I ♥ This Art is a weekly feature on Tempting Persephone. Art, no matter the medium, buoys my spirit up. Each week I’ll spotlight a piece that speaks to me, makes me want to know more, or just makes me feel.
The idea for this feature was actually inspired by today’s artwork. See, I love it so much I want to hug it.
By Dallas based artist, Erin McGuire, here is “A Boy and a Girl”:
I first stumbled upon Erin’s art on Etsy [visit her shop]- a wonderful, dangerous place, as I’ve said before. I was immediately charmed by a print of a young woman, Penelope, high up on a ladder, replacing a book on a shelf; was amazed by McGuire’s vision of The Handmaid’s Tale; and was caught up in the story of Chelsea. And all of that was even before I found her website and blog, and this piece, A Boy and a Girl, and fell in love.
When I look at this illustration, all of these ideas tumble around, a million pieces falling into place to give these two a story. Their story. One of these days, I just might try to write it.
Unfortunately, this piece isn’t offered as a print in her shop. If it was, I’d snap it up in a heartbeat and have it on my wall. As it is, I’ll look at it here, and continue on with their story.
Oohhh. I love how the artwork size is lonngg! And I love the Penelope piece!
I love it, Chelle. LOVE it.
Janicu – Me, too! And isn’t Penelope lovely? That one also has a great elongated size – It makes me feel like there is no end to those shelves, that they just keep climbing. And then I begin to imagine what titles might be found there. I lose time just looking at it!
Angie – Yay! When I saw it I knew I had to post it here.
Have you heard of this art website: http://www.deviantart.com/
It’s wonderful. It’s like facebook for artists – there’s some amazing stuff up there.
Danielle – I love deviantART! I’ll definitely be pulling some pieces from there to use for this feature.
Just what I needed, *another* Etsy shop to tempt me to spend money!!!
Love it!
Great discovery, thanks for sharing it. Her work is great. I love the one you featured here, and as a book lover Penelope is just the greatest! I want a home with big shelves and a book ladder!
Carl – *grin*
I want a library like that in my home, too!!