I haven't just been sewing away since we got back from our trip, I've been doing some painting, too (before and after Portland).
I have to kinda have my hands in multiple projects at one time in order to feel balanced and also, to get my best ideas. I'm still hung up on those creepers from a few posts ago, so some of the 2-D work includes the 3-D characters...which makes me very happy.
The Creeping Corridor 9"x9"x1" Acrylic on wood panel
This piece has been through about 10 coats of varnish and sanding, and it has a lovely, glassy finish on the surface (almost like an encaustic painting with the warm, yellow-y wax).
I'm waiting for about 7 different kinds of supplies to get here, but there's still plenty to be done in the Black Apple studio/workroom, so I'm gonna hop (or maybe creep) to it.
xoxo
Comments (25)
Creeping bunnies are fabulous....Thanks so muvch for your generous sharing....
Susan
Susan Jonsson · April 22, 2008 at 01:48 PM
That creeping corridor is so cute! You can send it my way.
elmaelsiena · April 22, 2008 at 01:53 PM
love the shadows!!!
i think this is one of my favorites!!!
joy · April 22, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Wow! This is so dreamy...I love the shadow of the bunnies on the wallpaper.
~Heather
bumblebird · April 22, 2008 at 02:26 PM
This is one my favorites so far Emily! That ornate dark frame sets this one off amazingly.
I am anxious for your Etsy update!
*amy* · April 22, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I love the bunnies. I hope maybe I can grab one of your cute dolls this time.
AJ · April 22, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Very charming, indeed. I love the ornamental shape of the frame/wood panel. Did you get your new sewing machine?
masha · April 22, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I just got my prints today! they are so lovely.. i cant wait to order more. you inspire me so much! and i really want the painting above!
thank youuu!
Angella · April 22, 2008 at 02:45 PM
...Clever, colorful, cute, classy, crafty, cool, calm, cuddly, curious...creeping corridor!
LOVE IT!!
WANT IT!!
SO imaginative...
<3~michelle
miss.michelle · April 22, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Oooo.. Emily, this is one of your best! It's wonderful and I love the look the varnish has added to the overall feel of the image. It's so storybookish - in the very best possible ways. Bravo!
louisa · April 22, 2008 at 04:06 PM
That is a beautiful bunny painting! I love how you can see their little creeping shadows! So lovely!
Have a happy Tuesday!
♥Lisa
Lisa M · April 22, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Still creepy bunnys for me but oh well, it is a wonderful painting.
Rebecca · April 22, 2008 at 04:27 PM
I love the idea of using images of your art in your paintings..the painting is wonderful. I would love to see your work illustrate a childrens book someday :)
~Christine
Du Buh Du Designs · April 22, 2008 at 04:30 PM
I love your creeping bunnies. They're just as cute in paint as they are in fabric. Nice work! :)
emilyschmemily · April 22, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Kinda reminds me of my caty creepeth painting that I scored from you a few updates ago. I did this wild photohunt journey around my neighborhood and I think that you would love some of the shots. It is one of the neighborhoods I was suggesting you would like for a philly burb. Here it is..
http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2008/04/another-merion.html
www.projectblancoyd.com · April 22, 2008 at 04:39 PM
I LOVE them!!! And for some reason, I hear "Dance of the SUgar Plum Fairy" in my head when I look at this piece!
Sarah · April 22, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Love the shadows on the wall!
Jane · April 22, 2008 at 04:59 PM
This is so beautiful. There's just something about your work that is enchanting. Your paintings show such emotion, and I'm drawn to them. These creeping bunnies of yours are to die for, I just love this. Painting on wood is so great. Kudos!!!
Holly Neufeld · April 22, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I am so amused by the fact that all the people in your paintings and drawings look like an almost "ethereal" version of you! :-)
Fantastic!!
Stephanie · April 22, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Looks great! I think my daughter might need one of your Creepers...I'll keep an eye out for them to creep into the shop..
shannon · April 22, 2008 at 05:37 PM
very nice! love your creepers too - 2D and 3D. :)
Meg · April 22, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Hello Emily! I am Jana from Athens (!!!) Greece! Currently living in Spain. I have been visiting your blog for some time now and I like it very much! Thanks for sharing your ideas and keep up the great job you are doing...
Jana · April 22, 2008 at 06:05 PM
It reminds me of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story - "The Yellow Wallpaper." I think it is because of the term - "creeping." Bunnies creeping out of the wallpaper and parading around the room. Deliciously "creepy." Does anyone else see that? Lovely work, I always enjoy seeing what you come up with next!!
sara Johnston · April 22, 2008 at 06:20 PM
I have to emerge from my lurking to tell you that this is my favorite painting you've ever done.
Glad you liked the polka-dot package; I was excited to find a way to make bubble mailers cute.
Natasha · April 22, 2008 at 06:48 PM
don't know if this has been suggested...
but can you do a print of your paintings on the wood panels, glue them onto similar wood pieces, varnish them like heck and sell those.
They wouldn't be "original"'s, but then more people could have them.
I love your creepy creeping bunny's...I can almost see them swishing/gliding along the floor. Gives me chill's. :D
Zreekee · April 22, 2008 at 08:40 PM