Tiny People in Terrariums
Terrarium 8"x10"x2" Acrylic on canvas
This new little painting came from thinking about one of my favorite (probably miss-remembered) quotes (the banner text in the painting), from the book Everything is Illuminated.
I've been thinking (as I often do) about the nature of our constructed, protected worlds and how important they are. This post of Heidi's really got to me the other day, and so it has just been on my mind. The weekend is going just as planned...that is: staying in, stormy weather, painting, dvd's, a bit of shipping, possibly-fancy-dinner tonight. I emailed for about 3 hours straight yesterday, so the weekend is mostly free and clear!
I hope yours is going just how you'd like it to. See you soon!
Perfect as always! I love all the little things in this picture, bunny *cute*, swan, bird.. I'm especially loving the old effect that your paintings have now. The edges are beautiful. And the ribbon and writing around the bottom is icing!
Ohhh prettiness.
Posted by: Nat | March 15, 2008 at 03:40 PM
I just love this one.
Posted by: ann | March 15, 2008 at 04:31 PM
a gorgeous new painting and maybe my favorite of yours to date! such beautiful colors! and the quote is lovely.
Posted by: Cathy | March 15, 2008 at 04:54 PM
...very sweet.
Kind of a "combo" of your paintings you have done here and there (but tiny)....
I like it :)
Posted by: miss.michelle | March 15, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Hi, Emily! The painting is wonderful and I adore the warm palette you're using - nice light! Thanks for posting a link to Heidi's site. I took a trip over and read her post. No wonder it's been haunting you - so sad and also quite frightening. :0( I guess we've got a lot of work to do.
Oh... your martha appearance was great!
hugs, Louisa
Posted by: louisa | March 15, 2008 at 05:08 PM
I love this, it is so darling....and I absolutely adore Everything is Illuminated
Posted by: Cedar | March 15, 2008 at 05:13 PM
You and Josiah, in your blackapple world :)
Posted by: lily | March 15, 2008 at 05:23 PM
SO lovely!
I really enjoyed reading Everything is Illuminated, and if you haven't seen the movie yet I recommend it as well... not nearly as good as the book but enjoyable just the same.
Posted by: Suzanne | March 15, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I really like this one. It makes me quite thoughtful, which is always a good response to evoke in my opinion.
Posted by: Corvus | March 15, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Oooh, very neat piece. I like the bunny sort of hiding in the background.
Posted by: Rachel | March 15, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Oh, I love this painting... its such an interesting idea and has really gotten me thinking. I love the way your mind works!
Posted by: Kinichi River | March 15, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I love this one. A new favourite.
I especially like how straight the girl is standing.
And of course the little birdie.
Posted by: Heather | March 15, 2008 at 06:34 PM
wow! I really really really like this one !
Posted by: Projectblancoyd.com | March 15, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Oh Emily
I love it.xx
I am planning on doing some terrariums next month
It's been on my mind a lot
I love how they are tiny worlds.
I love creating little vignettes.
Posted by: Nancy Cook | March 15, 2008 at 07:10 PM
I love this latest one. SO sweet. And love the quote (misquote?)
Posted by: muralimanohar | March 15, 2008 at 07:16 PM
I love love love your tiny terrarium people! I am a lurker here who is finally coming out of "bloggy-lurkdom" (I made a new word!) to tell you that I love your blog and your always memorable images. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us in blogland! :) You are an inspiration...
Posted by: sUsAn | March 15, 2008 at 07:31 PM
I think this is my favorite painting to date!
Posted by: Jennalou | March 15, 2008 at 07:45 PM
just wonderful Emily and on a funny connected sort of note I was at the woods behind my sister's house today hunting for lumps of moss to make my own terrariums! I found some thrifted glass jars last week that made me want to do it, and now this...how funny!
Thanks again for your kind comment on my post, It also reminded me to re-netflix the movie. We had netflixed it awhile back but something happened and we ended up sending it back without watching. My friend was talking about it and couldnt believe that we had never seen it...and it arrived today funny connectivity again!
Posted by: heidi kenney | March 15, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Your weekend sounds dreamy...am very envious..mine was a bit more hectic..but wonderful no less! I very much enjoy looking at your work.
Posted by: distressingdelilah | March 15, 2008 at 08:22 PM
I would love to see your work in an applique pattern for quilting.....
or a fabric line!
Shannon
Posted by: shannon | March 15, 2008 at 08:52 PM
It's beautiful, nice work.
Posted by: Kristi | March 15, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Emillllly!!I want it!! I will give you a treasure chest full of gold dabloons!! ;) I truly love it!! I am obsessed with terrariums! My heart is swooning!! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | March 15, 2008 at 11:18 PM
ps: I have been hording all the left over moss from winter and putting it in domed glass dessert dishes!! I hope it lives...
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | March 15, 2008 at 11:20 PM
This is my new favorite.
Can I use it as my desktop picture for a bit?
It's so romantic :)
Posted by: Zreekee | March 16, 2008 at 12:28 AM
I am entirely in love with this.
*crosses fingers for a print*
Posted by: Lara | March 16, 2008 at 12:35 AM