A20

I just love this clothing shop on the west side of down town Greenville, named Augusta 20 (hence the title A20). It's so stylish and modern... and, as always, I love shop windows! They always hold a feast of shadows, lights, shiny things, colors, and abstract shapes.

This particular watercolor is so warm and watery. The reflections are very implied and suggested with the beautiful watercolor effects. I just love painting in watercolors...

This painting is painted on heavy, hot-press paper (my favorite) with the finest quality watercolor paints. It measures 10x15 inches.

It is available on my shop for a great price! And, like every painting in my shop, will arive on your doorstep, beautifully packaged and wrapped! 

Painting #128 Beautiful On the Insided

And without further ado… I present my latest watercolor painting: Beautiful on the Inside, an 8.5 x 14 painting on fine watercolor paper.


I must admit, this painting took me far longer than any painting has taken so far and it tricked me into biting off way more than I could chew in one day. But the process was so enjoyable, and the subject matter so colorful and charming that I didn’t mind a bit.

As I said before (in the progress post), this is a painting of one of my favorite stores: Anthropologie. I remember the first time I wondered in to Anthropologie. It’s like stepping into a new world where you just never know what lovely thing you might find. It reminds me of a little real-life fairytale world, and I love it…

This painting is not currently framed, but I think it would look stunning with a nice thick white matt, and a modern dark brown or black frame, and, of course, hanging on your wall… Stop by my shop to buy it and to see all the other paintings I have for sale there! EmilyJeffords.etsy.com



Also, if you would like to commission a painting, please send me an email and we can work out all the details. I love creating pieces that are going to be especially meaningful to you, so bring em’ on!

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These lovely pieces will brighten any day!

The Woodlands Series Illustrations by Darling Clementine
vie et mort du rouge gorge, limited edition print by pulsatilla
Marriage Beach, original etching, by kvanvliet
Ballerina Booties by Cazhoffy

Painting #123 Late Summer Mornings

Wow, what an adventure these past couple weeks have been! God is good, he gives more grace than I could ever hope for! I am pleased to be back, with my paint brushes in hand, ready to jump back into my paintings once again. Thank you all for your patience with me during this time.
I actually painted this acrylic painting last week during the art camps I taught. It was sort of an example/something for me to work on while the teen group was hard at work on their paintings. I really enjoyed painting this painting. I rarely work with acrylic paints because I have a hard time with the slick, sticky quality of the paint as opposed to oil. But, the speedy draying time and the stickiness of the paint was actually a huge advantage in this landscape. It created some fantastic texture effects along the right side of the painting. This large acrylic painting (16x20 inches) can be found in my shop for a low $123!

Come back tomorrow to see the results of my hours of painting!

Painting #108 Garden Party Study

Can I just say that I love being a mother… I love being able to stay home and watch my daughter grow up. Today Annalisa took her first purposeful steps. Dan and I were holding her hands, and she was very wobbly and unsure, but it’s moments like this that I would give up almost anything to experience.

Life is full of these precious experiences; the ones you can’t really plan on, but stand out when you look back on your life. Then, there are the ones you can plan on. For example, your wedding day! I love this time of year! It seems that a special about of love and beauty abounds. I tried to capture a bit of that lush, soft, romantic aura that is in the air with my brush. I took a small section of a flower bouquet and featured just a few of the flowers and leaves in a unique composition. I love the colors and the contrast in this oil painting. This painting will be for sale on my Etsy shop: EmilyJeffords.etsy.com first thing in the morning!

Remember, if there is a painting you would like to commission (whether you have a photo or not) please email me! I love creating custom artwork that you and your family will cherish.

Theartist.emily@gmail.com

Painting #106 Where the Lights Shine Brightest

Around the Jeffords’ house, the day was devoted to yard work and car TLC. We had a grand time working together, although, I am worn out, to say the least… While pulling vines out of the bushes (my goodness they grow fast!) I stumbled upon some delicious black berries! What should I make out of them? I got about 2 pints.


I managed to squeeze in a couple hours of painting (ok, really, I wanted a break.) I am so pleased with how this watercolor painting turned out. It is such a collage of shapes, forms, colors, contrast, and Charleston! It measures 7x10 inches and is painted on very nice hot press watercolor paper. It will look stunning framed and on your wall! If you would like to buy it, it is for sale on my Etsy shop for $106! Just go to: Emil! Just go to: EmilyJeffords.etsy.com.



See you tomorrow!

PS.  I photographed this painting prior to signing it!  It is signed(!) with my traditional EJ swoosh. 
 

Progress... 

