And our little giveaway today is this tiny ink drawing on paper. The title is Flower Girl and it was inspired by my daughter Natalie who was a flower girl in her very first ballet recital the other day. She did such a great job! We are very proud of her. The little girl in the drawing is Amelia and she is a Magician. Amelia knows how to grow flowers everywhere and her miniature friends are just fascinated with her magic. She promised to teach them the magic secret of growing flowers everywhere when they grow up. All they need now is to eat their greens so they can grow up fast.
If you would like to win this little drawing just leave a comment in this post and I will announce the winner after tomorrow Friday (May 30)!!!
Have a great day and see you tomorrow!
Elsita :)
Seguimos intentándolo, a ver si esta vez me toca una de tus preciosas ilustraciones. :)
Posted by: Covadonga | May 28, 2008 at 01:32 AM
She is so cute!!
Posted by: Bella | May 28, 2008 at 01:35 AM
Hi Elsita,
I came here via the link on cuteable.com of your papercut. Have really enjoyed seeing your work and loved your last post too, with your memories of Sydney Pollack.
Posted by: Dots | May 28, 2008 at 01:58 AM
You have done a great job again. I'm so impressed by what you come up with everyday. I'm already looking forward til tomorrow and hope to find another smiling face.
Lots of love for you, Bill, Diego and Natalie in these sad days.
Venlig hilsen from Denmark,
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 28, 2008 at 02:02 AM
que lindo! she's lovely, miss elsita! now if only all the chimneys of the world could produce flowers instead of smoke! that would be pure magic. :)
Posted by: mary | May 28, 2008 at 02:04 AM
me me me ! :-)
Posted by: alexandra | May 28, 2008 at 02:59 AM
Sueño con ganar algun día alguna de tus fantásticos regalos. De tí estoy aprendiendo: tu generosidad es apabullante. :)
Posted by: Esti | May 28, 2008 at 03:05 AM
I would have loved to see natalie's first ballet recital. She must have been such a beautiful flower. I hope she keeps dancing because it really centers you. The drawing is fantastic and as always I love all the little characters.
Posted by: Margaret Oomen | May 28, 2008 at 03:27 AM
OH I hope I win! I love your drawings.. there is something so great about them.
:)
Posted by: Carol | May 28, 2008 at 03:32 AM
Love this! I need her secret as I have a bit of a black thumb!
Posted by: Mim | May 28, 2008 at 03:53 AM
What can I say? I'm going to keep trying in all your giveaways because I love everything you make Elsita!! I think I try to fill in every hour of my day but you.. how do you have so much creativity within you to come up with something good EVERY day?!!!
Posted by: Yuri | May 28, 2008 at 04:16 AM
Your work is so inspiring! Thank you x
Posted by: +marzipan+ | May 28, 2008 at 04:17 AM
Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
Posted by: cami | May 28, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Elsita, I would love the drawing. I am so inspired by you!
Posted by: Angel FUnk | May 28, 2008 at 04:53 AM
It just occured to me that Natalie will have so much fun reading you blog 20 years from now!!!! What joy she'll feel knowing how much she was loved.
Posted by: Susan | May 28, 2008 at 05:04 AM
looove that sweet flower girl!
count me in :)
Posted by: liz | May 28, 2008 at 05:16 AM
I ran across your site by accident and love everything about it - your designs are so inspirational, from your doll house, fashion detail, plant creations - I love to see what you are doing every day! Your books have inspired me to do begin one for each of my 5 children. (My youngest 18 is going to Art School in the fall) I turned her on to your site also. My day doesn't begin until I get inspired by you! (Even though I run a neurosurgical business, I have to get my creative inspiration in the morning) Thanks for feeding my soul!
Alane
Posted by: Alane | May 28, 2008 at 05:26 AM
I ran across your site by accident and love everything about it - your designs are so inspirational, from your doll house, fashion detail, plant creations - I love to see what you are doing every day! Your books have inspired me to do begin one for each of my 5 children. (My youngest 18 is going to Art School in the fall) I turned her on to your site also. My day doesn't begin until I get inspired by you! (Even though I run a neurosurgical business, I have to get my creative inspiration in the morning) Thanks for feeding my soul!
