love art will travel

Relocation

2015-01-05T01:00:00.000+00:00

As of today, this blog has moved! You can now join me at http://artblog.emilymagone.com/.

All posts from the beginning are there, so you won't miss anything! And it's much prettier ;)

Click to join me!

See you there!

Love,

Emily :)

Bound.

2015-01-05T00:00:00.000+00:00

This is a follow up to this post. I know you're busy, so here is a summary:

My business name no longer fits my business, brand, and the direction that I want my work to go. After having my business officially up and running for two years, I have further solidified my artistic desire and intent. I described this in that post as well:

"Intentions typically flow from a belief system. Mine is that everything in this universe - you, me, the trees, the animals, the stars, planets, all things vegetable, mineral and otherwise - are all made of the same materials and are therefore bound to each other on a much deeper level than our evolving human brains can comprehend right now.
The point is that people have strayed away from that universal connection over the centuries, and it has led humanity down an incredibly narrow and destructive path. My hope is to remind people of that connection, of the importance and value of all of the other life on this earth aside from just the human life. If you are already living that connection, I want to inspire it further.
I've been thinking about this for quite some time, but haven't wanted to move on it until I found the name that represented it all perfectly, the name that resonated with me, that excited every cell in my being, and that I knew was going to envelope my artistic life and work forward indefinitely."

So... without further adieu...I present to you:

So what does this mean for you, as a reader, shopper or collector?

1. The biggest change is the work itself and how you view the gallery. In an effort to hone my work and focus, all work is now categorized in four series falling under the umbrella of Bound and the meaning behind it.

Woodland Bound - The forest, the trees, the leaves, the undergrowth. Le sigh.

Climax Bound - Abstraction comes from within. When reaching those physical and mental peaks in life, I see color. Moving, sweeping, flowing color.

Sky Bound - The endless, epic universe blows the mind.

Earth Bound - This planet harbors and creates incredible natural formations that beg to be ogled and cherished.

2. Over the past few weeks I have been transitioning all venues as well.

The website is still www.emilymagone.com and the updates in accordance with the brand are complete.

The new blog location is http://blog.emilymagone.com/

Everything else is in the same place, but has the new name (or just my name) at the top:

Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Society6

3. My commitment to this direction also means that I will be limiting the custom work I do that doesn't fit within the scope of Bound. There will always be exceptions of course! But all my new work moving forward will be a piece of the aforementioned collections, or will be the beginning of a new Bound collection.

I am ridiculously excited about this next step forward in my artistic life, and I want nothing more than for you to come along on this journey with me!

"What I want to do with my art is to give you an opportunity to connect with the earth in new ways on a daily basis, to display and wear your love and appreciation for our natural world. So when you can't be out frolicking in nature, a little piece of nature can be bringing joy and calm to your day, which then makes you want to be frolicking in nature...and so on.

I want to help people become aware of their connection to each other and everything around them, to renew that connection, to maintain that connection. There is incredible beauty in the tiniest details.

The Earth is beautiful. Bathe yourself in it. Feel the Beauty."

Many, many thanks to Lisa Wood for the amazing logo design and listening to me ramble for days on end about this relaunch. I love you so <3

Coming soon...

2014-12-28T14:47:00.001+00:00

Week 13!

2014-12-22T16:56:00.001+00:00

The last two Little Paintings of 2014!

"Nebula One"
12"x12"
Acrylic on .75" stretched canvas

"Nebula One" by Emily Magone

"Nebula Two"
12"x12"
Acrylic on .75" stretched canvas

"Nebula Two" by Emily Magone

Click directly on the pictures to go straight to the listings!

And in case you missed it, this new piece from my Climax Series is now available in the shop as well!

"One" by Emily Magone

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and magical everything!!

See you in the New Year my loves!

XO,

Emily :)

Week 11!

2014-12-08T09:16:00.004+00:00

Happy Monday, lovelies!

It is Week 11 of 13 Weeks of Screaming Ass Deals!!

This week's deal is...

That means an 8x10 print is ONLY $12!!!

Click on the photo to go straight to the listing, this week only!

See you next week!

Emily :)

New Little Painting!

2014-12-01T09:16:00.001+00:00

Happy Monday, lovelies!

It is Week 9 of 13 Weeks of Screaming Ass Deals!!

This week we have another Little Painting!

