Hi Tree, My name is Emma Jean

 The following are some illustrations for a book I am collaborating on for Donna Eisel. I can't wait for it to come out. It's are really nice grandmother- granddaughter story. Just up my alley!

Soothing Goodness

Today I cut up and repurposed the section of a quilt that has been stashed in my closet for years. 

 

 

This background was sewn in the 90’s when my kids were finally old enough to grant me a bit of free time. I remember by husband coming home from work that day and remarking “With this much free time, you could go back to work!” I didn’t question his logic. Instead, I dutifully, packed up my sewing machine and went back to graduate school to work toward a “real career.” No regrets really but I wish made room for both art and work. Art is soothing goodness. 

Fall Equinox

Welcome to the September of my life. I am  just past the fall equinox and instead of a great sadness that the day is over, I have to stop and revel in my ability to experience the beauty of life and all its treasures

Quickie Watercolor Today

 

Zoey and the Orcas

Zoey and the Orcas

Seeking solitude after a rough day Zoey had dragged her boat out to glide in smooth waters of the Puget Sound. Hahaha the gods had laughed at her. Instead of the quiet, she found herself immersed in sensory overload an unexpected, glorious display of Orcas. She noticed the bold contrast of their smooth skin, their camaraderie, the splash and the pure joy of flying through the air for precious seconds knowing that their immensity would safely return them to the comfort of water.  She wondered if they were prancing just for her. Or if she been invited to share in one of life’s wonders?  Yes yes yes. She too could believe that she was part of life’s wonder. It wasn’t solitude she was craving but a feeling of belonging.….If only for an instant.

It reminded her of childhood when she would  leap  over the  wet grass in her back yard.

Life and its fight against entropy.

In the history of our universe, entropy has been the prevailing force. But LIFE, well life is the counter to entropy. Life has found a way to go from Chaos to Good Orderly Direction. This collage is an attempt to illustrate the brilliance of LIFE. 

 

Chicks in their nest