NEW Repaint- "Outersea" octopus mermaid, plus NEW double sided ACEO prints and Dragon Doodle!

Well, hello there!

So...A new painting!! Hooray!! I have been quite slackerly with the blog, and for that I am truly sorry. The more I joke about feeling sympathy for the White Rabbit, the more like him I become. Forgive the lack of work in progress shots, too. I've been posting them to my personal Facebook profile, and not my Darkling Treasures Facebook page, mainly because I feel like it's a waste of time. I've had to go back to basics, for sanity's sake (hahahaha, like I even know what that IS)...Back to basics is: WEBSITE, this BLOG, and my personal Facebook profile. Feel free to add me HERE as a friend, though I MUST reiterate: This is my personal profile. I may not actually be as whimsical, innocent, or even as nice and sweet as I perhaps (and quite accidentally) have led you to believe.

*ahem* aaanyhow, onto the new art!! Weee! "Outersea" is by far one of the most detailed, tedious, and irritating piece I have worked on to date. Strangely, she is also pretty impressive. At least I think so. After the initial concept re-sketch in pencil, I had no plans for her. No color scheme, no background ideas, no real purpose behind her...just flying by the seat of my pants. So, I spent a lot of time just staring at her, a bunch of grey lines on an otherwise white canvas. At a certain point, I just started adding color, because sometimes you have to work without inspiration...that's when it will sneak over to you and attack your toes under the desk. Perhaps that was my cat. It doesn't matter now. This mermaid lady and I went with the flow until we decided she was complete. Here is the finished painting:


"Outersea" original mermaid octopus painting- for auction on eBay

She's currently up for auction on eBay HERE for ONE MORE DAY, and if she ends with no bids, she does have a destination. What I am trying to tell you is that this is your only chance to get the original!! And at half price, too! That's a wicked good deal. Just sayin.

Of course, I do have a SONG to go with this piece :) "Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin:



Also noteworthy- I've got some special NEW ACEO art prints of "Pris-tend" and "Button Pusher" listed for auction on eBay. I call these 'special' because they are DOUBLE SIDED!! This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile now. The ACEOs are professionally printed in archival inks on cardstock- the front features the full color painting, and the back displays the original concept illustration and the story blurb to go along with the piece. Because these prints have art on BOTH sides, I *have* raised the starting bid from my usual $2 for an ACEO to $3, but that is still a fair price. Check them out:


"Pris-tend" double sided ACEO print


"Button Pusher" double sided ACEO print

Ooh, and a new original Dragon Doodle! This is "Cold Shoulder":


"Cold Shoulder" original dragon sketch art on eBay

Now...back to the desk!!

xo!
Em

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April Re-cap- H.F.S.- Original Paintings, New Homes, + RAMBLE

Hello hello!

Ahh...April was kind of a whirlwind month for me, so...I got quiet again :\ Not to say I was not working, I just was not posting much. I go through these "bratty" phases where I just DO NOT want to market and be all social about my art, even listing can be a huge chore for me. I'd rather just be creating. I don't consider it a good thing when I get this way, and I am currently trying to figure a way to trick myself into being consistent in my 'business presence' while still feeling free to be myself- a sometimes cranky girl. *sigh* If I KNEW being an artist was this hard, I may have chosen the Peace Corps instead. (That was a joke! I know I am doing what it is I am supposed to!!)

Okay, so that ramble just got out of hand. Meant for that to go AFTER the art updates!! This is basically a post for rambling, thinking out loud, and updating you all on where the original paintings "Fool's Blood" and "Blue Dutchess" ended up, and what is coming up next!

I know you can't see me, but I just put my business pants on...Now let's get to it! Remember "Fool's Blood"? Well, she did not sell at auction (this happens ALL THE TIME with larger originals) so I have put her up at her full price in my darklingemily etsy shop!! The original is 11" x 14", acrylics on canvas panel, signed, sealed, wired- ready to hang as is or frame- and you can see all the other details and more photos here at the link below her picture:


"Fool's Blood" original pin up painting on etsy

The same thing happened with the mermaid "Blue Dutchess"- she is ALSO available for constant viewing and possible purchasing at her new home in my etsy shop- see the link below her beautiful face!


