Emily


    Gender: Female
    Location: Amherst, MA
    Relationship: Committed Relationship
    Orientation: Straight
    Children: Not for Me
    Body Type: Slim / Slender
    Religion: Other
    Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
    About Me: Oh, geeze...Me, um, well, I am currently a full time artist and gardener...I work out of my house and have a small studio in my bedroom...I am a huge animal lover (two cats and a dog, tons of birds and wildlife on my land that I am a surrogate mother to)...I like fantasy a lot, and dark stuff. I have this weird obsession with zombies. I am the oldest of three girls and a Capricorn. I'll think of more later and update again...It's hard for me to talk about myself, I guess. Visit my website for tons of fantasy art and all sorts of fun stuff:
    darklingtreasures.com
    Music: Anything metal, 80s rock, hip hop, rap, some punk...I like oldies a lot, I pretty much like everything, even country.
    Movies: Zombie movies, especially the bad ones (but NOT Zombie Nation. This is the lamest movie ever made and if you've never seen it, dont bother!) Some of my PERSONAL favorites are A Clockwork Orange, American History X, The Rock, Con Air, the olde version of Willy Wonka...
    TV: Not too much, but...Robot Chicken, The Simpsons, Futurama, Family Guy, Axe Men, Intervention, Reno 911, and South Park.
    Books: Lets go with authors on this one...Roald Dahl, Dr. Suess, JRR Tolkien of course, Clive Barker, Stephen King, Shakespeare (King Lear is my fav), Irvine Welsh, Chuck Palanuik...
    Hobbies: Gardening and art (also what I make a living doind so it works out nicely), spending time in the woods, reading, sewing, playing with animals, keeping myself out of trouble (a good hobbie to have)
    Vices: Smoking and the occasional drinking (whiskey and scotch), not calling my friends back right away, sometimes I bite my nails, and I definitely eat WAY too much chocolate.
    Virtues: I am extremely patient (to a fault). I listen well, I learn fast, I am willing, determined, and have pretty descent self esteem, I suppose.
    Heroes: My mum, my stepmum, pretty much anyone who would risk their lives to save another...

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    Inkling # 3 and Glint Dragon ACEO

    Friday, March 19, 2010, 07:34 PM PST [General]

    I've been painting all day!
    I've got two new paintings- a brand new addition to my Inkling series, and a new dragon ACEO as well!

    Number three in my Inkling dragon series is "Pedestal"- an original 7" x 5" fantasy painting featuring a little yellow/orange dragon on a drippy ink pedestal. He is available for purchase through my darklingemily etsy shop- to see detail pictures and read his blurb, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Inkling 3- Pedestal" original dragon painting

    Also, a new dragon ACEO! "Glint" is an original painting (3.5" x 2.5") of a glow bug dragon creature in a strange landscape...I really like the contrast in this piece. He is up for auction on eBay, starting at just $5 (with free shipping of course)! To see the listing details and perhaps make a bid, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Glint" big eye dragon ACEO

    That's it for tonight- I have been so busy, and it is looking like the art forecast for this weekend will be even busier! So, I am sorry, no rambling tonight, I must get to sketching some new pieces out! Happy Friday all!
    xo!
    Em
    Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
    Join me on Facebook: artist.to/darklingtreasures

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    Ladybug Dragons, Dragon Hugs, and Art Giveaway reminder!

    Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 07:14 PM PST [General]

    Spring! I've got two new dragon paintings to share with you all! Plus, a reminder about my Facebook exclusive art giveaway!
    Dragons first, though. :) "Ladybug Dragons" is a new original painting- I really like this one; it is sometimes difficult for me to work in red, without having it become too overwhelming in the overall piece, but I think this painting came out well :) It features two little black dragons, but instead of dragon wings, these two beasties have ladybug wings! They are hanging out in a woven patch of sunny flowers, chatting away. This is an 8" x 10" acrylic painting (on a canvas panel) and it is available for purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop. To see the listing, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Ladybug Dragons" origianl fantasy painting

    The other new dragon painting is an ACEO (2.5" x 3.5")- it is titled "Hugs and Warmth"- one big dragon reassuringly pats a smaller dragon on the head, and hugs her close to keep her warm. It's adorable :) This original ACEO painting is listed in auction format on eBay, with a $5.00 starting bid and free shipping! You can view the listing and perhaps even make a bid at the link below the picture:


    "Hugs and Warmth" original dragon ACEO

    Lastly, a reminder that my Facebook exclusive Custom Art Giveaway Contest is still up and running (until tomorrow- Wednesay, 3/17, at midnight)...All you have to do is come on over, become a fan if you are not already, and make a comment on the Contest note! The link to the note (details are there) is below:
    Win A Custom Darkling Painting!

    Short and sweet tonight! I am about to get back to my desk- I'm currently working on "Inkling #3" and a handful of 2" square paintings for a little mixed media book...
    xo!
    Em
    Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
    Join me on Facebook: artist.to/darklingtreasures

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    Brick Dragon ACEO, Attitude on the Edge original auction, art giveaway, and website updates!

