Helloz!
I know, I just went a whole week without posting a blog. :\ Truth is, there really wan't much to write about...until now! LOL!
I have some new ACEO auctions listed on eBay (of course!) and also a special treat for all you comic lovers! But first, I will start with the ACEOs...
Continuing my Circus & Side Show series with "Carousel Horse"- an original ACEO illustration (2.5" x 3.5"- acrylic and inks)- the carousel is my favorite ride. I know it's not the most exciting thing, but it's the decadence of the carousel that I love more than the motion of it. This art card is up for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of just $5- to see more and perhaps even make a bid, just visit the link below...Oh, and fair warning, it only has about 2 days left to go!
"Carousel Horse" original circus ACEO illustration
The other new original ACEO I have listed is a cute little fairy, playing on her laptop (the laptop has wings!). I've titled this one "Faebook", as I spend a lot of time on Facebook...it just seemed to fit, at least in my dorky world. She is also listed at a $5 starting bid. To see more details and get your bids in, just visit the link below her picture:
"Faebook" original fairy ACEO
Also, I've put up a handful of 99 cent ACEO auctions- an assortment of fantasy/pin up/ other randomness for you all to enjoy! Again, all of my ACEO prints have starting bids of just 99 cents! A few of the current listings include "Low Tide"- a sweet art nouveau inspired mermaid, and "Semi-Sweet"- the very first pin up jester illustration I ever drew. To see all my current 99 cent art listings, check out the link below the picture:
ACEO prints at 99 cents and more
Now that you have patiently waited for me to run down my list of new art, I will share with you something funny! Occasionally, I will get the urge to draw up a comic strip (or in this case, a block) of things I find funny...These comics are probably not universally funny, but they help me deal with the idiocy I encounter in daily life. Lately, the idiocy has been rampant, so I may be doing a bunch more of these...They are not the best art in the world, just quick little sketches, but I try to get the body language as close to reality as I can...It's great therapy for me, and reminds me how important having a good sense of humor is, and also that I am not a one trick pony. So, with all that being said, I give to you...a comic:
Any questions, input, comments are welcome. I would like to expand on this comic idea, and perhaps if I get enough of them drawn up, I will put them in a hand bound book for posterity (and also for listing in one of my etsy shops, which are sorely neglected of late)...
Speaking of my etsy shop...I am having an impromptu SUPER SALE in my darklingemily etsy shop! I've dropped my original art prices *a lot*- for instance, every 5" x 7" original painting is now marked at just $10 (from $32), and every 8" x 10" original painting is marked down to $25 (from $55)!! I know, I am insane, but you know what...I need more room! It's not even funny anymore. So, yes, I implore you all to go check out this sale, here is the link:
darklingemily.etsy.com
Just type SUPER SALE into the searchbar at the top of my shop page, and it will give you all the sale listings! I will not be having this sale up for very long (I will be running it all weekend, until Sunday night, probably).
And now, I will be off to get some more odds and ends together for my many projects...Love to you all!
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
Good evening!
So, I do have a few new pieces up for auction- two jester pin up ACEO prints, a print of my ACEO "Over the Rainbow", and a new original! But, I kind of feel like rambling, so this blog post will mostly be me fulfilling *that* whim ;)
Okay, before I go off on a tangent, I'll let you all know about my latest auctions! I have a brand new original ACEO illustration listed- "Fancy Feathers" features a little girl fairy and her pet peacock- super cute! She is up four auction with a starting bid of $5...To see the listing page, and perhaps even make a bid, just follow the link below her picture:
"Fancy Feathers" original fairy + peacock ACEO illustration
Also newly listed are a few ACEO prints with 99 cent starting bids- two of my jester pin ups (Mangolomaniac and Sucker)...You can see the individual listings at the links below their pictures:
"Mangolomaniac" jester pin up ACEO print
"Sucker" jester pin up ACEO print
And one last one- an ACEO print of my original nude illustration "Over the Rainbow"- a pretty naked lady, sitting on a cloud, under an umbrella...I just love this piece! She is also listed at a 99 cent starting bid, and you can see more and make a bid at the link below her picture:
"Over the Rainbow" nude fantasy ACEO print
So...I'm gonna ramble about my week now. You've been fairly warned ;)
on Tuesday, I had to go into work in the early morning...When I got there, I noticed a baby bird hopping around in the road. So, I scooped it up and moved it to safety. I know you are not technically supposed to touch wild baby animals, because I guess the scent of human on them is sometimes enough to make the parents abandon them...But I was *not* going to leave that poor little guy out in harms way. It wasn't hurt, and was certainly about "learning to fly" age. Plus, one of the parent birds was right there, screaming at me the whole time. When I went on break later in the day, the baby and parent were gone, so...I assumed the best (for once)...Plus, I got to hold a baby bird before work! They are sooo cute :)
This morning, I found myself downtown before work, so I ran a few errands, grabbed a cup of coffee, and headed to the cemetery to visit with my namesake (Ms. Emily Dickinson). Some of the grass in the front of the graveyard hadn't been mowed in quite some time, and it was long and brown (but not in a gross way). In that part of the cemetery, the tombstones are very old, many are cracked and crooked. It was so quintessential, and I was silently cursing myself for not having my camera with me. So, I had a nice peacefully creepy morning, writing zombie limericks with Ms Dickinson in the graveyard.
