So I put a few pics up on Facebook and recieved a few freelance jobs! So amazed by that seeing that I only put them up for fun. So I am currently working on two portraits for a client’s two beautiful children. Here is a sneak peak of her little boy. Can’t wait to start number two! Go facebook!
So I’ve been back to the “painting board”, and I have a new friend joining me. First let me give you a little history on my new buddy.
A few months ago my husband and I went out on a whim and found a black cat at the humane society that won over our hearts. Correction, he won over my husbands heart. Our newest member, Grizzwald, has driven me INSANE since we brought him home. Being a dog person myself I have had some interesting times adjusting to an animal that waits for you to pass just to attack any part of you, jump on your feet, attack a toe if one pops out, jump in the bathtub after sneaking through your door, tripping you on a daily basis making it a close call each time, and lastly tormenting our 6 year old yorkshire terrior who can’t seem to move without a black cat on her back. The list can go on. Even as I type this he is attacking our yellow lab, who is deathly afraid of him. Ahhh, I just sprayed him with the water bottle, I feel better now.
WELL, long story short…this cat is relentless. I did not think I would find common ground with him until the day he clawed his way up my chair in my art room and perched his tiny bum on my shoulder. He stared at my artwork like a curious parrot perched on his pirate master’s shoulder. So I looked up at him, he back down at me, and I knew at that moment he would be my art kitty. Ever since he has sat on my lap, and even on my shoulder (while he still fits) as I paint. He trills his tiny little voice as if he’s sharing an opinion. But mostly he likes to watch me dip my paint brush into the thick mixture of oils and spread it onto the canvas in front of us. He is my little second eye, and my buddy. One day I will get a picture of him looking over my shoulder, it is quit the site. But for now, please enjoy this shot of him enjoying this story. He must have heard his name as I clicked it out on the pad because he jumped up on my left arm and is currently fast asleep. Here is a picture my husband just snapped of the two of us blogging. Love to all and goodnight!
So my most talented friend Lindsey Kustusch (check out her website: http://www.lindseykustusch.com/) has notified me that her friend Jeremy Mann has painted a picture of her that is now on the cover of American Art Collector. Take a look: http://www.americanartcollector.com/. He is an AMAZING artist and his work just brings me to tears! Call me a dork, but that is one of the most realistic, magical paintings I have ever seen. So check his work out as well, I sure have been: http://redrabbit7.com/. I’m sure you’ll find it as delightful as myself. I don’t know about Lin, but I hate him he’s so good! HAHA.
On a side note, Lindsey and I have been friends since the early years of high school. We have had the joy of loving art together in many ways, and have journeyed through life together sharing our passion, and seeing through (what seems to be) the same pair of eyes. Lindsey has been the most talented amazing artist I know and I have envied her work since we were young. As my work seemed to be a talent that needed much fine tuning, Lindsey’s talent was effortless and has blossomed throughout the years. My fondest memories have to be when we would take walks and point out all the different array of colors in an object. We finally found in one another traits we were unable to find in what seemed to be the entire human race. It’s always been a love and joy to have Lindsey as my most endeared friend. The distance put between us from Chicago to San Francisco seems to be light years away! But our friendship is strong, and our love for art will always be a common passion we share. Love you Lin!
I have had the pleasure of re-connecting with my friend Tela Chhe, thanks to Facebook. I have found that he is an AMAZING photographer! I am even painting two of his pictures as a commision! So I want to “pimp” him out to anyone that is interested in photography, or needs a photographer.
Well, I’m writing into cyberspace at this moment. Maybe someday people will come here who want to read what I have to say! I’m starting this up in order to blog about my love for art and the paintings and artwork in general that I create. I’d love input from others, and I’m very excited to start this! My friend Tela suggested I come on here and start blogging away…so here’s to my first blog!
Emi
