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My why; Because I choose joy over pain and through art I want to do the same. I'm looking forward to filling up this wall with my finished series. I can't wait to tell stories. #findyourjoy #joyfator #secretreasonwhy #findyourwhys #whydoyoucreatwhatyoucreate #shareyourstories #storytelling #emikovenlet #oilpaintersofinstagram #vancouverartist #successfulpainter #scandinavianinterior #homeandgarden #sodomino #interiordesignlove #paintingmemories #nostaligicpainting #contemporaryart #artcurator #onlineartgallery #summerpainting #paintingandwine #vintageart #vintagelove #gallerywall (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP6zS4jMeft/?utm_medium=tumblr

Another IG Live annoucement! This live is going to be held in Japanese, my native language. I will be interviewed by a quantum energy worker, Akira, whom I had an honour to be treated by several times in the past and now we are going to go on live to talk about how I have chosen my path to be an artist I am. The live will be held at 6am June 12th PST. I know it's early! In Japan it's 10pm Japan time. Please follow Akira's account @akira_terada and get on the live from there. I am wondering if you know any translation app or job swap app I could use to have the recording translated and have it subtitled in English. It will be so amazing if I could have it subtitled because I might be talking about something I have never shared before here with the western world! You never know. Akira is so amazing brining out the sides of you that you didn't know you had... 日本の皆様、今週土曜（６月１２日）夜🔟時（日本時間）こころと体の量子セラピストAKIRA君と、IGにてライブします！夢を叶える絵描き屋になった理由について、AKIRA君に赤裸々にお話したいと思います。今まで聞いたことないようなことが飛び出すかも！ぜひAKIRA君のアカウントフォローをして、土曜夜🔟時にライブにてお会いしましょう！ #iglive #igtvdemo #howibecameanartist #howtobeanartist #artiststudio #artistjourney #oilpaintersofinstagram #oilpaintingofstilllife #quantumphysics #manifestation #dreamscometrue #howtomanifestyourdreams #howtomanifest #lawofattractioncoach #onlineartshopping #homeandgardens #wherewomencreate #inherstudio #turningpoint #量子科学と引き寄せ #エネルギーワーカー #インスタライブ #朝活習慣 #アーティストの一日 #絵描きとして生きる #夢の叶え方 #引き寄せの法則 (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1wYgyMJPO/?utm_medium=tumblr

One of the "selfish" reason why I like to paint imagirany still life paintings I paint is because I secretly want to be an interior designer. I am serious! I used to have a huge stack of interior magazines and cutouts glued onto pieces of papers as my favorite interior scene collections. For me painting is a fantastic way to connect to the most magical place in my heart where I find joy. So in a sense I am marie-kondoing in my painting. Every piece of object in my painting sparks joy. Joy is the key word. Do you know why that is? Well, I will be sharing my deepest why very soon. Now I want you to find one thing or one memory that sparks joy in your heart. Share it with me if you want to! #findyourjoy #joyfator #secretreasonwhy #findyourwhys #whydoyoucreatwhatyoucreate #shareyourstories #storytelling #emikovenlet #oilpaintersofinstagram #vancouverartist #northvancouverartist #flowerarrangement #onlinegallery #buyartonline #onlinepresence #interiordesigner #interiormagazine #interiordesign #scandinavianinterior #northshorehome #westvancouverhome #artforrestaurant #tabletopstilllife #oilpaintingofstilllife #nostalgicpainting #stilllifepaintingofpoeonies #flowerandpoem #paintlikeapoet #successfulartist #artthasells (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPuCRrtskE3/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love listening to audiobooks while I paint. I listen to music too but recently I sign up for Audible app on my phone and I am very pleased how easy and exciting it is actually to listen to books! I have so far "read" three books since the purchase of the app. One book I highly recommend is called "The Remembering Process" by Daniel Barret and Joe Vitale. It's a great book to listen to especially when you are painting! What do you listen to? Any book recommendation to listen to? Please share! Work in progress piece Oil on 10"x10" canvas #trusttheprocess #audiobookwhileipaint #newseries #newbeginninglookslikethis #workinprogress #oilpaintersstudio #oilpaintingforsale #freshnesseverywhere #poetsofintagram #oilpaintingofstilllife #paintingartgallery #vancouverpainter #successfulpainter #scandinavianinterior #homeandgarden #sodomino #interiordesignlove #paintingmemories #nostaligicpainting #contemporaryart #artcurator #onlineartgallery #summerpainting #paintingandwine #gamblinoilmediums #vintagelove #northvancouverartist #westvancouverhome #westcoastlife (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPowWzLMDIf/?utm_medium=tumblr

