Hello! Welcome back to another edition of blog giveaway! (This is me pretending to be a TV host after a lengthy commercial break). Today, we have with us, analog photographer Aleyn Comprendio & illustrator / watercolor artist and illustrator Valerie Chua 🙂 Ahh..I’m actually so happy to be working with these two on this postcard giveaway. I must admit I actually got intimidated as to how I’m supposed to style & photograph their postcards while still giving justice to the personality of their brand / art 😀 *Gets tissue to wipe off sweat from forehead.*
Above: 3 sets of postcards to be given away! Woohoo!
First off, we have Valerie Chua. I’ve been following her blog for a while now. I actually joined her watercolor class last year & this year! Haha. Armed with a brush, she makes watercolor look so effortless while here I am panicking now and then blurting out a high panicky “Ahhhh!” when water runs on my paper where it’s not supposed to go. Hehe.
Above: I’m probably not one of your best prop stylists as I take things too literally by placing a cake stand beside this painting about pastries. As a disclaimer, those are not Valerie’s brushes. Actually, she might be horrified to see that most of them are due to be replaced / thrown away. Lol.
Valerie’s work has landed on several magazines & even made it to the cover of DPI Magazine in Taiwan! She’s also the go-to artist of a number of broadsheets and magazines.
I don’t know how many times I’ve already recommended her Valerie Chua Watercolor Workshops to my friends & fellow Instagram addicts. 😀 Then again, if you want to join, be sure to enroll as soon as you see the poster because the slots get filled up lightning fast!
A couple of years ago, I was so into designing things digitally and I was a bit paranoid that if I spent time doing things manually, it’ll eat up what could possibly be the time to develop my crude digital craft. Apparently, taking up workshops like watercolor actually gave me an additional perspective on the origins of certain tools, how colors blend as well as how I can possibly merge handdrawn / hand-painted images with the final digital output.
Meanwhile, we’re all just glad that Valerie has watercolor works in bite-sized pieces (i.e. signed postcards) for us to forever be inspired with! Hehehe 😀
Next up is Aleyn Comprendio! Last year, we’ve collaborated with Aleyn on this post and as I’ve mentioned before, this is one of my favorite collaborations since the pointers she has shared does not just apply to analog photography but to life or any form of art in general ❤
Aleyn recently came out with a set of postcards entitled Windswept Letters these are signed, limited edition postcards. Aleyn is known for her dreamy photographs with muted colors and styled muses. Each photo makes you want to just live inside that world and wish that it was just a sunny day forever! It also makes you want to beg the question, “Where is this?? Please take me there!!” It also makes you want to wear a wreath on your head and wear a dainty dress, stare into nothingness hoping that your pose is picture perfect. 🙂
I also enjoy the text & music that Aleyn always puts after each blog post and I’m actually guilty of overplaying her 8tracks playlists. 😀 Aleyn’s works has made it to several online & print publications as well as blogs and exhibits!
Above: …and here’s Aleyn’s work on an easel in front of the burlap that the postcards were wrapped with 🙂 I really wish she would offer portrait services. Hahahaha. 😀 P.S. That’s Ponggo’s camera which I stole while he wasn’t looking. *Just happy that it’s still in once piece after the shoot* If your eyes are keen, you’d spot the LoveNikitaPH collar from here.
Finally, we’re also giving away some Googly Gooey Summer Postcards from this post & this post. If you think the stuff in this photo is cluttered, well, I have bad news for you: on a normal day, that’s just 1/5 of the books and necklaces and lanyards 😛 
Above: Yes, I still that jar from this workshop & origami cubes from this post.
