Today is my first #happymailmovement giveaway for my blog readers! I have been working on these for a couple of weeks and I have over 20 to give away. Some of them I’m sending to friends, people who have sent me happy mail, and a few members of my mentoring group, but I’m going to be giving away ten here today!
And, for those asking, I will be painting more to sell. At first, I wanted to build a healthy stash to give away as happy mail.
I have absolutely loved painting these! They are quick and give me a huge sense of accomplishment when I can paint 4-6 in one sitting. I’m also learning a lot through the process. It’s easy to experiment and not feel too uptight on a tiny piece of canvas. I can just throw it away if it doesn’t work out.
You can tell that my favorite subject is blue skies filled with white, puffy clouds over farm fields. I’m fortunate that is a pretty common view here in Minnesota!
Most are painting on 3 x 4 canvas. The canvas is not mounted to a board or anything, so they can’t stand up on their own. But, they are perfect to pin to a board, hang with clothespins, or mat and frame. I painted them on canvas so they would be easy to pop in an envelope and it’s also what I had on hand. I did order a pack of 180 mini boards of various sizes, so I’ll paint on those when they arrive. I do like the texture from the canvas, though.
We painted minis in our Live Painting class on Friday, so I’ll be posting that video and details here this week if you’re interested in seeing how they are painted.
To enter the giveaway, you just need to be a subscriber of my blog. Simply subscribe to my blog and leave a comment on this post letting me know you have (or you already do!)
The giveaway is opened to international readers and will close Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at midnight PST.
Good luck!
Just once I’d like to be lucky and win one of these. You are amazing.
I love to get one of these beautiful little paintings from you, my new favorite celebrity!
Oh! I would love to have one. They are beautiful and remind me of the view out my back window.
I live in the wine country in California, and everything is vineyard here. I love your puffy clouds and farm scenes I’d love a Marian original. I feel very discombobulated right now. I have even less down time than I normally would and haven’t been able to do nearly as much as I’d like, or keep up with the blog as I normally do. I think I’d like to send happy mail, and then I get caught up in mowing. (Endless fields to mow where the tractor can’t get because of rocks). We don’t grow anything here, it’s just for fire safety. For about one month or two, I can dream these fields are a bucolic scene in England.
Maybe this post will help me get my ducks in a row and think about who I can encourage!
I’m really enjoying your painting demos and would love to have one of your lovely works!
I’m already a subscriber and would love to have one of these. I have absolutely no talent when it comes to painting.
Good morning Marian,
I hope you and your family are well. I am so happy I remembered to check your blog this morning, as I usually miss your giveaways! I just love your work and I would be honored and excited to win one of your pieces, as I just love miniature paintings. It is amazing how evocative a postcard-sized painting can be when it is done well!
Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful work!
Subscribed! The paintings are beautiful! 🙂
Just beautiful. One of my favorite pastimes is cloud watching. I love the mixture of the blues and greens.
Already subscribed.
I am already a subscriber 🙂 I think I like these cloud paintings most of all and I might have to pick up a brush and join the movement!! 🙂 Have a great weekend.
Oh you know I want one!! I love your paintings and happy mail. I am like your mom, I tune in to hear and watch you and try to play along!
This is just lovely! It’s also a win-win for the post office which is currently facing difficulties. A truly amazing ripple effect. I’ve been sending out little fabric quilted hearts and it’s a day brightener for me as well as the recipient. Here’s to the #happymailmovement.
I am a longtime reader/subscriber. Fingers crossed!
Thank you for the weekly painting classes! I have watched and painted the videos over and over again.
I have subscribed. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
OH I would love to win one of your lovely little paintings! Thank you for the fun giveaway! I am a subscriber!
Thank you for the weekly painting classes! You have given me an extraordinary gift by sharing your talent and encouragement every week!
I have subscribed. Your paintings are just what we need nowadays. Some blue skies with dreamy fluffy clouds ?
Aahh! Sigh … love looking at the dreamy clouds apes …over green fields. ❤️ from a former mid-westerner. And, I particularly love the clouds/seascapes. A change from our beautiful clouds (at sunset) here in Arizona. Love the calming blues/beiges/greens seen throughout MMS paintings/fabrics/furniture/furnishings. ?
Your paintings are lovely! I have subscribed and I would be so happy to win one of these. Thank you for the opportunity.
Thank you for inspiring me to get off the couch and create! Painting, sewing, crochet all the things I enjoy, just lacking the motivation. I’ve started photographing clouds already and will simplify my supplies to start the small painting next. Love your home, all the colors and fabrics! Looking forward to seeing more of your paintings and tutorials!
Oh, I love these so much! I’m already a subscriber. I love getting to follow along on your creative journey and learn more about my own. Thank you!!
I am already a subscriber. Your blog is a happy and calming place for me to land each day. I’d be over the moon to win one of your paintings!
Its been amazing to paint with you! Thank you for painting with us during this terrible time!!! It has been something to look forward to each Friday.
I have been a subscriber and follower of yours for some time. I love your decorating style and creative endeavors. I have taken up crocheting again after your posts. . I would be thrilled to own one of your miniature paintings. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
I’m already subscribed. 🙂
I most certainly subscribe to your blog and I would LOVE to receive one of these. I’ve followed you for years.
I AM subscribed and love it!
Thank you!
subscribed – would love one of the paintings
I already subscrip to your Blog. I’d love to win one of your oil paintings!
These are beautiful, Marian!
I already subscribe and love getting notified when you’ve posted something. BTW because of you I finally got the hang of crocheting. Thanks for the giveaway!
When I see these paintings, it makes me feel peaceful during a time when it is anything but! Would love to receive a happy mail!
I hope I’m a winner, but I enjoy seeing the paintings either way!
Love everything you have done! Would love to have one of these.
I am dreaming of being a winner of one of your paintings! I am a subscriber and have been for ages. Your work is beautiful.
Ohhh! It would be so very nice to have one of these! Have been a subscriber for a bit.
Thank you.
You are such a talented lady! Love all the paintings and would love to call one my own.
Oh my goodness, I LOVE THEM ALL!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity and kindness with us!!! Yippee!!!! ???
Already subscribed! Thank you for sharing your work!
Your work is really so peaceful. I enjoy your blogs. Wishing you all the best.
I am subscribed. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful! Your talent in all areas amazes me!
Yes, I have been a subscriber for a while now. Enjoying your painting skills very much…you make it look easy! It would be a joy to own one! Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us!
These paintings are absolutely lovely. I treasure the times I can walk along the canal and fields near our home, praying and soaking up the beauty of water, land, and sky. I would be delighted by one of your little paintings. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us. ? (I already subscribe.)
While looking out the window today, I noticed the blue skies with billowing soft grey, brilliant white clouds and thought of You. I do well to paint a wall and will never attempt to paint as You but I love that You do. I enjoy every talent you possess and mimic as many as I can but I leave the lovely clouds to You.
I hope I am lucky enough to win one of these beauties. I am subscribed and have been a faithful reader for some time now.
I subscribe… because your paintings, as well as your palettes, feed my heart! So serene; so grace-full in a time of uncertainty and chaos. Thank you!
I have followed your Blog for a lonnnnng time!
So pastoral. A few remind me of my childhood in Kansas. Thank you for a breath of peace during a time of turmoil!
Please add my name to the pot!
I would love to have one of these!
I am a subscriber and truly enjoy your work and blog. These paintings are beautiful. Truly an example of time well spent during such an unusual time in our lives. Stay well!
I look forward to your blog every day! Thank you so much!
These are gorgeous! I want to learn!!! I am already subscribed to your blog!
Lovely 🙂 Hello from Spring Lake, Michigan
I’ve been enjoying your journey for many years and would love one of your paintings. They are beautiful.
I am already subscribed to your blog, email, etc. I love your style, and your giving heart!!
I am a recently returned subscriber after a short internet hiatus. I have always loved your ideas and talent. I even have your book! Blue and white are also my favorite color combination and I would love to win one of your original mini canvases. Thank you for all you do!
Love your work. Inspired to try new things
Lonnnnnnng time subscriber! ?. Could definitely use some happy mail!! ?
Thank you for sharing your talent, you inspire and motivate me.
I love your paintings so much. I would treasure it if I won.
I subscribe and look forward to each and every post. I tuned in to the live session yesterday just to watch and it reminded me how much I love working with oils! Something I haven’t done in many many years. Currently making a shopping list to get started again. Thank you for being so very generous with your time and talent.
I already subscribe. Your little paintings are charming!
I have subscribed to your blog for several years. I would be thrilled to be the lucky recipient of one of your original paintings. We had beautiful blue skies yesterday…today it’s gray and chilly. Your happy mail would make me very happy!
As a longtime subscriber, I look forward to your Blog, especially in these times when we are now in the third month of being at home (the virus hit our area first and we have been “hunkering down pretty much since then”). I love these scenes of blue sky and fluffy clouds, which is definitely not the view out of our windows this weekend. They do make my heart happy!
I already subscribe and adore your lovely paintings, I painted along with your colour study but being in the UK I was completely shattered after clearing up so now I revisit the posts and do it at a more convenient time. Thank you for opening up to international subscribers, I’ve tried many times to purchase via your auctions, love you still life’s too. Thank you Marian for sharing so much of your life via your blog you’re a true inspiration x
Clouds are how I relax. Now, more than ever, I am grateful for the wide embracing sky, accessible to me in these trying times. I can look out any window and relax into that wide blue and white. I can’t paint, and I love any artist who an capture the infinite possibility of a wide blue sky.
I hope I win an original, but even if I don’t, I will respond to that wide blue sky in your paintings. Thank you!
I am happily subscribed!
Marion, I’ve been a subscriber for many years and was so excited to meet you in Denver several years ago. I love your paintings and how calming they are. Thank you for sharing them with your readers.
Just looking at these little paintings makes me feel peaceful during this difficult time. I am already subscribed. As soon as you have some for sale, count me in! (Since I never win anything!)
We all enjoyed yesterday immensely. I hope to watch that one again and again. It just hasn’t clicked for me yet but I screen shot your paintings from yesterday so that I can study them. All of them are good but I love love love the sail boat one. Also I need to learn to do the farming rows.
Again, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your time and talents with us. You are a giver and we are blessed. V
Really do enjoy your blog = I have been a subscriber for some time now. Watched your painting videos
several times and hope you do move painting videos.
I also like your glass holders that you crocheted.
I’m a subscriber and could use some happy mail TOO!
LOVE your blog, I too love anything “old” . Your sense of style is terrific!!! And I especially love your landscaper paintings !!!!
Wishing myself good luck !!! ??
Oh! How lucky 10 subscribers will be ! I hope that I will be one of them ! You are one talented young lady !
Long time subscriber here. These are beautiful little scenes, would love to win one.
Marian, I would love to win one of these!! I’ve been following your blog since your boys were tiny. Your views in Minnesota are very different than what we have in Central Florida, they’re beautiful!
I have followed you for years I would love to win. Thank you for the opportunity.
Long time subscriber here. These are beautiful little scenes, would love to win one.
I’m a subscriber and one of your biggest fans! I love my Friday classes with you, and love that you live in my hometown. Your work is beautiful and inspiring—I am so thankful to have found you online. Blessings to you, Marian ❤️
I would love, love, love to win one of these tiny works of art. But if I don’t, I hope you will let us know when you have the next batch for sale and how we might purchase one. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
What a great way to brighten someone’s day.
Marian — When I read your blog about first receiving happy mail, I pulled a few things from my treasures to send to friends as their own happy mail. I include hand-written notes and get excited wrapping the boxes and mailing them off. It would be lovely to receive one of your mini paintings. I am a long-time subscriber and always enjoy your writings.
Can’t paint to save my life, but enjoy beautiful art.
I am a subscriber and would live to win one of those beauties!
I am already a susbscriber
Simply lovely! Just like our beautiful Minnesota sky! Have a wonderful weekend!
I would love to win one of your paintings. You have been an inspiration to me for several years and milk painting furniture has been therapy for some hard times ? I’m already subscribed
I’ve been a subscriber for some time. Love your blog – the freshness, the faith, the fun. Love your little oil paintings! Thanks for your energy and inspiration.
I’m a long time subscriber and look forward to reading your uplifting post daily
I have also been a subscriber for years and have been so inspired by your endless creativity. I own your first book and have a similiar aesthetic in that I love adding vintage european touches to my home. Thank you for this opportunity and for the joy you bring to your designs. Blessings to you!
Marion – I have have really enjoyed watching your painting progress. I started painting about 2 years ago and would really enjoying having one of your originals.
Debra Tessier
I am a subscriber and, at age 62, I painted for the first time thanks to your tutorials. I have a long way to go, especially mixing color, but I really surprised myself. I would never have had the nerve to go to an actual class, but your online class was no pressure and so much fun. Thanks for my new hobby! I would love one of your paintings. I did bid on an auction piece, but was outbid in the last hour.
Hi Marian,
I am a subscriber to your blog. I can’t tell you how many times I have viewed the home tours posts on your blog. I love everything that you have done with your home. I am inspired by your story and how you now make a living creating things you love. I would be thrilled to be chosen to receive your artwork. Have been painting along with the videos and loving them. I look forward to the next video. Thank you for being so generous.
I am a subscriber and so enjoy reading your blog. I would love to receive one of your beautiful paintings. Thank-you for sharing your talents and amazing creativity with us and for also encouraging us.
I have been a subscriber for years and love everything you have done.
LindA Owens
I have been a subscriber for a long time. Your writing, art and creativity never cease to inspire me and I would love to have a little piece of you in my home. Thanks for all you do.
I’m a subscriber and so enjoy your inspiration! Our main bathroom is “wallpapered” in oil paintings I’ve gathered over the years. It would be a joy to include a Miss Mustardseed one!
Love these little paintings. I am already a subscriber and so happy to be one. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Blessings, Candy
I’m already a subscriber and have enjoyed your sharing of your painting journey! All of these little paintings are sooo lovely and would be a joy to receive. Heck, I’d be thrilled to receive one of the little paint mixing charts on canvas too, LOL! Everything is so pretty. ???
I am a subscriber and enjoy your blog so much! Your mini cloud paintings are so beautiful and peaceful.
It sure would brighten this scary and crazy time to be a winner!
Love your paintings and have enjoyed participated in last two classes although I am no artist but having g fun
Thanks so much for all that you give to us fans, I have been following you for years and learned so much in refinishing my own pieces.
Just once I would like to be a winner. Thank you.
Thank you. I have been a silent subscriber for years. My love of clouds has finally forced me to “speak up” so I will have a chance to enjoy a beautiful painting in my home. ?
These are all so beautiful. You make the scene seem so alive and make me wish I was laying in a field watching clouds! Thanks for all your inspiration!
Long time subscriber here. Love your paintings! Your posts are a ray of sunshine in a troubled time. Thank you!
I would love to win one of your gorgeous paintings!! I am already a subscriber to your blog.
You have given me a new appreciation of the clouds and sky (and mountains) here in Colorado. Thank you!
Marian, I’ve been a subscriber for a long time. You are an inspiration! I am a watercolorist but love your mini oils! I am afraid of oil painting. It would be a treasure to receive one of your paintings.
Thanks Marian! I am a longtime subscriber. I would love to win one of your mini paintings of clouds and Minnesota scenery! It’s my thing…just ask my husband, lol. This will hold me over until I work up the courage to try your classes myself. I’m almost there..
I have been a subscriber for years, and love your things. All of them. Bless you for sharing you….again.
I would love one!!! They are sooo beautiful!!! I love everything you do!!
