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
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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
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Oh...May is over! Crap!
I feel like I should have been far more productive this month. I'm blaming it on the fact that I've spent a lot of time tending to the gardens. I didn't even update my website galleries this month! I suck! Well, I suppose it can wait til June, and there will just be a lot more new art up there!
So, I do have some eBay auctions going on now- most of them are ACEO originals, though there is also one original dragon painting (7" x 5"). Each ACEO has a starting bid of just 99 cents, and some of them only have a day or two left! Here is the full list- links to the individual auctions are below the corresponding pictures, or you can view them all on one page here!
"Inchworm" original fairy + worm fantasy ACEO art
"Clowning Around" original mermaid + clownfish ACEO fantasy illustration
"The Note" original mermaid + seahorse ACEO fantasy art
"Along the Watchtower" original 7" x 5" dragon painting - starting bid of $15.
My motivation to get new art out of my sketchbook and onto canvas/paper has been somewhat low lately- not that I don't LOVE to create, but I do feel some interesting changes coming on, as far as my art goes. I've been in more of a pen and ink mood, and cartoons, too, and have been puttering around with some new Ralphie stuff, and some other cartoon creatures :) Very few final projects though. :\ However, I do have one brand new painting up in my darklingemily etsy shop! This piece is titled "Lurking Dawn" (thanks to Rebecca Brown Martinez for the title- you can check out her etsy shop here- TCsoApCo!)- a dragon perched on some strange plant, in my silhouette style...It is an original 11" x 14" acrylic painting, on gallery wrapped canvas (sides are 3/4" and painted black)- so it is ready to hang! To see more, and perhaps even adopt this painting into your home, please visit the link below the picture:
"Lurking Dawn" original dragon silhouette painting
One last important tidbit of info before I go...This Saturday, June 5, I will be out IN PERSON selling my art and other assorted goodies (prints, bookmarks, ACEOs, etc)...I will be at the Spring Craft Fair, located at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley, MA. The fair runs from 8am to 2pm, and there will be vendors of all sorts, a plant sale/swap, pancakes, and a giant tag sale! I will be outside, at a small table loaded with my paintings and such, so come on by and see me! And bring all your filthy rich friends who love art LOL!! Once more- Craft Fair this Saturday, located at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley, MA, from 8 am - 2pm, rain or shine! If you want more info, just email me!
Okay, I am off to get some more sketching done :)
xo!
Em
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Oh, man...
Sorry about being lame and not posting anything for a week! :\ I've been gardening my butt off, getting ready for a craft fair, moving furniture around...Tons of random chores and errands! Ugh, just thinking about it all is making me tired! But...I did get to mall with my girlfriends, and go out for drinks this weekend, so...I did get some relaxation in :)
Unfortunately, I don't have anything brand new as far as art goes, but I do have some eBay auctions running right now that I had not posted previously...So I will update you all on those right now!
The first is an original ACEO illustration- "Over the Rainbow" is one of my new favorites! A pretty (and tasteful) nude, sitting on a fluffy cloud, under a rainbow. On her parisol perches a little bird. She is an original ACEO (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals- 25" x 3.5") up for auction on eBay...She only has a few days left, and a few bids on her (but she is still under $5)...To see more info and details, please follow the link below the picture:
"Over the Rainbow" original nude ACEO
Another ACEO for auction on eBay- "Green Smile"- this ACEO is an open edition print of my original illustration...A sultry pin up, in green and black striped lingerie, holds a rather tantalizing purple hooka. She is also wearing a top hat, one of my favorite frivolous fashion accessories :) This print starts at a 99 cent bid...To see more, please follow the link below her picture:
"Green Smile" ACEO print auction
One last auction :) I've listed the original painting of "Raven 15" for auction- this piece was previously living in my darklingemily etsy shop, but I thought I'd try it in a different venue...This is indeed part of my ravens series, featuring simple black birds on colorful, abstract backgrounds. "Raven 15' is painted in acrylics on a 7" x 5" sheet of artist canvas, and is listed at a starting bid of just $9.99! To see the auction, and perhaps even bid, just visit the link below the picture:
"Raven 15" original abstract painting
Also, this is just a little reminder- my "Daydreaming Mermaid" original ACEO illustration ends tomorrow; she is still at a very reasonable price if you would like to make a bid ;) ;) To view her auction, just click the link below her picture:
"Daydreaming Mermaid" original fantasy ACEO
Even though I do not have any new art, I do have some new Zazzle products :) There are some new posters/prints available, as well as some nifty new zombie t shirts! To see everything I've got, please click the link below the picture:
New t shirts, posters, and more on Zazzle!