    Sunday, March 14, 2010, 07:04 PM PST [General]

    Hi Hi!
    Well, I have quite a bit to update today- new art up on the website, a link to my art giveaway, and new art! ArtArtArt! Hee hee!

    First, I have updated my website galleries with new images! There are four sub-galleries on my website: fantasy art, sexy art, scary art, and miscellaneous art. Each of these has brand new images posted! Here are the individual links to the sub galleries- pick your poison ;)
    To the Fantasy Art Gallery
    To the Sexy Art Gallery
    To the Scary Art Gallery
    To the Miscellaneous Art Gallery
    Once you are in the gallery of your choosing, you can click on the individual thumbnail images to view details about the piece, the story behind it, and close up pictures. There is also the option to purchase a art prints and/or posters. All of the most recent updates are at the top of the page, and are marked "NEW".

    Next...A link to my first ever Custom Art Giveaway! This giveaway is exclusive to my Facebook Fan Page, so if you are not a fan and would like to partake in the drawing for an original custom painting based on your idea, you will need to become a fan ;) There are actually three custom pieces in this drawing- one 5" x 7" original, and two ACEO sized (2.5" x 3.5") originals, all custom! More details and your chance to enter can be found here:
    Enter to Win a Custom Darkling Painting!
    You may enter once a day- the contest closes on Wednesday (3/17) at midnight. Names will be drawn Thursday morning.

    Now, for some new art! I've got two new auctions up today- one ACEO and one 8" x 10"- the ACEO is brand new! It is a dragon painting, titled "Brick" as he is brick colored (one of my very favorite colors!). He has a bit of a "look" about him, as if he may be flying off to cause some trouble (pretty typical dragon behavior as far as I'm concerned). "Brick" is an original acrylic painting, 2.5" x 3.5" on canvas. He is up for a $5 starting bid, with free shipping! To see his auction listing, detail pictures, and perhaps make a bid, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Brick" original dragon ACEO auction

    Also listed for auction on eBay is one of my older dragon paintings- "Attitude on the Edge" is an original 8" x 10" acrylic painting, featuring two dragons perched on a castle ledge. These two are definitely not pleased with whatever they are looking at! If only they would turn around to see the beautiful starry sky behind them! This painting is up for auction starting at just $35, with free shipping as well! The link to make a bid is below the picture:


    "Attitude on the Edge" original 8" x 10" dragon art

    I think that is all for the time being. I think it is now movie time for me...:D
    xo!
    Em
    Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
    Join me on Facebook: artist.to/darklingtreasures

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    Brightness Dragon ACEO and Inkling 2 dragon painting

    Friday, March 12, 2010, 07:32 PM PST [General]

    Happy Friday!
    Well, I have gotten a good portion of the way through my website gallery updating, but I took a little break to write and post this :) Two brand new dragon pieces tonight, one "Inkling" and one ACEO...

    This new ACEO is titled "Brightness"- a purple dragon with big, bright eyes, silently imploring you to smile :D Okay, yes, I am a dork. This is an original painting, measuring 2.5" x 3.5" (acrylics on canvas). "Brightness" is up for auction tonight, starting at just $5 with free shipping! To see the auction details and perhaps make a bid, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Brightness" original dragon ACEO auction

    The other dragon painting is the next piece in my "Inkling" sub-series- "Inkling 2- Phosphorescence" features two little dragons overlooking a weird glowing light. This original painting measures 7" x 5" (also acrylics on canvas) and is listed in my darklingemily etsy shop. To see details and such, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Inkling 2- Phosphorescence" original dragon art

    One more quick thing before I get back to updating my site...Tomorrow (Saturday) I will be putting up an art giveaway on my Facebook fan page- details will be posted tomorrow. This art giveaway is exclusive to my Facebook page, so if you would like a chance at winning some FREE ART, and are not already a "fan", you can get in on the goodness by clicking the link below and "become a fan":

    Join the Darkling Treasures Facebook Fan Page

    So, now I am going to finish up my work and hopefully head off to bed at a reasonable hour (yeah, right!)
    xo!
    Em
    Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
    Join me on Facebook: artist.to/darklingtreasures

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    I love both :)

    Marianne
    March 14, 2010
    06:54 AM PST

    Squee the Seahorse and Brand New Dragon Paintings!

    Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 06:37 PM PST [General]

    Hi!
    I have a whole bunch of new paintings tonight- most of them are dragons, though there is one new Cartoon Aquarium piece as well!
    I will begin with the "odd man out"- my latest Cartoon Aquarium painting :) This is "Squee"- he is a red seahorse, super silly, and ready for a new home! To read his little blurb and see detail pictures, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Squee" Cartoon Aquarium Seahorse painting

    Now, on to the dragons! I have begun a sub-series of dragons in strange, otherworldy landscapes. I am calling this series "Inklings"- each background is painted before I have any inkling of which Emily dragon will have the best personality to suit it. You can look forward to lots of drips, splatters, layers, and abstractedness from this series! Allow me to unveil the first in the series- "Inkling 1- Falling Sky". This is an original 5" x 7" acrylic painting on a sheet of canvas. It is listed for purchase in my darklingemily etsy shop. To read the little story I've written for this painting and see detail pictures, please follow the link below the picture:


    "Inkling 1- Falling Sky" original dragon painting

    These next two dragons are both ACEOs- I listed them the other night, so some of you may have seen them already ;)...The first is "Hunter"- a tiny flying dragon, gracefully silhouetted against a blue purple sky. This is an original acrylic painting on canvas, in ACEO format (2.5" x 3.5"). Listed at a $5 starting bid, with free shipping too- you can see more details of the art and auction at the link below the picture:


    ""Hunter" dragon silhouette ACEO auction

    The other new ACEO I have up on eBay is a cutie! A little green dragon with big, wide eyes...very adorable. His name is "Moss", and he is an original acrylic painting on canvas. Also up with a $5 starting bid and free shipping! Check out the link below the picture:


    "Moss" original big eye dragon ACEO auction

    By the end of this week, I should have some new art up in my website galleries, and also some more art to share :) At the moment, I am trying to decide on whether to watch a movie, or go back to my desk and get some more painting done...Decisions, decisions.
    xo!
    Em
    Visit my website- tons of images available as art prints and posters: darklingtreasures.com
    Join me on Facebook: artist.to/darklingtreasures

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    Pooor Squee... Easily startled and weak stomach? I'd rather hear fine jazzy tunes outta that horn than anything else!

    Tommy
    March 10, 2010
    02:32 AM PST

    Squee is my fav! Em, have you consider targeting expecting partents doing nursey? Might be adumb question,but lots of your art has that beautiful storybook quality and the vibrant colors are perfect for babies and young children, you could even commission piesces or paint murals!

    ElmaBree
    March 10, 2010
    11:32 AM PST
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    Em, kids are easy, unless they are driving you crazy, which in my opinion they do on purpose because adults don't give them enough credit for how smart they really are. LOL. Oh and NOBODY WANTS to be an adult, not even adults. Children are wonderful! I have worked with then most of my life. You will do just fine, they LOVE creative people, trust me they will think you are cool! The little ones will love your cute cartoon charaters and the older one to teenagers will love the zombies! So you have it all covered.

    ElmaBree
    March 12, 2010
    09:27 AM PST

    By all means add more of your work. Be overwhelming. Its your living isn't it? Besides you should not denine the world your beautiful art. The world needs more beautiful things in it.

    ElmaBree
    March 06, 2010
    06:16 PM PST

    Hello there Mizz Emily. Happy New Year!!! I just jumped back on EF and saw your comment. I've been playing on silly facebook. Happy Painting Angel, Wishing you all things magical...JC

    Jan-Clair
    January 15, 2010
    08:42 PM PST

    January 06, 2010
    11:25 PM PST

    Your Welcome Emily :)
    I was just so pleased with everything,and it helped me feel inspired.
    I do follow your Ebay listings and blog now.
    Have a great weekend
    Sarah x

    Sarah
    October 24, 2009
    01:18 AM PST

    Ooo, guess what I already got in the mail today? It's really good quality (I'm drinking a hot chocolate from it now), and amazingly smooth! I love it!! 8^d :^)

    Tommy
    August 28, 2009
    05:47 PM PST

    Thanks so much for your comment! Love your dragons!! Zoe x

    zoe
    August 28, 2009
    01:08 AM PST

    I love your dragons,they are so cute :)

    Sarah
    August 22, 2009
    05:57 AM PST

    Dearest Em!
    Huggles 2 you my dear! I have missed you so. How has life been treating you? I am doing great finally moved into our own home that we bought. W/B soon dearie

    Ruby~V.
    August 05, 2009
    08:35 PM PST

    As I need in my life right now is rest and relaxation and peace - it's so far so good. I am starting a weeksa vacation - and today spent about 4 hours at my husbands job location for a BBQ - luao style. Not a huge party - but lots of fun. He works at a small airport - and someone had a spit-fire that he was taking people up in - fun to watch - cool looking plane. Tonight we're relaxing by watching movies and getting ready for tomorrows beach party we're invited to. I'll have to get one or two of your shirts down the line.

    Zina
    August 01, 2009
    08:18 PM PST

    You are very talented so just keep up the good work!

    Marianne
    July 16, 2009
    10:33 AM PST

    Emily,

    Your welcome for the comments and advice, also picture books don't have to 'teach' a lesson' most children just like 'fun' books. Look at Mercer Myer, Eric Carle, Voist, Dr. Suess. Myer has books with no words at all just pictures. Children LOVE these and I as a teacher do to because the lesson I teach is to have the students study the picture than write the words.

    Good Luck can't wait to see your first picture book! I'll need to add it to my personal childrens library of over 600 books!



    ElmaBree
    July 06, 2009
    05:11 PM PST

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