Alane
Posted by: Alane | May 28, 2008 at 05:28 AM
Oh that is lovely!
What a fabulous idea.
Posted by: Jen | May 28, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Good luck for me! :)
Posted by: Tânia Sofia Oliveira | May 28, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Congratulations Natalie! I hope you enjoy many more years of ballet! Also, eat your broccoli--it will make your hair curly! :)
Posted by: Jessica | May 28, 2008 at 06:00 AM
this is cutttteeee!!
Posted by: mandy | May 28, 2008 at 06:09 AM
She is adorable!
Posted by: Lori | May 28, 2008 at 06:24 AM
First, I want to say I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful And talented friend.
My two girls had their recital last weekend too. They were wonderful. I love seeing them up there on stage enjoying what they are doing. Sweet !
So, I sure would love a drawing from you Elsita, please add me to your list ! Have a Lovely Day, Amy
Posted by: Amy | May 28, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Count me in!
Posted by: MeganW | May 28, 2008 at 06:37 AM
I'd love to win this sweet
drawing inspired by Natalie!
God Bless You and Yours!!!
Posted by: Flassie's Fil'a | May 28, 2008 at 07:03 AM
She is adorable! This would be a perfect gift for my daughter. She's an aspiring artist, and I love her to see artwork by "normal" people :)
Posted by: Suzanne Bastien | May 28, 2008 at 07:04 AM
what a sweet drawing!
Posted by: sarah | May 28, 2008 at 07:09 AM
...the wee little bunny and birdie are adorable! and nothing is more darling than a first ballet recital!
Posted by: Beetlegirl | May 28, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Adorable! I love all of your art, it is just inspired. The stories make them come alive!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 28, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Hi Elsita - first - a big congratulations to Natalie for her first recital! I'd love a chance to win this precious drawing, it's beautiful. Thanks so much for offering up a chance to win it.
Posted by: GraceBeading | May 28, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Cuanto hubiésemos dado por ver a Natalie, bailando ese ballet, pero con tu dibujo y comentario hemos podido imaginarlo todo, es increíble como hay personas que te quieren y por eso nosotros te adoramos más. Miles de besos para los niños y Bill. Cariños para ti
Zhenia e Iván.
Posted by: Ivan y Zhenia | May 28, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Your work is so wonderful! Ooo, I hope-a-hope-a-hope...
Posted by: denice | May 28, 2008 at 08:09 AM
this is soo cute! It actually reminds me of spring cleaning and how you can get all the old (weeds) out of your house and everything feels all beautiful again!
Posted by: Leeann | May 28, 2008 at 08:22 AM
hi!
I would love to look after this cute girl!
:)
Posted by: macati | May 28, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Another wonderful drawing! You must have a steady and confident hand. I'm wondering what kind of pen you use...I too love to draw in lots of details. I'd love for Amelia the Magician to come and spend time in my garden!
Posted by: Ann K. | May 28, 2008 at 08:33 AM
...here I am again, this time trying to see if it should be possible to put, near my beautiful, little Elsita's drawing, another fantastic little one...I'll keep again my finger crossed,and I'll trust to luck...goodness knows! ;o)***
Posted by: logos63 | May 28, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Your work is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
Alice
Posted by: Alice | May 28, 2008 at 08:38 AM
oh i would love her !!! hope your family is doing well especially hubby - sad to hear about your loss !! take care,
xo,
beth
Posted by: beth | May 28, 2008 at 09:00 AM
how cute! count me in :) thank you for being so kind :)
Posted by: Eva Krzeminski | May 28, 2008 at 09:06 AM
oooh such an adorable drawing!!!
Posted by: Steph | May 28, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Your art is so fun and wonderful.
Posted by: Beth | May 28, 2008 at 09:12 AM
The drawing itself is so amazingly cute and sweet, but the story really puts it over the top :)
Posted by: Lisa | May 28, 2008 at 09:14 AM
oh my goodness, when i was a little girl, i was a flower in a ballet recital too. those pictures are so funny now! i still remember the smell of the dippity do they slathered into my hair to make my bun nice and smooth :)
Posted by: stella macaroni | May 28, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Elsita, Amelie and her little friends are darling. I wanted to say thank you for your comment the other day on creativity. It is so so true. When one is able to be creative, they can face anything that comes their way, as we all know it will. I think we have so much at our finger tips and with technology that we forget that we don't "need" those things to be happy. Thanks for the great reminder.