I've been diving deeper with my why's lately. More so than ever before. Why? I am making a new series and this series somehow has been a challenging one and I would like to go deeper to find my why's. When I loose my directions, it is often because I am less in touch with my truth and core values. And It is also because the work is telling me I am ready to create deeper stories and share them with my audience. I am looking forward to this journey and this new series! #newwork #newcollection #summervibe #summercollection #freshstart #freshcut #stilllifepainting #oilpainting #oilpaintlove #oilpainterofinstagram #geraniumlove #scandinavianinterior #stilllifeinacrylic #artforyourwall #storyteller #passioncolorjoy #paintingmemories #paintlikeapoet #poetryinpainting #northvancouverartist #vancouverartist #homeandgarden #artforyourhome #lovestory #artistofinstagram #artcurator #artcollector (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmRpFjsHZ2/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday be like Don't wait for joy to find you. Find joy and you will be joyful. At least that's what I learned today. #sundayvibes #peonyandartist #peonystilllife #paintershouse #artistshouse #houseplantslover #tending #soilhealth #indoorplants #gardening #painterslife #pottery #acryliconpot #Designsponge #designyourlife #poetandpaitner #ginghamtablecloth #dominomag #houseplantsofinstagram #northvancouverhomes #deepcovelife #northvancouverartist #gardenlife #summerlove (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPhXH2AsumI/?utm_medium=tumblr

I'm looking at this painting that's now sold to a lovely collector, thinking about my why's. Why do I paint what I paint? Why do I do what I do? But I'm also thinking how I can be of your service by providing what I do. I used to paint for myself. Painting was a vehicle for me to find joy and happiness, and it still is, but now my paintings are not just for me but for my people and more around the world who find meaningfulness and joy in them. I'm looking at this painting and I feel tremendous joy if in any way possible my paintings can bring you some value, that's one of my why's. I'll be writing more about this topic in the future. Happy weekend!! #stripedvaseseries #bluestripevasepainting #emikovenlet #nostalgicscene #matisseinspired #comtemporaryart #artthatinspires #stilllifeoilpainting #oilpaintersofinstagram #mywhys #artiststudio #northvancouverhomes #northvancouverartist #vancouverarist #yvrart #pinkandblue #poetandpaitner #poemandpainting #storytelling #bluewallpaper #blueseries #theartsnobcollective #classicbutmodern #flowerpainting #aesthetic #homeandgarden #paintingmemories #paintingforyourwall #saturdayvibes #weddingflowerbouqet (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPd5o9KMQUu/?utm_medium=tumblr

There is no art police, you know. Nobody can say to you your process is wrong. Nobody can say to you your technique is wrong. Do not let anyone take away the freedom of learning and making mistakes. It is really up to you how you approach your art. It is really up to you how you do your work. Just do the work. Do the best you can each time. Trust the process. All will turn out, eventually. They will. I change my mind quite often as you can see and I am not ashamed of it at all because I am on the mission to turn something good into something great and I try trusting the process every time. So here are another example of making changes and the process of morphing a painting! I hope you enjoyed it! "If only Alice was here" Acrylic on 18"x24" watercolor paper Available via @artsnobcollective #theartsnobcollective #vancouverartist #yvrart #northvancouverartist #stillifepainting # workforsale #dreambig #artiststudio #paintersstudio #deepcoveartist #neverholdback #whenapoetlovesapainter #poetandpaitner #lovestory #poet #painterslife #vancouverartist #vancouverart #wherewomencreate #empoweringfemaleartist #colormelove #oilpainter #dreamcometrue #northvancouverhome #vintagelove #artonline #originalart (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPUSAxRsBib/?utm_medium=tumblr