I swear, later this week I will have brand new art to show off, and more information regarding the craft fair I will be attending- offering lots of art (originals, prints, ACEOs, etc) and other goodies like bookmarks and free smiles, of course! But, for now, I am going to watch a movie about Jeffery Dahmer, eat some M+Ms, and futz around the studio.
xo!
Em
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Hello all!
This is sad, but...I don't even remember the last time I posted...sometime last week I suppose. I had a very busy weekend visiting my mother, who was up from Atlanta...We took a day trip to the Salem/Marblehead area to visit with my Nana and spend some time by the sea...okay, the harbor, but close enough :) So far, May has been an awfully busy month for me, and it looks like the craziness will continue all month long, into June...Yoy! At least it's nice out, though the warm weather always makes me sleepy.
So...it's art time! I have not had a lot of time to make new pieces, however I do have two new ones to share (why is it always in twos? Who knows...) The first is a mermaid and sea dragon illustration- "Napping Sea Monster"- some of you may have been following the work in progress in my facebook album, but for those of you who haven't, she is all finished up now and listed in my darklingemily etsy shop! A bit about the piece: an original 10" x 8" illustration, in mixed media (acrylic paint, colored pencil, and archival inks on bristol) featuring a beautiful mermaid and a sleeping sea dragon in her arms! Also, a bunch of fish and two seahorses, all packed full of color. Like an underwater rainbow, I guess. To see detail pictures, read the blurb I wrote, and perhaps even purchase this fun art, please follow the link below the picture:
"Napping Sea Monster" original mermaid + dragon illustration
Also brand new, a dragon silhouette ACEO! "Out on a Limb" is an original acrylic painting on a small sheet of artist canvas (2.5" x 3.5")- a swirly, abstract purple-red-ochre background, with a black dragon silhouette perched on some strange curly vines...It is a simple piece, but I just love the challenge of working in silhouette...it is not as easy as it looks to give an image a decent outline and still have it look like what it is supposed to represent...Sometimes a pose that would look fabulous with details will just turn out to look like a black blob in this style. Blah blah blah heh heh! At any rate, this piece is up for auction on eBay, starting at just 99 cents with free shipping- to see more, please follow the link below the picture:
"Out on a Limb" original dragon silhouette ACEO
Speaking of eBay auctions...I'm still going through my cleaning phase, which means I am listing some older art for auction...Though I have sold most of my older ACEOs, there is a generous handful of (slightly) larger illustrations that I will be posting for auction this week...The first of them being my little "Monkey Woes" piece...I really love this tiny gypsy and her monkey, but it is time for them to find a new home, so...she is an original illustration- 3.5" x 5"- up for auction, starting at $5 (with free shipping)...To see her listing, visit the link below the picture:
"Monkey Woes" original gypsy fantasy art
There will be more older art going up each day this week, and into next, so if you would like to bookmark the page that displays all my eBay listings at once, here is the link: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/darklingemily
I am hoping to get myself composed enough to be able to post more often, and ramble about silliness, because I know there are those of you out there who love my art, but you have also stated you enjoy reading my random thoughts...I really don't consider myself to be all that entertaining, but of course I spend all day, every day, with me...so I may be a little biased. I do love myself, however...there are times where I can annoy the crap out of me. But...anyhoo...back to work I go!
xo!
Em
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Happy Weekend!
It's rather late in my neck of the woods...Well, it's late for me to be tinkering around online and posting stuff, but I'm not all that tired. Also, this post is partially an excuse to put off starting another project. Not that I don't *want* to create, I almost ALWAYS want to, but I am quite sure the focus just isn't there. Lately I have been trying to be mindful of not putting paint to canvas if I know I won;t give it the attention it deserves, in the hopes that I will begin to make more quality art and less mindless crap. Though I suppose that is a point of opinion and taste.