"Blue Dutchess" original mermaid painting on etsy

In other art news, I have finished up the "Button Pusher" piece, except that...it needs a bit of adjusting on one section. I have been staring at it for a few days now, and you know...It just doesn't look quite right. So, once I fix her and scan her in, etc, I will have that post (with music, yay!). And I am still pondering on which rework to choose next. I keep leaning towards my gorgeous friend's portrait "Pris"- See her HERE- or maybe "Russette"- see her HERE- but I'm a bit afraid I might be overloading on mermaids. This leads me right into a ramble about how I don't really care to paint legs or feet, really, and my recent admission and struggles with this. That's part of the reason I chose to rework "Button Pusher" this past round. I have nothing against feet and legs, and I use mine all the time and am thankful they work and look okay...but as far as art goes...not my strong suit. So, what do I do? Avoid it like the plague. This has been a downfall of mine since the beginning of Emily. Trying to rectify that, starting with my artwork. Of course, both of those reworks I just mentioned above have no legs or feet. Gah!

This also brings up my other recent issue with my creative self...fantasy vs comic. I had set up this rework painting schedule at the beginning of 2013, knowing in my heart that where I really want to head is...into comic land. Cartoons make me happy, and they seem to spring from my hands without effort or too much thought most of the time. I find them to be a purer sort of expression, with a wider reach, a simpler footing in society, and...they look like candy but they aren't candy. You know I love things that look like candy but aren't actually candy. (I also love candy). I'm not saying I am leaving behind my mermaids, dragons, and sexy sexy ladies. But I just can't seem to market everything appropriately anymore. I may be a fool, but I never learned to juggle this much stuff. ;)I'm basically overwhelmed with art, and just getting more and more ideas every day. GAH!!! Perhaps I will give up and just be one of those really spacey, unorganized artist types. Whoa. Wait, that's an option! I hadn't even considered it until just this moment! :P

Remember- more frequent updates, work in progress pictures, news, and such can be had here on my Facebook Page: Darkling Treasures on Facebook

xo!
Em
- For those of you who were curious and couldn't figure it out on your own: H.F.S.= Holy Fucking Shit

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Blue Dutchess Mermaid painting- reworked from ACEO- Plus Music!

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce to you "Blue Dutchess":


"Blue Dutchess" original mermaid reworked art- small illustration to big painting!

I had a lot of fun painting her, and even have a song for this painting!! I thought "why not post a song with every finished painting, Em?" Sooo, here is Magnetic Fields- "Deep Sea Diving":



Now, about this pretty mermaid girl- "Blue Dutchess" is an ORIGINAL 11" x 14" acrylic painting on canvas board. She is a multi-layered creation, swimming through some very strange water...Somewhere along the line, I decided that my work should be reflecting the messes that it often takes to get them made. I know, I know, it's just a freakin' mermaid, sheesh, why get all deep and philosophical about her? But there's always more under the surface. Ramble ramble ramble ;)

Sooo, anyhoo, she is currently up for auction on eBay, you can see her/bid/share on FB/twitter/wherevererrererer at this link: "Blue Dutchess" mermaid reworked original fantasy art on eBay
I should also note that the auction for the original painting includes the last ACEO print of the illustrated version of this beauty!

I think that is all for this post. I have a million other things I want to post about, but the paintings get their own special minute ;)

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xo!
Em

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Dutchess Mermaid work in progress painting + updates!!

Hello!!
Didn't mean to drop off the face of the blogosphere, but...life happened. I do have some work in progress pictures of the "Dutchess" re-paint for you! Also, some MORE updates, yeesh...

So, this is the original illustration of "Dutchess":

There is ONE ACEO print of this version of "Dutchess" left, up for auction HERE on eBay! I will also be including an ACEO print of this version with the NEW PAINTING ;)
She was originally a little ACEO piece, but NOW she is becoming a large 11" x 14" painting!! Complete with my messy ink look!! A few progress shots for you:






As of this blog post, she is complete, and I should be listing her on eBay sometime in the next few days (I will have a seperate post for that!), barring any severe craziness (I may have just cursed myself there...)

