sweet paul magazine

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Oh boy, are you in for a Monday morning treat. Sweet Paul blog and magazine. Take a moment to click on their publication in the right hand column so you can view page by page and even purchase the magazine if you wish. Each spread is more beautiful than the last. Hmm, why do I think this will be on it's way to my mailbox real soon? Beautiful work Sweet Paul! Thanks for inspiring and helping us "chase the sweet things in life".

for the love of art

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I've been thinking a lot lately about my personal influences that got me where I am today: that made me who I am today. I've made the decision to find time to start oil painting again and breathe in life a little, and take it back to the basics. The love of art and being right-brained, I believe, I was wired with at birth, but the encouragement and education are such important factors to who we are today. It's crucial that children who are interested in the arts have the avenues they need to explore their interest, and the encouragement to grow. Therefore, Silverbox has decided to run a kids-only contest. So sharpen those crayons and colored pencils and look for details really soon!

Below is a college assignment designed by my daughter, via the University of Delaware. I thought it was so worthy of a blog post. Nice work Emma! You continue to amaze me.

Today's post I dedicate to my grandfather that sat with me for hours upon end, drawing, encouraging and just plain sitting still while I took the entire afternoon to draw his portrait. To him, I will forever be grateful.

holiday giveaway

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A HUGE thank you for making our 2010 Holiday Season such a success! In honor of our wonderful season we're having a year-end giveaway to all that had their cards designed by Silverbox. A random Silverbox Facebook Fan will be selected on December 26th to win a DVD Video Collage of their 2010 photos.* To enter, simply use the front of your Silverbox holiday card as your Facebook profile picture on Christmas Day. (and be sure you are a Silverbox Facebook Fan). Check your email, as we sent out your holiday card design for Facebook to you on Wednesday, Dec 22nd.

*If Silverbox did not take your photos this year, you will receive a $100 Silverbox Gift Certificate to use in 2011 if you are selected as the winner.

Thanks for spreading Holiday cheer on Fa la la la Facebook!

Sincerely, the Silverbox Staff