Snow, Rose & Bear 11"x13"x1" Acrylic on wood panel
I want one of my future children's book projects to be a re-illustrating of Snow White & Rose Red, which is one of my favorite fairy tales, and has special significance (because that was what my mom called me and my sister when we were small). That story is so dear to me.
Aaannnd another rabbit painting...
Lepus Creepus 7"x9"x1" Acrylic on wood panel
Sorry to be short on words, but better to be long on pictures (I think).
Happy Weekend, my dears!
Comments (25)
Oh, I love "Snow, Rose and Bear" - it just gives me this feeling of security and being taken care of, like when you were little and your mom would hold your head on her lap when you didn't feel well type of thing.
The creeping bunnies are fantastic as well, both in 2D and 3D form :)
Dave · April 25, 2008 at 07:51 PM
The snow white and red rose is lovely!
I really do love the "Lepus Creepus" though, how cute and clever!
Jackie · April 25, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Oh wow, I am in love with the Bear painting. I love how soothing it feels. I may have to try to purchase that one!
Fox · April 25, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Hi Emily,
I agree with the above comment about holding your child...I have a photo of Mr Nick holding Sienna just like that, over his shoulder :0)
I hope you pursue the childrens book ambition. As a childrens writer/illustrator myself, I love to see somebody pushing the 'fairy tales' side of things. Even though you would be entering the commercial publishing world of bright colours and "non offensive" (whatever that means),material, I think there is definately a niche for your work. Perhaps you could check out Helen Cooper's work, books including 'Pumpkin Soup' and 'The baby that wouldn't go to bed'.
Good luck with the update, end of ramble from me :0)
Erica
xoxo
Erica-Jane · April 25, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Lepus Creepus! He's so wonderful and makes me giggle!!!! Dave and I love fairy tales, we'd definitely buy yours! I love the way you mix the light and bright colors with the dark intimate shadows.
trina · April 25, 2008 at 08:35 PM
now I want to know if you were snow white or rose red ;) My guess is for snow white, but you never know. And the paintings are absolutely charming.
Natch · April 25, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Ooh, I'm loving the bear painting!! Very nice!
cedar · April 25, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I think it is wonderful that your mother gave you something so sweet. My mother called me beauty but then my sister came along and they named her belle, I felt a little less special at that point. Oh well, still gives me something warm and fuzzy to think about. (Even with my fuzzy hubby beast)
Rebecca · April 25, 2008 at 11:52 PM
<3.
<3..
<3...
Love.
Love..
Love...
Snow, Rose & Bear!
:::fingers crossed:::
~michelle ;)
miss.michelle · April 25, 2008 at 11:54 PM
So sweet and tender. love it.
Terisa
Terisa · April 26, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Oh my... I heart Lepus Creepus.
puglyfeet · April 26, 2008 at 01:24 AM
Oh, I do like the Snow, rose, and bear one very much.
Projectblancoyd · April 26, 2008 at 02:11 AM
"Snow, Rose & Bear" is lovely, the feeling of the children protected... you got it so right. Reminds me of when I was a kid and used to fall asleep in the car and my dad would take me home to bed. LOVELY!!!!
Koldo · April 26, 2008 at 04:11 AM
Hi Emily,
Im loving the new paintings. Just gorgeous. A quick question - I am wanting to make some of your dolls (as seen on Martha) for a charity project here in Oz called Softies for Mirabel. Just wanted to get the ok to use your pattern? More information about the project can be found here: http://flickr.com/groups/softiesformirabel/
Can you let me know if its ok, I'd love to get started ASAP.
Thanks
Libby :)
Libby (zoesquid) · April 26, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I really have something with the 'Snow, Rose & Bear' painting, aswell.
My granny called my cousin and me Snow and Rose too, and even planted white and red roses on either side of the porch in her garden, where we used to play alot in summer.
Wonderful times...
Ely · April 26, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I must say I love the scenes and how much of a wonderful transition they are from the portraits. They show your skills much more as an artist.
Katie · April 26, 2008 at 11:14 AM
The bear holding those little girls is so beautiful! Your work is always so lovely and sweet! Can't wait to see all your cuties in the shop :)
Have a great weekend!
♥Lisa
Lisa M · April 26, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I remember hearing the Snow White and Rose Red story while growing up too. It seemed that there were always different versions of it. The bear is so sexy (is that creepy?) but he is the prince enchanted...right?
Sabrina · April 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I very much love this painting, I loved the story too, when I was little, and there is something about the pairing of such a dangerous creature with innocence.
Art Kitten · April 26, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I love that story as well. I had a really big book of fairy stories as a child and they just never leave you.. they capture your imagination so completely.
tiffany · April 26, 2008 at 01:35 PM
I loved the story of snow white and Rose red! Love the pantings!
nan · April 26, 2008 at 01:39 PM
oh I, too, LOVE Snow, Rose & Bear. I do hope to see this available as a print in your shop sometime soon. It has such an expression of gentleness and tenderness to it. Really wonderfully done, Emily!
sarah · April 26, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Snow, Rose & Bear is very reminiscent of Circle Time, too. Loving all your new stuff.
I love that you related the significance of those fairy tale figures to us. Very sweet of you. I would love to see an Emily Martin children's book!
Nichole · April 26, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I adore all the old children's storybook illustrators that you do and I can definitely see a little of them in this painting but a whole lot of classic black apple emily. If you were to illustrate a book it would make my christmas shopping so easy because I would buy it for every child and child at heart person I know. Never stop challenging yourself emily, the sky is not even a limit for you !!!!
Margaret Oomen · April 26, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Snow, Rose & Bear is absolutely stunning.
My sister and I are also opposites in many ways, although neither of us would be deserving of Rose Red/Rose White... Not quite. I wear bright colors, sunshine and happy things and have dirty blonde hair that I dye red. She's more of a night child, dyeing her dark brown hair blue. A rose red with blue hair...
ashleigh · April 26, 2008 at 03:08 PM