Friday, August 28, 2009

A NEW CD GIVEAWAY!

Hi all! This was so much fun and had such an amazing response last time, I decided to do it again! I'm offering another Watercolor Basics CD, FREE, to the lucky winner.

This time we'll draw from the first 50 people to post here! (Please be sure to include your name or some way to contact you privately if you win.)

Above is one of my favorite paintings on the CD--done on the spot at Rocky Hollow Park, but still with a variety of techniques you'll want to explore.


This CD is full of information, examples, paintings, and step-by-step demos in PDF form--you can print them out to read whenever or wherever you are!

There are also lots of exercises to familiarize you with basic techniques and skills, or let you brush up if you haven't painted for a while! Even old hands have told me they've picked up some new info.

There are 14 in-depth instructional PDFs on the CD, plus a mini-catalog, artist's bio, and more...


Below are three new examples of the art you'll see:






Watercolor Basics normally sells for $16.99 on my website catalog--feel free to click the link to learn more about it!

I'll have Joseph draw the winner's name next weekend, and ship it to you Priority Mail at the first of the next week.

Good luck, and hope you like it!
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67 comments:

  1. PippaAugust 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Oh, I am SO throwing my hat in the ring, Kate! Generous being that you are ... yummy, yummy, yummy!

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  2. LeslieAugust 28, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Oooh, I'll comment! Whether I win the CD or not, I love your work, Kate. You have a beautiful touch and such a giving spirit! Thank you.

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  3. CarolynAugust 28, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Hi, I'm here to try again. Would LOVE to have one of your CDs. Thanks for doing this.
    Carolyn
    croberts18@suddenlink.net

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  4. Its about art and designAugust 28, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Yay I'm number one!

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  5. The Best DecadeAugust 28, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Kate, you are such a generous lady! Can't wait for your new (revised) book!
    Libbi
    libbi4miti@sbcglobal.net

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  6. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I just love coming here to see the latest.
    I would love to have my name put in the hat for the drawing of the CD. Next best thing to being able to sign up for one of your classes. I can hardly wait for one to become available again.
    Sallyann Mettler
    tweetysplace@gmail.com

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  7. Denise GAugust 28, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Hey Kate! You are so generous! I can't believe I am here first...

    Denise (Online Art)

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  8. Melissa FischerAugust 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Oh cool! I'm glad you're doing this again. I love your sketches and demos and would love to watch your CD. I'm also enjoying getting to know you a little bit through facebook.

    Melissa Fischer
    naturepainter@hotmail.com

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  9. KAugust 28, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Oooo, look at that, I'm the first to post! Wow!
    Thanks for doing this, Kate, you are so generous!

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  10. Kate (Cathy Johnson)August 28, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Whoops, guess having comments still moderated didn't work! I fixed it so when you post it should show right up...

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  11. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I would love to have this CD! Keeping my fingers crossed, so I can get some of your great teaching I hear so much about.

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  12. nanke's stuffAugust 28, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    What a treat it would be to win this CD! I have some of your books, and this would be a wonderful addition! Thank you for making this generous offer. nancy

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  13. Cynthia PowellAugust 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    I was hoping I hadn't missed out on this give away. I have been searching for a watercolor CD and I'm in the mood to learn! I love pen and ink washes, so the logical next step will be watercolors.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Oo, I've always wanted to own this, but don't have the funds. I'll try!

    -Katherine
    kay.wrenn (at) gmail.com

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  15. KatieAugust 28, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I'm so excited! I sure need this tutorial, but am happy for whomever the winner is. Thank you for your joyful and giving spirit Cathy! If I don't win, I will surely buy this eventually. hee hee.

    Katie

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  16. LeonieAugust 28, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Hi Cathy, I'd *love* to enter the draw again. I'm still getting round to learning to work with some of the techniques in some of your other books, but I'd love to learn more. I always find your drawing/journalling/teaching makes me want to grab a brush straightaway - and the will to paint is half the effort in becoming better at it, I think!