Hi Marian – I am already a subscriber and have been for YEARS. I would love one of these, as I live in the city and I miss the country. Actually, I am from the York Springs area and met you once when you still lived in Biglerville. I would love one of your paintings to remind me of the country where I want to move back to 🙂
I would love to be entered for one of your paintings! They are so lovely and you are so talented!!
These small paintings are beautiful. I’ve been a subscriber for a while. I’ve tried watercolor and acrylic but I’d like to learn to paint with oils and as soon as I get all of my materials, I’ll be following your tutorials. Thanks so much.
I LOVE these little paintings but all of your artwork is beautiful!
I would love to win one of your paintings! And if I don’t win, I would love to be able to purchase a few. I have been a subscriber for a long time and love your ironstone collection. The paintings are wonderful and farm fields and clouds are my favorite to as I live in Nebraska. Thank you!
Wow! Look at all of the wonderful compliments in the comments. Blessed! I’m thankful for your blog and painting courses. I’ve followed you on Pinterest for awhile but I’m newly subscribed to the blog, Facebook, and Instagram. You’re a busy lady! I really hope our “classroom helper”, Joan, gets one!
I’ve followed you for years and I’m always impressed by your talent.
I would love to have one of these. I love landscapes and clouds have always interested me.
Like so many others, I too have been subscribed to your blog for several years. I really enjoy looking forward to reading it each day. Your paintings are so beautiful! I love painting furniture but now I think I should try oil painting. You’re such an inspiration, Marian!!
I’m a long-time reader, devout fan, and sometime copy cat! ?
So serene, sweet and petite ????
I’m a subscriber! These are beautiful!
I am a new subscriber and would love to win one of your minis! My Mom was an oil painter, and I would love to be one, too. I always felt that I was more of an engineer than a creative person, but your classes have inspired me to buy some supplies and try it. I haven’t actually painted yet because as an engineer, I am faithfully watching first and coming up with a plan :). I am so close!! Thanks for sharing your talent!!!
You share such happiness with us Marian! I am motivated to send some happy mail to dear ones! Of course, I would love to win something!?
Hi! I’m already a subscriber and adore your paintings. They are very peaceful.
Miriam, I have enjoyed seeing your blog for a couple of years now. I loved your tutorial on the dish clothes and have made several of them, not only for my own use but to give away to family members. I have been busy making a quilt for my new great grandson that will be born in early June so I haven’t had time to do your tutorials on painting yet but I will get to them soon. I would love to have one of your paintings for extra inspiration to get me started. I look forward to reading your blogs and find they motivate me to get on with projects when I slow down. Thanks for taking the time to post your ideas and instructions.
I have been a subscriber for many years and love all your creativity! I can’t even draw a straight line as they say but so admire those who can! I do have a paint by numbers canvas that I need to get started on while we are all staying in but I just am unsure I will do a good job, but need to jump in and do it. I would love to have one of your soothing pieces of art! Thank you Marian for sharing you talent with your readers! I hope all you and your family will remain well.
I have been a subscribe for over a year and I love your blog. Thanks for making our days a little brighter.
I have been a long time subscriber of your blog. You have been a positive light through many dark times. I would love the beach painting but knowing your kindness and giving heart is joy enough. Thank you for leading us toward goodness and kindness by your gentle direction.
Love your blog and your paintings.
Love them all!!!
I have followed you and your beautiful pieces of furniture for about 7 years now and just blown away even more each time by the unbelievable talent you have been born with. I look forward to each new post. Take care xx
As always your paintings are beautiful! I’m a subscriber 🙂
I subscribe! I love these! Have crocheted a few dozen of your cloths and given them away – quarantine cloths lol!
I’ve been a subscriber for a few years. Reading your blog about cloud painting has nudged me to look at the cloud formations in our beautiful blue Colorado skies in a new way. Being sheltered in place has made more time to slow down and appreciate what’s around me. Hope I win one! Would love to be able to paint one.
I’m a subscriber and just love everything you do!
I’m a long time subscriber and just love your blog. It has brought me many happy moments. I love these paintings.
Such beautiful paintings. You are so talented! I hope to give your classes a try as soon as I can!
I am thrilled to be a subscriber already to your blog and I enjoy every one of your posts. You have given me so much motivation to learn new things starting with crochet. I wasn’t able to get the materials in time to participate in the painting class however I’m so glad that you have them on your blog so that I can catch up as soon as I can get these supplies.
In the mean time I would be thrilled to win one of your products.
I subscribe, too! Thanks for your generosity! 🙂
Already a subscriber. Would love to have a Marian original! Thanks for the opportunity!
I have been a follower since almost he beginning. Thanks to you I have been to Lucketts several times and miss you at there May show.
Yours was the first blog I subscribed to and I’m 71 now. I think it was 2012 (?) when I found your blog. I’ve loved blue and white for a long time – learned to love it from my aunt, who was an antique dealer. Her living/dining room both were done in those colors. So finding you was like finding a kindred spirit. Your paintings are so inspiring. I have no self confidence in that area or I would be attempting to paint along with your class….good luck to everyone with the ‘happy mail’ from Marian!
You’re so kind to share your many talents with us. I would love to receive a landscape mini, if you haven’t run out yet. Happy mail is the best!
I’m a longtime subscriber. Thank you for this giveaway!
Love, love, love your paintings! I may give painting a try.
Lindy
I love these paintings and also how you have decorated your home. Thank you for sharing.
Follower for a long time!
Such a blessing all your tutorials and smiling face!
I’ve enjoyed your blog for several years and would enjoy one of your paintings a great deal!
Hello, there! I am already a happy subscriber! Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
You are so creative! Thank you for being a blessing to so many! ?
Already a subscriber. I grew up on a dairy farm in NE Iowa, so Ilove the field and farm paintings.
You do beautiful work! Thanks!
I so look forward to your email coming, and love all your posts. You are so talented and I absolutely love your tiny paintings. They would look lovely on a small easel. Although I don’t live in the States I hope I can be considered. Thank you.
I’m a quilter who’s just discovered I like to paint. I started taking classes at a local paint and wine studio and it amazed me how’s much to like it. Im going to try to paint your sky pictures if I ever get to buy paint. The blue sky makes me feel so alive. I look forward to your posts so much.
Have been a subscriber for many years. I do own 2 of your originals. They hang in my bedroom and they make me smile? But a mini would be wonderful!
Love all your posts, and all the calm, peaceful colors you use in your home and work!
Both of my parents came from Iowa so these scenes remind me of the views out the back windows driving to Iowa monthly when I was growing up! Already a subscriber!
Very Pretty and so uplifting ! Sure Hope I am one of the winners of your mini paintings
WOW!!!!!!! Beautimous and very ethereal. I also love clouds and my Ruby Mountains here in Nevada.
Nothing like looking at the sky and clouds and seeing the beauty the Greatest Painter has created!
Your paintings capture pure peace, beauty and wonder ❤️
I just love the simplicity of these dear little paintings! So charming!!!
I am a subscriber and have been for a few years. I have spent a good part of the past couple of months sheltering at my beach home. One of your paintings with clouds and water would be perfect here!
They are all so beautiful! As an old subscriber I’ve been seeing your paintings for years and appreciating them from afar! I would be thrilled to own one!
Fingers Crossed,
Becky
The sky full of billowing clouds have always brought me closer to God. As a little girl growing up in a small town in Illinois, I would love to lay in the grass gazing into the sky dreaming while enjoying the many colors and shapes. Childhood was full of the out doors with no schedule in the summer. It was a simple time . Durning this pandemic I find we are being drawn closer to the understanding of community, humanity and forgiveness. You’re bringing that message to life through your blog and giving spirit. Along with many who follow you , I enjoy your encouragement, grace and talent. May you feel all the love you share so freely returned.
Hugs and blessings , Sandy from Colorado
I just love your blog. I look forward to it every afternoon, as a quick, delightful break!
Gorgeous! I would LOVE to own one! Have you been selling any recently through auction site? Crossing my fingers at my house!!!
Have been a subscriber for a long time, always look forward to your posts! ?
I am a long long time subscriber. I love all things MMS!! Would be so happy to receive some happy mail from you!! I hope to send some myself!!
I have been a long-time subscriber to your blog, and I am in awe of your many creative talents. The mini paintings for your happy mail giveaway are wonderful. It would be a great gift to be able to display your art in our home.
You really are amazing. You speak to all the colors I love and the home centered things I love to do. Thanks for addressing that kind of “soul food” in your blog! Love it. I’d love to have one of your beautiful paintings!
So very beautiful!! Clouds are my favorite. I have ordered the book on how to paint clouds, just for eye candy!! I would love to give one of your paintings a home. Be well.
Marian,
I have been a fan of yours since the beginning, back in 2009 I found your blog and always look forward to seeing and reading about your next project. I am a subscriber to your blog as well as your Instagram account and would love to take your painting course. Thanks for all you do to keep me inspired and feed my artistic appetite.
What a fun and generous give-away! I love those with the greener tinged skies. Thanks for the opportunity to participate!
Subscriber here and a huge fan of your work and I own two of your paintings and need more!
Wow…you have a lot of interested “cloud” receivers…..don’t think you will get to me before you run out…..but I would love to have one.i just started following you and like your style!
I am a beginner in oil painting and discovered your website about a month ago. You have given me the inspiration to paint clouds! I love your simplicity and down to earth personality. I would LOVE to own a small painting of yours.
Thank you for all you do for the aspiring artists!
Marian, your paintings are beautiful. Each one is so relaxing and brings a sense of calmness. I used to paint years ago before I got married. My husband and I have two grown children so maybe it is time to pick up my long lost hobby. I never thought of starting with a small canvas but you have inspired me to try it. Your happy mail gifts were all thoughtful and wonderful. You must have had a lot of fun opening each one.
Ive been a member to your blog for a long time.Love reading about all your fun projects and adventures.Truely an enjoyable read I look forward to.Your paintings of the ski and clouds are wonderful.I sould so appreciate the chance to receive one as a treat.No matter what thank you for all the inspiration.sincerely jane
jane fox 19 Beech Place
Colchester Ct 06415
I love all these beautiful paintings and already subscribe to your blog.
I have been a subscriber for quite awhile and enjoy seeing what you are up to. I have learned much from reading your blog, from sewing slip covers, painting furniture, cooking, taking the time and courage to create, your music ?, and now oil painting! Thank you so much for opening up your life to us, you have taught me a lot! Thank you!!!!
Hi Marion. Oh how I would love some happy mail. Thank you!
Longtime Subscriber and follower,
Susie
Love your pictures and everything you do. I am redoing our sunroom and collecting a bunch of pictures to put together. Yours would fit in perfectly.
I love, love, love, your blog, AG account, etc… I would love one of your mini’s for inspiration!! My entire house is blues and greens. I just ordered all the supplies to start taking your classes. 🙂 I look forward to learning from you!!
Hi Marian! It’s been so wonderful following along with you on your journey…all your paintings are beautiful! Hope to own one someday soon! Have a great weekend and happy painting!
I subscribe to your blog an love your decorating ideas.
Lynn
I am a loyal subscriber and have enjoyed your many talents over the years. The minis you paint are delightful and I would be so proud to own one. Thanks so much for this generous giveaway.
I love all of your paintings and the subject matter. So easy to get lost while just looking at them.
I would love to have one of your lovely paintings!
I am a subscriber and want to thank you for sharing your wonderful talents, inspirations and most generous heart with your followers.
I remember the day I found your blog in 2012 …. it was a difficult time i my life and I really enjoyed your enterprising methods on a shoe string budget…( starching the fabric to the wall) I was distressing furniture with turpentine and chemicals long before milk paint … and your Luckett’s market growth continued to amaze me over those years….being a native Virginian and all! I also loved the blog’s name… as a girl my mother would often reference that scripture and actually had a mustard seed encased in glass on her charm bracelet.
Over the years I have followed and grown tired of the redundancy of most bloggers… but yours continues to be an inspiration. As one who is probably your mothers age… I have enjoyed watching you develop your talents and inspirational journey. So regardless of whether I receive a cloud canvas or not… please accept this as a different type of “happy mail” and know that this lady applauds your efforts and commitment to your craft! On yeah..lest I forget… you my dear are no “accidental” entrepreneur… you are manifesting the God given talents with which you are gifted and he knows exactly where he put you.. it was no accident!
I love everything you do! Your minis are adorable!
What beautiful paintings. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
Already a subscriber by just a couple of months. I look forward to your posts. I would love to win a beautiful painting. Good luck to all.
Marian, already a subscriber and I love your paintings. I would be thrilled to win one! Thanks so much for sharing. (Please excuse if this goes thru twice- problem sending)
So enjoying the painting classes. Would love one of your mini’s!
Hi Marian,
I’ve been a subscriber and follower for many years and have learned so much from you! You never fail to inspire me and many others! You are so creative and talented. Thank you for what you do and for sharing it with all of us (for free!)
I have been following your painting tutorials, observing, listening, watching and rewatching! I have learned so much in such a short time. So I finally got out the acrylics and gave it a go! What fun! Now I am gathering a supply of oils and that will be my next challenge. Hopefully they will provide more realistic results, since acrylics dry so quickly, even with additives, it is a challenge to blend the colors to achieve the soft effects. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for all the encouragement. You are a treasure!
I am already a Blog subscriber. Have loved it for years. These are lovely- very soft and soothing. Thank you for sharing your work!
These are beautiful!!! The colors perfectly blend together. I just bought a new blue couch, inspired by you. I love all of your blues that you incorporate. One of these paintings would be perfect on my wall to pull the blue across the room.
I just found you a week ago and am so excited to see all that you have been doing. Your design sense is right up my alley and really inspires me.
Your mini oil exercise is giving me courage to try it as well. I’ve never been a painter although creative in many other ways. I am gathering my supplies and looking forward to viewing the class.
Thank you for being a positive, encouraging voice in a bleak month.
I already subscribe to your blog and instagram.. I look forward to reading your posts to see what your creating. I like your style!
Your blog is my favorite and probably one of the first blogs I started following. Thank you for the Happy Mail Movement. Such a beautiful thing to do.
I’ve been a long time silent subscriber but you’ve inspired me in so many ways! I’m attempting to crochet, milk painted my first piece and draw inspiration from each of your posts! Thank you for the opportunity to own one of your beautiful pieces.
I would feel blessed to have my very own MMS painting and some happy mail. I’ve been with you for several years, and admire your bravery at just trying things you love. As always, practice makes perfect. I need to step out in faith more with painting myself. Soon I hope. Blessings to you and your family. Stay well.
Those Minnesota fields and acres of blue sky growing enormous billowing clouds look a whole lot like our fields and skies in Texas (our skies tend to be of cerulean variations)! I admire how you capture the awesome and wonderful in what many would find ordinary and dull. Your optimist and sunny personality are clear components of your work regardless of the medium. Thank you for generously sharing with all of us. ?
I am a long time subscriber and admire your work from afar. My mum painted in oils when I was little and took it back up again when she was in her eighties. I haven’t been brave enough to try yet. Maybe one day. Thank you for all the inspiration you share.
One of the favorite things of my current home is that I can overlook fields with black cows, distant mountains and sunsets. God speaks to me through these beautiful scenes, He always has. My favorite hymn, This Is My Father’s World, describes the beauty of God’s world in song – you have done that with your gift of painting! How giving of you to share these with others, what a gift!!!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
I absolutely love your decorating style and how you do so much of it yourself. The talent that you have is immense.
Anyway those mini paintings are absolutely stunning. Would be thrilled to be a lucky winner.