Also- Mermaid March Madness is over, but go ahead and visit my website HERE to see ALL 31 of them!! There are still many available for purchase- each one is $15...I am slowly listing those that are available on eBay, too....Mermaids and More on eBay!

Now, quick updates:

First, I have gone ahead and revamped my eBay listing template- Nothing intense, I just wanted it to look more like my website :) So, for those of you who have noticed the change, and were possibly wondering what was going on with that- yes, it is still lil ol me! We are not attaching ourselves to EBSQ anymore, which leads me into update #2:

I will be removing my art from EBSQ- it's a long and slightly poopy story, but let's just say I don't like to pay for services that are not provided, and we'll leave it at that. I will be moving over to deviantart.com- slowly...very slowly. I have decided, for reasons related to sanity, to retire MOST OF MY ART. I know, that's a LOT of art to retire. What I mean when I say "retire"- I mean, no more prints. I DO NOT MEAN relinquishing my copyrights. I do not mean throwing my art in the garbage (maybe a few pieces). I will be 'curating' the works of mine that I have chosen to NOT retire...things will be set up a bit differently. I want to organize them into "stories" or "similar voices" or...eh, it's hard to explain. So that will take a bit of thinking on my part (dang, I can't ever escape the thinking!!!) I will certainly keep you posted!!

The print set up for all my new pieces (beginning with "Fool's Blood") will also be a bit different...I've been pondering the limited edition vs open edition point. I just realized, I have probably bored you to tears with this. This is probably what I am thinking about when you are talking to me in person and I have a glazed look on my face...Or maybe I actually look like I am listening to you? I have very little idea what is going on outside my inner world, and my studio, lately. I hope that I have been decent enough to you that you would naturally have a touch of patience for me at this time :)

You know what? More frequent updates can be found on my Facebook Page: Darkling Treasures on FB

xo!
Em

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Fool's Blood- NEW PAINTING- complete with ramble! Plus, a TON of mermaids!

Oh, good, I have finally found some time to post my new painting!!! Yay!! I also have a few other random things to share...actually, just mermaids. Lots of mermaids. And the new painting!!

Okay, first the new painting...I have decided to keep the working title "Fool's Blood", because that's what it is, that's what SHE is...*ahem* Anyhoo..."Fool's Blood" is an original 11" x 14" acrylic painting on a canvas panel. She is signed, sealed, wired, ready to hang as is or frame...all that good stuff!! I have put her up for auction on eBay- the link below the picture will take you to the auction, where you are invited to come check out the detail pictures, share via your preferred social media outlet, place a bid, etc, etc (hint hint):




I don't really want to get into the specifics of how she came to be (pain, obviously) but I will tell you some things about the process of this particular painting...For one thing, it is REALLY DIFFICULT to paint while you are crying. It just does not work. It's hard to see, plus I am not too sure how archival teardrops are...I'd think not so much. Secondly, this version of this song:


Now, I don't normally go for dubstep, but the elements of 'robot noise' really brought it home. Go ahead and judge me if you must, I will understand.
After finding this song, I went out and rented Requiem for a Dream (which I have seen before, and certainly recommend to anyone with a strong psyche)...which led me to develop a strange and totally random celebrity crush on Marlon Wayans. So. That was my February, or at least the creative part of it. Of course I did lots of other stuff, too. But this blog is not about those things.

Hmmm, I hope you know I did not mean to make anyone feel sad, I just wanted to share my process. It is not all sunshine and rainbows, you know, being an artist...being an Emily. ;P Now, how about some pretty pretty mermaids? Hahaha :) Let me explain: March Madness!! My version, of course! It is consisting of one brand new mermaid illustration every single day for the month of March! All of them are available for purchase (save the ones that have already sold). Everything is right here on this special page on my website:
A Mermaid A Day for March
Here's a picture of one of my personal favorites:



So, that is about it for the moment. I will try to do a rework this month, but...I am not sure if I will have time! We will save that for another post :)

xo!
Em

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OhMyGosh, HI! I'm BAAACK!

