Emma Skurnick "Snowy Egret with Red Leaves" at the Joyful Jewel 9-1-15

"Snowy Egret with Red Leaves"
Emma Skurnick
Mixed Media Painting

Snowy white and brilliant scarlet, how pretty together in this piece by Emma Skurnick.  Miss Egret reminds us that before too long there will be some red leaves to play among.

Emma specializes in portraits of North Carolina flora and fauna rendererd in watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic. Her hope is that, by highlighting the beauty, humor, and personalities of her subjects, she may cause people to look twice at the modest, wonderful creatures that share space with us.

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Emma Skurnick "Pink Flowers" at the Joyful Jewel 3-10-15

Pink Flowers
Emma Skurnick
Set of Cards
$12

Here is the last of the flower paintings I planned to post in hopes of coaxing Spring!  I think they did their job and this one of Emma Skurnick's  has the variety we really look forward to.  It's as if these beauties who bloom at the same time of year have a lot to say to each other.  And a lot to celebrate!

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Emma Skurnick "Buffalo with Fan" at the Joyful Jewel 10-8-14

Buffalo with Fan
Emma Skurnick
Watercolor and Mixed Media, Print , 14" x 11"
$25

Interesting content, Emma Skurnick.  This painting with all the fierceness and power of a wise and gentle-giant buffalo -- and he is standing next to a household fan!  I know there is a story here.  Is it that this guy is blow drying his beard, getting ready for Halloween's costume party?  Do tell Emma . . .

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Emma Skurnick "Bynum Front Porch" at the Joyful Jewel 10-3-14

"Bynum Front Porch"
Emma Skurnick
Print of Water Color painting, 14" x 11"
$25

It's Friday and would be time to get over to Bynum -- except Bynum Front Porch Music Series is over for the season.  DG & I sure enjoyed it.  This saucy painting by Emma Skurnick can remind us of the many good times had by all.  And help us to remember there are other things going on in this place, such as Bingo and bluegrass pickin' -- and hopefully there will be another Friday night music series next summer.

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Emma Skurnick "Buffalo Fan" at the Joyful Jewel

Buffalo Fan
Emma Skurnick
Set of 4 Cards with Envelopes, Prints of original Mixed Media Painting
$12 card set

This buffalo has a very heavy coat so he is cooling off by the fan on this hot day. Set of cards is made from one of Emma's original paintings.
Come in to the Joyful Jewel and see more of Emma's "cool" work.
by Kate on a hot Tuesday

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Some Father's Day Choices at the Joyful Jewel 6-14-14

Father's Day Delights

A Planter Box just the right height, a fancy belt buckle with Jasper, a footed vase, a playful otter, a set of wine bottle stoppers, a family portrait session, a blue elephant, a rocketeer, a small bass -- the one that got away, a UNC bird house, a cosmic chicken business card holder  - just a few suggestions.

Jan Bourterse, Planter Box

Carolyn Levy, Footed Vase

Sharon Blessum, Belt Buckle

    

Orlan Johnson, Wine Bottle Stoppers

Emma Skurnick, Playful Otter

Gerald Dukes, Family Portraits

    

Douglas Maccardini, "Rocketeer"

Mary Darley, "The One That Got Away"

    

Ashley Morra, UNC Bird House

  

Jerry Fowler, Cosmic Chicken Card Holder

Shannon Bueker, Blue Elephant Sculpture

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Emma Skurnick "Arnhem" at the Joyful Jewel 5-16-14

"Arnhem"
Emma Skurnick
Watercolor and Colored Pencil on Paper
10" x 14" plus frame
$400, Original

Emma Skurnick was just in with her husband and their new baby, Niko.  She must have known she was pregnant last Fall when she and Jan were in Holland.  Emma said she painted this enchanting flock of sheep from a photograph she took there.  What a great memory of the landscapes of atmosphere of Holland. These are lively yet serene sheep, perfect for counting. I suspect, though, that Emma doesn't need to count sheep to fall asleep with the new wee one at home!