"Mushrooms 2"
6"x9"
Watercolor and Ink on Hot Press Paper

Click on the picture to go straight to the listing and score your original painting for only $25!

See you next week!

Emily :)

Christmas is coming!

2014-11-28T22:27:00.000+00:00

The Ponchos Are Here

2014-11-20T01:25:00.003+00:00

Just launched! I've been dreaming about making hand-painted ponchos for some time, and finally, here they are!

These ponchos are deliciously soft and drape beautifully. They can be worn off either shoulder, or turned to the front and wrapped as a scarf as well! They look beautiful worn as a casual layer, or as a dressy wrap over evening wear and dresses. They make a lovely swim coverup as well!

Material: 100% Light Rayon
Weight: Light to Medium
Size: 35" wide x 20" length, neck opening is 17" wide
Hem: Machine Sewn

Here are a few of my favorite shots. Photography by Amanda Webb of Footsteps Photography.

Skip on over to the Etsy shop to see more pictures and details!

Holiday Ordering Deadline

2014-11-19T23:51:00.002+00:00

Greetings lovelies!
As holiday shopping picks up, please note that the US ordering deadline is DECEMBER 1ST in order to ensure Christmas Eve delivery! Express Shipping will be available through December 10th as well. Please message me if you have any questions!

XO,
Emily

Week 8 of Screaming Ass Deals!

2014-11-17T12:49:00.003+00:00

Happy Monday, lovelies!

It is Week 8 of 13 Weeks of Screaming Ass Deals!!

Due to the love and popularity of the Little Paintings, I decided to withhold last week and do TWO Little Paintings this week!

The first Little Painting is:

"Eagle Nebula"
12"x12"
Acrylic and Mixed Media on .75" thick stretched canvas
This piece is very textured, with many layers of color and iridescence!

The second Little Painting is:
"Mushroom Mist"
12"x12"
Acrylic and Mixed Media on .75" thick stretched canvas
This piece is textured, with a top layer of misted iridescence.

Click on each one to go straight to the listing and score your original painting for only $25!

See you next week!

Emily :)

Mushroom Hunting!

2014-11-10T20:01:00.001+00:00

So we went mushroom hunting in Brandon Forest Park and it was EPIC. The sun was shining, the leaves were crisp, there was moss EVERYWHERE, and every mushroom we came across was different than the last. After filling our cameras, we headed back to the farm and proceeded to get day drunk on vodka salads, i.e. bloody marys, and play a few raucous games of Mille Bornes and Trivial Pursuit.

Here are my favorite captures of the day ;)

Many paintings to come!!

Screaming Ass Deal Week 7!

2014-11-10T18:24:00.000+00:00

Don't worry, I have not forgotten about today's Screaming Ass Deal!

Due to the love and popularity of the Little Paintings, I have decided to withhold this week do TWO Little Paintings next week!

Hint: at least one of them is a mushroom ;)

Screaming Ass Deal Week 6!

2014-11-03T08:09:00.001+00:00

This week's Little Painting is up and ready!

"Blue Mushrooms" by Emily Magone

"Blue Mushrooms"
6" x 12"
Ink and Watercolor on Hot Press Arches Watercolor Paper
Unframed

This piece will be $25 ONLY through Sunday night! First one there wins!

See you next week lovelies!

So Many New Things!

2014-11-02T15:03:00.001+00:00

There are so many new beauties in the shop this week! Enjoy! And as always, please contact me at www.emilymagone.com or at emilymagone@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Giant Veil Scarves

Part of my newest collection, these massive handpainted lightweight silk scarves can be tied in endless ways. The silk is very light, smooth and sheer and feels amazing against the skin. They look incredible blowing in the breeze, and are abundant in fabric for protecting your neck and face from the cool wind. They make delicious beach cover ups, head wraps, shawls, veils and a lovely sheer layer over any skirt or leggings! The possibilities are endless...and with something so soft and luscious in your arsenal, you'll want to figure out as many ways to wear it as you can ;)

Handpainted Silk Ornaments

I wanted some lovely little nature-filled beauties to sprinkle around my home for the holidays this year! Each ornament in this collection is hand painted on silk and is a one of a kind piece. 3", 6" and 10" in diameter and strung with a clear, looped hanger, this tiny piece of art is ready to hang on your mantle, your wall, in your window or wherever else you desire!

These ornaments are meant for inside use only.