Also, so sorry for the loss of your friend. Have a great day. Love Stacy
Posted by: Stacy A | May 28, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Can i play? You never know, maybe i will be the lucky one who can give Amelia the cute flower girl a loving home!
Posted by: ismoyo | May 28, 2008 at 09:22 AM
she is absolutely too sweet to resist!! xx
Posted by: kristin | May 28, 2008 at 09:30 AM
This is adorable!
Posted by: Valette | May 28, 2008 at 09:36 AM
OOOOOH! Flowers and Ballet????? Two of my favorite things. There is something completely magical about ballet! I'm so excited for Natalie! My little girl's Grandpa used to always tease her..."I hear you are belly dancing." "Ballet, Grandpa, Ballet." "Oh! Bal-aye dancing? I thought you were belly dancing."
Posted by: GlassFlowers | May 28, 2008 at 09:50 AM
ooh how cute!! my daughter's name is amelia, but she can't quite dance yet...
Posted by: laura | May 28, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Congradulations Natalie!
Posted by: public emily | May 28, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend Elsita*
Amelia is adorable*
Congratulations to Natalie*
Posted by: Elsa Pedrosa | May 28, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I LOVE this little lady!
Hope I win!
Posted by: Leigh | May 28, 2008 at 11:32 AM
you have the most charming designs.
Posted by: jeanetta | May 28, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Your work is so distinctively original! I came across your blog about a month or so ago (don't remember how, just know it was "the long way" *grin*) and I am always intrigued by your little drawings. Keep it up.
Posted by: Dawn | May 28, 2008 at 11:43 AM
funny, my friends used to call me nature girl when we were smaller :) i would love this tiny flower girl.
Posted by: Inês | May 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM
I loooove this drawing Elsita!:0) xxx
Posted by: Lois Collins | May 28, 2008 at 12:09 PM
oh, she's so lovely...
Posted by: Anita | May 28, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I am so excited. I just discovered your blog through an Etsy treasury. I LOVE your work! Everything I have seen is so amazing.
Posted by: ashley | May 28, 2008 at 12:21 PM
i am feeling lucky...it's either the super lotto or this wonderful art piece!
Posted by: susan buchanan | May 28, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Fabulous art work!
Posted by: Lynsey | May 28, 2008 at 12:46 PM
C'mon baby...
Posted by: shael | May 28, 2008 at 01:20 PM
What a lovely drawing for Spring! I wonder if I will win...
Posted by: Barbara | May 28, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Another page of magic!
Posted by: Victoria | May 28, 2008 at 02:16 PM
i love it!!
Posted by: rachael | May 28, 2008 at 02:19 PM
She is quite wonderful. I would love to meet such a girl with such wise words.......will try to eat some peas with my tea!
Posted by: Hannah | May 28, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I'm in! :-)
Posted by: célia jordão alves | May 28, 2008 at 03:15 PM
TOO cute! I've gotta win!!!
Posted by: Pretty Ditty | May 28, 2008 at 03:19 PM
You are the give-away queen! I love it and so does my daughter :)
Posted by: Helen | May 28, 2008 at 03:22 PM
oh lovely little flower girl drawing-you belong on my daughter's wall. so awesome.
Posted by: Beth | May 28, 2008 at 05:06 PM
I'm so happy that I came accross the latest Artful Blogging mag. Your blog is the total package of blogs. Your art/blog is diverse, sophisticated, and humbling. God bless you and your family.
Posted by: Evelyn | May 28, 2008 at 05:08 PM
:) I really love the way you mix patterns, hope I win (and thank you for bringing beautiful art to us)!
Posted by: Danessa | May 28, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Thank you again for making me smile, as you do so often. Thank you too for sharing your tribute and feelings on Sydney Pollack. He was a fabulous artist and left us so much great film work! I so admire the work and creativity that keeps us all going! Hugs to you and your family during this sad time.
Posted by: donna | May 28, 2008 at 05:42 PM
oh yes! i know amelia. she used to vacation in my rose garden here in orange county. she is a very good garden guest. she rid all the roses of the leaf eating bugs and made everything grow quite large. i would be delighted to have this lovely drawing of her. thank you for offering it. clap! clap! clap!