I used to paint abstract paintings. In fact that's how I started painting at the age of 32, when I was pregnant with my second son. It was a way of releasing my emotions and getting back into painting after years of being away from doing anything art-y. Now I paint very different things and I still have lots of surfaces that are covered in colors and abstract designs. And I want to show you today how two of my abstract paintings were morphed into these still life paintings. I love painting layers over layers and making changes. Just like all of us. We are constantly changing. Changes are inevitable. Changes are what make you uniquely YOU. They create unique depth. They create magic. They create inevitable growth. Watch out for my feeds for the next couple of weeks. I am going to show you and encourage you to realize changes can be exciting, fun, messy, scary and beautiful. "Geranuim #1" Acrylic on 9"x12" wooden panel. "Geranuim #2" Acrylic on 9"x12" wooden panel. Both available for purchse. DM me for inquires or go to my website link in the bio #newwork #newcollection #summervibe #summercollection #freshstart #freshcut #stilllifepainting #oilpainting #oilpaintlove #oilpainterofinstagram #geraniumlove #scandinavianinterior #stilllifeinacrylic #artforyourwall #storyteller #passioncolorjoy #paintingmemories #paintlikeapoet #poetryinpainting #northvancouverartist #vancouverartist #homeandgarden #artforyourhome #lovestory #artistofinstagram #artcurator #artcollector (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRuQP8MYbL/?utm_medium=tumblr

Lemon lemon lemon 🍋 These are the last 4 remaining from my Lemon Series. I have created more than 25 pieces of lemon series and I loved each one of them. These are the last lemons I'd ever create. I still do and will incorporate lemons in my paintings but I won't be doing it as a series like this again. These Matisse inspired, unique works are waiting to be welcome to their permanent homes! DM me or go to @tasvancouver for inquiries and purchase orders. We'll be more than happy to help you pick one for your home!! Have a lovely weekend 💞 #tasvancouver #curatedtastes #onlineshop #onlineart #poetandpaitner #lemonseries #vancouverart #femaleartist #whenlifegivesyoualemon #femalecreatives #popupshop #artgallery #onlinegallery #artforyoursoul #inspiringwomen #matisseinspired #scandinavia #supportlocalartist #scandinaviansummer #paintingmemories #paintingmemories #northvancouverhomes #paintingforyourwall #oilpaintings (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPKGEmjMXA8/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today I did a live demo on IG but it didn't save the recording and what's left is the demo painting and the still life setting. I did a little retouching with acrylic paint and it turned out it gave the painting an interesting texture! I could color it over in acrylic but for now I'm leaving this as it is. I think it'll make a stunning piece in either a simple white frame or golden frame. What do you think? "Georgia O'Keeffe's dreams" 18"x 24" Gouache and acrylic Watercolor paper DM me for inquiries, price etc Available for sale like this #vancouverartist #yvrart #northvancouverartist #stillifepainting # workforsale #blueseries #artiststudio #paintersstudio #deepcoveartist #vintagecollection #whenapoetlovesapainter #poetandpaitner #lovestory #poet #painterslife #paintingdemo #vancouverart #wherewomencreate #storyteller #colormelove #IGlive #gouachepainting #northvancouverhome #vintagelove #artonline #originalart #georgiaokeeffe (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPHSkhbM5nz/?utm_medium=tumblr

