Friday, July 10, 2009

My niece, the artist

One of my nieces left a comment on my post yesterday. I know she’s been a long-time visitor and occasionally, she drops me a line telling me she’s been here. Frankly, I’m quite flattered (and honored) that she even visits.

I was surprised to read her comment that stated, “I’ve started a blog”!

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So of course I had to get over there pronto and check her out. I think she’s been at it for just over a week or so.

These drawings are from a post she did on her sketchbook.

She’s always been a talented artist and graduated last May from Drexel University with a degree in fashion design. She landed a sweet job in NYC at Jones NY and loved it . . . until the economy fell flat and they had to let go of some people. The newest hires were the first to go.

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[Emily] is beautiful and talented and is the eldest daughter of my dear sister [Charlotte]. Stop by if you have a moment and give her a welcome to world of blogging.

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And Em, I hope you don’t mind that I stole these pages from your beautiful sketchbook. I just really loved them. Good luck storming the castle!

Love,

Aunt Kate

Until tomorrow, as every else knows me . . .

25 comments:

Sarah said...

Your niece has some lovely sketches for sure!

Big Hair Envy said...

Congrats to Em!! I hope she will enjoy the many friendships that blogging provides:)

Thanks for stopping by my site! Can't wait to meet you IRL next week!! I'll be sure to have a sippy cup saved for you;)

BTW - I read some of your older posts, and thought of my FIL when I saw the "Flutter-By" pendant....spoonerisms were one of his favorite things:) Thanks for that memory:)

Cloudia said...

Well done.
Say! I see spirals!

Aloha ha ha

Comfort Spiral

Anonymous said...

Great art. I'm going to go over and check her out right now.

Unknown said...

I am on my over there right now!!!

You are such a good auntie...are you adopting? I am available.

Jo said...

Her sketches are wonderul...! Wow!

We both did posts about our nieces today.

Your niece will have so much fun blogging. I wish I had more time for is ... sadly. :-( I would rather blog than do anything else ... but. *heh*

Char said...

congrats - her work is very lovely. so delicate yet strong

Deb said...

Ahhh...lovely, whimsical drawings from a very talented young woman.

Anonymous said...

You're right, the sketches are outstanding. Thanks for pointing us in your niece's direction.

CJ xx

Mental P Mama said...

Talented family tree!

Mary said...

Best of luck to your niece. Her work is very beautiful! Isn't it nice to watch such talents bloom in your children/nieces/nephews?

Daryl said...

Go get 'em, Em! You've got talent ..

Kathie Truitt said...

Ahem, yes, uh, I am Emily's lawyer. We need to discuss a matter with you, please call 202 - ....Ha! Just kidding. Her artwork is awesome and I'm going over there now to check it out.

Cindy said...

Beautiful sketches. Talented indeed! Have a great weekend. ~Cindy

Flea said...

:) She does beautiful work. I hope she lands on her fashionable feet soon!

Shimmy Mom said...

She is so talented. Those are beautiful.
And I like your new header.
*hugs*

Reddirt Woman said...

Sounds like talent runs in the family! I'm going right over to check her out.

It is so much fun to watch how the kids grow up, isn't it...

Helen

Jennifer said...

Hi! Just stumbled on your blog from Pioneer Woman's site.

My husband & I were stationed down near Colonial Williamsburg about a year ago. So the stories of your house & all the lovely scenery are making me miss that time.

Now we're stationed as far from colonial life as you can imagine - Camp Humphries, Pyeogntaek, South Korea.

I'll be sure to swing by your neice's blog to say hello.

Best wishes from an overseas Army wife,
Jennifer

www.ourjennericlife.com

Bumpkin on a Swing said...

Found you over at the Pioneer Woman's, and have been catching up!
Greetings from the Gulf of Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woman in a Window said...

Wonderful! Love that sketch of the woman in the middle. Something soft and alluring in the eyes.

Donalyn said...

As always - your wish is my command!

ELK said...

i'm going right over to see her ...i imagine you are an amazing auntie!

emily said...
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emily said...

Thanks for your advertisement Aunt Katy! And thanks for everyone's kind comments!

Another Sister said...

Nice Kate. Thanks.