I have new wall couture. And oh, it is gorgeous. It started with one of my absolute favorite pics of MiniMac taken by my great friends Leah and Mark.
And then I met Megan Deal from Modern Bird Studios and her creative and artistic huband Gregg turned my favorite picture into a perfect piece of art.
Painted onto a very thick piece of oak, we decided the two tone picture would look the best in velvet brown and almond. It turned out beautifully. Modern Bird Studios takes a different approach to modern art by combining photography, graphic art, and traditional painting into a hand crafted work of heart.
I got this last week and everyone who has seen it is blown away. Including my Mom who asked, "Will this be his first album cover?" For those of you who have been reading me awhile, you know that MiniMac has incredible musical inclinations. This picture and now, this amazing piece of art captured something pure, raw, and beautiful in our son.
And working with Megan and Gregg was so easy. They are working hard to build their brand, live their passion of an art filled world, and raising two beautiful kids.
So am I merely gloating? No friends. Working with Megan and Gregg also includes some perks for you. We are hosting a giveaway to one reader of a custom made 12" x 12" work of art from one of your favorite photographs as well (valued over $200...fab-u-lous!) Your walls will be begging for this.
Contest starts today and ends in one week. A perfect way to wrap up our holiday weekend. AND, you can keep it for yourself or you can opt to give it away as a fabulous Father's Day gift. Winner announced June 2.
How can you win? First entry: You must be a public follower of my blog and leave a comment.
Additional entry love. You can do any, all or none of these options to ante up your chances. Please leave me a separate comment for each.
1. "Like" Let's have a cocktail on Facebook. This easy (1 entry)
2. Follow me on Twitter like so (1 entry)
2. Give the sweet tweet about the giveaway and send me the link. You can do this daily for one entry per day.
3. Follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter here. (1 entry)
3. Follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter here. (1 entry)
4. "Like" Modern Bird Studios on Facebook here. (1 entry)
5. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me. Leave me your link to show the post. (2 entries)
Go the their site and look at their gallery of amazing work. They also have a great Q&A section for selecting the perfect pic and colors for the piece. AND, from now until June 7, Modern Bird is also offering a 15% discount. Use the code: JennyMac.
The world needs more art so good luck!
*Contest open to shipping in the US only, lower 48.





326 witty and spry comments:
1 – 200 of 326 Newer› Newest»That really is gorgeous. Love.
That is awesome!
I following on Twitter:)
1. Already done.
2. Already done.
3. Just done. But I told people not to visit your blog because I want to win. Sorry.
4. Just done.
5. Just done again.
6. Will do when I get home.
Can I finally win something awesome? Because this is AWESOME!
The picture is amazing, but I don't want to win.
However, because Mean Girl Garage tweeted about it, and that's what sparked me to come over so early, can my entry go to her?
Can I win the brownies from Saturday instead?
Btw, I follow you on twitter and you don't want me to follow you on FB at moment - TRUST ME.
How adorable!! I would love one! BTW-I made the brownies on Sunday for our season finale "Lost" party, and they were a hit! Thanks for the recipe!
Wow. That's very beautiful. I could even point the cracks on the floor on their painting. Good job!
Nice post. Smiles:)
I just LOVE the look on his face! Could any kid look happier? lol
Mini Mac is cute.
Love the artwork.
I follow Modern Bird on twitter. Love Megan!
I follow you on Twitter.
@buriedwithkids
I LOVE their work. I totally want one.
That's beautiful! I love the mischief in his eyes!
Thanks for the opportunity to win--that looks like a fantastic prize.
Just glad I moved back to the lower 48 after selling my home in Antartica...
following modern bird on twitter too!
That is so cool. Little MiniMac in rockin' it! Enter me please...I have an amazing photo in mind!
i follow you on twitter
i tweeted here: http://twitter.com/rooftoprapture
OH! I love it! I need one. NEEEED! Am already a follower. Can't get to facebook at work, but will do when I get home.
What a cutie!
Best,
Tina
I am following you on GFC.
mommiesgotfivechildren at hotmail dot com
Rebecca
@Buttons and Bows
4. "Like" Modern Bird Studios on Facebook here. (1 entry)
I am doing so
mommiesgotfivechildren at hotmail dot com
Rebecca
@Buttons and Bows
I've been following Mark and Leah for years! I now follow your blog (and subscribe).
I adore that photo of MiniMac...I can see why you chose it for the art piece.
I am a follower.
Even though my Mom told me to be a leader. Please don't share that with her.
I follow you on Twitter @HouseOfBurks.
And I like you on Facebook.
I tweeted about this giveaway.
http://twitter.com/HouseOfBurks/status/14623058385
I like Modern Bird on Facebook, too.