It's strange, though, that a town as busy as Amherst has a "dead spot" (pun intended) right in the center of the center...I don't go to cemeteries and hang out because its cool and slightly gothy...I might be a dork, but I am not a big enough dork to be a goth (sorry goths). I'm just me. I just like that it is peaceful, but not all that lonely. I like that there is history and secrets, and lives past. Plus, even those dead and gone, for so long that there is no one left alive to visit them, still deserve a visitor now and then.
And...that's my ramble.
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
Hello lovelies!
This is gonna be a pretty lame post, because I am exhausted and have a bit of a headache. Too much sun, not enough water, too much worrying, not enough relaxing. Ah, life.
I have a few new ACEOs listed, all of them are original ink and acrylic illustrations, and all have starting bids of just $5!
The first is "Dragon Lily"- a tiny blue dragon is curled up in a bright day lily, and a fairy has just found his hiding spot! The link to the auction listing is below the picture:
"Dragon Lily" original fantasy ACEO
The other new fantasy ACEO I have up is a rose flavored mermaid! I have no idea where this one came from, but she sure is pretty! Her listing link is also below the picture:
"Relaxing Rose" original mermaid illustration
And, finally, my latest circus & side shoe ACEO- "The Contortionist"- by now, you may have noticed a color theme going on with this series...All primaries, plus ochre, brown, black, and white. I thought it would be a challenge to give myself some boundaries for once, and dang was I right! LOL! To see the auction listing for this ACEO, just visit the link below the picture:
"The Contortionist" side show ACEO art
So, yes, I am not feeling 100% today. I haven't been feeling all that great for a few days now, but am trying to muddle through. I have definitely bitten off more than I can chew, so I may be kind of quiet for a bit, until I work out all my projects...At the moment, I am still working on the zombie limericks. Almost done writing, then to illustrate, format, and so forth until I am pleased with the finished product. Of course, I will still be listing regular eBay auctions, though they will mostly be ACEOs...I have no idea when I will get to my next jester,or a new zodiac dragon, or anything else for that matter...*Sigh* I need more hours in the day. I need more days in the week. I am not going to be acquiring either of those things any time soon...
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
Whoa...
It's been a rather weird day for me...started off in a not-so-good way, then progressed to minor frustrations, exhaustion, and near defeat, then to major incredulity and joy...I have to admit, I am pooped out and it's only 10pm! I still have to eat dinner, and do the dishes. At this point I am asking myself where in the heck my helper monkey is? Oh, right, I never did get around to acquiring one...Dang it!
Anyhoo...let's get down to business, shall we? I've got a brand new jester piece to share, along with another Cartoon Aquarium original auction (partially for charity) and some other fun news, too...
The newest jester is titled "Brain Freeze"- she is a sultry brunette, with dangerous yellow eyes, and a mind for ice cream...Not sure if anyone has noticed, but I have been attempting to overcome my fear of using reds in my art lately...how'd I do with her? There are limited edition art prints of "Brain Freeze" available for sale in my darklingemily etsy shop; the link is below her picture:
"Brain Freeze" jester pin up art prints
I've got another auction up on eBay, with 10% of the final sale price going to the Gulf Restoration Network! "Squee" is one of my original Cartoon Aquarium seahorse paintings- he is sort of ladybug-like, and definitely a strange fellow. An acrylic painting on 8" x 10" gallery wrapped canvas, up for auction starting at $35. To see the listing and maybe even make a bid to adopt him into your home (and at the same time give a little bit of help to the Gulf of Mexico), just follow the link below the picture:
"Squee" original cartoon seahorse painting for charity
I've also got a couple of ACEO prints up for auction (and more on the way in the next few days), all starting at just 99 cents! To see all my auction listings on one page, just click HERE!
