About Me + My Artwork
Hello!
I am an artist and designer, currently living just outside of Charleston, SC. I graduated with a degree in Fine art in May, 2008, and also studied graphic design and photography. Right after college, I married my husband and started teaching art. I am now an “Air Force wife”, mother to the CUTEST little girls, art blogger, and full time artist & designer.
I believe being an artist and designer is far more than a day job, it is a way of life. I try to continually challenge myself by creating consistently, (often finishing a painting, collage, or design each day) researching, exploring, and discovering new ways to express myself. I love helping others view their world differently through art.
Check out my portfolio! www.EmilyJeffords.com
I am passionate about Beautiful Hello Blog because, here, I have the honor of featuring the best artist, designers, and crafts people currently alive. I love finding talented artists and designers and giving them a voice, and a larger audience that will love and admire their work.
This is a beautiful place. You will never find disturbing, nude, or disrespectful images on this blog. I want this blog to be the place you come to gain inspiration and refreshment and I hope you find it as satisfying and rewarding as I do!
And that’s me! Now tell me about yourself!
Interviews & Press:
The Examiner (Newspaper Interview)
Yellow Elm Blog (Interview)
Sindelar Social Marketing (Marketing Advice Interview)
Raincoast Cottage (Interview + Studio Tour)
Caked Vintage (Artwork Feature + Interview)
it is always good to find,read new blog but about this….i liked your blog it’s really different ….full of one passion and specially watercolor painting are great keep updated
Ok now I want to revise every negative thing I’ve ever said about watercolors. I like your watercolors!
Well thank you! What a compliment! Think I use the medium a little differently than a lot of traditional watercolor artist do (hope they don’t get too mad!)
I like the catchy atmosphere of your paintings!
I have just had a visit at the most awesome blog. Though I haven’t studied art, but I can see art at its best. Great work. Have a beautiful life.
I really enjoyed strolling through your blog and etsy page. You have a wonderful artistic style. I am amazed you completed a painting everyday with even one child. I am lucky if I finish a simple sketch. You are my new hero, I would love to know your secret. I will defiantly be stopping by frequently to see what new things you have posted.
Wow, Thank you for the high compliments! The “secret” back then was to be willing to put painting before almost anything else. That isn’t always the most healthy option. Thankfully, I had a completely supportive husband and a very, very good baby. However, I think my new work ethic is not only more practical, but refreshing for me as an artist. The key is to keep creating no matter what!
Papa Sakura of Sakura Lights pointed me in your direction and I am so glad he did, because I really enjoyed your blog and may I add that you have a beautiful family
I will now be following you
K.
I only read this post, and you just make me feel confident. I hope your husband is well. Tell him thank you for serving our country. Have a ice day!
habe deinen blog besucht dancke dier es ist sehr schoen alles liebe von jasmin damaro
I love your idea of design; respectful and refreshing. True beauty is shown with your simplistic taste, love it!!
–Elle
Everything about this blog is phenomenal
Love it! Can’t wait to learn more!
My goodness! What a compliment! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your time here! I find this blog super rewarding and all the artists I featured to be the some of the very most inspiring people on earth.
Just wanted to say thank you for all of your amazing posts, I read them all! I nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award http://ellencrawf0rd.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you so much! I love that!
Hey, just to let you know, I’ve nominated your brilliant blog for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Here’s all the info http://normsonline.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/the-daily-norm-proud-winner-of-three-new-blogging-awards/
Look forward to reading more from you soon!
Thank you so much! What an honor!
I love your work so much! They are pure and simple, however really really beautiful.
May I ask how do you do your graphic designs?! Were they done with Adobe Illustrator?
I create all my designs in photoshop + illustrator. I have the whole adobe suite, but honestly, these are my two favorites and they do the job very well!
Hope that helps!
I love your blog so much! Your paintings are cool! I checked out your shop as well and reading about you reminds me of what I am trying to do in my life. I love photography, sketching, watercolor, graphic design and have done drawings since I was a little. I’m majoring in Art and Design and Looking at your work it’s inspiring me to just keep going in school and learn as much as possible to have a career in this stuff. =]
I am sooo glad to hear that! I know what you mean, I am still challenging and proving to myself that I can do “this” every day! Being an artist is not at all easy, but you can do it, and your can do it well if you put your heart in your work! Just keep creating!!!
Emily Jeffords
hi Emily,
i like your blog&paintings so i have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award on my page here:
http://deakildiko.wordpress.com/
congratulations!
thank you so much!