Finally, I love posting postcards on my wall. To boot, they shouldn’t have been called postcards if they weren’t posted on some wall don’t you think? *I’m too corny for my own good* Anwyay, I won’t stall any of you. You know the drill! Just follow the instructions on the widget below & let the games giveaway begin! 🙂
I want to win the 3 Sets of 3 Watercolor Postcards by Valerie Chua because It’s so beautiful, fresh and relaxing to the eye… I’m actually a fan of Ms. Valerie Chua since last year and I want to see her works in actual 🙂 I like her paintings and it really inspired me a lot in life. Hope to win! ~From GenSan with Love <3
She showed some of her works during the watercolor class & it’s amazing to finally something in the flesh! 🙂
I love Art and looking at this inspires more 🙂
They really are! 🙂
Those postcards are lovely. Hope i can learn to use watercolor too 🙂
Iana! 🙂 Follow Valerie on Facebook & be one of the lucky few to get to sign up for her watercolor class. The slots usually get filled up lightning fast! 🙂
I’d like to win the watercolor postcards from Ms. Valerie! Her works are very pretty and amazing. She’s my idol!
She’s my idol too! 🙂
Got so kiliiiig to make “cameo appearance” in this post heehee >_<
Anyway, joined! 🙂 But i cant even begin to choose which set id want to get :(( Y U MAKE PICKING PRIZE TOO HARD?? :))
Nike! 🙂 Yep. On a normal day, you’ll really find the Peter Pan Collar & necklace you made on that cork board along with my other headbands & other accessories 🙂 Thanks again! 🙂
I wouhe like the Googley Gooey Summer postcards for my cousins in US because i know they will love Tipsy and Ponggo!
Hello Cecile! 🙂 Nice to see you here along with other Tweeps 🙂
I want the postcards because it will be a cute notebook cover! 😉
Aha! You just gave me an idea 😀
I love love love Valerie Chua’s postcards! I did a lot of watercolor painting when I was younger but I stopped several years back. Her work makes me want to take up painting again <33
Why doncha? 🙂 Go pain, paint, paint! 🙂
I like the 3 set of post cards because they look so pretty and my sister would definitely be inspired if I show it to her
Val & Aleyn’s works are always inspiring 🙂
I’d love to win Valerie Chua’s watercolor postcards, because aside from being a watercolor enthusiast, I’m also an aspring watercolor artist. Her works have really inspired me to study the art of watercolor. I even attended one of her workshops this month. I’m such a big fan of Ms. Valerie that I would actually like to have her work (even if it’s as small as a postcard) up on the wall by my desk for inspiration. 🙂
Well hello there! 🙂 Too bad we didn’t get to be classmates 🙂
I actually love all three (~￣▽￣)~ Anyway, I’d love to win those postcards by Ms. Valerie~ since I’m a huge fan of her and her works
Same here! 🙂 I’m just uber thrilled she agreed to collaborate with us on this giveaway 🙂
I like Ms. Valerie Chua’s postcards. They’re so creative and inspiring! 🙂
They are! ❤
If I were to REALLY choose ONLY ONE set of postcards, it would have to be Aleyn’s. Her photography makes the simplest of things, people 7 places very otherworldy. They make you feel nostalgic and dreamy, you wonder if they really existed. Plus, they’re taken in film! That makes them more precious
I hope I win! *crosses fingers* 🙂
My thoughts exactly! It’s like you want to live in the photos or you wanted someone to take you to Scandinavia & dress up as one of her subjects! 🙂
Awesome giveaway! I want everything! Valerie’s postcards or the googlygooeys ones!
Aya! 🙂 I remember you each time I carve erasers. I’m just too shy to post what I’ve made so far because they’re all so sloppy. Hahaha.
Hi! I’d like to win Ms. Valerie Chua’s postcards because this will inspire me to be more creative and inspire others as well because art is like a virus, it easily spreads everywhere! 😀
Woohoo! Congratulations again Bim! 🙂
pretty, pretty postcards! *clap clap clap* for the awesome photos! 😉
Thanks Regina! 🙂 It’s always nice to see you here 😀
I want to win the 3 Sets of 3 Watercolor Postcards by Valerie Chua not just because it’s beautiful and mesmerizing but also because I am a big fan of the watercolor as a medium in drawing. 🙂
I also love watercolor…but I don’t think it loves me back. Lol. 😀
I want to win the 3 Sets of 3 Watercolor Postcards by Valerie Chua. I’m giving it to my mom for mother’s day
Aww…but the promo ends way after Mother’s day 🙂 But of course, it’s never too late to give mom a sweet note on a random day 😀
There is something in Aleyn’s photographs that gives me this nostalgic feeling.