All rambling aside, I have two new pieces to share! A new installation to my "Inkling" dragon series, and a brand new jester pin up! Also, a handful of new ACEO auctions on eBay ;)
"Inkling 4- Summer Night" is the new dragon piece- A spotted dragon and a fairy in a little red dress are up late in the summer night...fireflies surround them as they chat in the mysterious darkness that is summer! This piece is an original 5" x 7" acrylic painting, with a slightly abstract feel to it. It is listed for sale in my darklingemily etsy shop. To see more, please visit the link below the picture:
"Inkling 4- Summer Night" original dragon + fairy fantasy art
Also brand new- my latest pin up jester! This sultry sweetheart is titled "Sucker"- lollipop in hand, and a brightly colored outfit, with flirty brunette curls! I am smitten with her! "Sucker" is available as limited edition art prints (8" x 10") through my darklingemily etsy shop- $16 with free shipping! To seem more pictures, read about the prints, and perhaps even get one for yourself or a buddy, please follow the link below her picture:
"Sucker" jester pin up with lollipop art prints
Lastly, I have listed a few new ACEO art cards for auction on eBay- each ACEO starts at just 99 cents, with free shipping! To see all my current art listings for auction on eBay, just click here! Now, I am off to do god knows what...Have a good night/weekend!
xo!
Em
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Oh, weekend, I love you...
In this post, there is a new Cartoon Aquarium octopus, some older ACEO fantasy collage pieces, and a very exciting bit of news for those of you who are into digital tags :)
Firstly, I would like to introduce to you the newest member of my Cartoon Aquarium- "Octavio" is an original 11" x 14" x 1" acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas; he fades from orange to yellow starting at his head. :) To read the little blurb I wrote for him, and perhaps even adopt him into your home, please visit the link to the listing in my zombietoes etsy shop below his picture:
"Octavio" the octopus original painting
Next, I have been doing some spring cleaning, and have dug up some older ACEOs in my collage style- so, I have listed a few of them for auction, starting at just 99 cents each, with free shipping! To see the individual auction listings, just follow the links below the pictures:
"Curiosity" mermaid mixed media ACEO
"Nightshade" dark fairy and peacock mixed media ACEO
There are a bunch more pieces up for auction this weekend; to see all of them in one place, just click here!
And, very cool news on the digital tag front- I have just begun licensing some of my images through MyTagArt! The official release date for my images/tubes is April 2- there will be Cartoon Aquarium images/tubes, some dragons and assorted fantasy images, and even some jesters here and there! I am not a digital tagger myself, as I prefer to paint (wink wink) but I must say, the folks at MyTagArt are super wonderful, warm, and helpful people, and I am very pleased and honored to have my art on their site.
So, that is all for this evening- I am getting psyched up for Wrestlemania tomorrow, and am looking forward to watching the Hall of Fame Induction here in a few minutes, so...I'm out. Enjoy your weekend!
xo!
Em
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Whew...
So, I have been up to my eyeballs busy this week- lots of custom pieces and weird last minute sewing projects, meetings, and a little spring cleaning and gardening here and there; I am pretty much worn out!
But, I do have some new pieces to share! The first is another little fiber art book, very similar to the bluebird book, but with rabbits! I like the color scheme in this one- grey and white rabbits, and red, black, and white accents. There are four original mini rabbit paintings, each 2" square, sewn into the raw canvas pages. The inside covers are playing cards (diamonds and spades) and there is a hand painted rabbit patch on the front cover. To see a whole slew of pictures and perhaps even adopt this little book into your home, please follow the link below the picture to my etsy listing:
Little Rabbit fiber art book
Also new tonight is an original dragon ACEO painting- this one is titled "Smokestack"- a smoke breathing dragon sitting on a cloud! He is up for auction on eBay with a $5 starting bid, and free shipping! To see his listing and make a bid, please check out the link below the picture:
"Smokestack" dragon original painting ACEO
So, I specifically mentioned spring cleaning because I have a bit of a backstock of art, and very limited space, so I will be listing quite a few auctions on eBay in the next week or so; to encourage bidding, I will be starting everything at just 99 cents- lucky me that new fee structures for sellers start soon! I've got some exciting news on the forefront for all of you who enjoy digital tag art, but that will have to wait until my next post ;)
xo!