So...I had an OMG moment when I checked my email after a long and slightly horrid day at work :) Awhile back, I had been contacted by someone from a project called the Poet's House Showcase, asking for a set of my "Little Books of Zombie Limericks" to put on display with a TON of other poetry books (all self published, by various artists/authors)...Well, the New York Times wrote a short article on the showcase, and they mentioned my silly little books! I am 100% floored. I cannot even begin to describe it. I might be walking around the whole rest of this week with my mouth agape in astonishment. I may not sleep much. I might laugh for no apparent reason. Freakin' WOW! Normally, I am not one to brag about things, especially one line shout outs, but I feel justified this time, because it's the NEW YORK TIMES!!! Here is a link to the article if you are interested in reading it:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/09/books/09poets.html?_r=3
Other exciting news- for you all- this Thursday (July 15th), I will be holding another 15% off sale in my darklingemily etsy shop. This is a one day sale ONLY, and all orders are 15% off!! So, come on over and see if there is something special that catches your eye, because it will be on sale Thursday!! Nothing will be visually marked down in my shop, however I will be adjusting invoices to reflect the discount, so please wait until I invoice you to make payments!
Also- my Facebook Exclusive art giveaway drawing ends tomorrow night at midnight (EST)- here is the link to enter if you would like to sneek in at the last minute:
Emily's Art Giveaway Contest (ends Wednesday!!)
Yes. A weird day, indeed. I'm still working on my circus and sideshow series, and loving every minute of it. I do have a confession, though- I have (shamefully) spent a few too many minutes researching dead wrestlers this week, and how they ended up that way...Oh yes, my friends, when two obsessions merge together, things can get crazy, and much time being spent on things that are not art heh heh! *shakes head* I am such a dork. And, this dork really needs some food and some clean dishes, so...I will be off now.
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
Good evening!
Well, it has been a slow week, at least art wise, but I have been making pizzas up the wazoo...Ugh, the thought of greasy cheese in this heat makes me a little sick LOL!! At any rate, I do have two new ACEOs to share with you, and a reminder about my Facebook exclusive art giveaway contest...
So...new ACEOs! Yay! The first is a fantasy illustration- "Hot Air" is an original ACEO (2.5" x 3.5") featuring a lovely blond nymph girl, enjoying the rather whimsical skyscape of multicolored hot air balloons. She is up for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of just $5! To see more, just check out the link below her picture:
"Hot Air" original fantasy ACEO
The other new ACEo is the latest in my Circus & Sideshow series- the "Fiji Mermaid"! This is no regular mermaid art- it's a bit on the creepy side, but I wanted to keep with the vintage circus feel, so...yeah. :) There is a bit of history + info about the Fiji Mermaid in the auction listing- this ACEO is listed at a $5 starting bid. To read more and perhaps even make a bid for this oddity, just visit the link below the picture;
"Fiji Mermaid" original circus + sideshow ACEO art
As usual, I have a handful of other auctions up on eBay, including TWO sea turtle themed pieces, each with a portion of the final sale price going to help the Gulf Restoration Network! To see all my listings on one page, just click here!
I have finished up my latest jester- she is Ice Cream themed- though I have yet to scan her in and get prints posted for sale. I will try my very best to get her up ASAP! She's very cute- a black haired harlequin, dreaming of ice cream cones :) Now I am pondering my next jester, and also the next addition to my Dragon Zodiac series (thinking about Taurus)...Also, working on getting more zombie limericks written for the compilation book...I wrote 18 of them last week, and thought with the other 27 plus illustrations that would be sufficient. However, I have since chosen to put a whole bunch more into the compilation book, so...Looks like I have my work cut out for me! Even though they are just silly little rhymes, it is actually rather difficult to make them work just right, and also make them funny (which, in my mind, is the cornerstone of any good limerick). At this point, I am afraid that I will run out of ideas. :( So...I might have to restock my Netflix list with LOTS and LOTS of "research material" aka zombie movies LOL!!
Oh, yes, and allow me to remind you all about my Facebook Exclusive art giveaway contest! The end date is drawing near (it ends Wednesday, July 14th, at midnight EST) so get your comments in now!! To see the details of the contest and make your comment, just click here!
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
Hello!
Well, I've got some art up for auction (of course!), plus some new bookmarks, and info on my latest Facebook Exclusive Art Giveaway contest!