John Paul! 🙂 If I am right (because this entry has no surname) Again, congrachoolayshuns 🙂
I was supposed to go to Valerie Chua’s class too. 🙁 Anyway, i want those postcards from her!! I admire her style and her works were all awesooome!! Hihihi annnnd i want also those googly gooey postcard! <3 It's hard to chooose!! Hahaha
Kaye! I was telling her to open more classes! Haha. Anyhooz, hope you get to attend the next one 🙂
I’d like Aleyn’s windswept letters please! I love her nostalgic photography =)
…and very unique too! Hope Aleyn comes up with a coffee table book someday! ❤
i wanna win the watercolor postcards of ms chua and Googly Gooey summer postcards,., 1. on the water color post cards i love how she did it,. i draw but i cant paint 🙁 it sucks but yeah i just cant paint >..< im excited to have those <3
Transparent bags are cute but I don’t think they’re for me because I’m not so organized with my stuff. Haha. Valerie always says that a good drawing is the foundation of a good painting so who knows, you might already be on your way to making pretty watercolor pieces! 🙂
hahah thats why >..< im good with crayons though 🙂 well u can put in a lining inside the bag 😀
WATERCOLOR POSTCARDS OF MISS CHUA! <3 Painting like this is one of my greatest frustrations. 😀
Mine too! 🙂
It’s so difficult to choose! How can I? I love them all..huhu. Valerie Chua is my favorite artist, Aleyn Comprendio’s photographs always give me that lovely nostalgic feeling. But those Googly Gooeys postcards also have a cute, summer, and vibrant appeal! I’ll rank them this way then: Valerie Chua’s postcards, Aleyn Comprendio’s photographs, and the Goodly Gooeys postcards. :>
Haha! Safe answer! Hope you win though 😀
I want the 5 sets of 4 googly gooey summer postcards!
Woohoo! 🙂
I would love the Googly Gooeys postcards. I’ve shared some of your “diet” cartoons with my weight loss group. I would definitely use the cards as a prize for an incentive contest in the group. They would love it! I’d have to keep one for myself though … sshhhhh … don’t tell on me.
Oi! Oh wow. Thank you. Yes, If I’m not mistaken, I think I came across your entry on Twitter 🙂 Thank you! 🙂
Why do we have to choooseee? gad this is hard, i’ve been a fan of Valerie
Chua and Aleyn Comprendio’s works. I’ve only heard of Googly Gooeys now but the postcards sure are cute! If i won, then i’d like to have Valerie Chua’s postcard sets then. XD
Val’s postcards it is! Again, congratulations! 🙂
I want to win googley gooeys postcaaard! 😀 😀
Tipsy and ponggo are very chubby. I want to grab one postcard by googly gooeys. I want to pin it in my wall 😀
Corry! It’s nice to see you again here 🙂
I’d like Aleyn’s! So lovely ahhh <3
They are! 🙂 I wish to live in her photographs forever 🙂
Aaacck! Which ones to choose… I love the watercolor paintings, I also love analog photography, and I love Tipsy and Ponggo! Sigh…
I guess I’ll go with the Googly Gooeys postcards. They’re just too cute!!! 😀
Thanks Buge! 🙂
I would love the Watercolor postcards.
Oh, and may I know what paint did you use for the wall stuck with washi tapes of your illustrations? Or is it a board? 🙂
I used Prang 🙂 You may get it from your nearest friendly neighborhood National Bookstore. Hahaha.
I meant the paint of the wall (glossy or matte), or is it a white board? Hehe Sorry for being unclear.