Em
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Hi Hi!
Well, I have quite a bit to update today- new art up on the website, a link to my art giveaway, and new art! ArtArtArt! Hee hee!
First, I have updated my website galleries with new images! There are four sub-galleries on my website: fantasy art, sexy art, scary art, and miscellaneous art. Each of these has brand new images posted! Here are the individual links to the sub galleries- pick your poison ;)
To the Fantasy Art Gallery
To the Sexy Art Gallery
To the Scary Art Gallery
To the Miscellaneous Art Gallery
Once you are in the gallery of your choosing, you can click on the individual thumbnail images to view details about the piece, the story behind it, and close up pictures. There is also the option to purchase a art prints and/or posters. All of the most recent updates are at the top of the page, and are marked "NEW".
Next...A link to my first ever Custom Art Giveaway! This giveaway is exclusive to my Facebook Fan Page, so if you are not a fan and would like to partake in the drawing for an original custom painting based on your idea, you will need to become a fan ;) There are actually three custom pieces in this drawing- one 5" x 7" original, and two ACEO sized (2.5" x 3.5") originals, all custom! More details and your chance to enter can be found here:
Enter to Win a Custom Darkling Painting!
You may enter once a day- the contest closes on Wednesday (3/17) at midnight. Names will be drawn Thursday morning.
Now, for some new art! I've got two new auctions up today- one ACEO and one 8" x 10"- the ACEO is brand new! It is a dragon painting, titled "Brick" as he is brick colored (one of my very favorite colors!). He has a bit of a "look" about him, as if he may be flying off to cause some trouble (pretty typical dragon behavior as far as I'm concerned). "Brick" is an original acrylic painting, 2.5" x 3.5" on canvas. He is up for a $5 starting bid, with free shipping! To see his auction listing, detail pictures, and perhaps make a bid, please follow the link below the picture:
"Brick" original dragon ACEO auction
Also listed for auction on eBay is one of my older dragon paintings- "Attitude on the Edge" is an original 8" x 10" acrylic painting, featuring two dragons perched on a castle ledge. These two are definitely not pleased with whatever they are looking at! If only they would turn around to see the beautiful starry sky behind them! This painting is up for auction starting at just $35, with free shipping as well! The link to make a bid is below the picture:
"Attitude on the Edge" original 8" x 10" dragon art
I think that is all for the time being. I think it is now movie time for me...:D
xo!
Em
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Happy Friday!
Well, I have gotten a good portion of the way through my website gallery updating, but I took a little break to write and post this :) Two brand new dragon pieces tonight, one "Inkling" and one ACEO...
This new ACEO is titled "Brightness"- a purple dragon with big, bright eyes, silently imploring you to smile :D Okay, yes, I am a dork. This is an original painting, measuring 2.5" x 3.5" (acrylics on canvas). "Brightness" is up for auction tonight, starting at just $5 with free shipping! To see the auction details and perhaps make a bid, please follow the link below the picture:
"Brightness" original dragon ACEO auction
The other dragon painting is the next piece in my "Inkling" sub-series- "Inkling 2- Phosphorescence" features two little dragons overlooking a weird glowing light. This original painting measures 7" x 5" (also acrylics on canvas) and is listed in my darklingemily etsy shop. To see details and such, please follow the link below the picture:
"Inkling 2- Phosphorescence" original dragon art
One more quick thing before I get back to updating my site...Tomorrow (Saturday) I will be putting up an art giveaway on my Facebook fan page- details will be posted tomorrow. This art giveaway is exclusive to my Facebook page, so if you would like a chance at winning some FREE ART, and are not already a "fan", you can get in on the goodness by clicking the link below and "become a fan":
Join the Darkling Treasures Facebook Fan Page
So, now I am going to finish up my work and hopefully head off to bed at a reasonable hour (yeah, right!)
xo!
Em
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Hi!
I have a whole bunch of new paintings tonight- most of them are dragons, though there is one new Cartoon Aquarium piece as well!
