"Under the Water and Dreaming"
Watercolor, ink, rubbing alcohol, acrylic, and colored pencil on Canson Watercolor Paper 11" x 15"
©Emerald Barkley 2013

SOLD - But! I have prints of varying sizes available. Just note me.

Giuseppe Penone: Idee di Pietra (Ideas of Stone), bronze and stone, 2004/2010
The first artwork of documenta 13, Kassel, GE

Same Object: [link]


Camera: Canon EOS 3
Lens: CZ Planar 1,4 / 50mm
Film: Rollei R3 at 100 ASA
Five time Exposure
Developed in Rollei Low Speed 24 min in 24 grad Cels
Scanned with Reflecta ProScan 4000

Today, 8. Nov 2012, this picture recieved a DD.
My big thanks goes to Florian for that,
thank you so much !!
It makes me really glad and happy !!

And a also big Thx to You, all my watchers and viewers.

Briar Rose

In most classic fairy tales, the good female character is smart and loveable, but most importantly, she is beautiful. After taking inspiration from fashion photographers, designers, and models, I wanted to portray these heroines as the classic yet modern beauties that they are.


This is one of five pieces as part of my junior thesis project.

acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, 22" x 28"

Watercolor, gel pen, ink and acrylic on watercolor paper.

I'm cold.

Stock used: [link]
Thank you!!!

©Emerald Barkley 2012

sx70, tz art, magic

(Had to pull this one down and reload it due to a technical issue -- sorry.)

I created this a number of years ago when I was consumed with loneliness, despair, and depression -- much like now, lol; actually not like now at all.

I have been through the throes of depression and I have news for anyone who thinks it will never end; it does and it will; have faith in your doctor, the drugs, your therapist and the support of your family and friends; if at all possible try to eat healthy and (this was key for me) exercise your ass off.

There is a light at the end of this dark tunnel; and beyond the light is a return to normalcy.

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October 3, 2012

Oh my! I just woke up to this wonderful surprise of getting a DD! This is by far my most personal piece, done in a time of great despair. It was great therapy for me to create this. I didn't realize it at the time but doing this artwork was part of my recovery from depression -- such is the power of art; ultimately it helped me to get better. Thanks so much Rottenragamuffin and ^thelasth0pe!

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All stock, photos, textures, etc. are purchased or are my own.

version deux
EDIT: Aw, gee, thanks for the second DD guys :>

Acrylics on gesso
With stuck on rocks at the top

Experimenting with different portrait styling. Done in watercolor & white ink.

Inspired by *SusanCoffey [link]

closeup

UPDATE: I'm very grateful for another Daily Deviation, especially to ^SamuelRaffa... Thank you all for your support, it keeps me going

Other works:

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Mixed medium of acrylic, screenprinting and packing tape transfers.

All of us crave to be held, loved, and have affection displayed toward us in life. Sometimes those are skin deep, sometimes heart felt. In order to be loved, we must be willing to display love ourselves.

Comments, questions, and critiques always welcome- Mike