Oh. I just told the engineer, before we moved in that I wanted a white but not too white matte wall. I don’t know what paint he used. Hahahaha 🙂
I like the watercolor postcards and the googly gooey summer postcards. Any of these two sets, if I win, I will surely love it. 🙂
Thank you for joining Ana!:)
I love the Googly Gooey Postcards. They are so cute!
Thanks Kim! It’s always nice to see you here! 🙂
i would like to win the 5 sets of 4 googly gooey summer postcards! it so cute and my friends would love it too
All 5 sets? But how about zee others?:) Haha 🙂
I would love to win any of the googly gooeys’ or Miss Valerie’s postcards because I find them really really beautiful and cute! I’ve been checking their blogs and Miss Valerie’s instagram account and am always amazed by their art!!
Yep! I’m also guilty of checking out her Instagram & blog 🙂
I would love Valerie Chua’s watercolor postcards because I’ve always always been a fan of Valerie. Her works of art mean to me so much that I’d be the happiest fan in the world if I win. She is an amazing artist and I look up to her a lot. Kudos to this giveaway! Thank you!!! 🙂 <3
Yup! Valerie’s an artist’s artist 🙂
How sweet it would be to win those goodies from Aleyn! An avid fan here! ^_^
Hello fellow fan of Aleyn’s *waves back*
I’m a fan of both Aleyn and Valerie. I already have Ms. Aleyn’s works hanging on a my bedroom wall. I have a special spot for Ms. Valerie’s as well 😀
I just think it’s amazing that people have more access to art now more than ever. Thank heavens for postcards 🙂
I would love to win one of the postcard sets by Valerie Chua. I am an avid fan of her works, and as an aspiring artist, I am very much inspired by her style of painting. <3
I am too! It’s so hard not to sound like a fan girl while writing this post. Haha.
I so love to won any of those lovely give aways! please let me win! ^^*
Thanks for joining Lala! 🙂
Pwede bang I like lahat? 😀 I’ll fill my walls with all the postcards because looking at all these are totally inspiring the frustrated creative in me. Lololol 🙂
Lol. No, hindi pwede lahat. Hahaha. Kidding. Anyhooz, thanks so much for joining Loreen 😀
Two of my favorite artists. *O* Their works are so inspiring and dreamy I wanna take them all. >o<
Hello Mr. Guest! Thanks for joining ;D
Two of my favorite artists. *O* Their works are so inspiring I wanna take them all. >o< I have some of Ms. Val's works, so I'll choose Ms. Aleyn's postcards. Her photos are so dreamy. -0-
Two of my favorite artists. *O* Their works are so inspiring I wanna take them all. >o< I have some of Ms. Val's works, so I'll choose Ms. Aleyn's postcards. Her photos are so dreamy. -0-
Thank you googly gooeys for this lovely giveaway. ^-^
Yep! Dreamy IS the word for Aleyn’s works 🙂
I would love to win the water colour set or the googly gooeys set because they look absolutely adorable and I’d love to hang them on my wall * U *
Postcards + Walls = ❤
Valerie Chua and Googly Gooeys! postcaards! *u* valerie chua is my favorite artists everr <3 and collecting postcards from awesum artists also my hobbies :3
That’s also one of my hobbies! Hahaha…and if I have the chance, I also have my favourite artists sign on ’em 😀
OMG. Do we really have to pick only one postcard set? I’m totally torn :’c I’ve been wanting to have Valerie’s set ever since I followed her and I’ve also been stalking Ate Aleyn’s blog for quite some time now… huhuhuhu… this is so hard… OTL If ever I win, which is a .01% chance I’m sure, any of Ate Aleyn’s and Ate Val’s work would make me a very happy kid. ^_^
Aww…So sweet of you to call them “Ate Aleyn” & “Ate Val” 🙂
Its so hard to pick.Im torn.Sige na nga,I choose valerie chua!
