artist & creative
Big news! Emily Lynn Downey is now Emily Geleske. I finally switched all my social media names to my married name. My husband and I have been married for 16 years – it’s about time, right? When I started this site I wanted to stay …
It is so easy to get caught up in all the lovely images we see each day on our social media feeds. Everything is painstakingly curated and planned and it all evokes an image that can make us feel inferior and overwhelmed. With all that …
I am always on the hunt to find the perfect gift for the people I love, and my mom is no exception. Unfortunately, shopping for her can be difficult because she never asks for anything. I’m sure other people have the same problem, so I …
It can be so easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day routine of life. We are all busy in our own way: taking care of children, working a full-time job, managing the home, maintaining a social life – the list goes on and on. …
I hope you know that you don’t have to have huge stretches of time reserved for creating. And I hope you know that if you wait for that to happen, you will be waiting for a very long time. I sped this video up so …
I came home from work yesterday to find a surprise waiting for me: Jeanne Oliver’s Poets & Misfits Art Kit. I wasn’t expecting anything from her, but my mom knew I was taking Jeanne’s upcoming Poets & Misfits course and so she ordered the art …
I’m excited to share a new blog series with you today! “Dear Creative Friend” will be little notes of inspiration to the creative soul. These may be written in response to something a friend is struggling with or they may simply something I’m writing to …
We have a teenager. I’m not quite sure how that happened…I am pretty sure this photo was just taken yesterday. The last thirteen years have simultaneously lasted forever and gone by in a flash. We celebrated today with thirteen balloons, cupcakes and friends at ball …
Good morning! I just wanted to let you all know that I have new art in my Etsy shop. There is work from two different series of work, with more coming soon. Follow the link below to view what is available. I hope you find …
I recently had the chance to participate in my first vendor market! Wolf Branch Brewing, a local brewery, has an annual holiday market for artists and other local vendors. I had never done anything like this before, but my husband is friends with the owners …
