Pretty Blouse & A Pretty Bird
A new portrait-style painting that will be part of the update on Wednesday...

She Moves Among the Sparrows 8"x10"x2" Acrylic on Canvas
The title comes from a NIck Cave song that I love.
Now I'm working into the evening, after a fun, quiet Saturday-into-Sunday hangout with my pal Jenny (the day started out with a migraine, and thankfully, got much better the longer it went on). There is going to be so much good stuff in this update, I just want to make sure I'm able to finish all that I want to by Tuesday evening!
See you soon, and thank you for all the kind and nostalgic words about the work from the last post...they made me very happy.






What a beautiful portrait! I love it!!! The colors and vibe are perfect!
Posted by: Molly Kate | April 27, 2008 at 05:54 PM
you've been pouring out paintings like mad lately...and
your painting are seroiusly kicking ass these days.
-Love
Posted by: May | April 27, 2008 at 06:05 PM
so pretty--I love her hair color. if I ever dye my hair, I want it this shade of red! :)
and I have to tell you: I always love what your girls wear in their paintings!
Posted by: Casey | April 27, 2008 at 06:07 PM
It's beautiful!
Posted by: Tizzalicious | April 27, 2008 at 06:18 PM
She is just lovely!
Posted by: Sheri | April 27, 2008 at 06:24 PM
very pretty!
do we get to have a peek at the little boys you have made before they go into the shop?
Posted by: jo 戎嶋 | April 27, 2008 at 06:58 PM
I'm noticing a slight but very distinctive change in your paintings.. And I must say, you're softly and very gently perfecting your style. The softness of it all makes me admire your work even more. I do hope you'll make some printed Tshirts with those designs. I would be the first to wear it with pride!
Posted by: digibudi | April 27, 2008 at 07:14 PM
...beautiful girl!
You do have the "best" dressed girls in your paintings.
All of their outfits are just darling...
Thanks for sharing :)
<3~michelle
Posted by: miss.michelle | April 27, 2008 at 07:41 PM
So very pretty!!Can't wait for the shop update.
Posted by: elmaelsiena | April 27, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Oh.. she's lovely Emily. :)
Posted by: tiffany | April 27, 2008 at 08:52 PM
She's darling. Love the birdie.
-Andre'a
Posted by: Andre'a | April 27, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Oh I love it!! I will definitely be making a purchase! Looking forward to the shop update. Hope you have a relaxing week with no more headaches!
xoxo, holly
Posted by: Holly Neufeld | April 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Very very beautiful. I love the shirt.
Posted by: Chrissy | April 28, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Very nice! I love the floral of her blouse.
I can't wait for the shop update! Two of your prints have found nice places to dwell in our new house. I love them so much! You do beautiful work.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 28, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Your work is so unique and clever. You paint from the heart & soul. I so enjoy my visits here.
Posted by: Julie | April 28, 2008 at 01:56 AM
i love her. she is so pretty.
conny
Posted by: conny | April 28, 2008 at 02:35 AM
birds terrify me and still, i think this painting is so beautiful! thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Melanie | April 28, 2008 at 09:29 AM
I've really enjoyed the work from your last two posts, it's incredible. You capture such an interesting mood in your paintings.
Posted by: Rachel | April 28, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I particularly love this one, being somewhat a redhead and a bird lover plus an ex textile designer of many flowers..I too thought I noticed a change of your style and I love it! Maybe it's the colors and shades.
Sorry to hear about your migraine, I know how those are!
Posted by: Browningtonforest | April 28, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I love, love, love the shirt she is wearing. I wish i could buy that.
Posted by: Niki | April 28, 2008 at 03:00 PM
oh, she's wonderful! Emily, what a fantastic update the shop is going to have on Wed!
I am so SO sorry to hear about your migraine - I used to suffer these regularly, so I feel your pain. I'm so glad you were able to recover in time to salvage some of your day - what a champ! I've never beat one in a day before. I hope you're taking things easy today...
Posted by: sarah | April 28, 2008 at 06:13 PM
So many happy fun things! I love your new portrait. She is lovely.
Posted by: Shannon | April 28, 2008 at 07:12 PM
I love her bright red hair x
Posted by: Jenny | April 29, 2008 at 07:48 AM
She's beautiful! I must own the print when it comes out. I love birds and I'm a red head :) And you posted this on my birthday so maybe it's meant to be!
I hope you're feeling better! :-\
Posted by: Melissa | April 29, 2008 at 02:22 PM
I love this picture! The hair in particular but also I love the bird and the blouse. I love your paintings, they are so inspirational :-)
Posted by: Miaou | April 30, 2008 at 11:27 AM