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My name rhymes with "Lisa," I live in Midland, Texas, because it's warm and the mortgage is cheap, and of course this is my natural hair color. Of course! The EGE--The Ever-Gorgeous Earl--is my husband of 35 years. I have the best job in the world because I get to call up artists and ask them nosy questions and then write about them. I also stitch, podcast, blog, and then, in my spare time, do it all some more.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

24-Hour Give-Away: Keith Lo Bue

I've been meaning to do this ever since the first of the month, when my profile of the fabulous Keith Lo Bue came out in the current Belle Armoire Jewelry. But time has gotten away from me, and this DVD
has been sitting here by the keyboard, waiting. Keith gave it to me as background for the piece, and I loved it and thought it would be fun to pass it on to someone else who loves Keith's work.

Here's the deal: it's Spring Break here, and I'm going to see if I can get The EGE to hit the post office for me tomorrow; so this will be a very, very short give-away. Meaning: I'll pick someone tomorrow morning. You have to comment here, at the blog (not on Facebook), to enter. Bonus if you say something about Keith and/or his work. You can see it here on his website, or you can go here and listen to my podcast with him. Check back tomorrow--I'll pick, post the name, and wait to hear from you with your address by email (no, do not post your address in the comments! Aieeeeee! You know better than that!) so we can get this in the mail.

Quick, sweet, and fabulous~~just like you!

27 comments:

a mess of things said...

I had no idea who Keith was until I read your post and looked him up on the internet. FABULOUS! Love his work. What an inspiration...you've made me an instant fan!

Penney said...

Top 'o the morning to ya!
I love the jewelry made from dress hooks, great stuff! Thanks for sharing.

Kim Smith said...

Keith makes absolutely beautiful things. I see him at Artfest almost every year. I am not a jewelry maker but drool over his creations. I have to say he is a colorful character but not as colorful as you and your husband. Are you at Artfest again this year? I hope so. You are walking art.

Ricë said...

Thank you, Kim--I think that's the coolest compliment we've ever had! XO

sarajane said...

Delurking to enter this cool giveaway. Lovely interview with him... I love his superior attention to the teensiest details, which I believe, you discussed with him in your interview.

skaetzer (at) sbcglobal.net

minlinhe said...

Hi, Ricë! Thanks for the giveaway. Keith's work is amazing. I can't get over how intricate some of the pieces are. And the mechanics of them floor me.

Have a great day!
Mindy

P.S. LOVE your new banner photo!

Robin said...

I think Keith's work is amazing... and creative and imaginative.. his work inspires my creativity... even though I'm lightyears away from making art to his level, at least I can have a vision!!!

susan in seattle said...

Wow, Keith makes such beautiful things out of found objects. What a wonderful eye he has. Thank you for calling attention to him. Sometimes I live under a rock and need people like you to haul me out and show me stuff.

Angie in AZ said...

I've admired Keith's work for years! Finally got to meet him at Art Unraveled last year. What a nice, down to earth guy who does amazing work! Throw my name in that hat!

Bianca said...

I love how keith puts movable parts in a lotnof pierces. And the stuff he does with salt etchingnis really amazing. His patience with his work is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

LA Smith said...

I adore Keith and his work. Took a class with him at Artfest several years back, and I still count it as a turning point for me and my art.

flying fish said...

I wish we had a decent newstand here, I'd go buy that magazine! I love that I got a little dizzy staring at the animated 3-d shots on his blog!

cingal said...

i would love to own this! i just had a class with him at adorn me!, but i wish i could have spent more time with him. he has a way of getting people outside of the box when thinking about art. one of his students won the best student art contest. melissa manley ran out at lunch to buy us copies of the mag so we could have them autographed by keith. another awesome article, ricë. everyone said they missed you this year. not going for brownie points, we did miss you! word verification says: mismi funny! luv and peace, cindy

TheFairyyellowbugQueen said...

Hi Rice (I must learn how to get the two dots above the e): Just a note to put my name in the hat. Keith has firstly, such a great name hey? Unforgettable. JUST LIKE HIS WORK. Nobody can touch him for originality in his area of art (just my opinion). He rocks. Anyway thank you for being the generous soul that you are. Somebody (who wins this) is going to have a fun time of it. Creative hugs to everyone. Norma

Anonymous said...

Wow.
Wow.
Wow. I will look at today with a new set of eyes.

Nancy
Hello from Iowa!

Anhelo said...

There's something about Keith Lo Bue that goes beyond what he's creating. ♥ Thank you for sharing!

Sharon Robb-Chism said...

There are some artists who just knock your socks off. Keith Lo Bue is one of them.

celeste said...

I love this tool case, but didn't really know anything about him until listening to your podcast. What an interesting guy! Would **love** to watch the DVD and take a class from him some day!

Melissa Meman said...

just discovered his work and it is amazing! Love reading your blog!

Jeannie said...

Whether you are a jewelry maker or not, Keith's artwork inspires one to open one's mind to possibilities. I love artists who do that (like you and your clothing). Thanks for the opportunity and for the fabulous pod cast. Hope you are enjoying an Irish Coffee with a little green whipping cream. Cheers.

Lotus said...

You always have the coolest giveaways! Keith is a pioneer in altered art! I soooo love his "eye" for combining things that you wouldn't think go together.
Lotus
lootsvele@yahoo.com

Thien-Kim aka Kim said...

He makes some cool stuff! Metalsmithing has been something I've always wanted to try but have never invested in a class or supplies. Maybe I'm just skeered!

stregata said...

He is truly a master...
Thank you for such a generous give away...

Lorena Angulo said...

I met Keith last year and felt in love with his work. He is an incredible artists who makes pieces of art with such passion and heart.
Keith not only is an amazing artists but also a fantastic teacher and person.
Love the article in the magazine!

Bird Burnett said...

Keith is the kindest person I have ever met. I have learned more from his workshops than any other class I have taken.

adeola's studio said...

KIETH is da borm and i love his attention to details in his work and giving new life to the found object...met him at artfest and he is such a nice dude...
thanks for giving the opportunity for this drawing1

i hope you are coming to artfest & HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ARTFEST!

Judy Freyer Thompson said...

Fab idea for a giveaway, it's always fun to share so we can expand our talents via other artists skills!

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