Hi Marion, contacting you from Ontario, Canada. I’ve been following you for a number of years, I love your furniture makeover tutorials and your teaching style. I’d love to be able to display one of your miniature paintings, wish me luck! Daphne
Your blog was the very first one I ever followed. Now its been years and I still love it. Your paintings are a new dimension and just as interesting as the other things you explain and teach us.
I have followed your blog for years and I also follow your Instagram. I love your painting classes. I have only been able to do two of them, but want to do the minis sometime next week. I haven’t painted in years and this feels so good to do this now. Thanks again so much.
I have followed you for years. When I scroll through my emails, I always look for yours to read first. I’ve mentioned to you before that my in-laws live in Rochester, so I have been there many times. Love all that you do and how you stage your home. My current living room is painted in Cinderella’s Slipper thanks to you and your last home. I have tried to buy one of your mini paintings numerous times, but they are always sold out at lightening speed.
I would absolutely love to win any of these beautiful paintings!!!!!
I’m a long-time subscriber. I think “happy mail” is such a wonderful idea, especially during these challenging times! I may borrow the idea and try to bring a little joy to my family, friends and neighbors!
I love your paintings; you are so talented!
I love these!! And I’ve been a long time subscriber to your blog ❤️❤️
I have been a subscriber and admirer for many years. Absolutely love taking the painting classes on Fridays. It has given me something to look forward to.
They are beautiful little paintings!! I subscribe already and always enjoy clicking to see what I can learn from you!!
The only blog I follow and have for years. The only blog I need to follow?
I have subscribed to your blog for years—love it! I get so many ideas from you?. Fingers crossed I am a winner?
I already get your blog, so I hope by virtue of that and this comment I will be entered to win one of your mini canvases. They are all so beautiful! They look peaceful and happy – which is the way I like to feel.
Thanks!
Diane
I’m a subscriber and absolutely love your work!
Love the mini oil paintings. I have followed your blog for years!
Thank you for showing us your amazing work! I love these mini prints!
I too have been following you for years, and would LOVE to have an original by Marian! I will keep my fingers crossed. Thank you for all your wonderful inspiration.
I have been a subscriber of your blog for many years now. I initially joined for your painted furniture. I have stayed because you write so well and make everyone feel like a neighbour and friend. I have not tried oil painting yet but I certainly have enjoyed your miniature paintings and hope to someday try my own.
I am a fairly new subscriber and am so happy that I found your blog during this “unique” time in our lives. You have so many talents and how lucky we are to have you share them with us. I have always enjoyed looking at the clouds and had thought of taking one photo every day in the same location and at the same time of the sky – with or without the clouds. I’m always taking photos of clouds – they are magnificent in their simple beauty. Your paintings have caught their emotions and I would love to have one of the mini’s!
I’ve lived in San Diego since 1980, but grew up in Iowa – I never appreciated how truly beautiful it was there until I started going back to visit. I miss it, and my sisters there, so much – excited to be underway w/plans to build a second home in Minnesota so I can enjoy the best of both worlds!
Look forward to your blog every day…happy “e”mail!
Your mini canvas paintings are as beautiful as all else you do. As a long time subscriber I enjoy all you present. Would love to win a mini canvas.
I love your paintings. I wish I had started on your beginner course. Thank you for showing these.
Thanks to you and your blog, my family has new dishcloths and hot pads! I have been making your Pom Poms recently. I would love to own one of your paintings. Also thank you for the pot pie recipe. It is my husband’s favorite and requested often. Thank you.
Yes, Yes !! I am already a subscriber. I am still waiting for paint supplies ordered in March and hope to catch up and join you live soon !. Thank you so much for doing this. It has been fun to follow along.
This is such a fabulous idea! I need to do it on my painting lesson blog. My garden blog has been taking so much of my time (it is that time of year) that my painting has been put on the back burner but little paintings like this are a great way to keep painting. And giving away the little paintings as happy mail is so fun! I love it. Thank you for the inspiration and I love your little paintings, they are lovely.
You were the very first blog that I followed and continue to be my favorite!
I’m already a subscriber and I look forward to seeing and learning about what you’ve been up to. There’s something about you that when I read over what you’re doing, it de-stresses me. I feel like I can achieve simpler times in my life and I have. I remember when I was young I always collected little pieces of art, and different note cards, stationery…. you bring back those memories and then I’m in my happy place. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
Already a subscriber, but am surely loving these miniatures. I am blown away by your talent as well as those who are taking your classes. I’m so tempted to try my hand at this. Y’all are so encouraging to an amateur.
Your blog posts have been such a happy part of my life for a few years now. This #happymailmovement idea is something I need to get me out of my selfish rut. Thank you!!
I have been a subscriber for many years. Way back even before your paint line! Loved your style then and have loved watching it grow and change to what it is now, similar yet different. ❤️
I’ve been a subscriber for years. I have to visit Mayo a couple of times a year, and last time my daughter and I visited 2 of the spots you recommended: the feed store/ antiques store ( what a treasure trove!) and the consignment store. That was in late Feb just before the Stay Home directive – lucky us! Thanks!
Already a subscriber, I always look forward to your posts as a happy spot in my day.
Ordering some supplies when I get a chance so I can join in on the classes. A welcome rest from the stress of the world. THANK YOU!
Ive been a subscriber for a long while. I just love the paintings. Clouds in the spring are so dramatic and I always love photographing them.
Your beautiful paintings just make my heart happy, Marian! The texture of the canvas is perfect for the farm fields and clouds. I love your #happymailmovement! As a card maker, mailing off my cards always brings me as much joy as creating them! I’m a longtime subscriber… with fingers crossed!?
I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and absolutely love your paintings. I am hoping to win one of your lovely canvas paintings!!!
I’d love a Marian mini! Miss Mustard Seed subscriber and devoted fan right here! ?Seriously, I love all of these! I’m loving learning how to paint. It’s been such a positive outlet and distraction.
Thanks for your blog, I enjoy it because you are unique and planted in reality. I don’t paint on canvas but I have used your paint on furniture. I especially like the hemp oil finish. Stay well.
I’ve been a subscriber for quite awhile now. Always fun to see what your up to!
I just love these! The more clouds the better! I am a subscriber!
I have followed your blog for many many years and I believe I am already a subscriber because I get your daily emails, right?
I am also anxiously awaiting another auction of yours on daily paintworks because I didn’t win last time.
Thank you for keeping it positive and for continuing to do what you do best while we are all stuck at home.
I’m already a subscriber, I love your blog and your paintings. The online classes have been so much fun. Truly lifts your spirits during this time. Thank you for taking time to do the classes.
I have been a subscriber for several years.
I have been reading you for several years. I love your style and we both love blue and antiques! I also relate to your son with diabetes, it is a daily challenge for me too.
I would treasure one of your paintings.
Love your blog and these paintings are beautiful! Hope to paint one myself if I can get going!
Subscriber and Friday art student. Thank you so much for sharing your ‘gifts’! I’m sure most of us ‘students’ can attest to your incredible patience and kindness. You have encouraged us and inspired us to pick up that paint brush and just paint!! Thanks again for all that you do!
I have recently found your site and I am enjoying everyone of your posts. Thank you so much for sharing.
I especially love the mini paintings and they have inspired me to bring out my oil paints again.
Happy Saturday!! I am a subscriber and it has been very enjoyable watching you grow in your love and talent for painting. I, too love clouds, blue, green and would love to display your talent in my home.
I absolutely love reading your Blog. I have been a subscriber for a long time. You inspired me to begin painting some of my old hand-me down furniture pieces! All that you do inspires me. I love your style, classic, forever. Classic painted scenes from the country and ocean? I’d LOVE one!
Your clouds are beautiful. When we are out and about I am always commenting about how pretty the sky looks. I do have a question…how do you keep your kitties out of all that beautiful yarn, my cat is about 16 and it he sees yarn or felt, he starts eating. He has had surgery once to have a lot of his intestine removed…he had eaten a long piece of yarn and 5 q tips. I enjoy reading your blog, your home always has such a calm feeling. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I have been a subscriber to your blog for many years now. Have loved watching your evolving interests!
I am happy to say your blog pops up in my mail every day! You are so incredibly talented. You were my inspiration to enroll in a painting class through the adult Ed opportunities at a local college. It was to be a a six week foray into painting at a beginner level. I was fortunate to attend three classes before covid shut it all down. I would cherish one of your paintings! Thanks for sharing yourself with us daily.
What a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing in so many ways with your subscribers!
Hi Marion
I live in Cape Town South Africa. I really enjoy reading your blog and find it inspirational. I would love to have one of your little paintings in my home in our pretty corner of the earth.
I haunt your emails everyday to see if you have any of your mini paintings for sale. I always miss! Maybe luck will be with me this time!
I have been a subscriber for a few years now and just love your creativity and style!!
Your painting classes have brought new joy and purpose to my Fridays. It’s so exciting to learn something new as I rediscover my love for painting after many years spent in design and real estate. I love your work and have great admiration for the generosity you’ve shown us all. You give such a sense of grace it’s brought me great peace during such a trying time for us all.
Such a great idea!
I’m a subscriber! And I love all you do
Love the minis. I’ve been a blog subscriber for years. Love keeping up with what you’re up to especially since you moved to MN and I moved to SC.
Have been following you for years. One of the highlights of my day is getting your email in my box.
I’m a subscriber and I love your blog!!
Yours was the very first blog I’d ever subscribed to and receive daily emails and I still enjoy everything you post. If nothing else, your emails are my happy mail as they have a way of cheering me up during these strange times. Stay safe!
Yes! I subscribe to your blog and would be thrilled to receive one of your paintings!
Absolutely love this idea! And your paintings make me smile! So pretty!
Marian…….I have followed your blog for many years here in far away Brisbane Queensland Australia.
beautiful and such a nice gesture to send happy mail to your readers . I’ve been a subscriber for a long time.
love your paintings and your beautiful pictures which are a bright spot every day. i particularly love the sea scape above
I love these! There is really something calming about them! I would LOVE to have one to hang in my sewing studio! And I am looking forward to watching the class you all did last week to create them! Thank you! I am already a subscriber to your wonderful blog!
Mia D
Dallas, TX
I think I subscribed to your Blog. I gave my first & last name and email address to a query for that info and in return I can download free planning sheets. If I didn’t subscribe to your blog, please let me know and how to subscribe. I would love one of your paintings and learn more “ behind the scene” art and how to’s!
I love your stories, thanks for sharing all that you do to inspire the rest of us!
Already a subscriber. Thank you for the chance to enter the contest on your blog!
I have been a fan of yours since discovering your work painting furniture. I am glad to see you have expanded your artistic endeavors. It is fun to watch your development. You present very interesting, creative experiences in your blog!
Two years ago I took a beginning watercolor class and continue to practice to this day. I even tried my hand at acrylic painting, but decided to stick with developing my skills with watercolor and furniture for now.
I love your paintings it makes me want to paint again. I did today but it was my back steps lol.
I only have time for one blog in my life, and yours wins! My girls and I have been painting along with you for the past few weeks. Thank you for your generosity. I’d love an original of yours!
I do!! I do!!!! Been a subscriber for years!!!
Xoxo!
I’ve been following you for a few years. You have many interesting projects that I’ve enjoyed and learn from. The pictures are so relaxing to look at. I too love clouds. Thanks for offering the free giveaways!
I have followed you for years and enjoy your sharing with all of us. I am going to watch your painting videos again and order some paint. Wish me luck as I try something new because of your inspiration.
A long time follower of your blog and fan of your creative style. I would be honored to have one of your oil painting minis.
I have been subscribing and following for Several years now. I love your upbeat posts and beautiful style.
I’ve been following you since you did a book signing in Chambersburg at Cari Krep’s shop.
These are lovely!
Love your paintings!
Have followed you for a long time and was so super excited when you moved to Minnesota as I can now call you my neighbor, since we live in South Dakota! I grew up on a farm in Iowa and seriously….bit white puffy clouds are a huge part of my childhood! We would sit outside or go for drives and look up into that sky and create things out of every cloud cluster we saw! Such a memory and one we have made sure to pass on to kids and grandkids. Thank you for bringing that to the front of my mind again!!!!
I love the small canvas paintings and the scenes that inspire you. The color palette mimics the palette on the linen. I’ve so enjoyed subscribing to your blog and would be lucky to be a winner!!!
Forgot to add I subscribed to your blog.
Have followed your blog for years and use your paint. Love these mini paintings and excited to watch how they are made. Thanks again for sharing your talent ?
I have followed for a long time! I can’t wait to learn more and more from you!!!
I have followed your blog for ages! I love the mini paintings, they remind me of grandparents in Kentucky.
I am a subscriber and absolutely love following you. These mini masterpieces are gorgeous and I would LOVE to win one! Thank you for sharing your gifts with all of us…
I love everyone of your posts, and your oil paintings!!! You are a joy❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love love love everything you do!!!
Count me in for a sweet painting of yours. I’d love it. Thanks so much.
I’ve been an avid reader for some time now. I always look forward to your posts and your IG Stories. Thanks for this awesome opportunity.
So love your paintings!
Have followed you for several years now. Would truly enjoy having a piece of your art in my cottage style home. Thank you very much for this opportunity!
I have a perfect place for one of these treasures. I love reading your blog. It always uplifts and inspires. Thank you.
Love your blog and the inspiration you are to all of us!
These are all beautiful. Long time subscriber.
Long time fan!!
Would not only be happy mail, it would be the only mail! Wish me luck!
Xoxo,
May
I subscribe to your blog and also follow you on FB and Insta. Enjoy reading your posts and love your style. Am going to review the posts on your kitchen again before I venture into updating mine. Would love to receive one of these paintings!
I’ve been a subscriber for years and appreciate your great talent. I would love to win one of your paintings.
Yes, I am a subscriber and I have been following your blog for many years. Your wingback slipcover tutorial helped me out very much. I can’t wait to take the time and try one of your painting sessions. My father is a water color artist but I have more of an interest in oil
I have subscribed for years – love your style, tutorials and paint! ?
Yikes, there were 303 comments before me! That number alone should be a very good indication of what people think of your work, that’s pretty amazing!!!
I’ve been following you for a while now. I doubt I’ll win, but one can hope! ?
Finally received the art supplies to join you be will try to catch up. I also received the yarn for the dishcloths. Now I have options. I love the happy mail idea and would be proud to own your artwork!
I have subscribed for sometime and enjoy your posts, they are always so interesting!!!
Your Live painting class is a highlight of my week!
Already subscribed! Love everything you do.
Good day!! New subscriber / follower here and so thankful to have found you!! Your tutorials and heart are so encouraging!!
I have subscribed for quite some time. Ow and thoroughly enjoy it. What a fun and thoughtful giveaway.
I have subscribed for quite some time now and thoroughly enjoy it. What a fun and thoughtful giveaway.
So very generous of you to give your time, encouragement and knowledge to us. I’ve been watching each tutorial…and waiting for my Rosemary & Co. brushes. I will need to really catch up when they arrive. I subscribed to your blog and would love to win a painting.
What a treat to see your cloud paintings – and it would be wonderful to receive one as well. I always enjoy your posts and look forward to them during the week. Thank you Marian
I have been sharing you with my friends. Your blog has taught me to cherish the little things, not focus on flaws in my home, and have fun…experiment. Reading your daily blog is my “fun” break each day. I’m the only female in the house, so I feel like I have a girlfriend drop by each day. Thanks for sharing your talents. Sincerely, Katie
Marion, I’m a subscriber and a fan!
I’m enjoying your painting tutorials, thank you for doing them!
