The Most Beautiful Drawing!

In:

"Old Saratoga Books"

I found:

etching of Charels Follen done by J.C.F.Gutsmuth in 1817

detail

Last Summer John and I were in a used and rare books-store in Saratoga, NY, called "Old Saratoga Books"

I loooove old bookstores, walking though one feels like meandering through the collective unconscious.

Sifting though hundreds of tattered pages, I came across this small etching which evoked what every artist spends his or her life in service to only perhaps achieve. What a complete and humbling drawing. I was so fully engrossed by it's beauty it drew me into total silence (rare) and vulnerability (not rare at all). It is magic to stop time and space, to reach directly into the affections of another. A remote collision of hearts.

This is both my conviction and proclamation of intent.

This is an etching of Charles Follen done by J.C.F.Gutsmuth from Turnbuch für die Söhne Vaterlandes (1817)

Magical Peru

I have just recently returned from one of the most magical adventures of my life! John and I went with a group called Raw Flora to Peru! I feel so blessed to have seen such a breathtaking place and to have been in the company of such radiant beings. I cannot possibly give high enough praise to this guided journey, if you feel a calling from the jungle or what to experience South America in an rich and authentic way, this maybe for you!

Machu Picchu

baby lama in Cusco!!

Here we stayed for several nights by candle light. Nestled in the jungle, there was no hot water or electric, the night sky was so clear the distinction between myself and the stars faded to nothing.

I bought some of these amazing paints, they are made completely from pigments found in nature such as beetle shells, minerals, and cactus flowers. It was so incredible, I have never seen anything like it, I am excited to use them.

The textiles where unbelievably gorgeous, made without the use of any machines. This is a scarf I got in Cusco that I will cherish forever, all of the colors come from natural dye and the fibers are made and woven by hand from the fleece of baby alpaca.

The markets of Peru hold a magical vibration, charged with the beauty of human creation in tandem with unlocking secrets of nature. It seems not a single blade of grass didn't provide at least 5 uses for the Peruvian people.

New Originals for Sale

"Revolt"

8".10"

Oil on Wood

face detail

shoulder detail

"Revolt" is a beacon calling to inner light in a time when force of spirit encounters smothering oppositions so steadily. The French Revolution is a roaring flame that lights the path of those in need of uprising. For me personally I feel this is a time for an inner revolution and a restructuring of values that align with the earth, to harness sustainable energy resources both inner and outer. "Revolt" is now available in my shop

"It's You"

Oil on Masonite in Custom Frame

3.5"x2.3/4" painting

9"x5.5" with frame

This tiny little cheeky is also now available to own here

Emily's new site

Connect, Create, Inspire: Wish Sticks and Farm Dreams: "We put our hopes and dreams into the universe and hope they are well received. As a kid I would blow on dandelion seed heads with all my mig..."

It's You is Completed!

"It's You"

3.5" x 2.3/4" 9" x 5.5" with frame

face detail

hand elaborated frame

Here is another painting for the world, this one is teeeny tiny and was very fun to paint. I talked a little about this painting before in a previous post . I am waiting for the paint and the enamel on the frame to dry and "It's You" will be in my shop.

a Little More Fun, a Lot More Soul

I just spent a few hrs on Revolt and I am very pleased with the progress. I think somewhere along the way I forgot how fun painting is and how joyful it is to just explore and create! I worked today intentionally without any music or talk radio and I found it much easier to sink into the moment. I really like the push pull going on between refinery and grit, I am excited to see what else unfolds as I continue my journey with this piece.

Sneek Peeks

"Revolt" face detail

I always have a few paintings going at once, this helps me not over work a painting but also gives me something to always work on while paint is drying between layers.

Here you can see 4 of the 5 pieces I am working on" Techno Eve" (working title)" I Couldn't Tell if I was Dreaming"," Blackbird Cry" ,"Revolt" and not pictured but also currently being worked on is "It's You"

"I Couldn't tell if I was Dreaming" is coming along Y

New! "Revolt" 10"x 8" on oval wood panel

I just recently started "Revolt" and I am very pleased with how it has turned out so far. I promise I will not start anymore paintings so I can finish this crop, I will soon be filling my shop with new originals and prints! Yay!

100 Sales! New Cards!

New cards! 3"x 1.5"

I love how they turned out! I ordered these from 1800 postcards and I was thrilled with their customer service and speedy delivery. They are so sweet and vibrant!

Handmade stationary! While they last you will receive a handmade book mark and card with any purchase from my shop

Bunny detail. I had so much fun making these little drawings, they are all different! The picture above is actually the yellow card but my camera distorted the colors so much it looks pink :/

Bookmarks! When you receive yours it will be customized a stamp of your first initial.

Lydia Approves Y

In Honor of my 100 sales on Etsy I made new bookmarks and stationary as gifts, I also ordered new buisness cards which I adore!