LET YOUR ART GUIDE YOU ~ WEEK 12 ~

All photographs are there to remind us of what we forget. In this - as in other ways - they are the opposite of paintings. Paintings record what the painter remembers. Because each one of us forgets different things, a photo more than a painting may change its meaning according to who is looking at it. ~John Berger

I just think it's important to be direct and honest with people about why you're photographing them and what you're doing. After all, you are taking some of their soul. ~Mary Ellen Mark

12 weeks...amazing!

This is fantastic that we have stuck in there this long and accomplished so much already. I promised photos of the bridal shoot and so I don't disappoint, I will show them for my art today. Taking pictures and then editing, really is an art. More than I had ever realized, and one that I thoroughly enjoy.

Here are some of the 70 shots I took and edited for this beautiful bride.

The bride and groom's theme for their wedding is "The Perfect Pair".

I was spoiled with such a beautiful bride to photograph and it was a joy taking these photos.

Here is a sneak peak of the bridal shower I also photographed.

xo Emily xo

LET YOUR ART GUIDE YOU ~ WEEK 11 ~

I have fallen head over heals in love...again...with Charleston SC.
I had the opportunity to visit this city again but this time

without kids

without a husband

just me and a girlfriend I've had for 21 years now!!

Who is that lucky to have a friendship last that long?

ME!

We met when we were big dorks that did dorky stuff and all weekend on our girly trip we spent holding our sides while laughing too hard about our silliness.

Everyone needs a girlfriend.

Someone to tell secrets to and confide in.

Most of all...just someone to laugh with.

This is Ginger jumping into my shot.

Love ya girl!

So...my art this week is of the photographic kind. I have taken so many pictures this week and last, and spent many an hour editing. I shot my very first bridal session and boy am I excited to share those...another time.

Here are my Charleston "Art Pics". Seeing graveyards like Charleston's, in Spring, was simply magical. Everything about that city is though.

This is one of the favorite pictures of mine. It was taken by Ginger.
(wish it was mine)

Link up with your beautiful creations ladies.

XO Emily XO

LET YOUR ART GUIDE YOU ~ WEEK 10 ~

Sorry about the late start today.
Busy busy day.

I made a small little painting that I am really in love with. I love the shapes, the colors and the whole mood of it.

I wanted to use some of my old pages again in my artwork and I'm glad I did.
I need to make a mate for this little painting and sell them together. Hung in frames together would be quite nice I think.





I will list this later on today on Etsy if anyone is interested.
Start linking up-as always I am very excited to see what y'all have created.

xo Emily xo

LET YOUR ART GUIDE YOU ~ WEEK 9 ~

9

weeks in!!!

How is everyone feeling?

Personally, I feel so glad that I have have been put under the pressure of knowing each week I need to create and stretch myself, even when at times I am so busy or so tired or I just don't have time.
I am astounded we are already in week 9. It's inspiring to see how many people come here on Thursday's to see our work ladies even if they don't comment.

This week I let go again and had no plan. I am finding this is when I feel the best about what I do. The canvas literally tells me what I need to paint it and where things should go.

So here she is...







P.S. For the record- this week I am very pleased with the outcome ;-)

xoxo Emily xoxo

~ UPCYCLING ~

Who has a pile of things they will eventually get to "upcycling"? I have all sorts of projects and cute furniture pieces I will eventually turn into something fabulous. At times I sit and stare at them and wonder what in the world they should be.

I love getting inspiration from all sorts of places, but magazines are a treasure trove of ideas.
Being a very visual person Country Living magazine never disappoints. They have a full lineup of ideas here.

Here are a few of the ideas they came up with.

Vintage brooch magnets

Old ruler tabletop

Book vases

Ceramic bowl pendant lamps


Old crate shelf

Vintage tin candles

Are you feeling inspired?

xo Emily xo

LET YOUR ART GUIDE YOU ~ WEEK 8 ~

What a busy week this has been. I turned 32 (eeeeeks) have had family in town and have attended every event or happening known to man it seems. Roll on Easter Sunday!

For the first time in this challenge I feel strange about my work. Usually I am very pleased with the result. Maybe I shouldn't say this but I am not this week. Should an artist admit that?
Well I just did!!
I want this journaling to be real and honest. So I will be, for some reason I am not liking the finished result this week. Could it have to do with the fact that I stayed up till 2am and got up early this morning to finish all the layers?
Yes.

Oh well, I made something that might really speak to some one else, and that is point of art right?

This piece has an Art Deco feel to me. It's growing on me ;-)

Happy Easter everyone!!

xo Emily xo