I will begin with the "odd man out"- my latest Cartoon Aquarium painting :) This is "Squee"- he is a red seahorse, super silly, and ready for a new home! To read his little blurb and see detail pictures, please follow the link below the picture:
"Squee" Cartoon Aquarium Seahorse painting
Now, on to the dragons! I have begun a sub-series of dragons in strange, otherworldy landscapes. I am calling this series "Inklings"- each background is painted before I have any inkling of which Emily dragon will have the best personality to suit it. You can look forward to lots of drips, splatters, layers, and abstractedness from this series! Allow me to unveil the first in the series- "Inkling 1- Falling Sky". This is an original 5" x 7" acrylic painting on a sheet of canvas. It is listed for purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop. To read the little story I've written for this painting and see detail pictures, please follow the link below the picture:
"Inkling 1- Falling Sky" original dragon painting
These next two dragons are both ACEOs- I listed them the other night, so some of you may have seen them already ;)...The first is "Hunter"- a tiny flying dragon, gracefully silhouetted against a blue purple sky. This is an original acrylic painting on canvas, in ACEO format (2.5" x 3.5"). Listed at a $5 starting bid, with free shipping too- you can see more details of the art and auction at the link below the picture:
""Hunter" dragon silhouette ACEO auction
The other new ACEO I have up on eBay is a cutie! A little green dragon with big, wide eyes...very adorable. His name is "Moss", and he is an original acrylic painting on canvas. Also up with a $5 starting bid and free shipping! Check out the link below the picture:
"Moss" original big eye dragon ACEO auction
By the end of this week, I should have some new art up in my website galleries, and also some more art to share :) At the moment, I am trying to decide on whether to watch a movie, or go back to my desk and get some more painting done...Decisions, decisions.
xo!
Em
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Hello!
So, tonight's art goodies are a bit random (though that seems to be my M.O. lately)...I've got a new addition to the Cartoon Aquarium, some new Funny Bunny ACEOs, and one more raven to share!
I know I've busted out a whole slew of raven paintings over the past few weeks- I just love the ravens, they fly right into my head and then right out again, onto canvas. It's a very seamless process, something I am quite thankful for. It's the closest I've ever come to "Art efficiency" heh heh. The hardest part is waiting for one layer to dry before starting on the next layer...
At any rate, here is the latest rave- "Raven 16" features two snuggled birds in a bare birch tree...I like this piece a lot, it seems very quiet, like a fresh-snow walk in the woods on a Tuesday morning when the rest of the world is at work or school...Ah, the quaint pleasures of having my own schedule! I'm rambling again...This piece is an original 5" x 7" acrylic painting on a sheet of canvas. It was listed for sale earlier in the day, but it has already sold! You can still see the picture here:
Next, I have a BRAND NEW Cartoon Aquarium painting! It's been awhile since my last C.A. piece, and I nearly forgot how much I love painting all the strangeness in the ocean! This round, I have a small 8" x 6" acrylic painting of three spiny urchins amongst colorful coral and seaweed. I have allowed my inner child to title this one, as I do most of them- "Three Sea Pricklies" is the name- it is available through my zombietoes etsy shop... The link is below the picture:
"Three Sea Pricklies" original Cartoon Aquarium painting
On eBay this evening I have listed the next two "Funny Bunny" ACEOs- #3 and 4! These are little original mixed media art cards (measuring 2.5" x 3.5", or landscape at 3.5" x 2.5"). They are created in archival inks and colored with acrylic paints over a scrap of vintage book page (from an old sewing manual). I made them because, well, I was feeling poopy the other day and needed to get myself out of the poop-rut. They are simply for smiling purposes. Each Funny Bunny ACEO is listed at a $5 starting bid, with free shipping! To see the latest, please follow the links below their pictures:
"Funny Bunny 3" original ACEO
"Funny Bunny 4" original ACEO
Now, I best be off to my desk- finishing up my latest jester, working on a new dragon painting, and some zombies, too!
xo!
Em
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Only a few pieces to share tonight- yet another raven, and two silly little bunny ACEOs...perhaps a bit of rambling, too...