My husband has been doing the shopping for us since I am immunosuppressed. In amongst all the boring toiletries was a mini easel! He said he thought it was cute and that I’d like it. If I receive one of your paintings I’ll put it on it.
As always, thank you for inspiring us, and sharing your talents!
I am a subscriber and your paintings remind me so much of Italy. Lovely!
I’m a subscriber and I’m loving all these little paintings and your Friday classes so much!
I am a long time subscriber and I love your landscape paintings! =)
Subscriber, here! I am fairly new to your blog and have been enjoying it so far. Your oil paintings are lovely!
I am a subscriber and also a student of your art classes. I have so enjoyed the art classes and so look forward to Friday s. I have a lot to learn but I am enjoying the process. I am very appreciative of your time that you have devoted to these classes !
I am a subscriber. Love your paintings.
So pretty!! I am a long time subscriber.
Hi Marian!
I have been a subscriber for a while. I have enjoyed watching your journey and would love to have one of your paintings!
LaDonna
Huge fan of everything you do! Your mini paintings are beautiful. Love your color palette.
Officially signed up!!! Excited to get your blog in my inbox ???
Long time subscriber. I would absolutely love to have one of your paintings.
Been following your work & blog for awhile & now am a subscriber (if I wasn’t already!)
These are just delightful & my colors! I have also ordered the paints & will be playing catch up after I attempt some slipcovers that you’ve inspired me to tackle.
I signed up and I already own 3 of your beautiful paintings!!
I am a long time Instagram follower and love watching your stories. Now I follow your blog too 🙂
Hi Marian, I subscribe to your blog and follow your instagram stories daily. I love your content and so appreciate your generosity of time in teaching us all oil painting! I now have all my supplies so I need to get on it. I would love to be considered for a piece of “happy mail”. Kindest Regards
I’ve loved your blog for a long time. Your lovely art is just one of the things I love most about the happy emails I receive from you!! Growing up with wide open skies and farmland all around me, I too love the white puffy clouds over fields. Would be honored to have one of your paintings if I’m selected!!
Hi Marion,
I have been a subscriber since before you moved to Minnesota. I have marvelled at how much you have accomplished since you moved into your new home. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to almost every day. Your blog is my favourite.
Thanks
I love the idea of happy mail! I’ve had so much fun painting with you the past few weeks, thank you for sharing your talent and inspiration with me!!
Ive been a subscriber for several years. Love reading your posts/emails. It is like talking with an old friend.
Well, a lot of entries, I’d love to have one. Know that I appreciate you taking the time to teach us on Fridays!
Blessings!?
I have been a subscriber for a long time. You inspire me so much. I have always felt we were kindred spirits. Thank you for giving us ‘happy mail’ in our email everyday!
Longtime follower and subscriber. I love the colors of the little landscapes.
I’m subscribed! These paintings are beautiful!
I’ve been a subscriber for a while now. I love what you’ve done with your family’s home. I also love the beautiful painting of the cow that was in your last home’s dining room. She is so pretty. I could just see her in one of your new landscapes. Clouds and fields. So soothing.
Hi! I am a subscriber. I look forward to seeing your posts when they come to my email. Love the decorating, painting, cooking, gardening, and sewing advice. All around, a great blog that has something for everyone!
I have used your career/blog as an example in my classes(Theater Arts Professor) when I am talking to student about what skills you acquire when studying Theater Arts. I would love to have one of these to put in my craft room to inspire me and remind me of what can be accomplished. I’m a long time subscriber.
I am also a long time subscriber and find your landscape paintings absolutely charming!
Love your landscapes- they remind me of my drives across the flat farmland and prairies of central Illinois on my way home from school in southern Illinois! I’ve also enjoyed watching your decorating style evolve over the years I’ve subscribed to your blog, especially since my favorite color is also blue and white!
Hey Marian …
Love your painting style and so enjoy your podcast also!
Omg sooo pretty!!! I can’t wait for the next painting class.
I am a subscriber and love all your art pieces.
I miss my local painting classes.
a forever fan! 🙂
I love your minis. They evoke serenity. I am a subscriber
I’m a long time subscriber! Thank you for these painting classes- I’m loving them!
I have subscribed to your blog for many years. I am always inspired by your drive to learn new ways to express yourself and how much you accomplish in all your endeavours. I would love to win one of your lovely mini paintings. It is very thoughtful of you to reach out to your subscribers in this way, and it is a true reflection of your generous soul! Thank you.
Johanna
I feel so uplifted and inspired by your blog and paintings! I used to live in Rochester and now live about 90 miles east in WI.
Have subscribed for years and never miss a post.
Oil painting classes have been on my bucket list for years. I just never took the leap. So, when I learned about your free classes from following your Instagram account, I quickly subscribed to your blog, ordered the supplies you recommended and jumped in with you on Fridays. It has given me something to look forward to weekly, introduced me to a new hobby, and allowed me to check something off my life long bucket list. Thank you for sharing the talents you have been blessed with!!!
I am a relatively new follower. Thank you for taking the time to teach. It has been amazing to watch your lessons and once I get some supplies join in! Thank you Marian!
Hi Marian
I’m a subscriber and a fan. Thanks for being here. I’ve been sending out some happy mail on a small scale and find it is very fulfilling. I live this idea.
Thanks
Lisa
These are so fun! Love following your creative journey. So inspiring for me!
I am already a subscriber! Thank you, again, for doing these oil painting sessions. I am enjoying them so much. Even though I have a long way to go, your instruction has made the process a lot less scary.
Been a subscriber for years. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! They are beautiful!
have subscribed to your blogs for quite some time. Not a painter myself but have so enjoyed seeing your work and your progress from the time you first started posting about it. Have also been impressed with the work produced by the folks who have been participating in your painting classes – there is some real talent there.
Thank you for your willingness to use you lovely talents and your beautiful home. You are an encourager and a true blessing. Thank you.
Been a subscriber for a while now. Starting the day with a mug of tea and your post is my regular routine! Thanks, Marian!
I’m a long time subscriber and live in PA. I always wanted to visit your studio or see you at Luckett’s but never got the chance before you moved. Your blog is my favorite and a very welcome distraction from life right now. You are an inspiration to so many and I admire your talent so much. Blessings to you and your family.
I have followed your blog for sometime now. Love it and love your taste and art!!! You are incredibly gifted in what you do!!! Love the sunshine and silver linings you create during this time;)))
I’ve been a reader for many, many years. Thank you for inspiring me to paint again. I took a 17 year break and I’m so happy to be back at it! I’m loving your classes and connecting with other artists. 🙂
I used to read your blog years ago back when you painted furniture from home, I found you again on Instagram and have been following you again. Since the lockdown your posts and projects have given me joy and calm. I’ve started to crochet, and now that my paints arrived yesterday, I’m catching up on painting classes and hope to join a live class on Friday.
Subscribing to your blog so I don’t lose you again!
I’ve subscribed for ages and would LOVE to have a piece of your art in my home!
Dear Marian,
I am a enthusiastic subscriber! Your paintings are so personal with feeling.
I was smitten after seeing a house of yours featured in a decorating magazine.
Subscribed! Your paintings are so lovely, I cant wait to try one of your classes soon ❤️ I just moved to Minnesota and I can already tell Spring/Summer is going to be beautiful!
I have been a subscriber for sometime. Read everyday. Thanks, Mary.
Hey Marian! I am a longtime subscriber to your blog .. love watching all the inspirational transformations in your home ? (ps. my birthday is May 6.. true story x)
Love your little minis they are so sweet and uplifting during this Covid 19 pandemic. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art works and your skills.
Been a follower since you lived on East Coast. Would be honored to own a Miss Mustard Seed original!
These are beautiful! I am subscribed & have absolutely loved your blog over the years.
I’m a subscriber now and I’m excited too!
I’d love to win one of these paintings. I have been a subscriber for a long time and have two of your paintings from you mr first 100 in my home.
Hi, Marian! A longtime subscriber here. Thanks for this bit of “happy” today!! ?
I am a current subscriber. Thank you for doing this. I started crocheting again after seeing your videos. Love!
I subscribe and have for years, you are such an inspiration!! Trying the classes and hoping my skills improve! Thank you for all the inspiration and for offering everything for free….shows your true sweet character!
Hi Marian-
I would be beyond honored and thrilled to actually own one of your paintings. I have been following along for a little while and just love your landscapes. Hope you have a blessed weekend.
Xoxo Holly
I’ve been subscribed for years and love all the inspiration!
I tried my first painting class a couple weeks ago from your Friday sessions. I ended up wiping the canvas clean but felt it was fun to practice and I did learn some things, mainly that I need more practice. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Heidi
Loving the color choices in these minis. THE colors or nature never disappoint
I finally received all my art supplies, so I plan to catch up painting next week. I’ve been a subscriber to your blog for years. You never cease to amaze me with all you accomplish.
I’ve been following you since the glass glitter Christmas ornaments…a very long time! These are adorable size and the colors and scenes are so lovely. I hope I win one! Thank you!
I’m a long time follower, and now, a subscriber! I told my friend about your crochet tutorials, and now, we send pictures back and forth of our latest dishcloth creations! I’d love to have one of your beautiful cloud minis.
Hi Marian,
I have always enjoyed your painting style & colour palette, looking at them imparts a sense of peace & calm not often found in what has been 12 months of drought, fire, flood & now, like the rest of the world, virus here in Australia.
Thank you for allowing your international subscribers to also have the chance to connect to you in this tangible way.
I have my fingers crossed! 🙂
I’m a subscriber! I love your blog & your milk paint. You’ve inspired me so much!
Thank you for being there as I awaited my Carona virus results. Love painting clouds. Blue is my favourite color as well. Found out today I am negative!! Back to painting!
Already a subscriber! You are so talented and I love everything you do! You are such an inspiration!
I just recently discovered your site and blog via Pinterest. I’m so glad to have found you!
Yes, I am a subscriber. Thank you for your inspiration and dedication! Truly appreciated!
I have been a follower of your blog for years
I sure would love a piece of your art!
Anything!
Hi Marian! I enjoy reading your blogs and watching your videos. You are very talented. I am an artist too. I am primarily a watercolor and mixed media artist. I do like to paint furniture now and again too. My website needs to be updated. Most of my recent work is on Pinterest.
I love your painted furniture and these adorable mini paintings.
Happy painting! Anne
I love your painting style. Wish I had more time.
I just subscribed, and I’m not sure why it never occurred to me to look for an email subscription with you. Thank you!
I’ve been a subscriber for a number of years and just wanted to say you are such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your kindness in so many ways.
I look forward to reading your blog when it comes to my email! Thank you??
Have been following you for sometime. Lost count of the years but before you moved. Love your art.
I have been a subscriber for years! I saw you when you came to Alabama to The Lettered Cottage arts and craft show! I love your blog and your creativity!
Been a subscriber for years and love all you do,
Hi Marian! I’m a subscriber that is always looking forward to your next post. I ?? your color palette and your style. You are very talented and I would be thrilled to receive one of your mini paintings. Thank you for giving us the opportunity.
I just subscribed but i love the colors in your mini paintings and in the rest of your work. Looking forward to learning more from your blogs!
I’ve been a subscriber for years now. Always love reading your posts and seeing what you’re up to. I have been watching your painting lessons on Facebook and am painting my first landscape, using oils. You’re such a beautiful and inspiring person. Thank you for sharing your many talents.
Love your blog, style, paintings, etc. A big fan!
I absolutely love your blog and the projects you do. You’re so organized and focused. I have good intentions and wind up with multiple unfinished projects. Would love to win some mini art of yours. Thanks and stay safe!
I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now..probably around 5 and I love and admirer everything you do..thank you for the chance
Lovely painting and lovely you too.
They remember me some Tuscany landscape of my Italy especially the clouds and the colors of the green.
Have subscribed for years! The only blog I subscribe to! ?
Have been a subscriber for many years. Have been really enjoying your painting classes. Thank you for continuing to teach the Friday online class!!
I check in often but this gave me the little nudge to hit the subscribe button. Now I won’t miss anything! Wish I had just a tiny bit of your creativity. So much talent and and ambition to go with it.
I missed the mini’s class this week but I will catch up this week.
I love your happy mail idea. What a sweet way to spread cheer!
A very happy and inspired subscriber already. Love your blog and obsessed with your style. Having one of your paintings…the icing on the cake.
Hi!! I already subscribe and love finding your posts in my inbox everyday!
Love your mini canvas art. I also adore your color palette, Thanks for the inspiration!
Already a subscriber. Just love your Instagram posts! Thanks for the giveaway?
Marian these small paintings are lovely and so joyful and receiving one would definitely be happy mail! I’ve been a subscriber for years and have always been so inspired by your painting and I love your colourways. Blue is my favourite colour.
Subscriber. Love your style and posts!
I’m a long time subscriber! Love your landscapes!
Oh Marian,
You have brightened many dark days in the past several weeks! I’m eager to start you painting classes, as all my supplies are here at last. Thanks for inspiring so many of us to find our creative selves or in my case begin to rediscover it. I’ve enjoyed being part of your on line community for many years and look forward to many more! Thank you for sharing your work, home, process and vulnerability from time to time. I treasure a pear study I purchased in a very early series at auction. And would be tickled happy to add to my happy wall again!
All the best,
Katie McGaffic
I’ve loved your blog for over four years now.
already a subscriber. lovely dreamscapes.
Would love to enter to win one of you beautiful paintings, I am a fan of a pretty landscape. Keep up the great work. Stay safe
Happy subscriber!
Inspired follower for years, happy subscriber for over a year!
I’m a fairly new subscriber and am glad I found your blog. I am very much enjoying reading about all of your projects!
I already subscribe. Love the painting class. I have learned so much. thanks for sharing all your talents.
I have been a subscriber for several months now and always enjoy your posts and pictures. Thank you for all the inspiration and information you share! If I were to win one of these paintings I would give it to my 21-year-old daughter, who recently told me her current obsession is clouds. ?
I am already subscribed an always look forward to your blogs. What you are doing is amazing. You will bring happiness to so many people. Including yourself!♥️#happymail
I already subscribe–love your work.
I have been a subscriber for a long time. I am so thankful for you and your generosity. I as m enjoying the painting classes.
I’m a long time subscriber. I love all that you share here and I am thankful for that. Stay healthy and safe.
I looove your paintings! I have 7 originals and just ordered a canvas!
Noobie subscribe already:)
Love your inspiring posts in my Instagram feed.!! Happy mail movement too!! Getting ready to send some out!! Yay!
I love all of your paintings and would be honored to have a Marian Original!
So lovely and a sweet idea! Love all of these. Makes me feel happy and peaceful! Already a subscriber and look forward to each day’s post!
So excited to join:) Going to start the ruffle crochet towel tonight!
Happy follower from Ontario here! Marian, your paintings are so lovely and everything you do is awe inspiring. I only started collecting vintage treasures in the last 5 years and was hooked so quickly. So much so that I started a vintage rental business and it’s my way of life now. I follow so many designers and you are by far my favourite. I so look forward to seeing your projects and am obsessed with the details inside your beautiful home. It would be amazing to win a painting. They remind me of my childhood growing up in the country. If I don’t win, I hope to start my Marian original collection soon! <3
I have subscribed to your blog for years. Yours is one of the few that I still read. Love the little paintings!
So beautiful! I turn 42 tomorrow… I think it’s time for a new hobby. I need to check out your classes! ?
Love the idea of “happy mail”.