Posted by: kelly snelling | May 28, 2008 at 07:18 PM
I love her! She is so sweet!
My thoughts are with you!!
Lynn
Posted by: LynnY | May 28, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Oh she is so beautiful! I love LOVE your work Elsita. If Amelia comes home with me, she is going to live in my daughter's room who believes that magic lives in everything. (When she is really the one who is magic!) Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us.
Posted by: Lauren | May 28, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Oh she is so beautiful! I love LOVE your work Elsita. If Amelia comes home with me, she is going to live in my daughter's room who believes that magic lives in everything. (When she is really the one who is magic!) Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us.
Posted by: Lauren | May 28, 2008 at 07:32 PM
How pretty!
Posted by: nyspender | May 28, 2008 at 08:01 PM
You just awe me all the time, I'd love to own an original!!
Posted by: Julianna | May 28, 2008 at 08:21 PM
I LOVE your art! This is the second time I have stumbled across your blog. The first time I saw the amazing installation of the butterfly spiral. Now I have you marked as a favorite and will visit often!! You have made my day!
K
Posted by: K Hogan | May 28, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I found your blog in the Artful blogging magazine. Your work is amazing and inspiring. Love the flower girl drawing! Thank you!
Posted by: Karen | May 28, 2008 at 09:18 PM
It's gorgeous, your Flower Girl!
I'm having a giveaway too! :)
Posted by: ana carina | May 29, 2008 at 01:13 AM
so beautiful- you have amazing work!
Posted by: Susan | May 29, 2008 at 04:26 AM
Please include me in you drawing!!!! She is precious!! I visit your site quite often and even when you have hard times, you still always have a positive outlook. You are such an inspiration to so many people Elsita...Thank you!
Posted by: Christy Fritz | May 29, 2008 at 04:39 AM
Lovelovelove your blog! Put my name in the hat, please!
Thanks,
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | May 29, 2008 at 04:41 AM
Thank you very much! That's so nice of you! :)
Posted by: Jenipher | May 29, 2008 at 05:33 AM
I really like this drawing. I have "Blue Singer" in my living room and I just love it!
Posted by: Renee | May 29, 2008 at 07:30 AM
What a lovely drawing! Count me in!
Posted by: Ursula | May 29, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I absolutely adore this drawing. I became interested in your work when I saw your piece in the Cuban Avant Garde show that was at the Harn Museum of Art in Florida. Very unique and fascinating- Thank you!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 29, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I absolutely adore this drawing. I became interested in your work when I saw your piece in the Cuban Avant Garde show that was at the Harn Museum of Art in Florida. Very unique and fascinating- Thank you!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 29, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Your drawing is darling, I would love to win your give-away. I show your site to my 6 year old for inspiration for crafts and drawing ideas. She loves it and so do I. I also wanted to say how sorry I am for you and your husband about the death of your friend. What a rollercoaster your husband has been on for the past few months, I'm sure it has been hard.
Posted by: Jenna | May 29, 2008 at 08:46 AM
elsita, you are so very, very neat and wonderful!!
Posted by: samantha | May 29, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Very, very sweet. I'd love to put this in my daughter's room! Jamie V in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jamie V | May 29, 2008 at 09:55 AM
oh, i just love it!
Posted by: Kirsten Schueler | May 29, 2008 at 11:47 AM
hello! will take this opportunity to say how lovely and inspirational your work is to me every time I check in...thank you so much for all the joy and inspiration you add back to the universe!
Posted by: Melinda | May 29, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I would love to have this!
Posted by: abigail | May 29, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Please, please, please pick me!! I love your work so much!
Posted by: Betty Whittington | May 29, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Fantastic! I love how she’s pulling a flower out of the little house’s chimney.
Posted by: Anna | May 29, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I think it would be naughty of me to enter again after taking the Gemini prize, so I'll just say hi and compliment you on another fun giveaway!
Posted by: Geo | May 29, 2008 at 05:03 PM
Yes, you need to eat your greens to grow up strong. Nice drawing... Thank you again :)
Posted by: Lisa Rivas | May 29, 2008 at 05:11 PM