Printed Leggings & Skirts

I am now working with ArtofWhere in Montreal, Canada, to produce beautiful leggings and skirts with my paintings printed on the fabric! I'm so excited! Just in time for boot weather ;)

And remember, it is perfectly appropriate to shop for yourself for Christmas too ;)

Enjoy discount codes, first looks at new designs, specials and other fabulousness!

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I'm obsessed with Highland Cows.

2014-11-01T19:52:00.001+00:00

I mean, have you seen them?!

Seriously. Those bangs. That face. And look at them as babies!!

And in the snow!

I mean seriously.

The majesty.

And then there's this ridiculously amazing pillow.

Obsessed I tell you.

Keep on keepin' on

2014-10-31T10:25:00.002+00:00

I just want to give an extra appreciative shout out to Mother Nature today because man, Autumn has been EPIC this year. The leaves are changing so slowly, the sun is out nearly every day, the temperature has been amazing, and it seems like we have been bestowed with this incredible gift of Fall for a much longer period of time than in recent years. It is seriously the most beautiful Fall I have ever experienced in person. I'm sure living in the middle of the beautiful English countryside makes quite the difference when it comes to the scenery part of it as well :)

For me, Fall is the best part of the year. Not only because of all the delicious smells, sights and sounds, but because of the renewal in so many aspects of life. Many of life's bifurcation points and upheavals, good and bad, have taken place in the fall for me, particularly in September. I didn't really notice it for many years, but once I did there was definitely a pattern. Its interesting.

There have been many moments in the past few weeks that I have wanted to sit down and write about, but it has been so nuts building up to and since the bazaar that I haven't been able to make it a priority. Which makes me sad. I love writing these little blurbs. So I'm working on doing that more. Spending 10 min. less swiping through theCHIVE and reaching out to you lovelies with whatever beautiful moment I experienced that week.

As for shop talk, I am already neck deep in scarf orders (get it? neck deep? bwwwahahhaaa....) as the holidays draw near, so make sure to get your orders in as soon as you can for holiday shipping!

The deadline for US and International orders is December 1st, and the deadline for UK/EU orders is December 12th.

Comment here or drop me an email at emilymagone@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Happy Autumn to you lovelies,

Emily :)

Screaming Ass Deal Week 5!

2014-10-27T13:26:00.004+00:00

Happy Monday!

I know I didn't post a Week 4, the piece went so fast I didn't even get a chance! I was blown away! Last week's Little Painting was this guy:

"Octomist" by Emily Magone

The original is now adorning a lovely customer's nursery, but you can still get prints and a whole bunch of other cool stuff from the Society6 page! Click the picture below :)

"Octomist" Shower Curtain at Society6

So THIS week's Screaming Ass Deal is 40% OFF any Tree Pillow! Click the picture below to go straight to the sale!

See you next week lovelies!

XO,

Emily :)

Screaming Ass Deal Week 3!

2014-10-13T16:00:00.001+01:00

Happy Monday lovelies!

It is Week 3! This week's deal is 40% OFF any Feather Flower Scarf!

You have until Sunday at Midnight...click on the picture above to get yours now!

XO,

Emily :)

Screaming Ass Deal of the Week - Week 2!

2014-10-06T09:40:00.004+01:00

Happy Monday, lovelies!

It is Week 2 of 13 Weeks of Screaming Ass Deals!!

This week's deal is the ORIGINAL drawing, Mushrooms 1. This drawing will come signed and matted and ready for framing.

This week only, the original is $25.

There is only 1 of course, so the first one there gets to take it home!

Click on the picture to go straight to the listing!

Good luck, and I'll see you next week!

XO,

Emily :)

Screaming Ass Deal Week 1!

2014-09-29T07:53:00.000+01:00

This week's Screaming Ass Deal is 40% off the Pink Cherry Blossom scarf.

This offer applies to this item and this color scheme only, and will continue through Sunday at Midnight!

To hop on and take advantage of this deal, click on the picture above!

For You Early Christmas Shoppers!!

2014-09-22T21:30:00.002+01:00

Wow, this year has been flying by!

In one week, I will begin the countdown to Elf Loving Joy by showering you with

13 Weeks of Screaming Ass Deals!!

Starting on Monday, September 29th, I will be having a Screaming Ass Deal of the Week, every week, until Christmas!

What will these fabulous deals be?!