I have been a subscriber for a few years now. I love your blog….it makes me smile….a lot! Your paintings leave me mesmerized. Such simple subjects, but such depth and beauty in each one. Sure hope I win one! Stay healthy and safe!
Love following what you do. We were in Arizona for the winter so some of what you do doesn’t work so well there. But we will be back in Michigan soon!
Thanks for all you do.
I’ve been a subscriber. Love your paintings!
Love everything you do! I have a small collection of your index card painting and am always keeping an eye open for more listings! ❤️
Subscriber here too!! Love your blog and love finding your emails in my inbox everyday ?
A more recent subscriber. I came on board during your last European adventure (those were the days), and I still dream about visiting that Italian paper store.
Your little paintings are happy making. Thank you.
I so enjoy reading your blog and watching your talents blossom!
Already a subscriber…
So enjoying taking your classes.
Had never painted before.
Would love one of your pieces for it’s beauty and so I could really “see” how you paint.
So impressed by your many talents!
I always look forward to your posts and even got my 8 year old granddaughter hooked on you!! She gets your posts now and hopefully will be inspired to try projects of her own!!
Have subscribed for years, from the beginning milk paint days! Love your home and your work. Thanks for thinking of happy mail!
Long time subscriber here! I love your blog, you’re so talented ?
These are lovely and show our Minnesota landscape so we’ll!
I must admit that I peek in on you most days after reading the news and getting ready for work….you inspire many people to find a bit of their creative side. I love your studio it is so calming and you do more than share the house you are renovating, you also share your home. Thank you
I am a subscriber, and I love painting clouds!
I am a subscriber! You’re the only blog I subscribe to and I’m so happy that I do!
subscribed ! Love all of them and hope to be lucky to own one of them one of these days!! ❤
Love your painting class and wish I had the confidence to give it a try. I pop on to ig as soon as your class is done to see all the wonderful people whose work you share and I’ve gone on to follow a few new wonderful friends. Thanks Marion
I already subscribe. Lovely paintings!
I am subscribed and read every blog post. I have loved the painting classes. We have a different style and I would love to own one of yours.
I’ve followed and loved you for years! You inspire me!
Best,
Brian
Have subscribed for years, actually my very first one!
Long time ago, your boys were so little when I began enjoying your blog!
I have followed you for years but only subscribed in the last year. My tastes have changed over the years, as all do, I suppose. Somehow, where you are now and the art your making in your home and on canvas , intersects with where I am now. I find a peaceful expansiveness in my chest when I see both your home and your art…even, or maybe especially ,the color charts . Thank you for sharing!!!
I’m a subscriber & I love these paintings!!
Already a subscriber, and as usual, in awe of your incredible talent. Your paintings are beautiful!
Me!!!! What amazing little paintings!!!! Just painted a seascape on an armoire inspired by yours!
A subscriber…thanks for sharing all you’ve learned with all of us!
I’m a subscriber and I absolutely adore your work. I’d be honored to snag one of these paintings. ?
Subscribed and enjoy your work so much! What a generous giveaway!
I’ve been a subscriber (and an antique purchaser!) of yours for many years! What a cute idea for a giveway!
Marian, you are amazing! I would be so honored and touched to receive a piece of your art work! Thank you for these painting sessions!
I am a subscriber and wish to say thank you for your honesty and inspiration. God bless.
I am a subscriber and wish to say thank you for your honesty and inspiration.
I love your artwork, Marian. Your paintings bring me to another place where the air is clear and I can imagine my head and heart are, too. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
One of my favorite things to post up in my inbox each day!
Those fields are all so beautiful!!
I love your style! I hope I’m picked to receive one of your paintings. Blessings, Tara
Oh, and I am already a subscriber.
Been a subscriber for years….and love every post!!!! You inspire many…not only with your many decorating talents but everything you touch turns to gold. Keep it going!!!
I’ve subscribed to your blog so long ago! It’s been so fun watching all you’ve accomplished! Your paintings have my heart- I too adore landscapes, blue skies and white clouds!
I am a long time subscriber…I love your paintings…this is a great giveaway!
Wow you are getting me excited to try and paint. I’ve been ordering and gathering supplies. I have been a subscriber for a month or so but I have been reading your blog for years and have learned a lot form you about painting furniture. I like your happy mail movement,
Hi Marian,
Love the idea! of Happy Mail! and Would love to receive one of these in my Mail Box. Yes I am a Happy Subscriber to your wonderful Blog! Thanks for inspiring me every day! I look forward to your emails everyday as well! I am enjoying the daily blogs!
I enjoy your email messages. Your positivity and desire to share your creations and love of creating add beauty to the world! Thanks!
I’ve been a happy subscriber for years. Your artistic talent is boundless. I love your paintings and if I don’t win I’ll definitely be shopping when you let us know there are some to sell.
Karen
wowwwwwwww is all I can say, at your beautiful mini landscapes, you’ve sure got that down!
LOVED seeing them up close/the details are so goood!!!! how do you do that usually with one brush!…there will be lucky winners 🙂
I love the detail in the fields and the brush stroke work, thank you again for the generous wonderful Friday live painting classes!!!!
Thanks for this exciting opportunity, Marian! I have been a subscriber for a few years now, and I look forward to each and every post. You are an amazing young woman, with many, many talents, and a kind and generous heart. You’re an inspiration, as well as an encouragement to many of us, and I am very thankful that you’re still going strong. Thanks for freely sharing your gifts and wisdom…sending much love from Canada! ?
Already do! ❤️
Love your instagram so much! I used your recipes and craft ideas and am hoping to start making slip covers as well! You inspire me with your creativity but mostly your kindness!
Clouds. I share the love.
Would dearly love one!
Thank you having the give away!
Hi! I’m a subscriber and love your site and everything you do! I also live in MN and hopefully can meet you sometime at Junk Bonanza. ?
I love your happy giveaway idea! It would be wonderful to see all of these kindnesses, coming to the fore these days, continue and flourish in our post-covid world. Thank-you for being an inspiration for goodness and kindness!!
I love your blog. The cloudy skies are beautiful. You make me want to try some painting. Thanks for the giveaway. I’m a subscriber.
I’m a fairly new subscriber, and I love love love these little paintings. They make me feel calm and peaceful during this sad, frightening time in our country and the world. I would so love to win one. Best to you and your family during this unsettling time. Be well.
I have enjoyed being a subscriber to your blog for a few years. Thank you so much for hosting the painting classes during this quarantine! That was really sweet of you and such a nice way to have community during this time. I would love to get better at painting. I would also love to win one of your cute little paintings! 🙂
I admire your work and dedication. Subscribing for years. Thanks
I’m a subscriber finally after consistently reading your blog for weeks on end!?
I’m a subscriber finally after consistently reading your blog for weeks!
Love your blog, you tube videos, and paint. I am subscribed. 😉
I have been with you for years. And love every minute of it! You have walked me through Building my business!! Adore this art
I have subscribed to your blog for several years. I love all that you do!!!
I just recently found you! like a week ago or a little more…I love your blog, and your paintings, and I’m looking forward to learning from you. I think these little paintings are so cute all pinned up side by side on the cord. Thank you for doing them! They make me happy to see them!
Always very inspiring! And I always look forward to your post everyday. Thanks
Been a follower for many years. My husband went to Lucketts to get your book sign and you gave him a tiny jar of your red milk paint. Thank you
I love following you, have for a long time, and now that you’ve started the painting classes, I have to get busy—-if only my internet would cooperate! Those clouds are ethereal! I’m going to learn how to paint them, too!
I am a big follower/ subscriber and would be delighted to win one of your mini originals. I think they’re just splendid.
Thank you, Marian for sending out happy vibes to this hurting world.
It is appreciated by many.
I’m subscribed! Thanks for the opportunity.
I’ve been a subscriber for about 5 years and I absolutely love reading your blog!
I have been subscribed to your blog for a long time! I love to follow you as you’re very interesting and your very talented in many things! Keep on being you! Lisa
I simply love your blog and my girls and I are painting together during quarantine thanks to your tutorial. Thank you?❤️
Beautiful is a special gift any day. Thanks for adding beautiful to my days, especially these days.
(a subscriber)
I’m a subscriber both here and on your Instagram account. I would like to purchase a mimi ocean piece even if I don’t win. Ocean scene because I live in Fla.
I am such a fan of yours!! I didn’t realize I wasn’t subscribed! I am now!
LOVE your art!
Hello Marian!
I am a long time reader of your blog and I have now subscribed. 🙂
Happy subscriber!
Love your style, your crafty ideas & recipes, & I have your book. Thanks for this opportunity.
Happy subscriber!
Love them all !
I’m a subscriber.
Hello from Charleston, SC! I’ve been following you for a long time and I LOVE your style & creativity! You’ve inspired me to pick up a paintbrush again! Thank you for teaching your painting classes. ❤️
Subscribed!! My kitchen needs one!
Have been a subscriber for a quite a while and your blog is a day brighter for myself and so many others. Thank you for dedication!
I’m a subscriber! I absolutely adore these!
Dear Marian, since discovering you and reading your delightful emails, I believe that we are kindred spirits! Your faith, your love of family, your desire to share joy with others, your personal taste & creative drive, even your love of blue skies, pastures & Eulalie….. each of these describe my heart to a T! Unfortunately due to “life” circumstances, my home has suffered and my time, opportunity, and will to create have been non-existent. Reading your emails at every opportunity has helped me realize the importance of answering the call to create, even if time will allow only a few precious minutes a week. There is so much to this story but the important thing for me to say here is… thank you… from the bottom of my heart. You are a truly a blessing!
❤️ Keep it Happy ?
Subscriber ?
I am a subscriber.
Bien qu’abonnée depuis longtemps et vous lisant chaque jour, je ne laisse pas de commentaires, mon anglais scolaire étant trop loin…j’ai 71 ans !
Et là exceptionnellement, je décide de concourir car j’aime beaucoup ces peinture de ciel nuageux pardessus la campagne du Minnesota.
Puisque je prends la plume aujourd’hui, je tiens à vous dire que j’apprécie beaucoup l’harmonie de bleus, blanc et vert sauge de votre maison. Je savoure également les commentaires que vous faites sur vos voyages à Paris et en Toscane.Voyages, dont vous ne pourrez probablement pas profiter cette année, compte tenu de cette triste conjoncture.
Merci encore de vos message quotidiens, je vous souhaite une très bonne journée.
Current subscriber!
I’ve really enjoyed watching the painting. I love the big skies. I am a blog subscriber and I live in the cotswolds England. Xx
Been a follower for years and enjoy your work and content. I’ve been using MMS paint on furniture projects for years and am having some painting fun again during quarantine. Happy subscriber!
Bonjour!
A happy subscriber who has learned to love oil painting. I was always intimidated by the medium. I do not consider myself an artist – more of a maker – and oil painting seemed like something I should leave to the masters. Mais voilà – here I am painting. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with your community. It is very much appreciated. And I will be ready to paint a pear or lemon come this Friday evening here in France. Ah oui – avec a glass of wine. I am almost certain it helps in my creative process 😉 Until then mon amie – Karen
Simply beautiful.
Hi Marian
Just wanted to say ‘hi’ from the Wales in the UK. I’ve been a subscriber for years now, and still look forward to every single one of your emails, knowing there’s going to be something inspirational to read or look at the minute I open it.
Loving your paintings, and would be over the moon if one of your miniatures came my way.
Keep safe!
Judi
Hi Marion, from Belgium, I am following you for a few years. Always happy to read a new post, you are so inspirational. And I looove your paintings. Looking out for the mailman ? happy sunday
What a talent you have! THanks for sharing?
Subscriber who enjoys every post. Thank you!
It has been over 10 years now enjoying your blog. Always look forward to it. Feel like we are pen pals of sorts, but you do all the writing, but you are still my friend. Been with you through moves, kids, surgery, adventures. Would love a small work of yours in my home. Thank you for teaching me, inspiring me, and always giving me something to look forward to. You do important work.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with us over the years! Your heart comes through in every post and I’ve enjoyed getting to know you over the years. Keep inspiring! ❤️
Hello!
Thank you so much for making me what to paint again!!! I am an artist/art educator and am currently teaching on line. Taking the time for my own art has been challenging! But when i see your love for color, texture and beauty resonate through the canvas it makes my heart sing and inspires me to paint! I love the way you have combined your talents for beauty in the home and on the canvas! It encourages me to feel proud of my combined talents! Thank you for sharing your journey, teaching and making the extraordinary out of the ordinary!!!
I am a happy, newly subscriber!
Michele Francoeur ???
I love these little landscapes ❤️ Calming colors
Yes have been subscribed for a long time ?
I’m a subscriber and a fan. Love seeing all the blue sky paintings as it’s been mostly cloudy and rainy these past 6 weeks. Trying to find some sunny inspiration and this has cheered me up so much. Thanks.
These are so precious. I would love one. I have been following you for 8 years and have seen your business grow and your inspirational pieces of furniture and techniques reach more people. Happy to see you branch out even more.
Subscribed! I always have loved your landscape paintings!
Love these scenes & colors.
Those Happy Mail paintings on canvases are beautiful! I am very jealous of your studio. It looks like a very inspiring work space to create. Thank you for the blog entries! As a subscriber, I look forward to reading them every morning!
Sherry K
I’ve been reading your blog daily for over 6 years and I love your creative spirit. It inspire me. I would love to be entered into your giveaway. Thank you for offering this. What a great way to spread some joy.
Hi
I’m a subscriber. Love your content and style. Thank you for the opportunity to have a personal blue sky piece
Helen
Love watching and learning from you. I am a subscriber.
I just love everything that you put out into the world. I have been a fan for a long time. Your first slipcover tutorials helped me remake our furniture on a budget. Your style is something that feels comfortable and very much like my own. You even inspire me to consider oil painting because I just love yours so much! Thank you for the love and beauty that you share with us. ?
Beautiful paintings. Wish I had that talent!
Beautiful paintings. Thank you and I subscribed.
I am so inspired by your work!
These are beautiful! I’ve been following along for years and love your inviting style of decorating.
Already a subscriber for years, like way back in the beginning when you first started out!
Beautiful paintings. Love your blog. Thank you
I’ve been reading forever–around 8-9 years but never subscribed. Love the paintings and all your work!
Till now that is!
Oh how fun and exciting to think I have a chance to win one of your Miss Mustard Seed original works of art. I am a subscriber, I have been following a long time and I LOVE your blog. Thanks for always being such an inspiration to me!
Happy subscriber! I’ve found it interesting that I read your blog posts more during this “season “ than I have any other. GOD Bless
I have been a subscriber for years. Have wished I was your neighbor and friend!
I love to look at your blog and see what you’re up to!
Such beautiful work! I’m happily a subscriber and have been for years. May 6 is my birthday and I hope I win one of your darling paintings!
I started following your blog with your instruction on painting furniture and then I watched you make a slipcover and thought maybe I could try that. I learned so much following you. Your little paintings are precious! Everything you do is beautiful. I Love seeing the florals. Please do more!! Thank you!
I am a subscriber!
Subscriber over here! Love those fluffy white clouds!
Hello,
I just subscribed. It would be wonderful to have one of your paintings! I have followed you for several years, before I even got an Instagram account. I enjoy all your creations and your style. I also have the cow head and had not seen where you put yours in the new house (till I just saw your organized garage).Mine is still in my basement as we moved and I’m not sure where to put it.
Hi Marian, thank you for the painting classes. I’m thoroughly enjoying them. I think I’ve learned a lot by doing them and I’m really looking forward to your oil painting course when it comes up. Stay safe and well.
I am a subscriber. Love all your work and would be a happy recipient!
