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!
Hi Emily...
I have a garden bell that this painting reminds me of....very nice work...
Posted by: Diana Evans | March 16, 2008 at 12:40 AM
who wouldn't want to live in there.. lovely! :)
Posted by: tiffany | March 16, 2008 at 12:47 AM
mmm, yes it is, thank you! Though warming the hearth fires against a storm is something I've missed. It's been a long time since I've been able to.
Still. I've written 12 pages of my thesis stuff in the last two days, I'm finishing a tee and maybe doing some painting myself.
Here's to relaxing, satisfying, enjoyable weekends!cheers!
Posted by: sarah | March 16, 2008 at 02:02 AM
Honestly, if my house could be anything it would be a terrarium. Wonderful!
Posted by: Lauren | March 16, 2008 at 02:49 AM
Those two are adorable! Great job!
xoxo
Posted by: Morgan | March 16, 2008 at 03:39 AM
Your new painting is so charming! I love that it was inspired by a quote from Everything is Illuminated too. Have you read his other book, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close? It is one of my absolute favorites, and even better than Everything is Illuminated if you ask me! I'm not really one to read things twice, but I had to read that one more than once it is so beautiful!
Posted by: Laura | March 16, 2008 at 05:01 AM
What a darling painting! I really enjoy the scripting at the bottom and the beret on the boy's head.
I saw you on Martha the other day, and I am now a huge fan. I can't wait to make dolls of my own and send them off to my little cousins. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Cecilia | March 16, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I love, love, love this painting...so cute and original.
I saw you on the Martha show the other day...you did great!!
Posted by: Apple | March 16, 2008 at 10:13 AM
oh my goodness
this is my favourite EVER !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: dommie | March 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM
This is my favorite painting of yours so far! Everything about it is lovely. So many beautiful details...
Posted by: Shanon | March 16, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I think this just might be my favorite painting of yours!
Posted by: Lotta | March 16, 2008 at 12:03 PM
I love this! You are so incredibly talented.
Just watched your Martha Segment as unfortunately in an attempt to save power I unplugged the DVR and it didn't record as set (oops!) Great job!
Enjoy your week,
April
Posted by: April | March 16, 2008 at 12:32 PM
INCREDIBLE!I love it!
The colours are so warm!! UNIQUE!
Splendid idea!!
Posted by: Francesca | March 16, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Emily! I love your work and have been a longtime fan... seeing your work in the past and this cute pic inspired me to create some softie cottages for my etsy shop, thefatcat. what is it about those cute pointy roofs?!!?
anyway, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your inspiring work!
Posted by: Tara | March 16, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Hi Emily! Just wanted you to know that I made one of your adorable dollies last night. I think it came out great - take a look at my blog, I have a picture of it! Thanks again for teaching us how to make 'em. You're the best!
Posted by: Erika | March 16, 2008 at 02:08 PM
i love how you paint so simple yet so cute in every way.
Posted by: kim* | March 16, 2008 at 02:08 PM
What a fun idea for a painting!
Posted by: Kim McCabe | March 16, 2008 at 04:45 PM
I just finished watching my Tivo'd Martha episode Emily. Bravo! I had no idea you were the #1 seller on Etsy, that is so cool! It was fun to be able to say to my husband - "Remember that girl I bought the Milk magazine in Paris for? That's her!" :o)
Posted by: Jenny Rebecca | March 16, 2008 at 05:55 PM
love this! the art and the quote and the book and everything!
xooxxoxoxo
Posted by: meg | March 16, 2008 at 06:44 PM
This is so pretty. It is by far my favorite piece from you. :)
Posted by: Starry Designs | March 16, 2008 at 11:32 PM
This painting is gorgeous! Please tell me that you will offer this in a print format in your shop soon? (Pretty please? :D) I want an entire wall of my apartment covered in just your prints!
Posted by: Shannon | March 17, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Your painting is so beautiful,and I love the quote it stemmed from.Terrariums have been on my mind since I saw one on The Small Object blog.Now I am really inspired to start one!
Posted by: Carrie | March 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Wow, that painting is so incredibly beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | March 18, 2008 at 08:33 AM
love it ... all !!!
Posted by: dommie | March 18, 2008 at 03:24 PM
i have a new favorite! you never cease to amaze miss emily... now please send directions, i'm packing my bags and am ready to move. ;)
Posted by: beautythatmoves | March 19, 2008 at 09:11 AM