Ahh, well...it's autumn!
I've been bouncing around a bit lately, not really having much ability to sit still and work these days. Perhaps I am just enjoying the last of the beautiful weather...I cannot STAND winter, and am trying to soak up all the sun I possibly can before it is dark all the time...:\ As "darkling" you would think I would like the winter. But...f@ck that sh!t, it is too cold, and too depressing, and I am getting myself another sun bulb because I can't afford to move somewhere closer to the Equator. Meh. MEH! LOL.
Yes...anyway...I have been working a little bit on my Snow White painting- this is the second Snow White piece I have created recently. She is a 10" x 8" acrylic painting on a canvas panel; here are some work in progress pictures:
She should be finished up soon, and I have plans to list her on eBay- if you are interested in scooping her up before I do list her, feel free to email me for details and such. Also remember that I can offer payment plans for any piece- there is no need to pay all at once :)
I've gotten back into the raven thing over the past few weeks, and have one completed and listed for sale on eBay! This is "Raven 24"- an original mixed media piece (acrylics, inks, vintage sheet music on masonite)... Bidding starts at $45, just click on the picture and it should take you to the auction.
"Raven 24" original bird art
One more new original, "The Last Straw", has been relisted on eBay this week (she did not find a home last time around). An original pin up scarecrow lady, with...a crow! I am terrified of scarecrows, they creep me out in a very visceral way. This time of year they are everywhere I look, it seems. Most of them are friendly Halloween kitschy versions. Some of them are real, rotting, blowing in the wind, stained, and make me want to pull out my hair. For unfounded and completely ridiculous fears such as these, I like to "face them" by drawing my own versions. The original "The Last Straw" is a pen and colored pencil illustration, and she's up for bids (starting at $25) on eBay! Click the picture or the link below it to check out the auction :)
"The Last Straw" original scarecrow pin up art
That is about it for now. I am awaiting the arrival of double-sided ACEO prints of "Blue Dutchess"- the mermaid remake I did earlier this year. I am also working on the commission page of my website, because I have finally decided to re-open them to the public once again :) Updates on all that stuff, plus the completed Snow White painting, will be up in about a week!!
xo!
Em
darklingtreasures.com
Hi hi! To my US readers- I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Mine was warm, fun, tasty, and relaxing :) And now I bring to you new art and goodies!
How do you feel about another raven piece? I have a brand new one, in purples and sheet music! "Raven 22" is an original mixed media painting- it measures 11" x 7" on masonite. This one has a bit of a creepy feel to it...I guess depending on the day and your outlook, any of my raven paintings can be creepy, or serene, or strange even...I think that is part of the reason I love them so much! Anyhoo..."Raven 22" is currently listed for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of $30! You can place a bid to own this original painting (and also read details about the piece, more photos as well) at the link below the picture:
"Raven 22" original mixed media painting
There is also a *slew* of other art up for auction on ebay- ACEO prints starting at 99 cents, and many original paintings and other pieces starting at just $15! To see all the wonderful things I have currently listed, please click HERE!
Okay, now...I am having a sale in BOTH of my etsy shops this weekend! From now until Tuesday night (that would be the 29th) you can save 35% on your entire order by entering the code TOIKEY at checkout. This code is good for either shop, or both! In addition to that, I am also running a 4x6 print sale- buy any two 4" x 6" prints, get one free! Simply place 2 in your cart and message me at checkout with the title of the third! That's THREE prints for only $6.50 (plus shipping, of course)! This is also going on in both my darklingemily etsy shop as well as my zombietoes etsy shop! I am not sure how long I will run the print sale, certainly longer than the 35% off sale...
I've been moving some of my furniture around and setting up a different space in here (just something new), and I found a whole bunch of fairy stuff I made back in the day- like, a WHOLE BUNCH. I put a good deal of it in a box, and that whole lot is currently up for auction on my Facebook art page...Bidding starts at $0! This is a random assortment of items, but they are all handmade by me with love (and of course a wee bit of crazy) Auction ends next Saturday, Dec 3rd at 11 PM (EST)!! Please click on the link below the picture for all the details and to place a bid!
Fairy Box of Goodies! a Darkling Treasures Facebook Exclusive auction
I thought I might ramble for a minute, but you know, I just do not have the energy. :( Next time, most likely...Until then...something something.
xo
Em
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Loads of fun stuff- T shirts, stickers, mugs, stationery, bags, buttons, and more in my Zazzle Shop!
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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Happy Friday!
So...I am a little bit sleepy today, because I had a bit of a coffee fiasco this morning...Looking back, I'm glad that I was able, at least, to fend off a caffeine headache, but I did have to take a short afternoon nap!
