Buttons + Bird-babies
Well, here is the completed little lady Miette was attempting to bite the other day (he didn't succeed in his efforts, by the way...the painting is cat-tooth free):
The Button Collector 11"x14"x2" Acrylic on Canvas
Aaaand another new painting I've been working on with great vim and vigor:
Gosling and Cygnet 11"x14"x2" Acrylic on canvas
I hope you like them!
Happy Tuesday, I've got to go ready things for the update tomorrow at 2:00 Eastern (this is the clock I use, if that helps anyone out!).
xoxo
I just love The Button Collector. From one Button Collector to another....
Posted by:dandelionfactory | April 04, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Oh, I loved your buttons girl's sweater so much, I had to make one for myself!
http://roaringdesign.blogspot.com/2008/03/blog-068-all-buttoned-up-part-2.html
It reminds me of my kindergarden teachers.
Thanks for the inspiration!
T
Posted by:Theresa | March 28, 2008 at 02:35 PM
The Button Collector is so beautiful. Thank you! Will it be in the shop, or has it already been sold?
j
www.buttonbeauty.blogspot.com
Posted by:Jessica | March 22, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Bonjour Emily! Your two last paintings are just beautiful, I admire the fact that you in such a classical way unusual subjects. Congrats on your Martha's appearance! Please come and visit when you have a minute! Great, great work! And we seem to have very similar tastes in home decor... Take care, LuLu
Posted by:LuLu | March 21, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Bonjour Emily! Your two last paintings are just beautiful, I admire the fact that you in such a classical way unusual subjects. Congrats on your Martha's appearance! Please come and visit when you have a minute! Great, great work! And we seem to have very similar tastes in home decor... Take care, LuLu
Posted by:LuLu | March 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Love all the buttons on the sweater. The sweetest.
Posted by:Rosalie | March 20, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I LOVE the button collector's hair!
Posted by:Susan | March 20, 2008 at 02:35 PM
OOOOhhhhhhh I love it when you paint your little ladies with brown eyes! xxxx
Posted by:little stitcher | March 20, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I was wondering when I would see that peppermint swirl button from a couple weeks back.
what a treat!
kudos Emilita!
Posted by:michelle | March 20, 2008 at 04:12 AM
Once again, I feel like it's me you drew (in Gosling and Cyget)... i wish i could say why, somebody help me words here... what's the correct adjective for the expression her girls usually have... that feeling they convey, like they're all alone, they seem so fragile... and the tenderness with which they hold their animals, ... this is me you draw.
Posted by:arifa | March 20, 2008 at 01:49 AM
Buttons!!!!!!! Yay!
Posted by:cassie | March 19, 2008 at 04:47 PM
I love "The Button Collector!" Lovely work as always. :)
Posted by:Caroline | March 19, 2008 at 04:13 PM
"Gosling and Cygnet" is my all time favorite from you, such a wonderful world inside this painting, I really "feel" it, and beautiful beautiful girls and little animals... I'm so thrilled this painting will be mine in a little moment! Thank you Emily :)
Posted by:annejulie | March 19, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I LOVE button collector!
Posted by:tizzalicious | March 19, 2008 at 01:43 PM
What a wonderfully sweet button collector! I love buttons and have a pretty big stash! I can't wait to see whats in the shop today!
Happy weds!
♥Lisa
Posted by:Lisa M | March 19, 2008 at 01:36 PM
I love the buttons! My daughter surprised me with one of your prints for my birthday. She also treated herself to one. I love it!!!
Catherine
Posted by:Catherine | March 19, 2008 at 01:16 PM
i love all of the new paintings!
Posted by:aj | March 19, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Both paintings are adorable but Gosling and Cygnet is standing out to me because of the adorable sweeping of freckles on the young lady's nose! Such a sweet little touch.
Posted by:NerdGirl | March 19, 2008 at 11:57 AM
My breath actually caught in my throat when I saw The Button Collector. I think I must have this one to sdd to my ever growing collection of Black Apple prints. My house will be full of them.
Posted by:Jessica | March 19, 2008 at 09:21 AM
How wonderful! Such beautiful paintings both of them!
Posted by:tiffany | March 19, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous! I could spend all day looking at the buttons on her cardigan, such a sweet idea xo
Posted by:Jenny | March 19, 2008 at 07:42 AM
GOODNESS!!!!
so many new lovely paintings... and such wonderful work!
