For the Love of Art: Billy Jacobs Review and GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)

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Congratulations Jennifer! I will be sending you an email and you will have five business days to respond with your information or a new winner will be selected! Thanks to all who participated and be certain to check out the other current giveaways for more chances to win!

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I first discovered Billy Jacobs, an Ohio artist, from a magazine that came to my mailbox. Immediately, I was drawn to his paintings of old houses and barns. I loved the country feel and charm of his work. His attention to detail made his paintings have depth and they drew my attention in such a way that I dog-eared the page in the magazine where his work was featured.

It was less than a week later when my family and my good friend and her son decided to go on a drive. We were on the hunt for a pop-up trailer and were having no luck in our neck of the woods, so decided to travel to a nearby town that had several used RV sales. On the way, the children were getting a bit restless and needed to stretch their legs, and when my friend suggested we stop to take a photo of the kids beside this cool vintage truck, it became the perfect opportunity for them to get out and walk around.

Of course, it was also a perfect opportunity for me to take a peek inside the quaint little antique shop that was located on the same premises. I knew it would be a quick peek with the children, as little hands have a way of finding anything breakable and being cooped up in the van had left my two in a bickering mood as it was, so I didn't dare tempt fate by taking too long. It was in this shop that I found a canvas print that looked familiar. It was one of the same prints that I had seen earlier in the magazine. I proudly brought it to my husband to show him my new found knowledge... "see, it's a Billy Jacobs print", I exclaimed. Of which, he says..."eh, could do without the cow".

That is what started me on my hunt for more work by Billy Jacobs. I knew that I wanted his work in my home, as I have a huge appreciation for trees, country living and anything that makes my heart feel at peace. His work succeeded in meeting all the above!! Since the husband was not crazy about the cow print, I scoured the web for more of his talent.  Although I found many different online stores that offered his work, it is so hard for me to pay retail price for anything, especially when it is something that is to adorn the walls and would not even be part of the necessary: Food, Clothing, or Shelter and therefore not top priority. I decided to check my favorite shopping venue--EBAY!

I typed in "Billy Jacobs canvas"...as I really liked the appeal of a canvas print that can be hung directly on the wall (without the added cost of a frame) and I think it gives it more of an intentional artsy look, where a frame would distract from that (however, for those of you that like a more polished look, his work is offered in a print that can be framed as well).  The search allotted for a page full of results, and I opened many different ones so that I could see the details up close. It was such a hard decision deciding which seller to purchase from, as the prices were about the same, with some being a little more or a little less, but I finally managed to narrow it down to one seller.

I chose to use "COBBLERS2008" as this seller had wonderful feedback, offered a seven day money back refund if not satisfied and a hugely discounted shipping rate when purchasing more then one item (not to mention a vast amount of his work of which to choose from). Considering I couldn't decide on just one, I decided to purchase several for my dining room and order at once to save the cost on shipping. Some of my favorites:

Charity of Cobblers2008 was a pleasure to work with and my art arrived in wonderful condition! As soon as I hung the paintings on my wall, I knew I was going to do a review of Billy Jacob's work, as it is too beautiful to keep a secret!! I contacted Charity to see if she would be interested in hosting a giveaway to accompany my review and to my great pleasure, she agreed!!

Now, before I post the details of this great giveaway, I want to make sure to mention that Cobblers2008 carries more than just work by Billy Jacobs! There are so many beautiful decor items in her Ebay store that I will definitely be back for more!! I already have my eye on the "laundry" signs offered in the store! She also offers Lodge, Western, Beach, Primitive and more decor!

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THE GIVEAWAY:

One lucky reader will win this fabulous canvas print by Billy Jacobs titled "Daybreak"! 

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HOW TO WIN:

***Mandatory Entry***

Must be a Google Friend Connect follower of this blog

AND 

visit Cobblers2008's Ebay store and link back here with your favorite item

(must do these first before any additional entries will be counted)

***Extra Entries***

Please post a separate post for each one of the following you do:

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Remember, none of the extra entries is required, but the mandatory entry requirements must be met before any of the extra entries will be considered valid. If you place a bid on any item, you will be obligated to the Buyer/Seller terms and conditions of Ebay.com

DETAILS: This is open to U.S. residents only, aged 18 years or older.  For a complete list of rules and regulations and to view the privacy policies, please visit the Legal page. Please be certain to include an email address in your post or at least have one available and showing in your profile. Unfortunately, if I have no email, I cannot contact you, and will have to disqualify your entry.

Start Date: July 10, 2010

End Date: July 31, 2010 (midnight Central time)

Winner will be notified by email and will have five business days to respond with shipping address or an alternate winner will be chosen. 

I received no compensation to do this review. I purchased these items for my own personal use and then contacted Cobblers2008 to host a giveaway. Cobblers2008 will be responsible for giveaway fulfillment. I am in no way affiliated with Billy Jacobs or Cobblers2008. The opinion shared within is my own personal, honest opinion. Others opinions may vary.

The entry period for this giveaway has ended. A winner will be chosen and sent an email, and will have five business days to respond to my email or a new winner will be chosen. Please feel free to enter any of my other current giveaways!     

                                                               

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