    Thanks for such a generous and wonderful giveaway, and congratulations to the happy winner, whoever they turn out to be!

    I'm a little scared of spam, so instead I'll tell you that you can find my email address on the contact page of my website: http://www.missleonie.com :)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Hi Cathy:

    I have enjoyed looking at your work very much and I think I could profit from your free disc. I'm in Canada so if that presents a problem I understand entirely.

    I can be reached at eclipse48atsympatico.ca

    TIA and your generosity and talents are very much admired.

    Best regards,

    Richard Jordan
    from Botanical Art and EDM

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  18. Donna Gill ColestockAugust 28, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Kate! I would love to win your CD. Pick me, pick me! LOL.
    ~donna
    donna gill colestock
    greenbiscuit03@hotmail.com

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  19. LinAugust 28, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Kate, no matter the giveaway or not -- this is one stunning work! .... I might add .. as usual!!

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  20. TrishAugust 28, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Yeah!! I'm going to keep my fingers and toes crossed:)
    I just LOVE your work!

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  21. UnknownAugust 28, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Yippie! I love free stuff! Laura Weinstein Kansas City, MO. You know me!

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  22. WATERBABY CHRISTINEAugust 28, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Thank you for repeating this! I'm posting a stump sketch I did while camping last week in your honor!

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  23. AmeliaAugust 28, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    I'm in - hope I'm the lucky winner!!

    ameliajordan@yahoo.com

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  24. Janice ZindelAugust 28, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Love your art and books, Kate, and wuold love to get this CD for my mother who is in her 80's
    and still wants to paint watercolors. ~Jan Z.,
    jzindel@newnorth.net

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  25. DotAugust 28, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Count me in.
    Dot Hoffman here on FB

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  26. owenswainAugust 28, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    But of course, who wouldn't want to be the winner of such a prize? owenswain(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. Robyn SinclairAugust 28, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I'd very much like to have painted that tree trunk so I hope I'm not too late to join in :)

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  28. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Hope this qualifies me...would love it...:)

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  29. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    OK. . . I would LOVE to have one of your CD's.
    Put my name in the hat!
    bj canerday

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  30. DonnaAugust 28, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    If positive affirmations work, then "I win what I enter" and "I can see a CD coming my way". :) Thanks for doing this, but good luck to everyone, especially me. :)
    donna.leiber@recessesofmymind.com

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  31. annieAugust 28, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Wonderful, Cathy! I am using the CD WATERCOLOR BASICS and alsothe CD WATERCOLOR, this summer. They are so helpful and so much fun. The lucky winner is going to be so happy.
    annie

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  32. MariaAugust 28, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Well, Kate, I might as well join the fray--how fun! I would of course love to have this CD to add to my fine library of "Kate Literature." And, who couldn't use some fine-tuning from the Artist Extraordinaire?

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  33. Julie BAugust 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Kate, I love your artwork, and enjoyed the online classes I took with you. You are very generous, sharing your skills and knowledge.

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  34. JoannAugust 28, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I would LOVE to have your CD. You're such an inspiration!!joannkeller@windstream.net

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  35. RitaAugust 28, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Put my hat in the ring! You are so talented and I'd love to learn some of your tricks of the trade. I especially admire your botanicals and the way you can capture your cats! :)

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  36. deborahAugust 28, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Kate....I would love to win...I enjoyed your WC Pencil class...and would really like more tips and tech. any nudge I can get to push me off the edge into constant creativity!!!thanks for all your encouragement and lessons!

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  37. Susan ClinkscalesAugust 28, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I was just looking at this CD - would love to win a copy!

    Thanks so much,

    ~Susan
    susan@clinkscalesarts.com

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  38. AdeleAugust 28, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Can you consider me too, please. I'm learning at the moment.

    Adele H.

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  39. Rhonda L. CooperAugust 28, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Yeah! Another chance to learn from a wonderful artist. Have a fun and creative day!