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Emma Skurnick "Rabbits" at the Joyful Jewel 4-16-14

Rabbits

Emma Skurnick

11 x 14" Print, Mixed Media Painting

$25

Not having reached my cute quota for the day, I am sharing another rabbit painting by Emma Skurnick.  How can one keep from soft eyed smiles and playful grin when experiencing this purely delightful painting!  What do you think, are they bringing branches for their nest or is this a prelude, a courtship overture?

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Emma Skurnick "The Prey Make a Home for the Predator" at the Joyful Jewel 4-13-14

"The Prey Make a Home for the Predator"
Emma Skurnick
Framed Original

I think only Emma Skurnick would think to paint "The Prey Make a Home for the Predator" which surely says something about her own guiding life principles.  I wonder what specifically was on her mind, but for me it is a perfect post for Easter week.  Of course the rabbits are cute, also powerful, and the fox looks a bit perplexed. There is a lesson just in these images and much to ponder.  I say the bigger message though is, "Let us all embody peace and forgiveness."  Miracles are sure to follow!

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Emma Skurnick "Three Little Foxes" at the Joyful Jewel 3-14-14

"Three Little Foxes"
Emma Skurnick

Watercolor and Colored Pencil, 14 3/4" x 11", with frame 23 1/4" x 17"
Original, double matted and framed, $400

Stirring to meet a new brightly sunny day, these "Three Little Foxes" by Emma Skurnick, look like they have mischief on their minds.  Yet, lazing in total comfort they are waiting for a bird to flitter by or a frog to jump out right in front of them to awaken their true scampering nature.  This will be me on Sunday when I have little incentive to get up early.  Then let the scampering begin!

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Emma Skurnick - "Fox" at the Joyful Jewel 12/11/13

"Fox"
Emma Skurnick
Mixed Media Painting, 10" x 8", Print on Paper
$12

This "Fox" is a print made from a painting by botanical illustrator and amazing artist Emma Skurnick. I think she loves this one especially too as she used this image to represent her work on the Chatham Studio Tour.  Visit her at her studio this weekend and come any time to the Joyful Jewel to see this extraordinary work.  Emma  made this painting come alive and captured the essence of a particular fox.  Can't you just imagine this guy outside your window frolicking in the field or through the woods on a snowy winter day?

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Emma Skurnick "Persimmons With Junco" at the Joyful Jewel 9-19-13

Persimmons with Junco

Emma Skurnick

Set of 5 cards, 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" each

$12 set

I took the liberty of naming this painting by Emma Skurnick -- quite a risk considering that she is a real naturalist and I only dream of being one.  I think these are persimmons and that the bird is a junco.  If so, this bird is one of my favorites, and I love persimmon pudding.  Juncos are coming back to our area, next month -- or just as the hummingbirds leave.  Surely qualifies me to name and love this piece!

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Emma Skurnick "Great Blue Heron" at the Joyful Jewel 8-13-13

Great Blue Heron

Emma Skurnick

14" x 11" Print, Watercolor

$25

Good job Great Blue Heron!  Your pruning has paid off and each feather is lubricated and in perfect place.  Emma Skurnick has seen you well, and she caught you in your proud grand glory.

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Emma Skurnick "Bull Frog" at the Joyful Jewel 6-25-13

"Bull Frog"

Emma Skurnic

Watercolor, 8" x 10", Print

$12

          Wouldn't it be great to have this guy greet you when ever you come home after a long day at work!!! You could tell him all about it.  Emma Skurnick puts so much personality into her art pieces that you feel these beings have a story to tell and they want you to know them.  I think this is especially true of Bull Frog in his Buddha-like pose looking you right in the eye.                   ~ Mariah

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Emma Skurnick "Spirit of the Haw River" at the Joyful Jewel 6-4-13

"Spirit of the Haw River"

Emma Skurnick

Watercolor Print, 10" x 8 1/4"

$12

          Emma Skurnick has put a wonderful vibrant variety of life in this portrait of the Spirit of the Haw River.  She included a face from her husband's puppet that was created for the Paperhand Puppet Intervention, a spotted salamander, two kinds of water beetles, a school of fish, some wonderful plant life and even a dragonfly.  Of course there is a catfish peering at us from the depths.  The whole thing spirals and flows on it's grand mission to the sea -- just like our Haw.              ~  Mariah

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