I was probably one of your first when you blogged years ago, you were the first person I ever made a comment to , I didn’t even know what a blog was, they were brand new. You were having a “moment” and I gave you some encouragement.. See you have shined?
Im a subscriber and quiet follower on Instagram for years. You make everything look so effortless and beautiful. Those clouds and blue skies make everything feel better!
I have been a subscriber for a while. I enjoy your furniture transformations and watching you get ready for Lucketts (sp). Your blog is such a happy place to be.
Oh how I LOVE your blog. You first had me at SLIPCOVERS. ?
I’ve been a subscriber for several years. I love your blog!
I’m a happy subscriber and your paintings are so cute!
Long time follower!
Your paintings feel like summer!! Love your blog and I always look forward to reading it!
I’m a happy subscriber who loves your efforts toward #happymailmovement! You’ve inspired me to do the same – thank you.
Oh, how I love these!!
Yes, I’m a subscriber! ??
I’m already a subscriber and love the little paintings!
I’ve enjoyed your blog for years and I am always amazed at how much you can accomplish when you set your mind to a task! I would mount it and set it on my desk to remind me of all that can be accomplished if you only show up and let God use your efforts.
I’ve read your blog for many years . You inspired me , to also participate in the happy Mail movement. I gave away a custom painted wood box. Thanks for all you do! Sara at The Tiny Topiaey
Love your blog, your style, your paintings and your creativity! Very inspiring! Also your memories of Lucketts. We lived near Charlottesville for ten years and it was one of my favorite places to visit. Miss it, but now back in Texas, close to family and grandkids! Nothing better!
New subscriber, though I’ve filled on IG for a long time. I love your work and just need to get the courage up to try my hand at painting – so intimidating but so drawn to the oils! Love the little pastoral scenes!!
Gorgeous work, so talented!
Very happy Greek subscriber.I love all those sweet paintings !
I always read your posts and they are very relaxing and inspiring for me ,since I sew ,do some Annie Sloan techniques on old furniture,as a hobby,and I love repurpose in general and I love home deco.Thank you!i wish you health and happiness!
I’m a subscriber and would love to hang one of your cheery paintings in our small, window-less guest bathroom!
Proud subscriber! Would adore one of these matted and framed for my 1907 home in the country. One would look perfect in my bedroom!
Thanks Marian, love your paintings
Thankful subscriber.
Happy follower. Love your paintings!
Subscriber here!
Love these!!! Have been following your awesome journey for many years and you still inspire me with your level of creativity.
To TRACIE…. from earlier post…
I’m from Charleston, SC as well.( Edisto Is. now)
Glad to know there’s a fellow Miss Mustard Seed Groupie close by!?
I am so enjoying painting with you Friday afternoons with whatever paint I can scrabble together. Wish my supplies would arrive! I love your painting style and because of you, have challenged myself to learn to paint with oils – always was a fear. Your minis are beautiful and a great reference. Thank you for all that you do for us!
Marion, I love your blog. But what I really love is your generosity in sharing your talent with so many strangers. Especially at a time like this. I learned to crochet making your rustic farmhouse pot holders last month, and your book recommendations are always spot on for me. Thank you for all you do ~ it’s more than you’ll ever know.
Cathleen
Subscriber here ??♀️
subscribed & LOVING all your inspiration!! thank you
I’ve been following your blog for a long time! And I owe thanks for that to my daughter. She told me,”Mom,there’s this blog I found that I think you would like..you need to follow her!!”
I love seeing all that your doing.. although I do confess that I miss your exciting projects and adventures from way back when you got items for Luckett’s n such! The setting up photos were such a thrill and all those photos!! Like serious eye candy gorgeousness!! ..Not sure what that all says about me,but I feel so fulfilled with preparing and setting up for events…hmmmm!!
I love your little paintings. I have been making masks and mailing them to neighbors near and far. I’m happy to do so and they are happy to receive. Win – Win. I’ve been trying to learn to watercolor – much harder than artist make it look.
Subscribed! Love you work and am thoroughly enjoying the Friday classes! Cant wait until Friday. Got a pear on the grocery list!!
Would NOT miss any of your blogs! You’re so creative and uplifting……..thank you for your wonderful spirit!!!
Love your blog and have been a subscriber for many years. These minis are so cute!
Love your blog! Using milk paint anytime I am able!!
I have been a subscriber for quite a while. I come here and find peace and inspiration. I started to crochet and am currently working on my attic art studio. A complete redo inspired by you clean calm space.
You have inspired me to start painting again!
Your blog is one of three I subscribe to. I am interested in learning to paint, but a little afraid. I don’t even know where to begin. I will check out your videos!
I am a subscriber and love your blog!!
Happy longtime subscriber! Thank you!
Jeanne
I am a happy subscriber. The prints are lovely. Thank you for the inspiration. We appreciate your Friday classes during this time of quarantine. -ct
Long time subscriber. Simply ❤️ them all!
Subscribed! Just watched one of your painting tutorials, what fun and inspiration you are! Would love to put a MMS painting above THE CHAIR that still brings me happiness every day and with every move around the country. Stay safe, sane, and healthy!
I am a happy subscriber!
I subscribe! Waiting for a print of your to arrive. I would love to own a real paint and canvas piece of art of yours. One day I will, a very soon day I’m hoping! 😉
I’m a subscriber and would love to win one of these! Thank you ?
Yep, I’m a subscriber! Would make a good lyric line.
Subscribed! Enjoying the painting classes so much and all of the beautiful things you share! 🙂
Gorgeous! Would love one of these!
Thank you for your honest and inspiring words!
Grateful subscriber!!! So excited about your painting
Videos!!! I love your paintings, but not so much my own. ?
Also loved your past videos of slipcovers. I remember the encouragement you offered about climbing those so called mountains together!!
Very helpful!!! I also love how you are interested and dabble in different areas of creativity.
I have fingers and toes crossed hoping to win!!!
The overpainter- Pam Phillips
I’ve been a subscriber for a while now, and love seeing each notice that there’s a new blog post. Your blog and Instagram feed are so inspiring!
I just found you through Instagram and subscribed through Feedly. Love the color palette!
I have followed you through bloglovin, but now I have subscribed. Thanks for the chance to receive one of your paintings!
I was led to your blog by some lovely YouTube ladies, and I’m so glad I was! I have enjoyed every post and appreciate your aesthetic. Would love to have one of your mini paintings to display. God bless!
I love your blog! Been a subscriber for awhile! It’s inspiring and uplifting—and I love the oil painting course. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!❤️
This is so exciting! So inspired by you!
Just started following, love your painting tutorials!
I have admired you and your accomplishments for several years now through both your blog, Instagram and Facebook.
I adore your small paintings but never get to your sale in time to buy one.
We have been building a new house for over a year; living in a small home with our possessions packed away for almost two years and with even now more delays with the virus.
I search online for reasons to smile and your small paintings do bring joy to me.
So nice of you to thing of others during this trying time. Blessings to you?
Your weekly painting lessons have truly been a godsend. Thank you, Marian for sharing your gift of artistic ability and kindness with all of us.
Hello! I’ve been a subscriber for awhile and have found you to be truly inspiring! Your tutorials are easy to follow, and after working on crochet for awhile, I think I’m getting close to trying painting. Thanks for sharing your many talents!
I love your blog and your paintings!
I’m a subscriber and would love one of your paintings!
Love your blog, Marian! I’ve been a subscriber for a couple of years. Your posts are happy mail to my email inbox every day. Thank you!
I love your paintings! They are so beautiful!
Love your blog! Because of you, I ordered samples of the slate tile you have used in your entryway…. thanks you!
These paintings are so creative! I’ve never been able to draw or paint. Would love the chance to win.
I have been a subscriber for a few years now. Your blog is my “happy mail”! Thank you for sharing your life with us,
I’ve followed your beautiful blog for years! Now I’m officially “subscribed” 🙂 I sent some “happy mail” in the form of bracelets and card games to some loved ones a few weeks ago. It’s such a lovely way to connect when we can’t connect in person. Thank you!, Sarah
Hi; already a subscriber. Love the mini art. My sister is obsessed with clouds. I hope I win so she can get an amazing gift;)
These are absolutely gorgeous! I would be thrilled to own one of your paintings.
Beautiful! Already a subscriber. Your paintings are always sold out before I can grab one, so it would be awesome to win one! God Bless!
So glad I found your blog. I have been reading it for several years now and love it. I appreciate that you share about your faith. The idea about the happy mail Is wonderful and I am working on some myself. Thank you for sharing you art work with us! I would love displaying it in my home.
Already subscribed. Your posts are my daily dose of inspiration to keep improving my home; adjusting the little details until it’s just right!
Hello!
I’m a subscriber & love to see what you’re up to. These are so beautiful!! How do you keep your creative juices flowing?!?
I have been following you for years, you do some amazing work
Hi I follow your blog on bloglovin, and get your posts via email. These paintings are absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing them.
Hi! Your blog has been very inspiring all the years I’ve followed. It has pushed me to be more creative And take chances. I would cherish one of your paintings.
I have been a subscriber for years. I love your art and I would be thrilled to own an original painting of yours. Thanks.
I can’t wait to try painting these. My job just ended (I work as a nurse at a University) and I need something to occupy my thoughts and challenge me a bit.
Have followed you for years. ?
Subscribed! These are gorgeous and have inspired me to try my hand at oil painting. I’m looking forward to trying out your tutorials once my supplies arrive. Thanks for sharing the process, beauty and inspiration!
I have been subscribed to Miss Mustard Seed for years and have found endless inspiration and encouragement.
I’ve been a subscriber for years and still get excited when I see your blog in my inbox…you are definitely one of the blessings in my life! I would be thrilled to win a painting by you — and have already decided where I would hang it if I should be so lucky. Fingers crossed!
Those pictures remind me of home in Illinois when we lived on a farm. Live in the city now in Ohio. Would love to win one.
Imma Mustardseed peep! Ive always enjoyed the inspiration found here!
I’ve been a subscriber and really appreciate your blog during this down time
I have been following your Instagram for a while. I LOVE your paintings. They always look like a place I would want to be. I know I am going to enjoy your blog!
I’ve been following you on Instagram and just subscribed for your emails. I love your cottage style and would love one of your paintings.
Hi. I’m a long term fan and a satisfied user of your milk paint.
Thanks Marion.
I’m a subscriber and would love one of these minis! They’re beautiful!
Dear Marian,
THANK YOU!!!!! for all you inspiration and encouragement! You are truly loved and we are all very thankful you share your life with us.
As an art major, I started my career as a graphic artist then after 15 years, I went into technology. It’s been a good career, but I so miss the creative side. Luckily, I found your blog and have been following your creative endeavors for a few years. You have helped to get excited to start oil painting again. I reminder oils were intimidating in college, but you present the subject with simple steps and GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT! I hope to get my supplies and set aside 1-2 evening each week to get going.
Thanks again for doing what you do!
Vicki
I enjoy your blog so much and I love these! Thank you for the chance to win.
I love your blog and all of your paintings. You are so talented
I enjoy your blog and inspiration. These are so good. Your paintings are so cute!
Thanks,
I’ve been a subscriber for several years now. Yours is my favorite blog. I have similar passions.
I admire your many talents. I’m in love with your oil paintings. I’ve been using your Miss Mustard seed paints for years. I enjoy reading about your projects and you inspire me with all of my projects too. And don’t even get me started on your trips. I look forward to reading your blog. Thank you.
You have been blessed with so much talent. I enjoy your blog and the inspiration I gain from your work. Thank you!
I’m an Instagram follower and just subscribed to your blog.
Just found you on Instagram last week, and am now a subscriber!
I am a fairly recent subscriber but I’m already hooked! I look forward to receiving you email in my inbox every day. Your posts are always full of beautiful inspiration and I can’t wait to try some of the tutorials!
I’m on a cloud kick too! I just painted one wall of our master bedroom in a dark, moody greenish blue and now it needs some clouds to brighten it up. I can’t wait to take your paint along class in hopes of creating something close to one of your tiny masterpieces!
I’ve been a subscriber for forever (since before you started your MMS milk paint). Whew! I have truly enjoyed watching both you & your brand evolve. Blessings to you & yours.
Your paintings remind me of home back in Ohio. I miss the country views deeply and I would be so honored to give one of your paintings a home. You’re so talented and your artwork inspires me. Just subscribed to your blog! Keep on posting!! (Thank you for giving tutorial classes, ordered supplies online & looking forward to using them!)
I’ve been reading your blog for a number of years now. I enjoy your paintings and maybe some day I’ll try my hand at it.
I’ve loved your blog and paintings for a time…. and I’m married to a pastor too! So I can relate to a bit of your life…. I have just ordered my oil paints and am waiting for them to arrive so I can give this a try!
Thanks for sharing so honestly and bringing all of us joy!
Already subscribed
I have been following you from South Australia, for many years, & would be so proud to display one of your darling paintings in pride of place in my doll house.
Instead of a tiny painting in a huge house, it would become the star of the show in a tiny house. Meryl.
I have been mesmerized by your clouds. I have one painting (old) that I adore and love all kinds of landscape paintings. I would even pay for one of them! Is it possible that you can offer some on line for sale at some time? I’m amazed by how busy you stay and how talented you are. Just got your two waxes and hemp oil and have been working on anything that doesn’t get away from me. Thanks for your inspiration!
I have been a subscriber for a long while and have enjoyed following you very much. I would be extremely HAPPYHAPPY if I was lucky enough to win one of your paintings. Fingers crossed (smile)
Long time follower and have bragged about it!
I am a subscriber!
I am a new follower and love your blog.
I’m always inspired by your talents and creativity! Thanks for the opportunity to win a piece of it!
I’ve been a subscriber close to day one. Love your blog, and thanks!
I could stare at your paintings all day…..the serenity of colours and mood is amazing. Very different to where I live in Australia.
I am now pinning them on my Pinterest board.
You are extremely talented.
Am now subscribed.
I’ve been a subscriber for awhile and have really admired your progress with oil painting and art. These little paintings are lovely!
I’ve been a subscriber for a while, love all your posts. Thank you for all your hard work keeping us inspired!
I love seeing your paintings and watching your travels.
I’ve learned so much from you! Thank you for sharing your time and talents.
I love these, especially the beach one!! Love watching how your painting skills are progressing, but you’ve painted like a pro from the get go!
I’ve been a subscriber for a while, and I just love your blog! You bring such cheer to my day!
Thank you for giving me inspiration to try new things! I love your blog and following you. What makes you different is you are a wonderful caring person I can relate to. I will probably never visit the places you have but I can go through your posts! I so hope I win one of your paintings…what a thrill it would be!
Vicki
New subscriber but have followed your blog for years! Hailey
I love clouds, too. I live in Montana, Big Sky county, so clouds are a large part of our landscape. Thank you for being so generous with your time and talents. I enjoy your process.
I love reading your blog! !!
There is always inspiration for creative expression ♡
I love your projects, and variety of talents.
I just completed following your direction to crochet dishcloths. Your video and guidance was wonderful.
I love your blog and have been following you since at least 2015. Love when you use to paint a lot of furniture. Also love your dish clothes that you have been making lately!
I like that you provide a lot of “how to’s” and video’s on how to do what you are doing.
I rediscovered your blog a few months ago. So glad I subscribed this time around! I took an oil painting class last spring at our local art association and have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone who can paint well. Your minis are beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your painting talents with us each week, something special to look forward to. And thank you for inspiring me to start painting again after 20 years!!
You always have something different on your blog which I love. I’d feel very blessed to win a small painting of yours.