One of two things:

a. A huge discount on a particular item in my Etsy Shop

b. A small, signed ORIGINAL painting or drawing at a ridiculously low price!

SO, keep your eyes peeled for the announcements every MONDAY until Christmas!

If you are not yet signed up for my newsletter, get on that boat and you will get the announcements straight to your inbox!

See you soon lovelies!

Artemis, Liverpool and Conwy, Wales!

2014-09-14T16:23:00.003+01:00

So my amazing cancer-beating friend Artemis booked a last minute adventure to England, and we had a fabulous time! She took the reigns on planning, booking and deciding what we were going to see and I skipped along for the ride!

We spent her first week here exploring the local area - I took her to Ely, La Hogue, London and she also spent the night in London exploring on her own.

Sunset on our first evening in Liverpool

The second week, we hopped on the train to Liverpool to explore The Beatles Story and the hometown of the Titanic.

Liverpool Waterfront

Liverpool Waterfront at night

Liverpool is a beautiful mix of old and new, the architecture is blended beautifully and the waterfront is very well planned and the central district is wonderful to explore. Artemis found us an amazing apartment that was right in the center of it all on the waterfront, which was a great hub to explore from. We ate amazing food, found beautiful treasures, and learned more about The Beatles than I even thought I wanted to know.

I particularly loved the section about John Lennon, him being my favorite and all :)

We also explored the village of Port Sunlight outside of Liverpool, which was a village created by the Lever Soap President to house his workers and their families. It was beautiful, with expansive gardens and the old houses are still very intact and lived in. It was super interesting and very chill :)

In the Port Sunlight Museum

A rad flower that I have never seen before!

The Dell at Port Sunlight

After two nights in Liverpool, we hopped on the train to Llandudno Junction, Wales.

**Traveler Tip: If you are catching a train out of Liverpool and your itinerary tells you to depart at Liverpool Central Station, IT IS LIES. You cannot print your tickets at Central Station, you must go to Liverpool Lime Street Station. It's only a couple blocks away, but we missed our train due to the snafu and the cranky woman at the Central Station counter. We caught a slightly later train and all worked out fine, but be aware!**

Welsh Coast

Chugging through Wales was beautiful as usual, and we got to follow the coast line for a ways which was fabulous. When we arrived at the village we were staying in, our super helpful and kind host picked us up from the train station and gave us a quick tour of the walled castle town before taking us to the ridiculously huge and awesome house that Artemis booked for us.

The epic view from our place in Llandudno Junction

I had no idea where we were going before the trip started, all I knew was that we were going to Snowdonia which I already knew to be epic. But this town, my god. The castle is still standing, the walls still surround the town, and the views are unbelievable.

The view from the King's Tower of Conwy Castle

We spent the whole second day climbing around the castle and exploring the town. I don't think I've ever said 'unbelievable' more times in a day. The views from the tops of the castle towers were seriously incredible. It was a tear-jerker moment for me.

I love Wales. So hard. Everyone calls you 'love', pronounced 'lowv' and I love it. It is so beautiful, the food is amazing, everyone is so lovey and lovely, and I'm pretty sure Wales and Scotland are two places that I could spend my golden years very happily.

The beginning of the journey of the blue boots!

It was a quick trip but so wonderful! Thank you Artemis, for everything, and for making the journey! <3

Now I am a month out from the Lakenheath Holiday Bazaar, so the crack down in the studio is in full force!

There will be beautiful silk ornaments, tiny paintings, prints, ponchos, skirts, scarves, pillows and more! I can't wait to see your lovely faces there!

With love,

Emily :)

DIY SOS: The Big Build

2014-09-14T15:10:00.001+01:00

Pumped.

So a few weeks ago, I received an email through my Etsy shop from a lovely woman at the BBC requesting a couple of my pillow covers for a home design show that they do called DIY SOS: The Big Build. After further reading and a little research, I realized that it was the original (British) version of a show we watch in America called Extreme Home Makeover. I've been obsessed with EHM for years, and have never made it through an episode without crying like a baby.

So to be asked to make a contribution to such an epic and worthy cause, even if it is just a couple of little pillow covers, made me squeal and tear up with joy and gratitude.

I got the pillow covers done and sent them off right away, and was also invited to come to the neighborhood where the family lived and be there for the big reveal with the rest of the builders, tradesmen, suppliers and crew that had a part in the renovation.

