"Back to the Beginning"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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Exactly two years ago today, I created my first daily painting of this same shell, which I happened to pull out of a shoe box a few days ago. Since that first painting, I have created some 380 paintings, had close to 20 shows, moved my studio out of my home and into my downtown space, launched my website, and quit my full time job to focus all my time on painting. I have to say it has been a heck of a couple of years!

Be sure to mark your calenders for my anniversary show, Two:Another Year of Painting, on Feb. 20 at the Art & Light Gallery in West Greenville. Music will be provided by Travelers Rest resident, Stephanie Fagan, and you will have the chance to win your very own Emily Clarke original! It promises to be a great night.

Thanks again to everyone who has supported me over the past two years. And now, on to year three!

"Looking You in the Face"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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It is interesting how, from some angles these twisted paint tubes become almost abstract. Were it not for the cap on top, I don't think this item would be recognizable. It does make studying and painting them that much more interesting and challenging.

"A Different View"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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"Totally Spent"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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Apple, In Progress

I was eating an apple during lunch today, and every so often, I would pause in my eating to sketch out what the apple looked like. I so loved the page in my sketchbook, that I had to post it.



Also, my first painting from this page of sketches. Expect to see several more of these.
"Just Beginning"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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"Key to Nothing"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Paper
$65

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This is an old key on my mom's key chain. As I currently have her car, I also have her keys. So, this key made it into one of my paintings!

"Long Shadows"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Paper
$65

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It might have been cold today, but the sun was also very bright. It made for some very intense brights and shadows around everything on the easel.

"Controlled by Time"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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My day is measured out in two hour increments. That is partially because I can paint for that long before my mind starts to wander and I need a break. But, it is mainly because two hours is the longest I can leave my car in one parking spot downtown without getting a ticket! So, I spend much of the day checking my watch, which inspired me to do this piece.

"Turned Inward"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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Apparently I squeezed and folded this little paint tube so much, in order to get every drop of paint out of it, that all that remains is a tiny crumpled shell and some green paint stains.

"Waiting to Steep"

6"x6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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This is my favorite mug, which a friend of mine made. Several evenings ago, while waiting for my nightly cup of tea to steep, I drew a picture of it sitting there steaming.

"Alone, Not Lonely"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

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"Turning My Back on You"

4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Oil on Paper
$65

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As I was painting this piece, I realized that I give these little paint tubes personalities in my mind. Odd, I admit, but it made for a fun composition.

"One of Many"

4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Oil on Paper
$65

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I don't know why I keep coming back to these paint tubes, but they are just so much fun to paint. Expect to see several more!

"A Little Seasoning"

4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Oil on Paper
$65

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"Coming Unhinged"

4 1/4"x 5 1/4"
Oil on Paper
$65

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The title of this piece is not a statement about my current mental state, although I am trying to tie up some loose ends before the new year. It is however, a rusted door hinge from an old, falling-apart barn.

"Pausing for a Bite"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on paper
$65

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I love all the colors that are in the skin of a pear. How often do you really study what your food looks like before you start to eat it?

"Sent From Heaven"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on paper
$65

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On Saturday, my small group went to help out at the Frazee Center here in Greenville. The Frazee Center is a free after school and summer program for children in downtown Greenville. This is one of the windows in the old, broken-down church building. If you would like to volunteer your time at the Frazee Center, visit their website at www.frazeecenter.com. Merry Christmas!

"Keeping Watch"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on paper
$65

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I've had this angel for as long as I can remember, but for some reason it caught my eye on the Christmas tree a few days ago. I hope everyone has a wonderful and happy Christmas!

"Paint Tubes in Afternoon Light"

4 1/4"x 5 1/2"
Oil on paper
$65

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With all the rain we have had the past few days, it was an amazing moment when the sun came streaming in my studio window and lit up all my supplies. I just had to capture it in paint.

You can now purchase many of my older daily paintings in my Etsy shop. Check it out!

"Sitting on the Steps"

10"x 15"
Pen and ink on Mat board
$175

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As predicted, this piece took a while, but I am very happy with the result!

"Ready and Waiting"

16"x 20"
Oil on Canvas
$245

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This piece is from a picture of my aunt, possibly ready to go to church. I was originally going to put more detail into the background, but I ended up liking the large simple shapes compared with the more detailed figure.

"Tea Stained"

I have been doing more sketches from life recently, and today decided to turn one of those quick sketches into a quick painting. Below is the page from my sketchbook:



And the painting I created from it:

4 1/4"x 5 3/4"
Oil on Mat board
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This is the beginning of a drawing I am working on. I love the kids' faces and the textures I have been able to create with the pen. There is quite a bit of white space left, though, so I may be working on this one for a while!

"A New Friend for Christmas"

6"x6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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This piece is from a photo of my mom, gleefully holding a new doll on Christmas morning. I pray that you may have this same reaction this Christmas!

"Going Out, So Get My Hat"

11"x 14"
Oil on Canvas Panel
$200

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I'm not sure exactly what was happening when this picture was taken, but I'm sure someone said, "Lets go out and take a picture. Someone get my hat!" I would also love to find a dress like the striped one.

"The Farm"

11"x 14"
Oil on Canvas Panel

Another commission piece I completed recently.