“But I am not an artist …” I have heard this so many times, in particular when people (who really are artists) show me their work. And I always tell them, I didn’t think I was an artist either. In fact, at first, saying I was an artist felt really weird. Recently, a contractor whoContinue reading ““But I am not an artist …””
Author Archives: EmybackArt
Play, Practice and Pigeon Holes
Back in another lifetime, in the days before I became a mother, I was a preschool teacher. My favorite group to work with were the 2-3 years olds. Except for the potty training, every day was play. And I was the one who came up with all of the crazy things we would play withContinue reading “Play, Practice and Pigeon Holes”
Welcoming 2022 with a Giveway
What a year it has been! Keeping the focus here on my art (because I could write forever about the events of 2021), this year has been a dream come true! As many of you know, in August of this year, I became part owner (through a Low Profit LLC) of Main Gallery 404 inContinue reading “Welcoming 2022 with a Giveway”
Inspire Me
Sometimes my inspiration well just seems to run dry. I just don’t have any ideas of what it is I want to paint or draw. Abstract digital work often fills in the gap. But last year I also came up with another idea. I posted an “Inspire Me” promotion on my Facebook page. I askedContinue reading “Inspire Me”
Malala
So I know I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that I liked the portrait instructor, France Stone’s remark that “resemblance is overrated.” And I suppose for learning a particular technique, that might be true. But I know that every since I was a young child, I have found magic in being able toContinue reading “Malala”
Third Time’s a Charm
It’s been a just about a year now since I started identifying myself as an “artist”. That leap came after my first sale in a local gallery, and after a few years of sharing my art on social media platforms. Shortly after that first sale, I signed up with Fine Art America (for $30 aContinue reading “Third Time’s a Charm”
Cross Hatching, Portrait Practice and Galaxy Cows
So it has been an interesting week. Ever since I came to terms with the fact that I am indeed an artist (a little less than a year ago), I have been doing art every day. But what I have noticed since I started selling my art, is that I am spending less time practicingContinue reading “Cross Hatching, Portrait Practice and Galaxy Cows”
Bob Ross, Palette Knives and Mountain Spring
Last month, I finished up my first acrylic painting done all with palette knives. What fun that was to learn a new way to paint, and I am very happy with the result. My sister gave it the title “For Life”. Perfect! (photo on the right) So I still have palette knives on the brainContinue reading “Bob Ross, Palette Knives and Mountain Spring”
Memories of Rob: A Commission Story
Some commissions are definitely more emotional then others (for both the client and the artist) and this recent commission I did for a woman I went to high school with (Deb), definitely falls into the more intense end of the emotional spectrum. I have done many commissions of beloved pets. But this time, I wasContinue reading “Memories of Rob: A Commission Story”
Wainright and Molina — A Commission Story
I received a request for commission for an original art piece 10 days before Christmas. I did not think there was any way I could get it done and shipped to arrive by Christmas, but somehow I managed to pull it off! Mostly, it was because the woman I was working with (Vicky, a fellowContinue reading “Wainright and Molina — A Commission Story”