Doncha worry…It was also hard to let all the postcards go. I was like, “Really, I have to give these all away?” Hahaha.
I’d love to win Valerie’s postcards! I’ve been a fan for a long time but I’ve yet to own any merchandise from her 🙁
Awww! Been a long-time fan of Valerie’s too! I’m happy to have bought some postcards from her last Art In The Park. I’m really hoping I could buy one of her original watercolor works someday <3
If I win I would like to have the Watercolor Postcards by Valerie Chua due to the reason that when I always see her works my mind suddenly wanders i don’t know why but i feel good inside, inspired, and able to see the beautiful things in the worst.
True! 🙂 It must be her choice of subject & colors ❤
I would like Valerie Chua’s postcards! They’re so lovely ♥
They really are ❤, Aika 🙂
I want to win the Watercolor Postcards by Valerie Chua,
Thanks for joining Mark! 🙂 ‘Til our next giveaway! 🙂
I’d love to have Valerie Chua’s watercolor postcards! 🙂
Charm! 🙂 I always see you in all the social networking sites. Anyhooz, nice to see you here. Helloo! *waves*
possibly valerie chua’s postcards or googlygooeys :>
Hey Nicky! 🙂 Thanks for joining 😀 I didn’t know how much fun everyone would have on this giveaway. We hope to cook up something as exciting in the future 🙂
I love all of the gifts! If I really have to choose one, I would like to have Valerie Chua’s postcards =)
Thanks for joining Gleto! 🙂 ‘Til the next giveaway 😀
I covet the valerie chua postcards! Love her work. 🙂 I like watercolor too, but I’m nowhere near her league. That girl’s good.
Super! 🙂
I’d love Valerie Chua’s postcards! Been admiring her since uhm ever!!
Hello fellow Valerie Chua fan! 🙂
i’d also would love to have VALERIE CHUA’s postcards!!! i love her and her designs!!!
I’d love to win valerie chua’s postcards! I love her watercolor techniques and designs
Val makes working with watercolor seem effortless! 🙂
Aleyn Comprendio’s postcards are soft and nostalgic, not just postcards but works of art! So amazing 🙂
True, true! 🙂
Val’s postcards for my daughter’s room!
Is that a demand or a comment? Lol. Hahahaha 🙂 Hello Fozzy! 🙂
I would like to win the Watercolor Postcards by Valerie Chua. Attended one of her watercolor class and I think she’s amazing 🙂 Her Asian-inspired painting are dainty, romantic and sweet — perfect for sending out to friends on a gray day. 🙂
Yup! Perfect for sending out to friends indeed. It’s just that they’re also so pretty it’s so hard to let go of them. Haha.
I would love to have those postcards from Valerie Chua and Googlygooeys! 🙂
Wee! Good luck! 1 more hour to go before the contest ends! 😀
I love to win aleyn’s postcards because I’ve been a fan of her photography ever since I discovered her blog two years ago and I want to send some of her postcards to my friends abroad. 🙂
I’m a fan too! More than a year ago, I bought some of her postcards before & sent them to my closest friends ❤
Yep! Been a fan of hers for around two years now! 🙂
If would love to win any of these lovely things!!!!
Aw…Thanks Aizkim! 🙂 Nice name by the way 🙂
if I would win, can I have aleyn’s postcards? ever since I could remember, I love film camera outputs 🙂
There’s just something so unique about analog photography that DSLR’s can’t achive, no? ❥
Love to have any of these wonderful treats because all of them are just made with love. 🙂
Haha! Hello there! Yes, they were all made with love 😉
if I win, I would like to have the Watercolor ones. I think person who will receive the postcard will be amazed with that creature hahahah.
Hello Steven! 🙂 Thanks for all the RT’s on Twitter! 🙂 It’s nice to see you here 🙂
Lalalala! the contest is over :3 Hope to win! *crossed fingers* here. Excited me…
Yep! We’ll be picking the winners in a bit! Keep your fingers, toes & eyes crossed 😀