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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Feb 6

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I painted this piece in the dreamiest blush tones, weaving in watercolor details like stars and gingham patterns.
As I layered the colors, I kept reminding myself: light shines brightest when contrasted with darkness.

Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

I chose this cropped view of Michelangelo’s Erythraean Sibyl to study.

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

Bedtime magic in the making—watch the process come to life in my reels! ✨🖌️

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

Seaside vibes, windswept hair, and giggles galore—capturing the magic of beach days for this active family of three. 🌊✨

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

Jumping into a pile of freshly raked leaves. Is anything better? 🤭🍂

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

🛁Splish, splash, and a whole lot of giggles! Just the typical bath time shenanigan.

The best childhood moments really are the silly ones—bubble hats and pressed faces against glass included. 🌈✨

#PureJoy

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

Winterly Commission

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 29

This little cutie is dropping off Valentine’s in the mailbox. Hope they get there in time to wish you the sweetest day, filled with kindness. 😉💌

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

✨🎄 Dreaming Under a Warm Blanket for #Advent_challenge2023 ✨

Channeling holiday magic with twinkling star-shaped lights, mini Christmas tree, and holly wreath hung on the window all bring this child's cozy bedroom to life.

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Frosty December Mornings! When rainbow snowflakes flurries are in the forecast you hit the slopes in a candy button sweater, purple fuzzy earmuffs and the coziest mitten fashion

Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

✨ Dreaming Fireside Tales are for days filled with lots and lots of Christmas cookies #Advent_Challenge 🎄 #advent_challenge2023 #cozychristmaschallenge2023 #advent_challenge3 #forthosewholovetopaint

Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

🍋Here’s my imagined book cover for the prompt: One Lemon Too Many.

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Spring is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by feeding the ducks?

There's something so peaceful about watching ducks paddle across the water, especially when they're eagerly gobbling up the crumbs you toss their way.

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Revving up the fun with this commission 🚗💨

For the boy who dreams of racing his hot-wheels around the track all day long… this custom illustration brings that dream to life 🌟

I hope the joy and excitement of childhood play is captured in this watercolor painting. Vroom vroom!

#hotwheelslove

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Just a princess blowing bubbles 🫧#aprilhopintospring

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

This illustration really sums up childhood summers for me. Confetti color skies and cool water.

My daughter thought it was missing an octopus. So I sketched one in. Let me know if you spot it 🐙

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

A lovely little birthday gift I’ve just completed. I’m really happy with how it turned out. 👩‍🚀

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Little Ollie Branch✨
I want to pick one right off the branch and smudge the bloom away.
I really pushed myself with this piece and I’m so happy it’s paid off. It’s just the best feeling when it turns out how you envisioned it.

This piece is one of my favorites to date.

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Bright orange strawflower and raindrop partially completed study

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Completed study of Michelangelo’s Sibyl from the Sistine Chapel

Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Day 30 - Cut Flowers #gardentober22

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Lavender love

Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Day 22 - Flutter and In Flight

Once upon a midnight dreary, ...”

—Edgar Allan Poe, from “The Raven”

Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Day 20 - Protea flower for #gardentober22

#floralart #floralwatercolor #floralillustration #botanicalart #boranicalillustration #botanicalpainting #botanicalwatercolor #customartwork #originalartwork #makingartwork #doitfortheprocess #springflower #paintpassion #botanicalpainting #botanicalart

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Emily Fleming @emilyillustrates.bsky.social · Jan 28

Excited about the progress on this one. Going to let it sit and come back tomorrow for some final adjustments. Already thinking about adding darker red for contrast and defining those lower petals. #protea

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