I follow Modern Bird on Twitter.
I tweeted it!
http://twitter.com/marybethtoles/status/14623209212
new follower of your blog!! Love the picture and Modern Bird!
Following you on twitter!
I "liked" Let's have a cocktail on facebook!
I love, love, LOVE their work!!! I want one soooooo BAD!!! I was already following them on twitter and facebook, now I am following you in both places as well!!!!
Your piece turned out amazing!!!
I am a follower of your blog! :)
I like Modern Bird Studios on facebook!
following modern bird studios on twitter!
@marybethtoles
I "like" modern bird on FB
Darn...I promise I can follow directions.... I didn't leave separate comments for each...soooo...here we go:
I follow your blog
I follow you on twitter
I like you on facebook
I like modern_bird on facebook
I follow modern_bird on twitter
Just started following your blog! Great giveaway!
Fanned you on FB
Following you on Twitter.
Fan of Modern Bird on FB
I follow Modern Bird on Twitter
Tweeted it
Following!
Already "Like" Modern Bird Studios on Facebook
Already Follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter
"Like" Let's have a cocktail on Facebook
Follow you on Twitter
All KINDS of amazing! Love it!
Totally a follower, 'cause I love you, but this giveaway is super the coolest too.
Tweet! http://twitter.com/butterfly1979_/status/14624467482
I am a new / public follower to your blog! The picture of MiniMac is perfection - thanks for the great give away.
I also follow Modern Bird on twitter @txelz
I follow you on Twitter @txelz
I follow your blog- elz (elzabelz)
SO PERFECT! Love it!
Like MB on FB
Follow MB on twitter
Follow you on twitter (sticky41284)
Like you on FB
Following your blog!
changingtheuniverse at gmail dot com
I follow your blog!
ajdplusthree@gmail.com
I follow you on twitter.
@ajdplusthree
I like MB on FB!
I like you on FB!
I follow MB on twitter.
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/AJDplusThree/status/14625587281
I'm following you!
These are just amazing! Love them!
Oh my goodness that is gorgeous! I'm a follower...
"Liked" Modern Bird on Facebook
Wow, what a fabulous keepsake!! He is such a little cutie, and this pose will be priceless to him when he's a wildly successful musician down the road.
Ah too bad, I don't qualify for the contest being up here in Canada! Boo! ;)
I "Like" Modern Bird on FB
I follow, I have the perfect photo for one of this wonderful peices of art!
I "like" Modern Bird on facebook!!
I "liked" you on facebook!
1-5 done! I love this artwork...and I really, really, want one of my kids. Here is my link, although I think you already know it:)
http://0to3in90days.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-want-to-win-this-thing.html
That photo picture is gorgeous! What a keepsake!
I'm following you on Twitter :) (Mommy Moxie)
I like you on Facebook! (Nicole T Bambalere)
I Like Modern Bird Studios on Facebook (Nicole Bambalere)
I follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter (Mommy Moxie)
I tweeted about this fantastic giveway!
http://twitter.com/MommyMoxie/status/14627882933
I love it! I am a follower!
i "like" modern bird studio on fb
sarah
smatti78@yahoo.com
i "like" lets have a cocktail on fb
sarah
smatti78@yahoo.com
I am a new follower to your blog
sarah
smatti78@yahoo.com
I also follow you on FB.
I love these!
New follower!
Absolutely beautiful!! Love it!
I'm a follower.
Like Modern Bird on Facebook.
I follow you on Twitter as well.
@dawnsdiversions
Following Modern Bird Studios on Twitter
Following you on Twitter
You sure know how to get followers! Oh, and the picture's so cute.
*Plentymorefishoutofwater - One Man's Dating Diary*
What a great piece of art...my walls really are begging for it! Thanks for sharing :)
I like having cocktails!
I also like Modern Studio! they are awesome!
You know? I was just thinking that the world needs more art, specifically my little corner of the world. I am your follower, of course!!!
Love the original it's so cute!! He's going to be a heartbreaker!
And I already like you on FB. :)
That is so cool! I want it!!
love it! I'm a follower!
I like on FB! :)
I love these. I saw it on someone else's blog the other day too...and was infatuated!!
I follow!
I follow you on Twitter!!
Tweeted it!
I'm following you via GFC. I love their transformation of your photo.
Following Modern Bird on Twitter!!
I follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter.
I'm a facebook fan of Modern Bird Studios.
I'm a follower and I want to win (stamp foot). It is so cool.
Mary
I'm following you on Twitter. 2monkeysmomma
Liking them on FB!
OK, all done! ;)
What a great giveaway.
I am an official follower :-)
That is gorgeous! You will love it forever. A true keepsake.