So, I suppose I will start with the latest raven piece :) This is "Raven 15"- a solitary bird on a tan and blue swirly backdrop...I love these colors together! It is an original painting, measuring 7" x 5" on a sheet of canvas...Up in my darklingemily etsy shop (at sale price until the end of the month) with free shipping! The link to see details/purchase is below the picture, as usual:
"Raven 15" original painting
What of Raven 14, you ask? Well, it is a commission piece, but if you would like to see it, there is a link here: "Raven 14". Please note- this is a reserved listing, so unless you are the person for whom it is reserved, please do not purchase this piece; thanks for your understanding.
Also new tonight- Funny Bunnies! I woke up from a slew of terrible dreams and a fitful night's rest this morning, and was not particularly feeling like being pulled in any direction suitable for "the grind"...so I just took it easy and messed around in my sketchbook. Normally, when I am feeling crappy, it comes out as crappy in my art...or at the very least, very dark and brooding. But I really just wanted to be happy, so I forced myself to cheer up by doodling little cartoons...and I came up with these sweet and weird little bunnies! Needless to say, they have already grown into a small series...There are two original "Funny Bunny" ACEOs listed on eBay (in auction format, $5 starting bids)...Each one is illustrated in archival inks and acrylic paint on a scrap piece of vintage book page...Here are the first two:
"Funny Bunny 1" original ACEO
"Funny Bunny 2" original ACEO
As of right this minute, I have no real concept of what tomorrow will bring, as far as art goes. I am nearly finished with my latest commission, which will most likely be completed tomorrow...But other than that, I haven't a clue. I am looking over all these recent series of art and thinking to myself "Damn, this is all so random. The styles are so different...yet they all come from my head." I know, from a professional perspective, it is not a good idea to be so all over the place with my style. I should just stick to one thing and get really good at it. Right? Sure. But...Eff that! I know I'd get bored and stop making art, should I choose to stick with one style. So, in lieu of coming off as a professional and turning my art from passion into "work", I choose to make art for me first, and if anyone else should happen to like it, that's super awesome. It really does make me all warm and fuzzy inside when my work speaks to others. Besides, I am not just one thing. Why should my art be?
That is my ramble for the night. Sometimes, my logical side really gets on my nerves. It helps to shut her up by writing. "Shut up you! Back to your corner! Don't you have paperwork to fill out or something?!" Heh heh heh...No, do not worry, I have not lost my mind. I just spend a little too much time alone with myself. Perhaps it is time to get a part time job, just to have some human interaction on a fairly regular basis...My cat is just not cutting it anymore. :D
xo!
Em
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Ooh, I was almost lazy enough to not post tonight, but then thought better of it! This is pretty much the first time I've sat down all day, so, once my butt hit the chair, I was like "ooh, that's sooo nice, maybe I'll just take OOONNE more day off" but...It is not to be :)
Anyway, I have some new paintings to show off tonight, plus another eBay auction (an original dragon painting!)...
First, two new ravens! Yes, I know, it is an obsession at this point...I am sure my mind will turn to another subject soon enough, but for now..."Raven 12" and "Raven 13"! "Raven 12" is slightly different that most of the others in the series, with a more defined "blackness"- in the way of swirly Celtic-like vines! I love this raven, he's got a bit of a blue undertone to him, and the background reminds me of going camping and burning marshmallows...mmmm! At any rate, this is an original 8" x 10" acrylic painting on a canvas panel. He is up at sale price in my darklingemily etsy shop. The link is below the picture:
"Raven 12" original painting
"Raven 13" is more along the lines of most in the series- two dark birds before quite a colorful sunset. This is a smaller 5" x 7" original acrylic painting, on a canvas sheet. It is also listed at sale price until the end of the month- to see detail pictures, and perhaps even adopt it, please follow the link below the picture:
"Raven 13" original painting
While I am on the raven note, I should mention that I have made up some raven stationery and note cards- they are in my Zazzle shop, and I will be creating more stationery items with some of the other ravens this weekend :)
As far as eBay goes, I have a handful of original paintings currently listed, all at a starting bid of $35 or less! Crazy! Heh heh! Tonight's listing is also an original painting, my little "Spelunker" dragon. He's a small 6" x 8" acrylic painting, featuring a big eyed white dragon and a bunch of shady bat roommates (or cavemates, rather!). He is up for a 7 day auction, with a starting bid of just $15 and free shipping! To see the listing/make a bid, please follow the link below his picture:
"Spelunker" original dragon + bats fantasy painting
To see the whole list of originals on eBay, click here!