The family, two EMT parents, a 9-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old boy with severe physical disabilities and an incredible love for sports, needed a space that their growing boy could fully access and which would give the incredibly hard working parents and his caring sister some much needed respite and comfort.

Being there with all the people that volunteered all of their time and sweat to bring this to fruition for this incredibly deserving family was amazing. It was a beautiful, sunny day and the look on the young boy's face as he was talking about his rad new room, bathroom and the gaming system that he could operate with his finger was just an honor to witness. The family was so incredibly grateful, and being the type of people that spend their day saving lives and caring for others, it was a great honor for everyone that participated in the project to be able to help them so immensely and take such a weight off of their shoulders so that they could go from coping with their situation back to living more fully.

After all the opening and closing scenes were filmed, everyone had the opportunity to meet and get pictures with the DIY SOS staff and builders. A group of incredibly kind, caring and hilarious guys that have one of the greatest jobs I can imagine - making huge, positive changes in the lives of others on a daily basis using creativity, innovation and the collective goodwill of a huge team.

Giddy.

SO RAD.

It was a dreamy, dreamy day my friends.

So gratefully,

Emily <3

Painting Parties!

2014-09-03T16:26:00.004+01:00

Super fun alternative for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, staff retreats, team building and more! Book yours today!

Contact me at www.emilymagone.com! It's gonna rule.

"Feel the Beauty"

2014-08-20T21:58:00.001+01:00

What IS LoveArtWillTravel?

Ok. So I started this blog back in 2009 to document my first adventure abroad. I kept it going, and it made sense to carry the name over as I launched my business, as my art is ultimately inspired by my love of traveling and exploring - nature in particular.

As the business has grown and developed, so have I, and so has my personal mission. Every artist has a different reason for creating, a message that they want to communicate to their customers, to the viewers, to the world.

I used to think that the only possible way that I could help others and 'change the world' like I hoped was to work with NGOs, nonprofits, join Peace Corps, etc. So I did all that, and it was fabulous and wonderful in so many ways, but I still felt incomplete and longed for the answer, the missing piece.

It wasn't until I took the leap into being an artist full time that I really felt like I was finally tuning in to who I really am and was meant to be, and on the path to fulfilling my intended potential in this life.

So what is my intention, my message to you lovelies, as an artist?

First, let's chat a bit about art in general. Art doesn't always have to have some deeper meaning. Sometimes you just LIKE it. Sometimes you just think it looks rad. Its going to mean something different to everyone who views it. If you're going to invest in it, however, it should make you feel SOMETHING. I still remember the first piece of art that moved me to tears, but it doesn't need to be that dramatic of course. It can make you feel happy, reminiscent, calm... it runs the gamut. My favorites are epic joy and empowered. Genius color scheme and flowing composition usually do it for me.

Second, intentions typically flow from a belief system. Mine is that everything in this universe - you, me, the trees, the animals, the stars, planets, all things vegetable, mineral and otherwise - are all made of the same materials and are therefore connected to each other on a much deeper level than our evolving human brains can comprehend right now. I could carry on about this topic for days, but I'll save that for another time.

The point is that people have strayed away from that universal connection over the centuries, and it has led humanity down an incredibly narrow and destructive path. My hope is to remind people of that connection, of the importance and value of all of the other life on this earth aside from just the human life. If you are already living that connection, I want to inspire it further.

When we choose things to adorn our home and bodies - clothes, accessories, art, décor - we are really looking for things that are an expression of who we are. Items that communicate what it is that we value and what resonates with us. Things that not only look beautiful, but make you feel beautiful as well.

What I want to do with my art is to give you an opportunity to connect with the earth in new ways on a daily basis, to display and wear your love and appreciation for our natural world. So when you can't be out frolicking in nature, a little piece of nature can be bringing joy and calm to your day, which then makes you want to be frolicking in nature...and so on.

I want to help people become aware of their connection to each other and everything around them, to renew that connection, to maintain that connection. There is incredible beauty in the tiniest details.

The earth is amazing. Beyond words incredible. Artists, conservationists, photographers, filmmakers...we have a responsibility to capture, interpret and communicate that beauty to the rest of the world.

So I will travel, love, and make art for the rest of my days. I hope I can bring you some joy, connection and beauty along the way :)

With love and gratitude,

Emily

Dubrovnik, Croatia