I have (surpise surprise) some new art this evening! Well, there is one new piece, and two older pieces ;)
The first piece, the brand new one, is "Dragon and Raven"- an original acrylic painting (6" x 4") on a canvas panel. I *love* the colors in this piece!! A dark purple dragon, with big, wide eyes, and feathery black wings, stares at a raven who has perched on his tail. This piece is available for purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop...To see the listing, more pictures, and details about the art, please follow the link below the picture:
"Dragon and Raven" original fantasy art
Also, two new eBay auctions today! These are both older pieces, created a few years back...They are both mixed media pieces, in archival inks, Prismacolor pencils, and some acrylic paint on bristol...more details at the individual links...Each is up for auction at a $5 starting bid, with free shipping...To see more details, pictures, and even make bids, please visit the links below each picture:
"Liquid Lavender" original mermaid illustration- a blond-ish mermaid with multicolored purple scales sits in algae saturated water...
"Winged Witch" original fantasy illustration- a dark witch, with dragon wings, hangs out with two little orange dragons...
Of course, there are a bunch more auctions going on; to see them all on one page, just click here!
So...other than the coffee incident, it was a pretty uneventful day. Went to the grocery store (woo hoo) and when I got home, I had a slew of ideas running around in my head, so I got most of those sketched out...Tomorrow, I am dog sitting and weeding gardens all afternoon, but I do have plans to get the remainder of my zodiac dragons sketched out, and then hopefully get one started for real- at the moment, I am leaning towards Gemini, as that one is already fleshed out in my journal.
xo!
Em
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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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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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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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Good evening!
Well, I have a brand new raven painting (yes, another!), along with some new cross stitch patterns, and a low-starting-bid original painting auction!
I really have been on a raven painting kick lately, and "Raven 11" is the newest painting in the series! This one is a bigger raven, with some detailed feathers, perched on a branch before a red and purple backdrop...It is a small 5" x 7" acrylic painting, and is listed at sale price in my darklingemily etsy shop. To see detail pictures, and perhaps even purchase it, please follow the link below the picture:
"Raven 11" original painting
I am now offering the other recent ravens ( #8, 9, and 10) as posters and prints through my Zazzle shop. These prints can be customized to your preferred size; you can also get them matted/framed/printed on canvas! Very cool! To see all the raven stuff I have on Zazzle, please click the link below the picture:
Em's Ravens on Zazzle
For all you cross stitchers out there, Misty Dreamz has just put up a handful of new cross stitch patterns from my original dragon paintings :) Some of the latest patterns include "Attitude on the Edge" and "Vineyard"- to see all the new patterns, just click here! You may have to scroll down a ways- there are many other wonderful artists' patterns there as well!
There is another original Cartoon Aquarium painting listed on eBay tonight- "Dinah" is the ORIGINAL goldfish painting from my silly ocean creature series. She is a 10" x 8" acrylic painting, on gallery wrapped canvas. Up for a 10 day auction, starting at a very low $35 bid (with free shipping)- to see her (and her little grey friends) please follow the link below the picture:
"Dinah" original Cartoon Aquarium Goldfish painting
Now, I've got a bunch of website gallery updates to get to, and if I'm not too tired, some painting/sketching/folding/sewing...who knows!
xo!
Em
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OOh, I have been busy painting away...Tonight, I have two new raven paintings, and an older painting up for auction at a super low starting bid!
I've picked up on my ravens series, after many months off to persue other things...But now I have two new additions to share! These are both small pieces, painted in acrylics on 5" x 7" sheets of canvas. They are slightly abstract, a little bit swirly, a little bit smokey. Each is listed in my darklingemily etsy shop, at sale price for my two year anniversary! To see them both, just follow the link below each picture:
"Raven 8" original painting
"Raven 9" original painting
I'm definitely in a bird mood, so you can bet your butt I'll be making a few more raven paintings to share!
Also tonight, I have put up one of my Cartoon Aquarium pieces for auction on eBay- "Kellie, Ellie, and Nellie" is my original cartoon jellyfish painting; I just love this one, they remind me of giggly marshmallows! Anyhoo, this is the ORIGINAL painting, measuring 11" x 14" on gallery wrapped canvas, and it is up for a very low $35 starting bid! To see the listing, and perhaps make a bid, please follow the link below the picture:
"Kellie, Ellie, and Nellie" original jellyfish painting
I think I have too many projects rolling around in my head again, and I'm having a hard time focusing on the task at hand, even with my dayplanner always at my side. I know it's a good thing to be so inspired, but...sleep is also a good thing; so is balance. I will have to find a way to get all my craziness in order before it all comes crashing down on top of me...Yoy!
xo!
Em
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