(I took a little break from typing this out to make a cup of hot chocolate; it's yummy!) On a somewhat poopy note- the super awesome zombie flip book idea that I have been working on is being *really difficult* and taking up a lot of my time and energy...After much internal struggling, I have come to the conclusion that it is not a good idea for me to continue working on this project for the time being. It was a good idea in theory; in practice, it has proven to be a great big pain in the arse. I am sad to say that I feel like a bit of a failure at not being able to overcome this challenge. It's really more a case of not *wanting* to deal with it any longer. I need to spend my time on more fruitful endeavors. With the amount of time I've spent on this stupid thing, I could have painted many, many pieces of art, or gotten a lot more work done on one of my other books. So, that being the case...i am on to other things :) Perhaps someday I will revisit this idea, hopefully with more patience and energy ;). So, until next time...
xo!
Em
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Hidely-Ho!
Tonight's art is mainly ravens- I've listed a brand new piece, plus some bookmarks, and another low-starting-bid eBay auction! Also, some of my book related goodies are featured as the giveaway on The Book Faery Reviews blog!
I'll begin with the new raven painting, of course...I love this painting so much! It's titled "The Locket" and features one big raven flying off with a partially opened locket. It is a tall, thin acrylic painting, on gallery wrapped canvas- measures 10" x 24" x 1". You can see detail pictures and read the blurb I wrote for it at the listing- the link is below the picture:
"The Locket" original raven fantasy painting
Also in my darklingemily etsy shop are some new bookmarks! These are prints from my other recent raven paintings- there are three different ones up at the moment (ravens 8-10). To get one for yourself (or as a gift for someone awesome in your life) please follow the link below the picture:
Raven bookmarks (and other book related goodies)
And don't forget- my two year anniversary sale is still going! Many many of my original paintings are marked down until the end of this month! Plus, when you spend $10 or more, you get a free set of bird bookplates! Woo hoo!
On eBay tonight, I have relisted my original Cartoon Aquarium octopus painting "George"...He was up as a "Buy it Now" listing before, but this time I thought I'd lower the price and put him up as an auction listing :) He is up for a ten day auction, starting at just $35...with my usual free shipping! To see the auction, and perhaps place a bid, please follow the link below his photo:
"George" original Cartoon Aquarium octopus painting auction
I have been asked to be one of the sponsors for The Book Faery Reviews two year blog anniversary! How serendipitous- we are both two this month! At any rate, I have donated a mini set of bookplates and a lovely fairy bookmark to one lucky winner! If you'd like to check out the blog, the link is here The Book Faery Reviews.
One last piece of art before I retire to my workstation for the night- my latest jester! This is "Tiramisu Temptress"- a tasty Italian treat! I will be putting up prints of her in my darklingemily etsy shop later on this week, but for now, here she is:
Now, I am off to work work work! :D I'm getting a commission started, still mulling over stationery items and sets...and here and there I am writing random limericks ;)
xo!
Em
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Mornin'...
This is a quick post, because I am actually testing out my import settings for Facebook (yay)...But, I also wanted to let you all know that I have updated my website galleries with a bunch of new art!
Here are some of the newbies- limited edition prints and posters are available direcly through my site, and everything ordered there ships for free! Now, on to the art:
One new image from my Fantasy Gallery:
"Dusk" dragon
One from my Miscellaneous Gallery:
"Raven 9"
And, one from my Sexy Gallery:
"Mangolomaniac" jester and mango pin up
Again, there are many other new images, and the recent ones are always at the top of the page, and marked with "NEW" for easy viewing. The galleries have grown substantially over the last few months, so if you have not visited Darkling Treasures in awhile, I do implore you to do so if you like! There are also a million other fun things there, including links to other artist websites, a brief bio on yours truly, commission information, links to my art around the web...and more! Wishing you all a wonderful day ;)
xo!
Em
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