New Painting Time!! Weee!
This is my rework of "Buttons"...She was originally illustrated as a 7" x 5" colored sketch- see the picture:
I do have an ACEO or two of her left, if you'd like one, just shoot me an email: I want an ACEO print of Buttons! and let me know! They are $3 each, I only have 1 or 2 left. I am also adding one in with the original painting if/when she sells :) Then that version of "Buttons" will be retired forever! :0
So, a bit about the process, and the life I led in the shortish time it took to recreate this piece: First, I would like to just mention two words (and please forgive me, I am about to "hippie out" on y'all a little)- Manifestation, and Serendipity. I am ONLY going to mention them, however, and say this one little thing- it is my firm and substantiated belief that WHAT YOU PUT INTO THE UNIVERSE IS WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THE UNIVERSE. I am sure many of you have seen the Snapple commercial "put good in, get good out" or whatever...well...it's true. Or...perhaps it is just that whatever you believe so firmly is what will happen. Crap. That thought had more to do with my painting in my head than it does typed up. I suppose what I am trying to say is that I have come to experience serendipity as a product, as proof, that manifestation is a real, working magic. Lately there has been a fair amount of serendipity around, enough that I would notice (because we all know I live in a low-pressure, but pretty dense cloud hovering just above the ground). Now...I'm pretty sure the events that follow will give you a little glimpse into why I say these things.
To get into the mood to paint this particular piece, I actually did a sewing project first (results are HERE!). I love my sewing machine. I will never not have a sewing machine in my life. It was upon completing this project that I finally sketched out the new "Button Pusher" piece, complete with an old-timey sewing machine/audio-listening contraption fusion thingy. It would be cool to have a machine like this...but I'm not sure how safe it would be. Really. I have suffered some pretty nasty injuries from my beloved sewing machine. One time, a needle broke, flew up, and hit me RIGHT IN THE EYEBALL. Everything worked out for the best, as I still have both my eyes in (mostly) working condition.
Once I got her onto canvas and started shading her, filling in skin, adding a little life...things in MY life got all weird. I mean, more condensed weirdness than usual. I noticed that while I was bringing this lady to life, a lot of the personal buttons in MY life were being pressed...good, bad, a variety of in-betweens. That is why I mentioned the manifestation. It was starting to creep me out, even, so...I did break away to work on some cartoon art. But enough rambling. Basically, this piece has a statement, I suppose, and it would be something like this-
Pushing Buttons can get things done. Everything is connected, though, so be freakin careful about the buttons you do push. Also, nekkid tattooed ladies are hot. She is currently up for auction on eBay- click her picture or the link below it for all the info ;)
"Button Pusher" original reworked painting (on eBay)
It's funny to me what I ramble on about, and what I do not ramble on about. Sheesh. So...continuing the theme of serendipity and manifestation...I had originally had another song picked out for this post...Dare I tell you...Yeah, it was "Pink" by Aerosmith. I'll wait until you are done laughing. It's okay. I love that song. What. But then, the other morning, I remembered the band Tweaker (a side project of Chris Vrenna-NIN drummer) and this song...which I just adore and feel it was probably written for me (not at all the truth, but I live in fantasyland after all):
Tweaker-"It's Still Happening"
I'm sorry, they've disabled the embed function for this video, and I don't want to post another version of it because THIS VIDEO is AWESOME. AS is the song. ;)
Good grief, that is quiet enough rambling. I am so sorry. I often read other artists' blogs, and they are so helpful and informative (see http://tiffanysrealm.blogspot.com/) or inspiring and exciting (see http://magisterian.blogspot.com/)...And mine is just full of crazy. Perhaps that is my charm. Perhaps it is best not to question such things. ;)
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xo!
Em
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I swear, every week I get a little further from reality, though it does seem to be helping my creative flow...
I have a brand new robot pin up painting to share, along with a new ACEO original, and some other goodies!