Hello!!
Well, it's been a LONG time since I've posted here. It's been a long time since I felt I had anything worth posting. I did take a break, a much longer break than I had anticipated. Not to say that I was not making art, I was simply not focused on fantasy art. I've been over here: Dorkling (a comic) posting a weekly comic, and creating cartoon art :)

Now, though...I'm BACK!! Kind of. I've decided to just take it SUPER SLOW this time around. Example: Currently, I am working on a brand new original painting, at a 'large for Emily' size of 11" x 14". The old Emily would have had her finished by now, or at least decently coated in layers of paint. The new, slow Emily is still working on skin shading...see:





SUPER SLOW!!! However, I am working on little pieces to whet your appetite in between large paintings. Yes, there will be more large paintings! What I have done is looked over my past works, and I have chosen a few pieces that I just ADORE and feel they deserve better representation. So, I will be reworking some of my old art this year! Here's a short list, and links to pictures can be found by clicking on the titles...imagine with me what they will end up looking like as big paintings!:

Bathtime
Buttons
Dutchess
Grave Robyn
Lucky #7
Over the Rainbow
Pris
Russette
Stilts

Now, maybe there is a specific piece you would like to see me rework that is not listed above? If so, you can send your suggestion to me...just CLICK HERE and write away! :) I should respond within a few days. At this point, I am merely taking suggestions- I am always interested in your opinions! But I will NOT promise to rework any particular suggestion...though, if you wanted to throw some money at me, that would change my mind on the matter a bit, I am quite sure ;)
Also, I feel I should note that I will be retiring the first edition image of these reworks once the new paintings are complete, so...If you would like prints or posters or anything of that nature, yanno...get on it. I'll give lots of warning, though. :)

So, that leads me into the subject of commissions. I am still not officially offering commissions at this time (unless you have a golden ticket...you know who you are, because I have already discussed this with you), however, I have been considering opening them up again soon. Prices will change, and other things here and there (size options, etc), but I have not forgotten about it AT ALL! I think about it A LOT, in fact!

As I mentioned above, I am working on some new ACEO illustrations, as well as some 5" x 7" paintings for the time in between big pieces, so you don't forget me LOL!! Here is a photo of some of the current 'small arts'-



Some of these are already listed for auction on eBay, and the rest will be listed within a week or two. You can see all my current art up for auction HERE!

Also, a silly side note- PLEASE forgive the crummy photos- I often snap shots with my iPod when I am working, and the camera kind of sucks, and the lighting kind of sucks. But, at least I am trying! Of course, completed artworks will be properly scanned in and color corrected if needed, all that fun stuff that I never talk about, but still have to do! If there is one thing I am super good at, it is working behind the scenes.

Okay, enough rambling!! I hope to see you all around here more often, perhaps once a week? Mmmm, better just make it twice a month for now, don't want to promise and not deliver ;) More frequent updates can be found on my Darkling Treasures Facebook page HERE, though!!
xo!
Em

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"Inner Bird 2" Raven Pin Up painting, and Capricorn Zodiac Monster! Plus, Dorkling prints :)

Just a short one this week...
I've got a lot on my mind, too much going on in the studio, and almost no actual drive to follow through this week, it seems...but I will not bore you with my woes! I have two brand new pieces that I want to share- "Inner Bird 2" and the Capricorn Zodiac Monster!

First, "Inner Bird 2"- the second installment of my inner portrait series. This particular lady prefers the hot dry air of this strange landscape. She is seen here in her weird bird mask, baking under a red sunset. This is the original painting (9" x 12" acrylic on a canvas sheet) and she is up for auction on eBay at the link below her picture:


"Inner Bird 2" original pin up raven fantasy art

The other new original is the latest piece in my Zodiac Monster series- "Capricorn"! I myself am a Capricorn, and if I would feel okay about keeping this little dude to myself, I totally would! But that just doesn't seem right. So, he is up for auction at the link below- all the details of the piece, and more pictures as well!


"Capricorn Zodiac Monster" original mixed media cartoon art

And there are a bunch of other originals and prints listed for auction (doing a little spring cleaning, you can get a really great deal on my originals right now!!) Check HERE!