Regards
Jeanine
I’m a subscriber and have followed you for years!
Love your bog, read it everytime! I grew up and lived in MN most of my life! Love your decorating and furniture redos. We’re building a new house and I would love your assistance with all the choices to be made!! Have a great week!
Love your post and look forward to them everyday. Thanks
I have followed you for years and love all you have done to your new home, sold at Lucketts, and instructed all of your readers. Your blog is beautiful! Hope to win one of your painting!
Thank you!
After being a longtime lurker, I HAVE FINALLY SUBSCRIBED! Whoop whoop!
Give away is wonderful thoughtful idea. Nice! Next on my ‘stay at home list’ is making (or attempting) your kitchen cloths. Haven’t crocheted since the 70’s! Enjoy all you do.
I’m a subscriber, been for years and I love everything that you put your hand to!
I’ve subscribed for awhile now and really enjoy the frequent posts! I got started by buying your book, which I still enjoy reading.
Great fun idea-thanks for the chance to win. Yes, I’m a subscriber.
Subscribed! I read your new posts every morning!
I love your blog!
It’s like looking out my window (WI), same views! Where did you order the mini canvas? It would be nice to paint something a little more exciting than the garage, and I can cross try oil painting off the bucket list.
These are beautiful! Thanks so much for doing this. It’s a wonderful idea.
I have been enjoying your inspirations for a long time. Your encouragement is appreciated. Thank you for being YOU!
This MN farm girl has been a long time reader and glad to finally subscribe so I don’t miss a single post. Thank you for sharing your love of beautiful craftsmanship both old and new in your posts on antiques to your latest homemade items, as well as so generously sharing your knowledge with us about everything from slipcovers to Christmas ornaments. 🙂
Love your blog!!!
I’ve been a subscriber for some time. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for your painting lessons every Friday. I usually do them a week or so later. Yesterday, I had some quiet time and did the Seago light house. I really need to go back and do the cloud study again and again and again. They fool me. I think, gosh that looks so easy, then they looks muttled. I will persist, thanks to you. These little ones are up next on my agenda. AND, the pictures I’ve been taking while outside on our farm…..might need a new iphone. lol
I’m a subscriber! I LOVE those mini landscapes. I have a gallery wall of landscapes and one of yours would be a great addition! Thanks for the great content!
I have been reading your blog for years, it’s the first one I check each morning, always a great way to start my day. Thanks! I have subscribed.
These paintings are beautiful! I live in B.C., Canada where there are lots of mountains but I’ve always been drawn to the prairies. I’ve only once or twice seen the beauty of a prairie sky – and that was in the winter! I would love to gaze at your paintings every day and dream…..
Subscribed! Long time reader. My sister and I actually met you at you last trip to Lucketts. Love your blog!
Subscribed! Long time reader. My sister and I actually met you at you last trip to Lucketts.
I’m a subscriber! Love these paintings!
I have been a subscriber for a very long time. I love your paintings! Can’t wait to get some downtime and try this!
I LOVE these, would look so cute with one of your landscapes I purchased a while back. :0)
Marion, I just have to thank you for all the wonderful product suggestions. I ordered one of the lovely bags from Dunn by Designs for my daughters birthday and I’m so excited. I also ordered the linen fabric you suggested. I saw that someone made linen towels and was thrilled with their drying capacity. I’m always looking for a towel that actually dries, I’m not a fan of thick towels. Of course your milk paint is the best……Boxwood is a treasure! Since I have no luck winning anything I was wondering if you had time to tell me how I can purchase one of your little paintings. I go to your products page several times a week to see if I can purchase one but they are always sold out. Can I sign up for updates of when the paintings are available? Thank you for your help.
Oh…I forgot to add that I am already a subscriber…lol, I got so excited!
I’m a subscriber. Love your painting class. It is the highlight of my week!
I’ve been a subscriber for years. I would love to have one of your Minnesota paintings!
What a lovely gesture for those of us who have followed your progress for some time. I’d be so excited to have one of your originals to display in my home. Thanks so much.
I’m a subscriber and have really enjoyed the weekly painting class. I’m a slow learner but I’m having a blast, especially painting clouds!!!!
I’m a subscriber and fellow painter, love your blog!
I’m already a subscriber. Great giveaway!
Been a subscriber for years! You have inspired me to send my own happy mail.
Hope to be lucky enough to win a painting!
I just subscribed although I’m a longtime reader. I’d love to win one of your paintings!
I’ve sure enjoyed your painting classes! I’ve gained some confidence and have learned so much already! I’ve loved all your posts on FB and Instagram. .
I am already a subscriber. The paintings are amazing and the colors are beautiful! The ones with the fields make me homesick, I used to live in MN, WI and SD and sure miss the big open sky. I took pictures of big white puffy clouds this weekend but don’t think I could ever master painting them.
I am a subscriber. Your petite paintings and color boards are absolutely stunning. They are so joyful. Much needed in these times.
I am a current subscriber! I just LOVE the minis and have really enjoyed painting with you via Facebook. Thank you Marian for all you do to keep your subscribers connected and inspired! Much love from KY
I absolutely love these paintings. I would be so honored to have one of them. I already am a subscriber!!
I am a recent subscriber and have really enjoyed reading your blog and receiving the weekly emails. You truly have inspired me! Thank you!
Would love so much to win one of these! Blue sky is a rare commodity where I live still, as grey skies linger on, so it would be nice to have a painting of one. :o)
Beautiful paintings. I can’t wait to try them!
Very nice. I don’t paint, but appreciate the art.
Love these images of blue skies! Will be trying your painting tutorials very soon!
I couldnt remember if I had ever subscribed or not-so I did! Love this mini paintings-especially the clouds. . . so dreamy.
I am a subscriber, I love landscapes, especially with big fluffy clouds. Thanks for all the lessons and inspiration!
I am a subscriber and have looked forward to your blogs for several years. I love your paintings and am thinking about trying one for myself. Just don’t want to be disappointed.
Subscriber!
‘You’re my blue sky, you’re my sunny day
Lord, you know it makes me high
When you turn your love my way
Turn your love my way, yeah” Allman Brothers
I have been clinging to the beauty that artists bring to the world now more than ever. Keep a going! Art is essential. 🙂
I’m a long time subscriber & would love some Happy Mail!!!
I have been a subscriber for years! Met you in person in Alabama. Bought your book. Introduced myself; thought we would instantly become best friends, and I was star-struck and couldn’t carry on a conversation.
LOL
Would love Happy Mail from you!
How lovely! I’m subscribed and would love Happy Mail!
I’m a subscriber and would love one of these mini paintings! The tiny beach painting with sailboat caught my eye but of course I would be thrilled with any one of them!
I am a subscriber and love the tiny art work.
I’ve been a subscriber for some time now and I’m always excited to see what’s next in the queue! I appreciate your many talents and willingness to share them with us! I love Happy Mail!
I’m a subscriber and I would love to have one of your beautiful paintings to brighten my walls!
Already subscribe! Would love a piece of your art! Thank you!!
Already do subscribe! ❤️
I am already a subscriber and You inspire me! I love watercolors. Would love to win one of your paintings!
Wow, these paintings are so lovely! I have followed your blog for a while but had never subscribed until now. 🙂
What little jewels these paintings are! I’m a subscriber [since before the studio in PA – things have changed for both of us :-)], and I’d love to have some #HappyMail from you. Thank you for the ray of sunshine your blogposts are – and btw, the German Cucumber salad from a little while back is how my Oma made it as well. She would send me out to the garden to get as much dill as I could wrap my little hand around to make it.
I subscribed! These paintings are lovely. I live in the Midwest also (Iowa) and I love the rolling farm fields and countryside.
I accidentally found your site when looking for milk paint, what a happy accident to find out you are an artist as well. I have been wanting to tap into my desire to paint again, its been decades. More to my delight was when you offered to share your knowledge, talent, and time for free with your new painting tutorials.
I feel I have a new friend(s) in your community of followers. I’m hoping to be brave enough some day to post one of my mini’s.
Thank you for the inspiration Marian!
What a generous person you are, Marion!
I have subscribed to your blog for some time. Your posts really are inspirational. I appreciate your effort and sharing so much.
Your little pictures are so lovely. Do you paint them from real scenes, or invent your clouds and landscapes?
Like Denise above I’d like to start producing art again. Decades ago I was an art school graduate. One of the reasons I faded away from working on my art was that I had no idea what to do with things once they were done.
It is wonderful to see so many people responding to your kind offer. Your posts make me feel that it is possible to find a use for one’s output. 765 responses is amazing!
I am a subscriber and I love all of your posts! Hope I win 😉
Your mini paintings are so sweet! I am a long time subscriber and enjoy every post!
I surprised a friend with my first cloud study from your class #happymailmovement . She was in real need of cheering up. Her family is separated due to the state of the world we are currently living in and her husband is stuck in Germany while she and her children are here in southern California. It made her day. Thank you Marian for generously donating your time with us by offering these classes. It is the bright spot of my week. You’re an inspiration to us all.
I absolutely love your artwork!!! I have checked quite often lately to see if you have any more to sell- glad you will be adding some soon! I also want to let you know how much I appreciate your encouragement and insight into all things creative- you are really an inspiration, thank you so much!! As a subscriber, I look forward to all your posts and encourage friends to check them out, too.
I’m a subscriber! Love your paintings!
Hello from Athens Greece, I have been a subscriber for quite some time. Love the paintings but above all else the inspiration in always trying new things…Blessings
Hello Marion,
I already subscribe, and I love your blog. I’m in England and love reading about your creative life in the US.
Christine
I’ve been a subscriber for quite some time now. I absolutely love your décor style! I”m currently working on my own home and hope it has the same coziness. One of your lovely paintings would look perfect on my bookshelves!
Laura B. ~~
These are so very gorgeous! I’ve been dabbling with some painting during these Covid 19 times and have found much inspiration with your work…I also love fluffy white clouds and looking up into the ski for joy! Have loved your blog and style in the past and am now a new subscriber. Thanks for the instructional videos!
Hello Marian, I have been a blog follower for over a year now and a subscriber for a few months now. I just adore your blog. I would love some happy mail of one of your paintings. You are very talented in so many areas and I love when you bring your faith into you posts. It is always incouraging. Have a blessed day!
Good Morning!
I’m a subscriber and am jealous of your discipline to get things done. Your artwork is fresh and varied. Keep up the fabulous work!
I’m a subscriber and enjoy every post. Love these little jewels… MN was home for 48 years and they do remind me of that season of life. Love all that you share with us – Thank you!
I’m a subscriber – love your work and style. This site is my go-to when it comes to gathering ideas for my own home. Thanks for sharing with us!
Love the rural scenes and your soft colors
I’m a long time subscriber, now via Blogluvin’ if that counts toward the give away. You do beautiful clouds and they’re not easy. Do you think these classes can be done with acrylics? That’s what I have.
Subscriber for many years, would love for here in California
I have been a subscriber for quite some time now, love the peaceful scenes.
Have been a subscriber for years!
I am a subscriber. Love it!!
I’m a subscriber. ☺️
They are very inspirational! I just might have to get my paints out! Thanks for the opportunity to receive one of these lovely scenes!
So pretty! I just subscribed.
Just lovely as always. Long time subscriber….
I’m a new subscriber. Love your paintings and look forward to reading and learning new creative things!
I’ve been a subscriber for a long time! I would love to own one of your paintings!!
I am already a subscriber and have purchased two of your pieces (a pear and bowl of cherries which I LOVE). Would love to add a landscape.
Hi! I am a fairly new subscriber, since the Covid 19. You have a lovely blog, inspiring to look at. Thank you!
I loved your travel hilights! So inspiring. I dream of vacations like that.
I’ve watched you Instastories as you paid t. The blues you use are all over my house. Such talent in so many area!! Thank you for the opportunity at highlight one of your creations.
I am a subscriber….love the tiny art. Your landscapes are just lovely!
I’m a subscriber 🙂 Thank you!
These are so beautiful!! Subscribed and have my fingers crossed 🙂
I’m a new subscriber, but a long-time follower and admirer! You inspire me on so many levels! ???
I’ve loved your paint classes during the quarantine. Thank you!
Hello! Just became a new subscriber. Love all of your work, but especially your linen pieces. Would love to know when you start selling them. Thanks so much!
New subscriber but have kept up with you for years!
Just subscribed!! I follow you on IG and just love your paintings!!
I’ve been a subscriber for a long long time!!!
Love all you do!
I’m a subscriber and I am in love with these paintings!! ?
Love these Marian.
Was already subscribed but I think I may have accidentally re-subscribed ?. I’m ok with 2 lol. ❤️
The smalls are so lovely. Sure appreciate you sharing the talents God chose to give you. You are a dear encourager.
Just subscribed! I enjoy seeing you work with so many creative mediums, not just your paint line.
I am a subscriber! I just love your colors and your aesthetic. Would absolutely be thrilled to get one of your paintings. ?
I’m a subscriber! I love your paintings, and have loved watching your process. They are all so beautiful!
Love, love , love your sweet paintings!! I also suffer from a cloud obsession!
Crossing my fingers ????
Anne
Subscribed! So beautiful!
Just subscribed (I was surprised I wasn’t already a subscriber because I’ve followed you for years!). I’m late to the commenting because I’ve been busy painting my own minis, and enjoying it so much! Thanks for being such an inspiration!
I am a subscriber! I love looking forward to your painting classes. Gets me through the week in these difficult times. Such an inspiration!
I read your blog often and have been taking your Friday painting class. I just subscribed!
New subscriber here ,but a long time follower that loves the painting you do. Would love to get some happy mail from you.
You are so sweet to inspirer us each day to just have fun in these covid times. You are in inspiration in so many ways. Thank you so much ❤️
I love your blog – well, all things you do!! We live on a farm in Idaho and your painting just speak to me. I am already a subscriber and would ADORE a painting of yours!! You are an inspiration!!
Just subscribed! I’d love to learn how to oil paint, but I’m afraid to buy paints and set up because I have a 2 and 3 year old. I’m inspired to try one of these shorter projects though! Less for little hands to disturb 🙂
So excited…just subscribed! Love the paintings…my favorite colors! Love the color charts too! Thank you!!
I’m subscribed. Love following you.
Love all of your work!
I enjoy everything you share! I feel inspired when I watch you…thank-you! ?
I enjoy everything you share! I feel inspired when I watch you…thank-you! ? New subscriber…always followed you.
Subscribed and loving these landscapes. My Iowa heart lives open skies!
Done! Thank you.
Subscribed. Love the paintings, color and texture! Thanks!
I would love happy mail with a sweet little blue sky!
I reserved a place at my studio to hang your painting, wish I will get one from this free gift away.
I subscribed.
I’ve loved doing the painting classes with you. I’m subscribed and looking forward to Friday’s pear!!
I would love to have one of these! I love following you and admiring your beautiful spaces you create ?
Yay! I subscribed!
I am currently moving into a new house and love your paintings.
I’m a subscriber! Hope to win one of these lovelies. What a fun project.
These minis are lovely. What a wonderful gift!
Thank you for doing this.
Subscribed! Love your paintings!
I love everything you do. You are so talented. Watch all your videos and post on Facebook! I subscribed and would love one of your paintings. Tried several times to buy one but they were always sold out!
Thanks for spreading joy with Happy Mail. I subscribed!
Thanks for spreading joy with Happy Mail. I subscribed!
These are so lovely. I have enjoyed your blog for several years now & following your adventures. As an artist myself, I’ve always been intrigued by seeing someone else’s process & inspiration.
