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The Art of Emily McPhie
The
sweetly inspired portraits of women and children by Emily McPhie offer
a window into her artistic education. As a child, her family often
visited museums with their father, artist James C. Christensen. The
solemn girl in Birdcage, for example,
would look perfectly at home with a collection of early American
paintings. Because of the strong family influence early in Emily’s
life, her paintings focus on children, as well as women’s ability to
bring balance to their lives. “Life, as they say, is not about the
destination, but the journey. It’s about whimsy, about having fun with
life and where it takes you.” And life with children is a precious
gift. “It is an honor and our privilege to be their custodian for a
time,” says McPhie.
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Ruby Rose in Time Out
by Emily McPhie
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One If by Land
by Emily McPhie
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Pirouettes and Pachyderms
by Emily McPhie
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The Key to Happiness
by Emily McPhie
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Crocodile
by Emily McPhie
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Your Name is Safe in My Mouth
by Cassandra Barney
The rose has been used for centuries to convey messages without words. The Latin expression sub rosa (literally “under the rose”) means something told in secret, thus the rose has long been a symbol of confidentiality.
The woman here sits sub rosa. Your Name is Safe in My Mouth
means that she will never speak badly of you. This is means more than
simply your-secrets-are-her-secrets. This painting is about discovering
the trust in love because having trust in a partner is invaluable.
Nothing that will hurt the ones you love should come from your mouth.
It is one way of honoring the people that you care about.
The flower she holds is the lily of the valley. Some think this flower is referred to in Song of Songs: 2.1 ("…a
lily among thorns"), concerning the idea that the true path is able to
thrive in even the harshest environment. This flower also carries
with it the sentiment, "You will find happiness." In either case,
this woman’s relationship will thrive because she chooses to base it on
honor and trust.
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée
Canvas:
limited to 75 s/n.
9"w x 23"h.
$325
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