Oh, one more thing to mention before I depart into the recesses of my studio- Dorkling prints are in! I know I should just reserve this information for my other blog, but since I am my own boss and make my own rules, you all must suffer the consequences of my occasional need to shamelessly self promote. ANYHOO...There are 6 different Dorkling comic prints up in my zombietoes etsy shop, along with sets of all 6 (and my "Fowl Behavior" comic book!)...If you would be so kind as to pop over there and take a peek, get a giggle, mayhaps support this poor silly fool with some cash (dont worry, I will mail you something in return!) I would be eternally grateful!! Greatful? How do you spell that? Gah! I am going to bed.


Dorkling Prints and Comic Books through zombietoes!

xo!
Em

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A Sharp Dragon, plus Raspberries and Cream FB auction!

Well well, I hope you are doing well!

This is going to be a rather dragon-y post :) I thought I'd give the clowns a short break, though I am sure they will be back very very soon! I have a brand new dragon painting to share, as well as a new Facebook exclusive auction (also dragon-related!)
I know it's not a lot, but I'm trying to keep up with the posting :)


Most of my dragons are friendly creatures, though at times they can cause quite a bit of trouble, as dragons are prone to do. However, I happened to summon this angry little beastie the other day...I know he is not the most, uh, jovial creature, but perhaps you would consider adopting him just the same? This is an original 6" x 4" acrylic painting, titled "Shank". He is up for auction on eBay with a starting bid of just $15! To see the auction listing, and place a bid, please visit the link below the picture:




"Shank" original big eye dragon painting


Now, I also have new Facebook exclusive auction running, until tomorrow night...I know it is short notice, however, it seems there are still no bids on it, so I may extend it a few more days...in the meantime, details: this is a "Raspberry and Cream" color themed auction, featuring a handful of my lovely hand made goodies- a small journal, a pouch, a fabric charm, some paper tags, and an original mixed media dragon piece! Everything matches, it is quite a pretty set of goodies! The bidding starts at $0; more specifics and info on the items and how to place a bid are at the link below the picture (on my Facebook art page):





"Raspberry and Cream" Facebook Exclusive Darkling Treasures Art auction


I will have a lot more to share over the next week, but for now I have to go relax for a bit, I am feeling a little bit drained.

xo

Em


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Juniper Kiss dragon art, Dragon 2011 Calendars, fantasy art necklaces, + Wonderland auction!

Oh My GOODNESS itisfreezingaaaahhhhh!!

I need to think about moving closer to the Equator. I can't take this cold! And I still have many months of it bleh!

anyway...I have quite the load of art and stuff to share tonight, so I hope you are ready! I've got a brand new dragon + nymph ACEO auction up, a 2011 Dragon calendar, necklaces, and a new Facebook exclusive art auction! I've been busy...:)


First, as always, I will introduce my latest ACEO- "Juniper Kiss" is part of my dragon + nymph illustration series- this one features a cute little dragon getting a kiss from an equally-adorable nymph/fairy. This is an original 3.5" x 2.5" fantasy illustration (acrylics and inks on bristol). It is listed for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of $5. To see all the info, visit the listing at the link below the picture:




"Juniper Kiss" original dragon + nymph ACEO art


Now, the calendars! I am very proud to present to you the 2011 dragon calendars! This is a collection of 12 of my original paintings, so you can enjoy dragons all year long! You can see all the artwork and which months are which dragon, and customize your own calendar through my Zazzle shop- just visit the link below the picture:




Emily's 2011 Dragon Calendars through Zazzle!

See all Emily's art calendars HERE!


In addition to the newest calendar, I also have a whole slew of necklaces featuring my art- also through Zazzle! These necklaces are sterling silver, and come with a lobster claw clasp chain and a pouch! To see all the ones I have up right now (adding more all the time!) just click on the link below the pic:




Emily's sterling silver fantasy art necklaces

I've also added some jester pin up coasters and some new iPhone/iPad case designs...I am loving Zazzle lately! So much fun! LOL!


Okay, one last fun thing before I get back to my desk- my latest Facebook exclusive art auction! This particular auction is for a *whole box* of assorted Alice in Wonderland themed goodies, hand made by me :) This auction is EXCLUSIVE to my Facebook art page, so if you would like to bid, you will need to visit the link below the picture for all the info! The details are- $0 starting bid, no reserve price set, winner pays winning bid + shipping (outlined at the link)...Pictures and all the nitty gritty details are at the link:




Alice in Wonderland handmade goodies Collection FB exclusive auction


Whew! I think that is it for now. I actually have to make it so, because I have a buttload of work to do and not much time...as usual.

xo!

