Dessa (The Illustrated Girl) 8"x10"x2" Acrylic on canvas
I've been a-paintin' and a-plannin' away yesterday and today, which is nice...it made for this pretty girl.
However, I have to admit that today is just one of those "I hate this day" days for me...it's 100 degrees, I'm cranky about a number of small, trivial things, and by the time I returned from my afternoon errands I just wanted to get back into bed and wake up again (on the right side). I'm awful to be around at the moment, so be happy you've got the buffer of the internet to shield you from my crankiness.
Off to figure out the best possible way to pull myself up by the proverbial bootstraps. ;)
xoxo
Comments (37)
Its hard to be in a good mood on a hot day. We are around 85 and a little humid here and it made me lazy and cranky!
Diana · August 15, 2007 at 06:18 PM
So cute! I love the color combinations!
http://kimandliamsblog.blogspot.com
Kim McCabe · August 15, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Pretty, pretty!
Monica · August 15, 2007 at 06:23 PM
i have been feeling a bit cranky and out of sorts at times on the super hot/humid days and have been not accomplishing as much as i usually do but, on the cheery side i absolutely adore your paintings.
autumn could not come sooner for me this year.i want to wake up and find sunny crisp days with the leaves beginning to change and the back to school feeling of everything starting afresh
Nancy · August 15, 2007 at 06:25 PM
"sewing is believing" is the best tattoo! in fact, ive never seen a better combination. well done!
ramona west · August 15, 2007 at 06:44 PM
as an illustrated girl myself.. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this little miss.
beautiful work.
:)))))))))
Ngaire in Brisbane Australia
Ngaire Bartlam · August 15, 2007 at 06:54 PM
I'm sorry! It's bloody hot here, too - so much so that I've got heatstroke. ugh, I thought vacations were supposed to be relaxing and pleasant! seriously ... BLECH.
tomorrow we flee south, to home and kitty, where it's also quite hot but at least it cools out in the evening. but first, we'll have to go through the Sacramento valley at mid-day.
rgh. yes, I'm quite a bit cranky, too. Here's hoping tomorrow is better
sarah · August 15, 2007 at 07:37 PM
I'm cranky, too. Air conditioning would help.
Love it! :0)
stuffed · August 15, 2007 at 07:52 PM
going somewhere turbo air conditioned always helps me. preferably a place that serves super cold beer. i get soooo wilty in heat - it's not pretty.
meg · August 15, 2007 at 08:56 PM
i love the tattoos on this girl.
"sewing is believing" is so wonderful.
i live in sf and it rarely gets humid...and im going back to boston , where i grew up & where it's beyond humid, i have no idea how to dress anymore!
meighan · August 15, 2007 at 08:59 PM
I'm sorry you're cranky :( Everyone needs a cranky day once in a while.
I adore this painting!
Jennifer · August 15, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Oh I love her too!!!!!
Oh, Miss Emily. Boy do I understand your feelings. I don't think I could ever have a nine to five job, due to the breakdown days. I respect people who get up and go to work everyday. Although, being self-employed in two jobs, I find myself working all of time... However, there are those days, when I am so cranky I think people (well Mr. Lovee specifically) feel it, and then get all cranky too. I usually put myself back to bed and cry and scream and then have some bubble gum and watch movies. Those are the days, I could never make it in the real world.
xxxooo, V
A Fanciful Twist · August 15, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Hmmmmm. Must be catching.
Janet · August 15, 2007 at 10:55 PM
It's been a cranky day for me, too. At least you didn't have to sit in the heat at Joey's wedding on Friday. Fun it was, but hot, hot, hot. We were all sweating through our clothes.
Love the red hair on your new girl.
Stephanie Bates · August 15, 2007 at 10:56 PM
Oh, this SO reminds me of Amy, a waitress who worked at the Grit when I lived in Athens. Do you know her?
Melissa Crowe · August 15, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Love her tat sleeve!
Chris
Chris Brown · August 15, 2007 at 11:10 PM
I love this one! Of course, I'm a tattooed girl myself...
MissKoolAid · August 15, 2007 at 11:19 PM
I adore her tattoos.
Sometimes when I feel like you did today, I jump in the shower, get clean and refreshed, and pretend like I just got up and I'm in a brilliant mood.
Sometimes it works, sometimes only Gin and Tonics will help.
xxx
paper.string.cloth · August 16, 2007 at 05:17 AM
Wow!
your prolificness (hang on, is that even a word?) is inspiring.
How DO you get so much done!?
Do you have a team of Black Apple pixies helping after midnight?
Great, great stuff. I especially like "The Quiet Room".
Erica-Jane · August 16, 2007 at 07:03 AM
love the tats on her arm! :)
Jessica · August 16, 2007 at 08:31 AM
masses of chocolate? take care
Miss Dot · August 16, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Emily! you should get your hedgie or drawings as fake tattoos for us . i saw a book at barnes and nobles on fake stick on tats. DO IT DO IT! youd be even more cool if you doooooooooooo!
lOve,kim*
kim* · August 16, 2007 at 10:12 AM
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity!
Melissa · August 16, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Gorgeous! Don't be cranky that's my job! xx
P.s I need help with something. As you are the fountain of knowledge come hither..
http://littlestitcher.blogspot.com/
Little Stitcher · August 16, 2007 at 10:31 AM
I am continually loving your new work and getting to be a veiwer of your constant journey! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring with all it is that you do!
Mary
mary · August 16, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Love it!! Haha, it reminds me of my arm, which is tattooed with a skeleton key as well! It's been a year since I got the line work, must get the funds to fill it in, gah. But beautiful painting! And the heat makes me super cranky too, but I've found that homemade cupcakes usually do the trick. Feel better!
Mae Jane · August 16, 2007 at 12:49 PM
It's hot here too, every day it seems. I'm not used to this hot summer weather, so I'm cranky X 100 lately. I feel your pain!
I love the new girl! Her ink is awesome. I'm in a tattoo mood lately, loving the new series LA Ink. How serendipitous that you painted a painted lady!
Nichole · August 16, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Oh so pretty!! You've inspired me to get another tatoo!
Swirlyarts · August 16, 2007 at 04:49 PM
I adore all your newest works applet ; ). I don't have illustrations, but my husband sure does. She'd be right at home here.
blair · August 16, 2007 at 05:19 PM
I hope today was better for you. I was in a crank-tastic mood yesterday myself. Sometimes I'd prefer to stay inside all day but things had to be done. But Dessa is a lovely with her fiery hair and tattoos.
RaShawn · August 16, 2007 at 09:25 PM
So cool.
kerrianne · August 17, 2007 at 04:14 AM
So cool.
kerrianne · August 17, 2007 at 04:14 AM
Hello... Im in a transition point. I wanna be a pirate. I have purple hair and a secret world called Pombota. I wanna be a writer and move to Ireland. I have no idea why am I telling you this. But I love your paintings... And you are just gourgeous. Do the next painting with a purple felling... yes?
And listen to gogol bordello - Start Wearing Purple
Its my favorite band.
Ok. non sense is over.
Hanna
Hanna · August 17, 2007 at 11:22 AM
You are soo talented! I love the tattoos!
Paper Girl Productions · August 18, 2007 at 01:36 AM
When are you going to get this in your store it is fab! xxxx
little stitcher · August 18, 2007 at 05:17 PM
My word...this is my daughter...red hair, green eyes, and a penchant for self-illustration.
Dara · August 21, 2007 at 02:56 PM
your work is amazing, I LOVE IT!!!!
mimi · August 24, 2007 at 12:42 PM