like this post!
How long this will last:
This contest will run until April 6th, 2012.
You all are the best! Good luck and thanks again to all who follow my little slice of artwork on the web.
NOTE: You must be a follower or subscriber at the time of the win.
Why all this? Well, you’ve gotta write a big check with quite a few zeros at the end of it to commission art from me—and call me crazy, but I firmly believe that in a perfect world, people *should* get to own art AND do things like “pay rent”, “eat food-like substances on occasion”, and maybe even “continue to live”. Two of you can do that, the rest of you… you’re screwed. Sincerely, <3 Sam
What is your passion? I love music, but I’m not really musically inclined. I love cooking and baking, especially for others, but that stays in my home. Writing is something I’ve done for nearly all my life, but somehow, that’s just not a priority anymore.
I love photography. It has become a passion in me that, until recently, I never knew existed. I am always very pleased with the images I capture, which is really all that matters; however, I am ecstatic that my friends and family enjoy them, too.I know I often look odd, whipping out my camera and taking shots wherever I go, but I’ve gotten used to it. Sometimes, something I see just screams “pic me!” (Yes, the pun was intended.I don’t know that I would consider my work true art - art, for me, at least, conveys a meaning beyond the art itself. I consider my images mostly showcasing beauty and wonder, not art. I’m not trying to make a statement, or speak in symbolism; truly, I hope the images speak for themselves. Could that be art? I suspect that may be true; however, I still don’t consider myself a true artist. There’s so much more to learn! To see!
My photos make me happy. They make my children happy. In the depths of the winter, we can look back at the flowers and insects we’ve seen in the spring and summer, and remember our joy. I can gaze upon the smiles of my children, no matter their age. We share images of their infant-hood, their first steps; things they may not remember, but, hopefully, still treasure.
What is your passion in life?