Em

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Siamese Twins ACEO, Dragon painting auction, and The Hat!

whoopsies!
I went a little longer than planned between posts here, I hope you can forgive me! So, I do not have a *ton* of art to share tonight...A new Circus & Side Show ACEO, an older dragon piece up for auction, and a brand new painting, which I am in love with...

I have to start with the new painting, because I am excited and don't want to wait LOL! This is the first piece in a new series! The new series is essentially inspired by the simple joys in life, like stupid toys (kazoos, pinwheels...) and fun stuff like hats and balloons. It would be more helpful if I had a name for this series, but it has not come to me yet (open for suggestions? sure)...I just know winter is right around the corner, and got an attack of "OMG, everything's going to be white and grey for the next six months" anxiety, and started plotting out images in color color color! But...enough blabbering, let me show you the first piece in the series- "The Hat"! She is an ORIGINAL acrylic painting, measuring 7" x 14" (long and thin) on a piece of particle board...I know, it's not the most professional base I have used, however I have a ton of them and wanted to try painting on one. I get them from work, when I have to cut up the 50 lb. blocks of cheddar cheese. Anyway..."The Hat" is available for purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop, at the link below the picture:


"The Hat" original fantasy painting

In addition to the original painting, I have also put up posters of this painting in my zazzle shop at the link below- you can choose your size, paper/canvas type, and even get a custom frame if you like!
"The Hat" posters on Zazzle

Now, the newest Circus & Side Show ACEO! This one is "Siamese Twins"! I know, it took me forever to get to this one! Two pretty brunette sisters, literally joined at the hip (I think)...This original 2.5" x 3.5" illustration is up for auction on eBay, with a $5 starting bid...check out the link below the picture:


"Siamese Twins" original Circus and Side Show art

I also have a *special* auction running right now...well, it is only special because I have listed it at such a low price, as I am in dire need of some wall space in my studio..."Lurking Dawn" is up for auction, with a starting bid of only $25! This is an ORIGINAL acrylic painting, on gallery wrapped canvas (12" x 16"), featuring the black silhouette of a dragon, wings stretched upwards, perched on some strange, otherworldly foliage. I would absolutely be thrilled if any of you would like to add this painting to your collection, and help me get a little wall space to work with! To see the eBay listing, just click on the link below the picture:


"Lurking Dawn" original dragon silhouette fantasy art

So, that is about all for now. I am trying to get the rest of the writings for my circus and side show series finished by next week, so that I can edit them down (which I am sure they will need badly) and then I can start on the next phase...hee hee hee! Oh, yes, and before I got...commissions are open, if anyone should be interested in having me create a person piece! The holidays are creeping up on us, you know...Also, I just need you to know that I felt a little bit dirty saying that, so don't hate me for reminding you ;)
xo!
Em
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Ticket Booth carnival art, Dragon + Princess ACEO, EBSQ Featured Blogger, + something something....

Good evening, lovelies...

I have two new original ACEOs to share tonight, and another feature! Not a lot of bulk tonight, as I am almost finished with the painting of "Dremon 3" and want to get her finished up and myself into bed at a reasonable hour...(someone was running a little late this morning, didn't have time for her morning coffee, and was a little behind the ball all day...)


The first new ACEO is the next original illustration in my Circus & Side Show series! I love this one so much..."Ticket Booth" is a little 3.5" x 2.5" illustration, up for auction on eBay with a starting bid of just $5! To see more pictures and information about this art, please visit the listing link below the picture:




"Ticket Booth" original circus & side show ACEO


The other new ACEO is the latest addition to my Dragon + Nymph series :) Lots of series work this week, I guess! At any rate, "The Royal Pet" is an original illustration of a small dragon and his princess, complete with crown! This piece is also up for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of just $5! To see more, click the link below the picture:




"The Royal Pet" original fantasy art auction


I do have a few other auctions up and running right now...some relists, some prints, all wonderful...To see them all on one page, just click HERE!