Progress... So, you may remember a few days ago (day 100 actually) I posted a watercolor painting called "Chandelier Warehouse"... this is its sister (or brother if you prefer). It's a watercolor of the same storefront from a different point of view. I just love the abstract shapes, and the depth of view created by store fronts. They fascinate me. This is a 7x10 watercolor painting that will, hopefully, be done tomorrow!  Do you have any title suggestions?

Have a wonderful Saturday! Enjoy time with family, friends, and the lawn mower...

Annalisa was just too cute to keep to myself today. We took her down town tonight and carried her around in her chest harness and had a grand time. She, of course, got covered with ice cream and kisses, and danced all the way down Main Street.

Painting #103 Quilted Fields

Day 103 and painting 103... see, all is normal despite the slight restructuring I outlined in my last post...  I've been quite busy today!  Along with all the blog posts I posted today, I also designed new business cards (they are super stylish.... photos coming as soon as I get them printed!)  and worked on a few new marketing ideas (top secret stuff).

I really love this painting!!!  The inspiration for it actually came during a church service about a year and a half ago... so I guess it is a divinely inspired painting.  And, yes, I was paying attention.  I start with a crazy, abstract line drawing right on the masonite, then start filling in the shapes with complimentary colors.  I chose various shades of greens and yellows for this one which is why it looks like a landscape.   It reminds me of lovely, lush fields, full of different crops.  I love flying over the mid-west;  such a beautiful quilted painting as far as the eye can see...

This is a 12x16 oil painting and will be in my Etsy Shop first thing in the morning!

Goodnight!

What a Day for a Daydream

It seems like I've wanted to do everything except paint today...  mainly just day dream...  

and this is what came of it:

For more information about each item featured, go to my newest treasury "What a Day for a Daydream..."

Painting #92 Tweet to Me!

Is this not one the cutest robins you've ever seen.  We live in one of Greenville "bird havens" (which included a couple huge owls!) so there are always birds singing in the trees.  I love that.  

I had a lot of fun painting this second bird painting (out of three in a set).  These little cubby birds are just so joyful and cute!   What color should the next one be...?

This oil painting is 9.25x8.5 inches on beautiful wood with regal looking black edges giving the painting a framed look (without actually needing to be framed!)
This painting can stand on it's own, or lean against a wall (say, on a small shelf?) or be the perfect pop of color in a bookcase, or on your mantle... the possibilities really are endless. If you would like to hang it on a wall, I can attach a small tooth-like hanger on the back. Just let me know!

You can find this painting on my Etsy Shop, along with several others.  And remember, if there is a painting you would love to see hanging in your home, please email me and tell me about it!  I love doing commission paintings that will be very personal for you.  

And with that, I'm off to bed.  Have a wonderful Sunday!  

Paintings #89 Time Square Greenville Style

First of all, thank you so much to all of you who sent me yellow photos!!!  I'll be compiling them in a collage and post them next wednesday!  This is a great way to get a little extra exposure to those of you who create handmade items or do photography as i will be more than happy to give photo credits and add links to your site (just an idea...).

My brother came over tonight.  I didn't really see him because he and my husband were playing some shooting game... (I know it wasn't halo, because I've played that one.  Props to me!) But as we were saying goodbye we got into several huge, long talks about every aspect of life.  It was great!  I love talking, but I also love sleeping.  Oh well.  Here I am, posting the photos of today's painting (finished by 5:00 today!) at 2:00am.  Now, if that's not dedication, I don't know what is.  ; )

I really enjoyed painting this 8x10 oil painting.  It was a little bit different for me, and that was refreshing.  I felt very free and comfortable while working on the drawing then color combinations.  I think it captures the energy of downtown on a some-what busy night.  I love the comfortable stances the people take, the play of color, not-so-subtle points of light, the "shapes" each object creates, and how that relates to the negative space...  really, I just think it looks cool.  

If you think so too, then buy it!  It is listed on my Etsy page (or you can email me if you would like to pick it up in person and not pay for shipping.)

Check back tomorrow for a CUTE painting!  I'm so excited about creating it!!!  I'm not going to tell you what I'm painting, but it's yellow, and grey (good combo) and is totally adorable.

...because she's just too cute not to share...

My Fair Baby's Bib

Ya, my baby is officially the cutest on the block... especially with her new stylin' bib!  We got a custom design bib in the mail yesterday afternoon.  It's so cute.  My Fair Baby (Kari Young) makes custom bibs out of fabulous fabrics and she adds lovely details around the edges.

It was a happy day around the Jeffords' home.