I just realized that I forgot to show you the wedding present I talked about a few weeks ago (for my sweet Elizabeth + her now-husband, Lee)!
I thought some of you might still be interested to see it...luckily I took some quick photos before I packed it up with me for the trip to Birmingham.
(The painting is about 16"x20", including frame, and is acrylic on canvas)
I think it was a hit!
Happy Monday, sweet peas.
Comments (57)
wow! gorgeous! I always prefer handcrafted well thought out presents to anything!! :D
LaurenSmash · October 22, 2007 at 07:20 PM
wow
that really is lovely
Nancy Cook · October 22, 2007 at 07:46 PM
That is a perfect, lovely gift! How big is it?
Ann · October 22, 2007 at 07:49 PM
Gorgeous. I love it.
Ky Eliza · October 22, 2007 at 08:13 PM
what a lucky pair! i love the little moon looking down at them. sooooooooooo sweet.
risa · October 22, 2007 at 08:17 PM
It's beautiful. One of your best. It's so soft and lovely, and what a gorgeous frame! What a lucky, lucky girl to have a friend like you.
sarah · October 22, 2007 at 08:25 PM
absolutely beautiful!
D · October 22, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Lovely!
Kim · October 22, 2007 at 08:35 PM
How beautiful!
Emma · October 22, 2007 at 08:41 PM
That is gorgeous, what a great wedding gift.
Cedar · October 22, 2007 at 08:56 PM
to be completely honest, everything you do inspires me. just thought id let you know.
nicki · October 22, 2007 at 09:22 PM
perfectly charming!
xo
lori marie · October 22, 2007 at 09:24 PM
This painting is so sweet! I am sure they loved it.
Big fan of your work, btw. (in case you couldn't tell based on previous comment : ) )
Jaime · October 22, 2007 at 09:30 PM
!!! *swoon*
Lani · October 22, 2007 at 10:03 PM
yay!!!!! it's the best wedding gift ever.
=)
lovelovelove you
e + l
elizabeth · October 22, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Wow that is gorgeous.
Jessica Marie · October 22, 2007 at 10:21 PM
What a beautiful and thoughful gift. I love the painting and especially the two names on the scroll, lovely!
Rebecca · October 22, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Oh, that is such a lovely gift! Beautiful. :0)
Holly Hanks · October 22, 2007 at 10:29 PM
What a wonderful gift!
Marilyn · October 22, 2007 at 10:42 PM
It's beautiful! I'm sure they were thrilled.
And how nice of them to have such symmetrical names. :)
Di
Diane Duda · October 22, 2007 at 11:19 PM
That's totally gorgeous, nice one!
Penny · October 22, 2007 at 11:26 PM
A hit?? It is more than a hit!!! It is a yipppeeee wowsa wonderfulness!! XXO
A Fanciful Twist · October 22, 2007 at 11:36 PM
Wow what a fantastic wedding present Emily. Haha you are totally getting an invite if I ever get married
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · October 22, 2007 at 11:56 PM
Oh I bet they loved it..what a wonderful wedding present!
Amber · October 23, 2007 at 01:25 AM
Well gosh, how could it not be a hit, it is wonderful!
michelle · October 23, 2007 at 02:01 AM
too cute, the girlie looks extra cute, the boy is quite a fancy pant
kim* · October 23, 2007 at 04:03 AM
No doubt it was a hit. It's wonderful!!! What a fabulous wedding present.
Emily · October 23, 2007 at 05:25 AM
It's gorgeous, I'd be thrilled to receive such a wonderful and thoughtful present!
Christine · October 23, 2007 at 05:48 AM
OMG this painting is GORGEOUS :) I can see why it was a hit :D
Danielle Nilsson · October 23, 2007 at 08:18 AM
spectacular!!!!!
stilettoheights · October 23, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Lovely! I wrote in my Etsy comments about a recent gift I gave. The print was the girl and boy tied together with a scarf. Well, this friend of mine has had some relationsip trouble. Anyway, she had a picture of a woman curled up in the fetal position next to her bed. It was a lovely woman, in a flowing dress, near the beach. But I don't care how pretty you are or where you are, curled in the fetal position is not good feng shui! So, I did an intervention and gave her the scarf print of yours. AND, I take some credit for the fact that things have shifted in her relationship (and you can take some credit too!)! Her boyfriend has stepped up his game. He even noticed the print and commented on how nice it was. She too has called to say that the print makes her so happy when she sees it before falling asleep and when waking up. I just so belive that the pictures we surround ourselves with influence our self perceptions, our very soul. I told her the scarf print was given with the intention that she find the right man who wanted to be tied to her and wrapped up in her life. Art has power, my friend and I wanted to share this story with you.