Now, some exciting news! I was chosen to be one of EBSQ "Bloggers of the Week", and the interview is up on their blog HERE if you would like to read it :)


So...now I pretty much have nothing to say. I am distracted by the thought of a cup of hot chocolate and finishing up this painting...I do so want to ramble on and on at you tonight, but I fear I have nothing but fluff in my head. So, I will go do what I do best...Futz around at my desk!

xo!

Em

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zombietoes Birthday Sale! Plus, NEW Dragon painting, Dusk Dragon art auction, and more!

Well...I have quite a bit of news, so let's just get to it, then...;)

On today's menu- dragons, a zombie sale, a feature, and some reminders...First, though, the art!


Okay, this first painting is one I painted earlier in the year, and had listed in my darklingemily etsy shop...Now, the original painting of "Dusk" is available for auction on eBay- starting bid is only $15! This piece is created in acrylic paints on a 10" x 8" canvas panel. There is a wire hanger on the back. More information can be found at the auction listing; the link is below the picture:




"Dusk" original dragon fantasy painting


The other painting is a BRAND NEW ORIGINAL! Yay! It's been awhile since I've painted on canvas (been doing the illustration thing for a few months...). Those of you who frequent my Facebook Page may recognize this piece from the work in progres pictures I had posted...I've titles it "Between Night & Day"- it is a 7" x 5" acrylic painting on a canvas panel, wire hanger on the back...More info, detail pictures, and the opportunity to own this piece can be found in my darklingemily etsy shop. Just visit the link below the picture:




"Between Night & Day" original dragon and nymph fantasy painting


Two friendly reminders about my Facebook exclusive art auction, and the sale on my zombie limericks compilation book...

Firstly, the latest of my Facebook exclusive auctions is going on now- this auction is for a set of TWO original mixed media fairy ACEOs- to see all the information about the auction, and how to place your bid, just click HERE! You will need to "like" my fanpage in order to place a bid, but I promise you it is worth it!


And, "The Little Book of Zombie Limericks"- the official book- is still 15% off when you use the code READFALL305 at checkout...To get yourself, or a zombie lover you know, a copy, please check out this link: "The Little Book of Zombie Limericks" 15% off sale! Until October 15th only!


I am very honored to announce that I happen to be a Featured Artist at MyTagArt this month! That means ALL of my tubes and tags are on sale! Woo Hoo!! To see all my tags and tubes available, just click the link below the banner:




Emily's art as digital tubes!


Now, one more item of interest before I get back to my latest creation *tents hands, grins evilly*...This month marks the second birthday of my zombietoes etsy shop! To celebrate, and thank all of my patrons, I am holding a half off sale all month long! Everything in my zombietoes etsy shop is marked 50% off its regular price!! Crazy time! You can see everything I have to offer at the link below the picture:




Half Off Sale at zombietoes!


So, that's all the news! I'm currently working on "Dremon 3"- she's very sexy- and a new jester pin up, along with my other, longer side projects...;) So, off to the desk I go!

xo!

Em

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Fairy + Peacock art card, fantasy ACEO prints for auction, + Ramblings!

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

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Lurking Dawn Dragon silhouette painting, plus Fairy + Mermaid original ACEOs

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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Low Tide Mermaid ACEO, Pandora + Dragon Art Card, Mervamp painting, + tags at MyTagArt!!

Sleeeeeepy! hahaha!!

Aside from being sleepy, I am *really* craving chocolate, and I don't have any. So...I suffer without :/ On the upside, I think the garden/yard is really starting to look decent, and is not as frustrating to deal with now. Yay!


Now, for some art...I have actually completed the latest zodiac dragon- Gemini- however, I have not listed it or posted it anywhere online yet, as I have a bunch of other art that I have not updated on :) So, I did not want to overwhelm anyone with too much art, heh heh! I have two new ACEO illustrations, and an older painting, all up for auction on eBay!


