I spent last weekend in Portland visiting my dear friend and editor Fay Malloy and am very excited to report that my book, Song of the River, is finally finished!
This book is my story of the nature and wildlife of the Klamath River, here in southern Oregon. Each book is hand stitched, and each page is lovingly filled with pen and ink and watercolors of the animals and plant life of the riverland where I live. The words and nature notes are all exerpts from my own journals. The handwriting is my own.
To celebrate the first printing of Song of the River
I would like to announce a Giveaway!
To enter just comment below and add a link and or a picture on your blog about this book! The drawing will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27th.
If you would like to purchase this book please email me at:
evanlee@charter.net
and send a check of $12.00 plus $2.00 shipping to:
Roxanne Evans Stout
River Garden Studio
P.O. Box 645
Keno, Oregon 97627
These are some of the origial pages, and a few more peeks at Song of the River. As always, please click for a closer view.
I hope your week is filled with the subtle signs of spring and creative energy.
Congratulations Roxanne!!!
From what I can see by the pages you have shown your book looks like a little gem! I hope you sell many examples :-)
I wish there were signs of spring in Denmark, we are having a cold and snowy winter and it is making life difficult for many people, yet it is beautiful looking at the white landscape surrounding me.
Posted by: Ann Christine Dennison | February 20, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Dear Roxanne,
This book of yours is a gem and you should be very proud. From what I see, it reminds me of the Dutch artist Marjolein Bastin, who's work has mad an appearance for many years at Hallmark stores.
It will be a pleasure to showcase your work on my blog FourSeasonsinaLife. Just give me a day or two.
Wishing you all the best,
Egmont
Posted by: Egmont | February 20, 2010 at 03:43 PM
i have to figure out how to post this, but i'm ordering one for me anyway. it's a gem, i'm excited!!
as they say, the check's in the mail.
brava! to you, capturing the beauty.
Posted by: nancy neva | February 20, 2010 at 03:57 PM
Roxanne,
How absolutely wonderful! Your book looks like a magical place to visit! I'll be delighted to post a link on my side bar.
Wishing you well,
Posted by: Snap | February 20, 2010 at 03:59 PM
Hi Roxanne - Heartfelt congratulations. I know you have worked with dedication, love and creative enthusiasm on this lovely book. What a wonderful accomplishment. In my mind's eye I see you standing on the Olympic podium and accepting your gold medal and bouquet of flowers. May I put the link to this post on facebook?
Posted by: Leslie Avon Miller | February 20, 2010 at 04:40 PM
I posted about it here! It looks wonderful. When I have more than .06 in my bank acct I will have to get one. Or maybe I will win (that's more positive thinking). :)
Posted by: amy | February 20, 2010 at 05:51 PM
This is fabulous. I will have to get one of your books. We live in Southern Oregon by the South Umpqua River and see much of what you have in your book. I will see if I can post this to my blog with a link here.
Posted by: Cris, Artist in Oregon | February 20, 2010 at 07:09 PM
This looks to be such a wonderful book - filled with beauty and creativity. Congrats to you. And make sure you save a copy for me!
Posted by: Seth | February 20, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Lovely book. Cris Artist in Oregon sent me here to see it.
Congrats on being published and I wish you much continued success.
Posted by: lynn | February 20, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Congratulations... Your heart must be soaring, I'm jumping for joy for you. Enjoy!
Posted by: The Adventurous Art Teacher | February 21, 2010 at 01:54 AM
Hi Roxanne
Thats a wonderfully complied book on nature and really colourful too
wishing you all the success and hoping to win
Warm regds
Deepa
Posted by: Deepa | February 21, 2010 at 02:01 AM
Wow Roxanne- what an amazing tapestry of your writings, handwriting, painting and research of the land around you! It's such a beautiful gift for yourself- to be so accomplished. I know your dad is looking down and smiling brightly! Please reserve 2 copies for me! One for me, and one for me to give as a gift!! You are certainly blessed to have all of this talent! hugs, Jill
Posted by: Jill Zaheer | February 21, 2010 at 06:50 AM
What a wonderful start to my day to read your post ~ expect an email & check from me shortly!
CELEBRATE!
Posted by: Di | February 21, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Oh, Roxanne....what a little beauty you've published.
Posted by: Marty Mason | February 21, 2010 at 08:50 AM
A big congratulations on having your book published-- what a wonderful accomplishment-- best wishes on its future success.