Very first, I have TWO new art auctions up on eBay today- both of these pieces are originals, and each has a sea turtle theme :) Also, both are donation auctions, with a percentage of each sale price going to the Gulf Restoration Network...This organization helps to restore and protect the beauty and wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico!
So, the auctions are as follows- I have a brand new mermaid ACEO- "Turtle Stories"- a tiny sea turtle and a blue-skinned mermaid are telling stories...This is an ORIGINAL illustration, 3.5" x 2.5" in inks and acrylic paints, up for auction with a starting bid of $5. To see more details, and make a bid to help me donate to this worthy (and important) cause, just visit the link below the picture:
"Turtle Stories" original mermaid fantasy art
**A quick side note- I have opted to raise my starting bid from 99 cents to $5 for original ACEOs, though I will be having many ACEO print auctions soon that will start at 99 cents ;)
The other donation auction is my ORIGINAL painting of "Jon"- the punk rock sea turtle from my Cartoon Aquarium series! "Jon" is painted in acrylics, on a 10" x 8" x 1" gallery wrapped canvas. He is ready to hang on a wall, no frame needed! Up on eBay, with a starting bid of $35, his auction listing is at the link below his picture:
"Jon" original punk rock sea turtle painting for donation
So...What else is new...? I've put up some new dragon bookmarks in my darklingemily etsy shop...These are printed from my dragon paintings, in full color, and each one has a colored ribbon tassel. To see them all, check out the link below the picture:
Emily's Fantasy Art Bookmarks on etsy
Okay, time to let you all know about my latest art giveaway! This giveaway is EXCLUSIVE to my Facebook Fan Page, so you will have to go over there to enter...I am running the entries from today (July 7th) to next Wednesday (July 14th) at midnight (EST). All you have to do is read the note I have posted on my Fan Page HERE and make a comment to be entered to win your choice of art prizes!!
Speaking of art giveaways, my artist friend Natalie VonRaven is also currently holding a free art giveaway of her own! She is a gothic + fantasy painter, and uses brilliant colors in all of her pieces! To see/enter her giveaway (this is also a Facebook Exclusive) just click HERE!!
Also, a friendly reminder about the Blogmania Scavenger Hunt- you can get all the info here and the hunt ends July 30th!!
I am really roasting in this humidity, and it's rather difficult to think straight. My hair is a mess, there is sweat in my eye, and no amount of cold showers and swimming in the pond is going to make it okay for me to not have AC...I try to make myself feel better by telling myself that I am doing a bit of good by not having one, but the true fact is that I am cheap and would rather suffer than pay the extra $ on my electric bill. So, I just wish for a lot of rain instead, and try to think about other things.
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
Happy Fourth of July!
I'm gonna make this a quick post, cuz I have a lot of art work waiting for me! But tonight I have some new auctions!
The very first auction is a brand new ACEO, and the first in my series of circus/shideshow themed illustrations! "Sword Swallower" is an ORIGINAL 2.5" x 3.5" illustration, done in archival inks and acrylic paints on bristol. She is up for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of only 99 cents! To see more detail pictures, read more info about this piece, and even make a bid, just visit the link below her picture:
"Sword Swallower" original ACEO circus illustration
The other two auctions I have recently listed are both older pieces, in need of good homes :) "Green Eyes" is a one of a kind fairy ACEO, in mixed media (fabric, assorted papers, ink, and paint)- up for auction on eBay, also with a starting bid of just 99cents. To see the listing and more details, check out the link belwo the picture:
"Green Eyes" original fairy collage ACEO
And, last but not least, I have also put up one of my smaller original acrylic paintings- "Red Wine Fairy" is 5" x 7", and she is adorable, with her big blue eyes and pale skin. She is listed for auction, starting at $15...To see her auction listing, follow the link below her picture:
"Red Wine Fairy" original big eye fairy painting
Of course, there are a few art auctions ending soon (within the next day or so) and most of them have not reached over $5 yet! To see all my auctions on one page, just click here!
ALso new- the good folks over at MyTagArt have put up some brand new tubes for all of you who like to make digital signature tags and the like...TO see all my new PSP tubes, they are here (newest additions are at the bottom of the page).
So, I know I haven't been very "talkative" online lately- I have been working nonstop! I am currently balancing a few projects (as usual!), including my latest jester, this circus ACEO series, getting things sorted, edited, and formatted for my zombie compilation book, and other odds and ends. And with that said, I'd better get back to my desk and get some colors filled in!
xo!
Em
Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