Loved your painting tutorial. I am glad I have everything in stock and am going for it today. Thank you for bringing some beauty into my life.
Subscribed, and would love to display your beautiful artwork.
Subscribed….I did happy mail with about 10 of my friends at the beginning of this outbreak. Love the little paintings!
Love, love, love these mini paintings!
I’m loving my 7am Saturday painting classes with you Marian. Thank you for inspiring me to be me again through lockdown. I’d love one of your minis. See you this Saturday for pears : )
Thanks for sharing some of your gorgeous work! I’ve been sending Happy Mail too, and find it’s so heartwarming to both the sender and receiver. Sometimes even the envelopes are gorgeous and then the USPS gets some joy out of it, too! 🙂
I’m subscribed and looking forward to the next painting class!
Have been following you for many years. These are so beautiful! Hoping I’m a lucky winner.
Would love some happy mail!
I have subscribed to your blog. I love your paintings so much! They make me happy!
Just subscribed. Adore your paintings! Would love a happy mail version. Thank you so much for the inspiration and seemingly never ending supply of real life positivity (especially during such trying times).
I would love to receive one of your lovely minis. Thank you Marian
Love these little happy paintings. Subscribed. 🙂
I appreciate how you share your discoveries, talents, and ideas! You are a joy and a positive inspiration! Receiving happy mail would be welcome by anyone, including me!! 🙂
Subscribed!! One of these would look gorgeous in my little girls new “big girl room” (or hopefully maybe even a future nursery?!)
Subscribed and I get so excited when I see your posts!!! Love, love, love!!!!
Absolutely love these little paintings.
Long time follower and now a subscriber. Everyone deserves a piece of happy mail right now. This is such a beautiful way of blessing someone. I would love to frame one for my home. Thank you for doing this.
I have subscribed. I love the sweetness and the comforting colors of your paintings. Best wishes!
I subscribed, these paintings remind me of my father’s paintings, would love to own one.
I’m subscribed! I LOVE your paintings ?☁️
I’m subscribed! I LOVE your paintings ?☁️
Who wouldn’t want to receive such happy mail!!!??
I subscribed ? So excited for weekly updates! Love your pretty paintings so very much!?
I am very happily subscribed. I love your painting technique and have watched all of your online classes. I’m still waiting for my supplies to come so I can try my hand at oil painting. I can’t wait! Thanks so much for offering your sweet paintings as happy mail. Of course it goes without saying that I would absolutely treasure one if I was a lucky recipient! Thanks again for all the wonderful inspiration you are giving all of us! ? Jeanne in Pa
I enjoy reading your blog. I am trying to get up my courage to paint a mural, using your for inspiration. Thank you.
I am subscribed! Love it!
These are so cool! I need to try these, maybe I’ll try with my acrylics first, since those are what I know I have, not sure if my ancient oil paints are still viable!!
And, I’m a subscriber!
I subscribed! You are soo talented, I have been following you for years. I started when I was newly married with a brand new baby and had no idea how to make a house a home. You were the first blog that I followed and got inspired and learned how to decorate from! I’d love to own a piece of your work. Soo cute! And would be perfect for my family room.
I think I already subscribe, but signed up again just in case! I love your beautiful paintings, they are so pretty, I hope to try to paint them one day, thanks for the inspiration!
They are just beautiful and make one think of simple, carefree days.
Subscribed! These are absolutely stunning! ???
I’m subscribed! I love your mini-art!
…especially the ones with a beach included …but actually…all of them!!
Happily, I already subscribe. Would love to win a painting. I finally got my back ordered paints yesterday, so I am going to start this afternoon with the first lesson. My husband is as well.
Hi Marion,
These are darling and so peaceful. I started reading your blog many years ago when my daughter lived in Gettysburg. While visiting her I recognized a dresser you’d painted in a shop on the square! She has since moved back to Washington, but I’ve enjoyed following your journey. You are such an inspiration.
I’m so excited about this giveaway! I follow you on Pinterest, and every time I come across these sweet little paintings I wish I could paint like that! Hope I am one of your lucky winners!
Subscribed and would be incredibly honored to hang one of your paintings in our home. I was so excited six years ago when I found your milk paint and learned to paint my first piece of furniture. Many more have followed. I am just about to do a couple more pieces
What a great and happy thing you are doing. I’ve followed along with your classes each Friday and am happy to report that color studies are going well and I am starting to get the hang of happy skies with white fluffy clouds. Thank you so much for having us paint along with you each week. This has truly been a bright spot in a trying time. With a little more practice I think I will soon have something to hang on a wall or tuck in a bookshelf. You are the best!
You have been such a ray of light during the quarantine. I hope to learn a lot from you!
Perfect for my beach cottage.
I subscribed!! Oh, how I would love one of your small beautiful paintings. As a momma of five little ones under 10 this is not my season to be able to sit and learn to paint landscapes like this. But how I would treasure a beautiful reminder to encourage me that someday I will. ?
Subscriber here. I see why you enjoy blue skies with puffy clouds. They are so serene!
I love your constant mission to spread joy! You rock!
Just beautiful!
Have so been enjoying your art classes! Your work is yummy and you are so good at sharing the how-to’s. Spent my morning outside taking pics of clouds …smile…..Love it! And, of course, a blog subscriber!
Hello! I have enjoyed watching your live paint classes. You’ve inspired me to start painting.
I would be thrilled beyond words to receive one of your paintings!
I absolutely love these and am grateful that you share everything the way that you do. We all need a “little happy” to get us through.
I adore your paintings- ALL of them!! I have enjoyed your posts and stories even more now! It’s always beautiful and uplifting! Thank you!!
I am a subscriber and would love one of these sweet paintings. I too love green fields, puffy white clouds and blue skies. Those skies are known as Carolina blue here in NC! ?
I’m already a subscriber 🙂 Thanks!
So inspired by all your projects. Would love to be in the running for one of your beautiful landscape paintings. Thank you for all you share with us.
I have subscribed. ?
Just subscribed. Love the paintings!
I have subscribed. Thank you for sharing your painting classes! I’ve enjoyed them.
Followed you for a while. I even have your book! You’re so talented!
Subscribed and enjoying all the inspiration and beauty!
I love your artwork and have followed you for years. You never cease to amaze me with your talents. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. ?
Love your work! 🙂
Love these! Perfect palette for my home. Thank you so much for the painting classes!
Already a subscriber and I love following your work! I just wish I would have gotten the chance to meet you when we both still resided in the Gettysburg area! I love the paintings, so peaceful!
Subscribed! Love the clouds!!
Longtime subscriber. Love your tiny paintings!
I subscribed! Beautiful paintings. Love the atmosphere they create.
Yay! Subscribed. Thank you for sharing your scheduling downloads. I was just wondering how to get a schedule going being home and wanting to take advantage of all the time.
So excited to have an opportunity to watch your videos on painting and sewing and… subscribed and fingers crossed. I love your paintings.
What sweet little pieces of art! I love all the beauty you share!?
I have loved your painting classes. Thank you- sincerely- for sharing them to with us during this time. It might not seem like much, but please know that it has meant the world to me!!
I would love to win one of the paintings and look forward to reading your blog!
Love the green and blue…my favorites! New subscriber here ❤️
Have subscribed. Love your beautiful mini paintings
Such happy little paintings! I’ve subscribed.
I have reas your blog for several years and have so enjoyed your live classes. A big thank you for all your instruction. ? I would be thrilled to pieces to receive one if your mini paintings. Thank you again for your generosity through all you do on your website! Blessings to you!
I’m new here. It was quite a happy accident that I found you. I was actually looking for lessons on oil painting and yours came up in my news feed. I watched the full length video on painting the corn fields. I LOVE IT. I was so excited that I also plan on participating in the still life. Thank you soooooo much ❤️
Dora
I’m a subscriber. I love watching any of your tutorials. Such down to earth and practical tips. I’m currently working on find the size and pattern I want for crocheted dish cloths. I haven’t crocheted in years… thanks for the inspiration!
Would love to be entered in your happy mail giveaway!
I find your landscapes so beautiful and calming. “Happy Mail” is such a wonderful idea!
I would truly love on of your paintings. I am subscribed
Looking forward to Happy Mail. I love that idea and will have to do that myself
Peace
I have loved your blog for many years!
And is there anything sweeter than mini pieces of art!
Love all that you put your hands to! I’m a subscriber and wanna be artist.
Subscribed . Your painting style reminds me so much of my grandmother’s. She loved clouds !!!
So peaceful during this crazy time! Love these mini’s! I am not a painter, but I have painted minis of both my dogs who have passed on, they are treasured possessions.
I just subscribed to your blog. I have watched at least 3 of your painting videos. You have gotten me painting during this time since I can’t be in my regular class. Thank you so much
I want to be the proud owner of a Marian Parsons original! You inspire me every day Marian!
I have really enjoyed your learn to paint series!
I subscribed!
Beautiful MN is my home state.
You are inspiring to try something new….have enjoyed your classes. Thank you for sharing yourself and your talent.
I’ve loved following your tutorials with my acrylics, and would love to have one of your beautiful oil minis of blue sky and farm fields. I grew up in farm country and it’s where my heart still stays, but my body has lived in the city all my married life. Your paintings transported me back temporarily to my heart home.
Such big adventures in these little canvases. They make me want to read Jane Eyre or Pride and Prejudice all over again. You are so talented and these give me all the feels. I have subscribed ?
Long time Miss Mustard Seed groupie! There is something so relaxing about watching you paint…one day I might actually pick up a brush!
Would love some happy mail!!!! Already a subscriber and love your blog!
Marian, I am loving our Friday painting classes!! Thank you for sharing your talent, teaching skills, time and encouragement each week!! I am a long time reader and have subscribed.
I absolutely love everything you do…long time follower, first time subscriber. 🙂
I wish that I had your painting and artistry”gene”! But, I can , at least, enjoy it! I would love to win one of your lovely cloud minis, and I did subscribe!
Cynthia
From the Deep South
Long time reader and subscriber. Your paintings are so magical, I would love to own one.
I love your paintings!
I love the way you make everything flow so easily. Long time reader
Hi Marian!
I’ve been a subscriber to your blog for many years, and would love to get a “mini” in the mail! I’ll even make it an even trade…painting with you on Friday’s has been so fun! Robin
I have! Love your paintings. You have inspired so many. I’m so thankful.
Already a subscriber, can’t wait to get back to work so that I can buy the paints and supplies to follow along!
I subscribed! Beautiful, beautiful!
I absolutely love your paintings. I watched one of your online tutorials and, although I have no artistic painting skills whatsoever, I left the tutorial feeling like I needed to try it!! Thank you!!
Hello-
I thought I had entered awhile back, but realized I didn’t include my name and email! Here it is below. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Long time subscriber and follower. I love your style. Thank you for the Friday painting classes. I really appreciate and look forward to them. My Rosemary brushes are on the way. ?
Already have been enjoying! Be safe all!
I’m now subscribed and so excited to follow you. I love your paintings.
Hi Marian ,
Just subscribed . Love this idea !
Thanks
Tracy
Already follow you! Thanks for the uplifting posts! I’ve already started sending “Heppy Mail” to family and friends! ?
I absolutely love this idea! I’ve been following you On Facebook for several years and am always inspired by your creativity! Best of luck to everyone!
Absolutely adore these mini treasures.
I learn so much from you.
Marion, I’ve been following you on Instagram for a couple of years now and may I just say your positivity and ‘realness’ is so refreshing to witness. I look forward to seeing what you have created each day, particularly your beautiful paintings. You’ve inspired me to start anew with painting myself. I’ll send a pic when I’m feeling braver! Thank you.
Beautiful thanks for the chance to have your painting ? so tranquil!
Love looking at all your posts and pictures for inspiration
I absolutely LOVE your minis!!keeping my fingers crossed?
Already subscribed and dying for the happiest mail ever!
Your paintings are so beautiful! I am now subscribed and would love the chance to win one!
I already receive your daily email newsletter…love blue, white and a little splash of jade.
Thank you for all you do! love spending Fridays with you painting. Your happy give aways are so kind! Thank you for spreading the Love!
Subscribed! Love these gorgeous paintings! The flowers you added to the pictures, their petals remind me of some of the brush strokes in the clouds. So pretty!
Already a subscriber; been a follower for y.e.a.r.s. Would be so honored to display your artwork. Thank you for doing this.
Hello already a subscriber! Love you blog, your artwork!
Hi Marian…thanks for this giveaway! I’d love to win but whether or not I do I just wanted to say thank you for all you share. I’ve been following for years! With your tutorials, I have slipcovered my sofa, repainted my bedroom furniture with your paint, started an ironstone collection, crocheted dishclothes…and now I’m trying oil painting. It’s been so much fun. You’re a shining star! Thank you.
You have been blessed with so much talent and kindness. Happy Mothers Day!
I just subscribed! I love your work ?
I love following along. You have so many talents it’s crazy! ?
These are just beautiful! You’re so inspiring, thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifts. I would so love one of your cloud paintings. I bought one of your very first pear paintings. It’s one of my treasures. ?
I’ve been following for a while. I subscribed tonight. Thanks for giving me fresh eyes for my old stuff.
I’m a subscriber and love your work and generous soul.
I received my paintings, and they are so gorgeous!!
I am already a subscriber.Thank you for the opportunity?
First time subscriber but long time follower. Love seeing your talent!
I am jealous of your many talents!
Just subscribed to your blog! I honestly can’t believe I wasn’t before. Thank you for doing this giveaway. I follow you on Instagram and look forward to seeing your art everyday. It definitely brings me happiness in this crazy time.
Hope you and your family are all doing well!!!
Absolutely love your paintings & knowledge. It’s so inspiring!
I’ve subscribed!
These are beautiful Marian! Though I’ve been following along for years I just now subscribed. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all.
Just subscribed!
Subscribed. The paintings are very peaceful. Especially like the green shades.
Many thanks and blessings to you for sharing your talents! Such an inspiration! So looking forward to Friday!
I just subscribed! Thank you! I would dearly love to win one of your paintings.
Just subscribed! Love your work!
I am subscribed now! 🙂
Oooh! I would so love to win one of your mini canvases! I love your landscapes with all the blues and greens. I just subscribed to your blog 🙂
I would love to win a mini painting! You are so talented! And I’m a subscriber.
Love ❤️ everything you do. Im following along via email and Facebook while living in France for a year and during this lockdown your paintings remind me of all the fields I’m missing. Your color palettes are dreamy and perfect in every way to just let your mind drift for awhile. Wish I had your talent. I would be more then grateful to receive any of your inspirations as happy mail. Thanks for all that you do to inspire the rest of us.
I love happy mail! And I subscribed. ?
Would be so fun to have!
they remind me of my mom’s best friend’s paintings and make me have those warm, cozy feelings. and i’m subscribed:)
It’s been so fun to follow along in your painting journey!
I am so inspired by your talent and your ability to share it. I am a stage IV cancer patient and am full of faith. I hope hope hope. Keep creating!
I love these paintings, thank you for doing this great mother’s day giveaway. I have happily subscribed to your blog!
Happy Mail – such a sweet and generous gift. Sending you lots of joy, and appreciation for the lovely classes. I look forward to your posts daily & learn so much! Thank you for all you do!!! ❤️
I am a loyal follower and subscribe to your blog. The landscape paintings are such a delight and inspiring!
??? yes please ????
I would be honored to receive one of your pieces of art! It is so happy and inspiring! You make it look so easy. I hope you will send one to me in NC! Thanking you in advance! Keep making the world a beautiful place.