The first new ACEO is titled "Low Tide"- I really love this piece, it reminds me of a fairytale- a mermaid sits far off shore, at low tide, witht he sky darkening behind her...This is an ORIGINAL ACEO (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals- 3.5" x 2.5") created in acrylic paint and archival inks on bristol. She is up for auction starting at just 99 cents, with free shipping! To see more details, and even make a bid, just follow the link below her picture:




"Low Tide" original mermaid ACEO art


The other new ACEO is an illustration of Pandora, her box, and her dragon pet- titled "Pandora's Pet"! The colors in this piece are very bright, and Pandora has a bit of a Latin flair to her (at least, I like to think so :)). Created in the same acrylic paint and ink combo as "Low Tide"...She is also up for auction on eBay, starting at (yup, you guessed it!) 99 cents! Free shipping as well. To view more pictures, read the little blurb I wrote for her, and make your bid, chech out the link below the picture:




"Pandora's Pet" original fantasy ACEO art


And last, but not least, I have listed my original "Mervamp" painting ofor auction (on eBay)...This original acrylic painting is on the darker side of fantasy- a lovely, big eyed mermaid vampire creature, swimming in a pond, just off the cemetery, under a full moon :) She is a 12" x 9" piece, on gallery wrapped canvas (sides measure 1", and are painted black). Ready to hang, no frame necessary, but certainly frameable if you wish! To see her listing and perhaps make a bid on this curiously fringhtening creature, visit the link below her picture:




"Mervamp" original mermaid vampire fantasy painting


Of course, I have a bunch more ACEOs and other art up for auction, most of it starting at $10 or under...if you'd like to see them all on one page, click here!


One more last thing before I "go"...There are a bunch of mew PSP tags of my images up at MyTagArt, and a few of them are at a special price for their "Mer-May" celebration :) To see what they've got of mine, just click here!


That's all I can manage for tonight. I have 4 new ACEOs sitting on my desk, all inked out, but waiting for color, so...I'll be getting to at least one of those tonight, and maybe even a really bad horror movie, too! Have a good weekend all!

xo!

Em

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Nightengale Dragon, New Fairy ACEO, + Rogue Princess illustration

It's sort of hard to draw when you have gardener's hands...

After about 40 applications of lotion, they are now moving like hands, and not like metal clamps covered in paper...Sometimes I forget to put lotion on, like last night, and I just start drawing. Not the best idea; I messed up two small pieces so terribly, I just put them right in the recycling basket. There was no fixing them. What a travesty. I wonder if it had anything to do with the dry-skin-sliding-across-paper felling- it is a lot like nails on a chalkboard to me. Ugh :) Of course, I do have some art worthy of sharing today! Another new dragon painting, a fairy ACEO, and another older illustration up for auction.


So, this newest dragon painting is titled "Nightengale"- a pale gray dragon, with purple spots, watches twilight descend from a strange, dark flowerstalk...I don't really know what it is about this piece that immediately makes me smell flowers, but it does. The original painting, measuring 4" x 6" on a canvas panel, is available for purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop...To see more detail pictures, and read a bit more about this piece, please visit the link below the picture:




"Nightengale" original dragon fantasy painting


So, after messing up a few ACEOs last night, I did manage to pull one off that is not horribly embarrassing :) This new art card is titled "Flower Throne"- a little fairy has found the best seat in the house (or in the garden, rather)! She is an original illustration, in ACEO format (2.5" x 3.5")- created in a mix of acrylic paint, archival inks, and colored pencils..."Flower Throne" is up for auction on eBay, starting at just 99 cents (with free shipping). Please visit the auction listing for more details- the link is below the picture, of course!




"Flower Throne" original fairy ACEO


There are a whole bunch of older original works up for auction as well, as I have mentioned in the previous blog post :) The latest of which is "Rogue Princess"- one of my favorites, because it's got a sexy warrior princess,two dragons, AND a castle squeezed in! I also love how the colors of the sky turned out :) This is an original 5" x 7" illustration, up for auction on eBay starting at just $5. To get more info on this piece, and perhaps even make a bid, please follow the link below her picture:




"Rogue Princess" original fantasy illustration


If you are interested in taking a look at all my current art auctions on eBay, you can see them all on one page here!

As far as art to come in the near future, I am working on the latest Zodiac Dragon- Gemini! If you'd like to follow along with the work in progress pictures, you can view them in my facebook album here...I am also getting a few new fantasy ACEOs illustrated, and a mermaid piece, among other things. :) So, I will be off to work some more...Have a great night all!




xo!

Em

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