Posted by: Donna Watson | February 21, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Roxanne, how exciting for you. Congratulations on the printing! What a lovely concept you have here. The handwriting and pen and ink drawings along with the watercolours have made for a beautiful and personal touch to your book.
Posted by: Kim Palmer | February 21, 2010 at 03:34 PM
A big congratulations to you..your work has always been poetic and stunning to me..I can only imagine how wonderful this book is....
Wishing you all the best,
supria
Posted by: Supria Karmakar | February 21, 2010 at 05:09 PM
Roxanne, I am so thrilled for you and can't wait to get my copy.
Your book looks as wondrous as your blog! I am posting about it tonight!! I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: tami | February 21, 2010 at 05:59 PM
It's been awhile since I visited your lovely blog and I am glad I made it in time to read the good news about your book. These are really stunning pages, and I'm delighted for you. Your art is so lovely, you deserve it.
I also was looking at the pages you did in the collaboration. That dragonfly page was beyond words. The colors made your raised hand drawn dragonfly pop on the page. What a delightful page.
Posted by: Bleubeard and Elizabeth | February 22, 2010 at 07:26 AM
Oh mi god how beautiful. I love your book - hand stitched too?!
Gosh.
I can't wait to have a copy.
I'm entering the giveaway first.
too.
WOW good on you
Posted by: Colette | February 22, 2010 at 08:26 AM
I just want to add when I get my copy I won't be able to have stones or feathers attached because Australian customs won't allow it through the mail. I would love to order one when my next pay comes.
Posted by: Colette | February 22, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Are you kidding?! I can't WAIT for my copy. I'm sending my order tomorrow, and I'm linking to my sidebar today. This is a treat.
Congrats!
Posted by: Chris | February 22, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Roxanne,
This is wonderful, a beautiful handmade book with your gorgeous works.
I hope you have lots of copies...
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | February 22, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Well Roxanne, here I am at the end of a very long list of comments, but I want to tell you how excited I am about your book! It is simply beautiful and I want one. I will put my check in the mail tomorrow, so save me a copy.
Posted by: katiejane | February 22, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Hi Roxanne,
I was here earlier and left a comment but had difficulty posting it with the added word spelling quiz! Beautiful work - so heartfelt and it seems to be a reflection of a warm and loving soul....aka YOU!
Posted by: Trudi | February 22, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Roxanne, This is too wonderful..Congratulations! The cover is great, the combining of drawing, handwriting and printed text with the unique binding is awesome!
I will find a place to mention or link your site and this new book information. Please consider me in any drawing for this book....I'm feeling especially lucky!
Mary Ann
Posted by: mary ann | February 22, 2010 at 05:34 PM
This is a beautiful book, If I don't win the giveaway I am thinking of buying..
Thanks for the opportunity - I will post a link back to here on twitter.. my twitter name is @deldino
Posted by: Karen D | February 22, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Your Song is a beautiful expression of your life and appreciation of nature, Roxanne! Congratulations on publishing your book, making your dream come true!!
May success follow you like the currents of the Klamath river!
Posted by: rochambeau | February 23, 2010 at 06:19 PM
Oh boy Roxanne. I'm sending my check out tomorrow! This looks beautiful. Congratulations!
xo
Posted by: Leslie M. | February 23, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Oh wow! I am so thrilled for you Roxanne! Congratulations !!!
Your book looks absolutely delightful. I will put a link in my sidebar right now. (Holding thumbs and doing the lucky dance, hoping and wishing .....)
Posted by: robyn | February 23, 2010 at 09:29 PM
You were so right. The cover has made this book more beautiful than I ever imagined. Can't wait to see it. I put a link on my facebook, does that make me entered in the drawing (just kidding)? Love you.
Posted by: Amanda | February 23, 2010 at 09:45 PM
oh Roxanne, your book is delightful!!!
I am so glad to see it come to fruition... congratulations!!!
Posted by: gwen buchanan | February 24, 2010 at 05:31 PM
You did it!
Congratulations Roxanne!!!
It's beautiful...
oxox,
Anna
Posted by: anna powell | February 25, 2010 at 03:24 PM
How absolutely gorgeous!
I posted a picture & blurb on my blog.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Joanie Hoffman | February 26, 2010 at 10:32 AM
What time is your drawing???? I keep checking in but don't see the results yet. And the winner is?????????????????
;-))
Posted by: lynn | February 27, 2010 at 06:26 PM