We're back, and in full-steam-ahead mode!
I mean, right now we are both working 10-12 hour days most days...which is happy and exciting but also hard. Josiah is taking on some new responsibilities at Black Apple headquarters, so that will hopefully mean much more time for me to be making + painting.
'Cause I miss it fiercely, and it doesn't feel right to not have daily making-time anymore.
I've been working on this new piece for the last week or so, and I was able to finish it up last night:
Wonders Never Cease 16"x20"x2 Acrylic on canvas
Classic happy/sad dichotomy...my favorite.
It'll be part of an update later this week (probably Friday!). More on that tomorrow, when I'll decide all the particulars. Happy Sunday, applet pals!
Comments (27)
Ooh, that's beautiful, I really love it.
Dave · November 11, 2007 at 05:54 PM
thats nice to have a lil helper in the workshop. hehe how fun it is to paint all day and craft.
kim* · November 11, 2007 at 06:35 PM
Beautiful!
I know what it's like to do all the other things and not focus on arts & craft...I'm happy for you...your paintings rock and that's what you should be doing all day.
Bianca · November 11, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Ooh I just love her expression!
Cedar · November 11, 2007 at 06:52 PM
I hear you regarding needing that creative time aside from the practical stuff.When I have to do all of that other stuff it makes for a cranky artist around the house. My husband cleaned ,mopped and took my little one out today so I could focus on my dolls. I blasted my Cocteau Twins and sipped my Shriaz and sculpted..
Your painting is wonderful. I love how her hand just gently skims the water~very dreamlike..)
~Christine
Du Buh Du Designs · November 11, 2007 at 07:26 PM
I really love your new painting!
You should always save a little time for creativity :o)
Amanda · November 11, 2007 at 07:29 PM
Hola Darling Emily,
Oh, how I love sea creatures!! Happy creative time... I get kind of sad when I can't have creative time regularly. Sad and mad. So Yipppeee, to creative time!! xoxoxo
A Fanciful Twist · November 11, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Beautiful Emily, I love the colors in that sky. And narwhals! I love how mystical and special they look.
blair · November 11, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Emily, wow. I felt like your paintings started to take on a new feel after you did The Quiet Room. This new painting falls in that same category (For lack of a better word) and I love it. It's really quite beautiful.
Ky Eliza · November 11, 2007 at 11:05 PM
beautiful.
rebekka · November 11, 2007 at 11:08 PM
AMAZING! I love the narwhale and the whole feel of the piece...never stop painting.
Mary
Mary · November 11, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Glad to hear you're on "full steam ahead" mode!
Always a good place to be!
Erica-Jane
Erica-Jane · November 12, 2007 at 05:01 AM
I love this so much! Yay for Narwhals :)
Christine · November 12, 2007 at 07:18 AM
it's very enthralling! I like it a lot. :) You have such talent.
Jayci · November 12, 2007 at 10:20 AM
How lovely this new painting is! I love the somber sea.
Can't wait for the shop update!
Have a great week!!!~♥Lisa
Lisa · November 12, 2007 at 10:20 AM
This painting reminds me of the dark waters of the ecuadorian rain forest where we saw pink dolphins.
and i love the girl's short hair!
risa · November 12, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Exciting to have such a large painting coming up in the next update!
space elephant · November 12, 2007 at 10:58 AM
So beautiful. I do hope you update this week but I do hope you chose a day other than Fridays as I teach all day and can't even try to buy!
moya · November 12, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Shows how well you must be doing with your cottage industry if you need Josiah to do the boring bits! Well done girl. Love the painting :)
cassie · November 12, 2007 at 11:25 AM
This one is especially lovely...
Danielle · November 12, 2007 at 11:51 AM
oh nice. I like the unicorn whale. very interesting. Can't wait for the news tomorrow :)
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · November 12, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Where did you come up with the idea for a Narwhal?
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · November 12, 2007 at 02:00 PM
So pretty! I love the colors! I'm glad you're able to have the "creative time" again... I know I always feel like something is horribly amiss when I can't carve out regular time to do something creative! :)
Casey · November 12, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Who doesn't want to have a magical whale friend?!? Love it!
tiffany · November 12, 2007 at 02:08 PM
narwhals are my most favorite animals :]
the unicorns of the sea!
Sarah · November 12, 2007 at 04:07 PM
I like the reflections of the water on the narwhal's skin.
Maddy · November 12, 2007 at 04:13 PM
OMG, that is so gorgeous. i wannit.
Kara · November 13, 2007 at 03:34 PM