And the lucky winner is.....(drum roll please...)

From the 11 comments made on the post, from Random.org number generators...






# 6! Anna Frank has won the March Madness Give away!!
The wife of a long time friend and old roomate Darrin Franks!

Congratulations Mrs. Frank, you have won the "Fedora & Flapper" piece that is featured on Etsy.com right now, currently displayed at my art display "Birds and Bikes" going on at Muse Music in Provo until May 2009. Be sure to check out the birds yourself on my Etsy site!

March Madness give away!

Well, the time is here. It is March. We are mad(in a sci-fi sort of way) and I, the author, have decided to hold a superb "March Madness give away!" for the glory of the blog elite and common reader alike.

(My new limited print Bird Book, a book of Pictures and Poems on Etsy.com)

Here are the rules: Leave a comment below
of what item you would want from my Etsy site:www.nourishingflourish.etsy.com
Tell a friend, tell 10 relatives... spread the word
March madness is here!
The more the marryer! The winner of the randomly selected commentor will be chosen on March 31st at midnight, and will be announced and awarded!

MammothMen.com Bid on the Auction for Charity!

The painting of the Bird "BOYD THE BIRD" on the left is 15"x19", and comes in that custom painted green frame.
The painting of the Cycle "THE NEON FLYER" on the right is 11"x8", and is on a 2" shadow box.

So, generous party people, let the BIDDING begin!

Here's how it is going to go down:
If you like either of these pieces of art and want to DONATE to STOKED and YÉLE HAITI, leave a comment below this post with the name of the piece (IE Boyd the Bird, or The Neon Flyer) and the amount of your bid!
The bidding will close Wednesday night at midnight PST.
The winning bidder will be contacted via email. (so no need to provide address or payment info until then)

So, there it is, leave a comment on the Mammoth Man Website with your bid amount and get your ART FOR CHARITY ON!!!!

Do yourself a favor if you like Colt's art and check out his ETSY store!!!
NOURISHING FLOURISH ETSY STORE

Info about Stoked and Yele Haiti:

STOKED - Stoked Mentoring is a non profit action sports organization for at risk youth with the mission of Successful Teens with Opportunity, Knowledge, Experience, and Determination through the use of action sports, mentoring and coaching.

YÉLE HAITI - Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-award winning musician, producer, social entrepreneur and Haitian Goodwill Ambassador Wyclef Jean that is changing thousands of lives in this poor but optimistic nation. Through Yéle Haiti, Wyclef supports projects that are making a difference in education, health, environment and community development.

My friends and their bikes

This month I am doing a show called "Birds & Bikes" at Muse Record Shop in Provo Utah. As part of the Bike section, I decided to draw from real life experiences and use bikes of some of my good friends, including myself! So the following are the bicycles of my friends.. Enjoy!

Matthew Case - Schoolmate, Friend.



His Bike, it went cross country in 2 months!






Ruthy Schultz, Mom of three, wife of one.

Ruthys bike, she said it was a 5$ purchase!

Evan Homan, good friend

Evans Bike, a tri-colored fixed gear, custom made

Me, the artist, Colt....

My bike Penelope, thrift store find 25$

P.S. if your interested in having one for yourself, check them out on Etsy!
(free shipping on all purchases!)

Mammoth Men March Madness

The Nourishing Flourish has been hanging out with the Mammoth Men!
Check out their rad photography and hijynx here.

The Nourishing Flourish On USTrendy.com

The Nourishing Flourish is now featured on UsTrendy.com!
Check it out!
http://www.ustrendy.com/the-nourishing-flourish/

Baby's

This is the baby bird, she is the youngest of the Partrige family.

Muse Music: BIrds and Bike show March 6 2009

Especially to Abi and Heidi for helping me set up,
and my folks for helping me put it together!
And Abi again for the letterpressed Business Cards!



Check out the show, going on from March 6 to April 4 2009

Muse Music , 151 north University Ave. Provo Utah
or
Online at www.nourishingflourish.etsy.com

Featured today on Etsy's Showcase!

Check it out on Etsy.com

March Madness!

Abis Christmas present to me finally came to pass!




Thanks to the Mandate Press as well!



Ta-da!


* If you would like a free letterpress Nourishing Flourish Business Card, Please leave your full address in the comments section of this post. Thanks!