Author Archives: EmybackArt

Frida Kahlo – True Colors

I have had this black and white photo of Frida to use as a reference for quite a while (below). After seeing so many portraits and self-portraits of Frida, the moment captured in this simple photo struck me as something true and authentic. Like maybe all those flowers in her hair, and her paintings withContinue reading “Frida Kahlo – True Colors”

Bloomington-Normal in Brush and Ink; Volume II

Digital Edition I am so grateful things went so smoothly this year with the production of my second volume of Bloomington -Normal in Brush and Ink! This volume features even more renditions of some of our favorite local spots … 46 images in all! The book is a limited edition, signed and numbered, and canContinue reading “Bloomington-Normal in Brush and Ink; Volume II”

2024 Year in Review

Every January I seem to need a bit of a break in making art to reevaluate where I am going with my art journey. So it’s a good time to post a compilation of what I have created over the last year. My focus for the upcoming year is going to be pulling back aContinue reading “2024 Year in Review”

ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE: PROOF COPY

I received the (corrected) proof copy of my Art Print Book today! I don’t have any more changes, so this is the edition that will be going to print today. I hope to have all copies delivered and available for pick up by November 22, 2024. I apologize for the repeated delays … it hasContinue reading “ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE: PROOF COPY”

ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE

The book is a limited edition signed and numbered. 200 copies have been ordered, with about 140 already pre-sold. The final book will be a soft cover bound book, approximately 9 x 12 with 64 inside pages . The book will retail from Main Gallery 404 for $35 and will be available on or beforeContinue reading “ART PRINT BOOK UPDATE”

NEW PROJECT IN THE WORKS!!!

I am putting together an Art Print Book of 25 to 30 of my local paintings to be available for sale online and through Main Gallery before the holidays! I am so excited about this project. They will be limited edition signed and numbered soft cover bound books. Currently, size will be 8.5 x 11Continue reading “NEW PROJECT IN THE WORKS!!!”

January Art Break and 2023 Slideshow

I’ve been having a bit of an art break this month. Spent more time reading, practicing learning the piano, and putting together a 1000 piece puzzle (it was a Monet painting, but still :)). Also have become very interested in sculpting with air dry clay, which I will be trying as soon as my suppliesContinue reading “January Art Break and 2023 Slideshow”

Starry Starry Night Puzzle

I have been wanting to do a watercolor of Starry Starry night for a long time! Happy I finally finished this one I have been playing with over last few months. I am not ready to sell it yet, but it makes a fun puzzle, and another opportunity to get a coupon code for anyContinue reading “Starry Starry Night Puzzle”