Posted by:Francesca | March 19, 2008 at 04:14 AM
Sorry, by 'this particular one' I meant Gosling and Cygnet :) The Button Collector is gorgeous as well.
A
Posted by:Andrea Mitchell | March 19, 2008 at 03:52 AM
Wow, your work is amazing. And beautiful. I like the frank, wistful gaze of your subjects in this particular one. Love the muted colours, as well.
Andrea
Posted by:Andrea Mitchell | March 19, 2008 at 03:50 AM
I love all your paintings! So original! ^.^ So beautiful! Everything always has this slight haze. Like looking at an old photograph.
Posted by:Lauren | March 19, 2008 at 02:46 AM
do you do portraits?
I'm thinking that would be to expensive for me. But if I had the cash I would get you to do a BlackApple-version of my daughter. Perhaps you should investigate this angle in your business. It could be done with a photo and description of favorite hobbies, colours, animals, songs, etc. Whatever would give you material to use in the portrait. It'd be expensive, but I can almost guarantee you'd sell some.
Posted by:Zreekee | March 19, 2008 at 12:42 AM
like? no way LOVE
Posted by:kim* | March 19, 2008 at 12:19 AM
lovely work...you should pop by and check out some of my work...
Posted by:Diana Evans | March 18, 2008 at 11:25 PM
I really need that sweater in real life!
Posted by:Jessicafied | March 18, 2008 at 10:43 PM
This is my favorite to date! I love it!
Posted by:Stephanie | March 18, 2008 at 09:52 PM
I love the button collector painting! I love her hair! I also love the striped red dress on the other one, adorable!
Posted by:Tara | March 18, 2008 at 09:25 PM
the button girl looks a bit like emily. my cat likes to bite things too, including my bedposts. It always makes me chuckle when he does.
Posted by:Julie | March 18, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Beautiful paintings. I love the buttons!!
Posted by:Erin M | March 18, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Alas, synchronizing the clocks won't help me. I'm one of your working class, day shift, fans. :-(
Good luck to all who have the opportunity to buy!
Posted by:Janis | March 18, 2008 at 07:56 PM
So pretty!!! I have to tell you: lately I've been coveting the pretty clothes your girls wear in your recent paintings. Especially that stripy-red dress and a top with *buttons embellishment galore*!
Posted by:Casey | March 18, 2008 at 07:49 PM
I _love_ the birds. Just beautiful, Emily. Nice to see you're not resting on your Martha laurels. :-) (Has anyone noted that Martha totally acted like Oprah with you, never letting you finish any of your sentences? Is it craft-world blasphemy to criticize the big M? Now I want to make a joke about the big _house_, but I'm not going to. That's called _restraint.)
Posted by:melissa Crowe | March 18, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Oh, they're so sweet! This soft palette feels *just right* and I love the little birds, how you've made them all downy and fluffy. Just lovely work - and what a treat to see so many new things from you lately!
Posted by:sarah | March 18, 2008 at 06:23 PM
I love your paintings. The colors are so dreamy! My husband bought 'Wonders Never Cease' for me for Christmas and I proudly display it on my mantel. People are always commenting on what a great picture it is. Love your work!
Posted by:Tracey | March 18, 2008 at 05:53 PM
The button collector is beautiful!! And that goose is amazing, so lifelike :)
Posted by:Jackie | March 18, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Wow you have certaintly been busy miss Martin. I love the button collector. Great painting!
Thought you might appreciate my latest post too. I did a DIY for an up and coming DEsign Sponge post on how to "Pimp yo Kitchen Hansel and Gretel Style". it even includes a PDF of the steps. :)
http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2008/03/how-to-pimp-yo.html
-Hilary
Posted by:Projectblancoyd.com | March 18, 2008 at 05:19 PM
I love your little button collector!
I love how you made the gosling and cygnet appear so soft!
They are fantastic!
Posted by:Carrie | March 18, 2008 at 04:54 PM
the button collector is wonderful.
Posted by:amy | March 18, 2008 at 04:45 PM
The button one is great, I love the detail. You were great on Martha.
Posted by:jen | March 18, 2008 at 04:41 PM
...how precious.
It looks like the button collector is wearing some of your favorites :)
Good job, I like them both....
...wait a minute..are those real buttons? If not..WOW!!
Posted by:miss.michelle | March 18, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Ohhh, I LOVE the button collector. The hair, the sweater, the colors. She's lovely.
Posted by:Fox | March 18, 2008 at 04:00 PM