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  40. UnknownAugust 28, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I have one of your books and would love to see what your CD's are like!

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  41. SpinnerettaAugust 28, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I love your books and CD's- count me in :)

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  42. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    This is so generous of you! I hope it's me, I'm crossing all my fingers and snacking on some Lucky Charms (they taste better without milk). Woo hoo!!!
    :o) Wendi W.
    From Flickr & Facebook

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  43. Suzé GilbertAugust 28, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    am getting back into watercolor as I need portable painting! Love your books,blog, and work, thank you for doing this!
    suzé gilbert
    suzephoto@cox.net

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  44. Ernie HendrixAugust 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Am a beginner to watercolor so this would definitely be a big, big help to me!
    http://gypsygoldstudio.blogspot.com

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  45. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Kate, thanks so much for your generosity and inspiration. You keep me motivated in watercolor. I have 5 of your books so far and read them often.

    hoffdenise@yahoo.com

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  46. AdineAugust 28, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I would love to win this wonderful CD. Thanks for doing this.--- Adine
    adine@evatt.com

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  47. GabrielleAugust 28, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Did I get in under the wire? I hope! Winning one of your CD's would make up for this loooong week!

    Gabrielle
    http://innerartist.blogspot.com/

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  48. LindaAugust 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Oh, Kate, am I in time to enter the drawing? You know i would love to win this!
    Linda M
    http://quotidiancuriosities.blogspot.com
    doodahlin@yahoo.com
    :-D

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  49. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I would like to enter. Hopefully I made it in the top 50.

    Thanks,
    Suzie
    eightsweets@yahoo.com

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  50. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Oh goodie Kate...I'd love to win this and I think I am #50....how is that for getting in under the wire!!! Hannah
    taiga91@yahoo.com ...0r
    taiga91@gmail.com

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  51. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    hi kate
    thanks

    mtcherian@yahoo.com

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  52. SideShowMomAugust 29, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Hi Kate!

    I hope I squeaked in! Your comment makes mine #50!

    Blessings!

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  53. LorraineAugust 29, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    but since you comment was in there too, may be that make me number 50,

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  54. Mike (Creative Dialog Studios)August 29, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I probably missed the first 50 but I still love your books.
    mike@creativedialog.com
    http://creativedialog.blogspot.com

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  55. UnknownAugust 29, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Oh poop! I had left a comment on the EDM superblog and I guess it was removed! Do I still get to participate or is it too late?

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  56. UnknownAugust 29, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I love your work and I would love to win your CD

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  57. TrishAugust 29, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    I guess i won't be winning, you already are way past the 50 response mark. Still, I admire your work and would love to have the CD.

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  58. UnknownAugust 29, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    I love your books! I'm looking forward to learning more from you via online and CD. What a great way to teach more of us across the country!!

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  59. Balaji VenugopalAugust 30, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Thank you for the offer...I love your paintings and I hope I make it into your final list this time.

    Balaji
    aashiana@gmail.com

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  60. R KAugust 30, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Miracles do sometimes happen.

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  61. Jack Oates and Kelly OatesAugust 31, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Looks like I'm way too late, but my hat's in the ring anyway!

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  62. KesJuly 2, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I have two of Cathy's books. She's literally changed my life! So many aspects of the medium were eluding me. I am eternally grateful, and so are my children, who are also benefiting from Kate's relaxed teaching style. Many thanks. K

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  63. Kate (Cathy Johnson)July 2, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Very glad to help!

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  64. ClareJuly 8, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I am a brand new follower, looking forward to the blog.

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  65. susieAugust 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This would greatly encourage me. I so wish I lived closer to your workshops!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  66. Kate (Cathy Johnson)August 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Ha, Susie! You live right there where the workshops are happening, they're all online now!

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  67. mama gooseJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    So happy to have found your "place"! It is so comfortable with the wonderful drawings and words that inspire and allow me to dream and hopefully put dreams to action. My youth was full of daily art and sketching and I long to be back. Thank you! Adella

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