I have two new portraits to show you, that will be part of the update on Friday.
The first rather mysteriously looks very like my sister. It wasn't planned, but there she is:
Amelia Bumble 9"x12"x1.5" Acrylic on wooden plaque
And this little wintery belle:
Sylvie 8"x10"x2" Acrylic on canvas
I really love the name "Sylvie". There is this lovely French lady with beautiful silvery-white hair who used to come into the shop I worked in, and I miss seeing her and her tweed-clad husband.
Also, this most excellent friend of mine is a genius. I know that lots of you know how great her work is, but look at these two new little sweeties!!! They're so detailed and incredible:
Sara's work is so thoughtful and well-crafted...it really takes my breath away. This is the kind of beauty that perfectionism hath wrought.
*Sigh* I feel so lucky to know you, toots.
Oh! Also, one more thing. I just read this Jenny Hart piece over at Venus, and it's really, really good. It eloquently says all of the things I'l like to be well-spoken enough able to tell people about what it's like to start/maintain a successful indie craft business. Especially the not-so-fun parts, like having to play fair when others don't, and other unfortunate situations that arise.
Whew! Happy Tuesday, applets!
Comments (17)
beautiful paintings emily . I especially love Sylvie.
Margie Oomen · November 13, 2007 at 06:11 PM
I agree. Sylvie is lovely...perfect hazel eyes.
I think I should go read that article you suggested. I need all the help I can get.
Danielle · November 13, 2007 at 06:16 PM
I was just over at miss Blueberry Bandit's today admiring those two sweets!! So cute!! :)
And your little Bumble is adorable....and I've always loved those delicate little French girl's names beginning with "S"ssss....I also can't seem to get enough of "Sophie" (of course spoken in a lovely, bell-like French accent.....Sewwphiiiiieeeee! :)
Such Sweets!!
Happy Tuesday!
Marjorie · November 13, 2007 at 06:59 PM
Wow those are really fabulous Emily
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · November 13, 2007 at 08:01 PM
Your new paintings are beautiful! And, those little bear felties are just adorable! Thanks for sharing. :0)
Holly Hanks · November 13, 2007 at 08:02 PM
the girlies are so sleepy eyed makes me want to nap zzzzzzzzzzz
kim* · November 13, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Thanks for the article link - it was excellent
Mel · November 13, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Sylvie's rosey cheeks are adorable.
Jessica Marie · November 13, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Hi Miss Lovely!! Oh Miss Sarah's creations are just charming and wonderful!!
Your girls are swoon worthy indeed! Oh Sylvie, such an amazing name indeed... My heart felt a twinge for the silvery haired French woman and her tweed-clad husband... How special is that?
Amelia is a doll, and her bumblebeee is beyond words!!! It is excellent, mighty excellent love!
xoxoxo
A Fanciful Twist · November 14, 2007 at 12:01 AM
Your sister must be simply lovely. I'm just so thrilled with my cutie Christmas Cards!
tiffany · November 14, 2007 at 09:23 AM
These are so beautiful--especially Sylvie. It makes me so sad that by the time I get out of class at 5 these will all be snapped up.
Moya · November 14, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Thank you for that post -- I look fwd to reading Jenny Hart's article. I really admire how far you've both taken your businesses. Have a great day!
Deanna · November 14, 2007 at 10:01 AM
I love Amelia. she's reminds me of my doughter (especially cheeks). Love the colour, too.. So pretty.
maki · November 14, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Those two little misses are just so sweet! I love the bumble bee on the Amelia piece especially. And now I need a grey beret like Sylvie!! :D
Thanks for the link to the Jenny Hart piece... I'm going to save it for lunchtime when I take a break for some "me reading" time. :) hehe!
Hope you're having a wonderfully, creative Wednesday!
Casey · November 14, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Oh, Emily....Silvie is just gorgeous! I d so love her teal capelet and grey beret. Bah! Now I am going to have to make a grey beret and teal capelet :)
-Ash-
Ashley · November 14, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Hi Emily! Your paintings and the dolls are very nice! I'm from Hungary, and I speak English just a little bit, but I try to understand all of your "articles" :)
Kata · November 14, 2007 at 11:55 AM
I'm sure you've read HOUSEKEEPING by Marilyn Robinson, right? Sylvie is one of the characters, of course, and I wanted to name my new puppy after her, but the rest of the family said thumbs down. Wah.
melissa Crowe · November 14, 2007 at 01:39 PM