I am so pleased with how "Recalibrate" turned out! She is my latest painting (8" x 10" acrylic on canvas panel)...Feeling like a machine and feeling the need to balance my input/output levels has been a recent recurring theme in my life, so...I had to paint a sexy robot, of course! The original color scheme for this piece was going to be red-black-white-gold...but something told me to go with a softer color. Glad I listened! Anyhoo, she is available for viewing and purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop at the link below her picture:
"Recalibrate" robot pin up original painting
How about some more new? I have a *new* original ACEO illustration up on eBay- "Hello Honey" is from half of the sketch for my "Suite" jester painting...but in a whole different light. She's a steampunk nerd girl, waving hello! This original 2.5" x 3.5" illustration is currently running for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of only $5! To see the listing, more details, pictures, and perhaps make a bid, please visit the link below the picture
"Hello Honey" steampunk ACEO illustration
Also up on eBay are a few relisted originals- my "Squee" seahorse painting (from my Cartoon Aquarium series) is up for one more day ($40 starting bid)...The info is at the link below his picture
"Squee" original lowbrow seahorse painting
Relisted as well- "Good Ideas"- my original sorcerer (male) ACEO illustration. He did not find a new home last round, and I would really like him to...so he is listed again! Auction starts at $5, please click HERE to see the listing!
AND...One more! While this is not an original, I wanted to share it individually...I have a set of all four ACEO prints of my "Dragon Suit" face cards up for auction! You get one ACEO print of heart, spade, club, and diamond dragons in one swoop! The auction starts at $4, you can see all the info/pictures/place a bid at the link below the picture:
"Dragon Suit" set of FOUR playing card fantasy ACEO prints
There are more ACEO prints and other originals listed as well; you can see them all by clicking HERE!
No rambling today, I am sorry! Too much work, and I've been kind of a slacker because of the heat. BUT! I have acquired AC for the days when I just cannot even move, so there are no more reasons to not be painting! I have a nude (with a shark!) on my table, waiting for a few final touches...plus a handful of new ACEOs sketched out...so there will be new art soon! Until then, please thoroughly enjoy your weekend!
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 All!
Well, I have kind of a lot of stuff to share today, so please bare with me here :)...New Zazzle products, an ACEO auction, a brand new jester, and a new raven too!
I know I am not the best about sharing the latest from my Zazzle shop, but I have a few new things up there now, so I thought I'd post those! My "Ladybug Dragons" are now available as greeting cards; they are blank on the inside, but you can add your own greeting in any available font that Zazzle has before you order them! Here is the link to the greeting cards:
"Ladybug Dragon" and other greeting cards on Zazzle
I also have some new dragon, zombie, jester, and raven posters up there as well- you can choose your own size, paper, and even a frame if you wish! The link to all my available posters is here:
Emily's assorted posters and art prints on Zazzle
How about some brand new art? Yay! I will begin with what's new in my darklingemily etsy shop! Number one- a brand new jester pin up! She is titled "Cherry's Jubilee" (many thanks to my friend Megan for coming up with the title!)- Cherry is looking pretty shocked and happy about these oversized cherries right next to her...She is available as a limited edition 8" x 10" art print (there are only 25 in the edition) at the link below:
"Cherry's Jubilee" jester pin up art prints
I've also snuck in some time to get a new raven painted :) I just love these birds, and I could seriously paint them forever; if it weren't for my vast interest in other areas, I probably would! This is "Raven 17"- A curious raven looks skyward...and what are these glowing bits of green everywhere? "Raven 17" is an original acrylic painting, 5" x 7" on a sheet of canvas. He is available at the link below the picture:
"Raven 17" original painting
See, I told you there was a lot of updates! And I've still got one more :D This last piece tonight is an ACEO, listed for auction on eBay, starting at just 99 cents!
"Cemetery Fairy" is an older mixed media ACEO (2.5" x 3.5", feathers, lace, papers, fabric...the works!). She is slightly gothic, as she lives in a cemetery...but she's not mean or evil. Just watching over souls. She is up for auction on eBay- you can read her story, see detail pictures, and make a bid at the link below her picture:
"Cemetery Fairy" mixed media ACEO auction
Okay, I'm off to get some work done (boring computer stuff, but I need to do it) so...peace!
xo!
Em
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