Jane · October 23, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Wow, no single gift can beat a handmade one. And such a lovely one!
Babetje · October 23, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Gorgeous. Happy to hear that you and Josiah are coming to ours ;)
Stephanie Bates · October 23, 2007 at 11:24 AM
its so gorgeous...wow, that is so special!!!!
donner · October 23, 2007 at 01:06 PM
Sweet!
WendyB · October 23, 2007 at 01:59 PM
If anyone makes me anything that beautiful for my wedding next month i think i will weep x
lucy · October 23, 2007 at 02:33 PM
The painting is beautiful and has such nice intentions behind it. I am sure your friends will treasure it forever--I would!
Helen · October 23, 2007 at 04:15 PM
what an awesome wedding gift!!
jenniferL · October 23, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Dreamy. Just dreamy. /sigh
karaalison · October 23, 2007 at 04:58 PM
Love it! Such a pretty painting, what a lucky couple!
aprilrose · October 23, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Oh, it's stunning! I bet they are entranced by it. What a loving and lovely gift!
Marcy · October 23, 2007 at 06:24 PM
I am so in love with this painting Emily, you have no idea. I already own the scarf print (it eerily resembles my husband and I, glasses and all) and the second I saw this one I wanted it. That was before I saw that it was a portrait/present but I still love it just the same. I've always loved drawing but I'm trying to get into painting for the first time and you're such an inspiration to me. Whenever people come over and see your scarf print they always ask me if it did it and I tell them about the lovely Emily!
Wendy · October 23, 2007 at 08:07 PM
It's absolutely lovely. :)
RaShawn · October 23, 2007 at 08:25 PM
I would FREAK out if someone had gave me a wedding gift like this. Your a wonderful friend to make something so beautiful for them.
Elizebeth · October 23, 2007 at 08:44 PM
Have you considered,
If someone sends in a picture of themselves to paint a portrait?
I know I would love one.
BillsMel · October 23, 2007 at 10:08 PM
What a sweet gift!
Amanda · October 24, 2007 at 12:47 AM
That is so special! Your friends are lucky to know you x
cassie · October 24, 2007 at 04:13 AM
What a wonderful gift! So much love and attention goes into a painting. I bet they are thrilled. :)
Shaylind Standing · October 24, 2007 at 07:51 AM
Of course it was a hit! What a gorgeous and thoughtful gift. Such a treasure would definitely be given a place of high honor (and prominence, so everyone would be forced to stop and admire it) in our home. Beautiful!
meg · October 24, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Who wouldn't love to receive that lovely gift? Much better than a toaster! :)
kate · October 24, 2007 at 10:42 AM
This is a gorgeous painting! I think I might have to add one of your paintings to my Christmas wish list :)
Jill · October 24, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Beautiful!
Richard · October 24, 2007 at 02:38 PM
What a lovely gift! I'm sure the bride and groom absolutely swooned when they opened it :)
I've added your blog to my favorite blogs list - I've so enjoyed reading through your adventures and taking a peak at your new projects!
*diane
diane meriam · October 24, 2007 at 02:39 PM
what a lucky couple!
maki · October 24, 2007 at 03:14 PM
What a lovely gift! Anyone would be delighted by such a sweet wedding gift!~Lisa
itybitybags · October 24, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Oh, I absolutly love it! Are you open to being commissioned for a piece before Christmas? If so email me at ashley.gillihan@gmail.com
Thanks :)
Ashley & Family · October 24, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Oh my goodness--that is probably one of the most lovely wedding gifts I've ever seen! How special! :)
Casey · October 24, 2007 at 06:07 PM