Hello Emily, I’m sure you get a ton of these, but I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Sunshine Award. I really enjoy your work.
http://asianandhiscamera.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/a-house-and-some-sunshine/
Thank you so much!!
I recently discovered your blog and I’m in love with it. Thank your for sharing all this beauty and congratulations fro your work.
Ana
Thank you Ana! And thanks for being a part if this blog!!
i absolutely love your site and everything about it!!! soo excited i stumbled upon it!!!
Thank you! I’m glad you’re here! Welcome!
Your blog is beautiful & very inspirational. Have just followed you on Bloglovin & Facey to keep up to date! I also graduated from a Fine Arts degree – but in Dec 2006. Im glad I have found your beautiful blog
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here as well! Do you have a website showing some of your work?
http://www.thelittleleaf.net is my blog & my Etsy store is http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyTheLittleLeaf
Wow, you are incredibly talented! Great work, keep it up!!
xo 2hellobeautiful.com
Thank you so much Megan!
I think you just spoke to my soul? Is that weird? Yep, That sounds weird. Oh well.
I’m ever so glad you popped over to my space so that I could trace you back over here to yours….it’s bright and lovely here. I look forward to snooping around!
Hi…found your comment on oh Joy’s! website this afternoon. I’ve just recently moved to the Charleston area too… nice to have some blogging company:) Come over and say hello!
ashlee
somethingus.blogspot.com
Ooo! So nice to meet another Charleston Blogger! I’m off to your site to check everything out now……..
You’ve been nominated for the Liebster blog award ~ happy blogging.
http://coloredbrush.com/2012/11/19/justin-bieber-award/
Love It….. Creative people rock!!
Your family is so sweet and your artwork looks amazing!:)
I have to comment on your blog about it’s superb quality in terms of posts and artwork. I’m merely a recent fan to your following, but a fan all the same.
Hi Emily,
I just found your blog and must congratulate you on its content, layout, amazing photos and refreshing artwork.
I am going to follow you now, you will become one of my sources for inspiration and creativty.
I am not an artist but I do get involved in the booming Miami arts community, as I live in Miami.
I try to be creative in my daily life and work too as a real estate agent, dealing with clients from all over the world and working for Sotheby’s International realty, the real estate diivision of the Sotheby’s art auction house.
Who took this beautiful black and white photo of you, your husband and your children in the “About me ” section ?
Are you using the free version of WordPress blog or did you get to choose a customizable and paid version ?
All the best to you and looking forward to reading your future posts !
Arielle
http://www.MiamiFeelsLikeHome.com
Hello Arielle!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy to have you here! I love meeting art appreciators and advocates. Welcome!
As for the photo of my family, my cousin took it on our recent trip to NYC. She’s still in high school, but is quite talented!
I am using the paid version of wordpress, however, many of the customizations you see are available with the free version. Most of the buttons and images on the sidebar are just images I designed and uploaded.
Good luck with your blog! It looks like you’re developing a nice community!
Emily Jeffords
Hello Emily,
Thank you for the nice response.
I look forward to reading your future posts.
Best,
Arielle
Hello! Thanks so much for all the inspiration … thinking of a blog to nominate wasn’t difficult
http://artbyanto.com/2013/01/08/woot/
Much appreciated!
T.Jay
http://www.artbyanto.com
LOVE your paintings and ‘About’ page. Both are so beautiful!
You’re amazing, beautiful, refreshing and inspiring, as is your art. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Im a full time artist now and love my life and the art that comes out of me. I was visiting the freshly pressed to get inspiration for a piece when I came across your site and interviews. Thanks for sharing your art as well as other artists..
Thanks! And thank you for stopping by! I hope you’ll come back often to get inspired and refreshed. Being an artist is hard work!
Emily Jeffords
Its tough but fun. I’ve started selling my work door to door and found success. I think my unique twist on the maze has really helps me get in the door. But I just cant imagine doing anything else!! I will definitely stay tuned!
I am used to using oil pastels but with the pictures I am thinking of going back to oil colors. truly wonderful
You should! I have only used oil pastels a few times. I should break out my old set and try pastels again too. Thanks for the compliment!
Emily
stunning artwork! thanks for sharing!
yours
apu
Hi! I love reading your blog so have nominated you for an Inspiring Blog Award
You can read more here: http://interiorthinking.com/2013/03/03/inspiring-blog-award/
x
Have a great week
Beautiful artwork and blog. I look forward to your future posts!
Love your blog! It’s so beautifully done, and written – you can really see your talents as a designer shining through here
. Looking forward to following along!