I follow you on Facebook!!
I follow you on Twitter...
you know, this is borderline stalking in some states :-)
And I twitted...
http://twitter.com/CountessLaurie/status/14633643600
how do I like you on facebook? i follow. and like certain posts :p
I follow your funny self on twitter.
ADORABLE!
the picture and the art!
That is just the most precious photo I have seen in a long time.
I am and have been a follower.
It's in a goat's nature.
heh
I like you on facebook
I like little bird on facebook. They will find a crazy lady with a goat in pearls.
don't even ask.....
thank you
I follow little bird on twitter where I am brokenteepee
thank you
I follow you on twitter where I am broken teepee
and now I follow you on twitter! :)
how amazing! love it, what a little rock star :) I follow you!
Wowzerz!! This piece of art is beautiful. I love it. Your friends are very talented and deserving of a special feature. Mini Mac is a cutie patutie. Sp? I'm not sure but, good job on the choice of photo. It perfectly depicts the personality of your toddler.
Very cool idea! I wonder how Dominic as R2-D2 would look. HA!
And now I follow Modern Bird on Facebook...
And on Facebook...
I follow you on Twitter.
So many steps...I did several of them. *fingers crossed I win*
What an adorable print! (I'm a public follower of your blog)
I follow you on Twitter...
I 'Like' you in Facebook :)
Following your blog!
I follow Modern Bird on Twitter (@frenchiewbee)...
I 'Like' Modern Bird on Facebook...
I "Liked" Let's have a cocktail on Facebook
I already follow you on Twitter!
I already "Like" Modern Bird Studios on Facebook!
I already follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter!
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/katb687
:)
Your little man creates much joy by just holding his guitar and smiling that winsome grin of his.
I hope he reaches the giddy summits of fulfillment that his mom seems to have.
I love your blog and totally want to win...and then I realized I live in Hawaii. Maybe you can include our state in your next contest? Pretty please?
I "like" Modern Bird on facebook.
I follow Modern Bird on Twitter.
I follow you now. I would adore a Modern Bird hanging in my living room.
I like you on FB too.
Awesome art work. I follow.
Awesome! Aaaand...I nominated you for an award on my blog :)
Love the art work - I am now following you on Twitter too!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Modern Bird Studios! What a GREAT giveaway!
I'm pretty much in love with this picture!
And I follow you publicly and of course I want the chance to win my own little rocker immortalized!
He looks like a rock star already. Love the photo and the art made of it.
I am a follower.
I follow you on Twitter
I am a follower of your blog
I "Liked" Lets have a cocktail on Facebook
I "Like" Modern Bird on Facebook
I follow Modern Bird on Twitter
I tweeted about it
http://twitter.com/nattye1
I'll take one entry, thank you very much.
RaNette Free - Blog Follower. And I love Modern Bird Studios!
RaNette Free - "Like" Let's have a cocktail on Facebook!
i also follow modern bird on twitter! (:
horray! LOVE modern bird! just subscribed to your blog. xoxo!
~emily bilbrey
minotaursdoll@yahoo.com
and i'm a fan of modern bird on facebook too!
and i just "liked" you on facebook!
and i now follow you on twitter! hi! (:
RaNette Free - Following on Twitter!
i just tweeted about this giveaway! http://twitter.com/emilybilbrey
:D
RaNette Free - Tweeted on Twitter.
rararanette - An awesome giveaway to Modern Bird Studios - that's what's happening! Go through DearJennyMac to enter :http://bit.ly/aa0CTj
RaNette Free - Following Modern Bird on Twitter
I am following publicly
I tweeted!
armsopengrace
Following Modern bird on twitter
I am following on Twitter!
RaNette Free - Facebook Friend to Modern Bird Studios. I'm obsessed!
RaNette Free - Blogged about this giveaway Entry #2
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RaNette Free - Blogged about this giveaway Entry #1
tell-you-all-about-it.blogspot.com
Very cool art of your son.
(I don't Twitter and have a very strict separation of blog and facebook policy to minimize the chances that my family will discover I still blog!)
MiniMac is too cute for words! I love his smile! Going to Facebook now because I 'like' you. : )
I'm a public follower.
I follow you on Twitter (@g6scrapped)
I like Let's have a cocktail on Facebook.com
I like Modern Bird Studios on Facebook.
I follow Modern Bird Studios on Twitter
I tweeted : http://twitter.com/G6scrapped/status/14649085023
I blogged and linked here http://g6scrapped.blogspot.com/2010/05/sniff-sniff.html
I just recently saw this on another blog as well!! Looks amazing!
I "Like" Modern Bird Studios on Facebook!
I follow you on Twitter (I am @amandahorvath)
I "Like" you on Facebook!
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