New work❤️ Available for purchase now Both of them will be on my website tonight! Geranuim This flower grows in various places across Earth so it is no wonder geranium flower has different meaings and different symbolisms have emerged. I have never really taken interests in meanings of different flowers although I love painting flowers, but geraniums got me wonder while I was painting them. These two are part of a new series I am working on and the meaning of this flower has rather a perfect analogy to it! "Geranuim #1"(second slide) Acrylic on 9"x 12" wooden panel "Geranuim #2" (first slide) Acrylic on 9"x 12" wooden panel Both available for purchse. DM me for inquires or go to my website link in the bio tonight! (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPEuVLaMB-x/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I love what I do and I am grateful everyday that I get to do this as to earn a living! And this is my promise to you; I will keep creating work that inspires you, fills you with joy, reminds you of the place deep in your heart that you forgot you have access to, and allows you to embrace your memories and histories of your life. My art becomes a key to your secret garden in your heart where you will always find beautiful things Life offers you and stories and poems that enrich your soul. xx Emiko "You infiltrate hidden corner's of my mind" 18"x24" Acrylic on watercolor paper Available for purchase through @artsnobcollective #theartsnobcollective #vancouverartist #yvrart #northvancouverartist #stillifepainting # workforsale #dreambig #artiststudio #paintersstudio #deepcoveartist #neverholdback #whenapoetlovesapainter #poetandpaitner #lovestory #poet #painterslife #vancouverartist #vancouverart #wherewomencreate #empoweringfemaleartist #colormelove #oilpainter #dreamcometrue #northvancouverhome #vintagelove #artonline #originalart (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_nZxXsE2S/?utm_medium=tumblr

One of the "Blue Series" I created exclusively for @artsnobcollective Would you like to see the demo of me paint drawing of Blue Series? I'll share a little secret of how I make it look loose but at same time well planned and executed. Work is selling quickly! Go head out to @artsnobcollective and grab my one and only originals! Love you all 💞 #dreambig #artiststudio #paintersstudio #deepcoveartist #neverholdback #whenapoetlovesapainter #poetandpaitner #lovestory #poet #painterslife #vancouverartist #vancouverart #wherewomencreate #empoweringfemaleartist #colormelove #oilpainter #artsnobcollective #northvancouverhome #homestudio #makeover #northvancouverartist #northvancouverart #inherstudio #oilpainter #artworkforyourwall #artcollector #gallerywall #interiordesign #workforsale (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO9CYOaMSKR/?igshid=smxs7v2xku8r

Getting ready, getting ready This Saturday, @artsnobcollective will launch her art advisory services and I'll be releasing some new work as to collaborate and celebrate the first edit of her incredible services. I'm proud to be the first featured artists for @artsnobcollective and of my new work! This Saturday, guys, this Saturday! Stay tuned! #newwork #newcollection #summervibe #summercollection #freshstart #freshcut #stilllifepainting #oilpainting #oilpaintlove #oilpainterofinstagram #stilllifeinoil #artforyourwall #largepainting ##popofcolor #acolorstory #passioncolorjoy #paintingmemories #paintlikeapoet #poetryinpainting #northvancouverartist #vancouverartist #homeandgarden #artforyourhome #lovestory #artistofinstagram #artcurator #artcollector #decorinspo #interiordesign #artsnobcollective (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO1VrpkssQc/?igshid=1htoy5z1t3e4

I was talking to a very dear friend of mine about the creative process today, about how a brilliant idea in your head goes through different phases of transformation before it lands on the place where you finally feel you've landed somewhere. This painting is a perfect example of this creative process; it went from an amazing idea to "I don't know what I'm doing" to "This was a mistake" to "wait... Maybe I could pull it through" to "I think I've landed". Oh this creative process never gets easy but I'm called to continue. It's in this process, really, that you become an artist. So I keep on being in the process and an artist I am ☺️ #newwork #newcollection #summervibe #summercollection #freshstart #freshcut #stilllifepainting #oilpainting #oilpaintlove #oilpainterofinstagram #stilllifeinoil #artforyourwall #largepainting ##popofcolor #acolorstory #passioncolorjoy #paintingmemories #paintlikeapoet #poetryinpainting #northvancouverartist #vancouverartist #homeandgarden #artforyourhome #lovestory #artistofinstagram #artcurator #artcollector #decorinspo #interiordesign #currentdesignsituation (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COwR6gfsdTy/?igshid=1dz9c7a5mvpy9

Vulnerability and making art. I was mostly away from social media yesterday on Mother's day and decided to stay focused on taking care of my boys and making my art. The reason was because Mother's day is never easy for me and I made a choice to stay focused on what I could do to make myself feel grounded and better. Nowadays you can read and even share your vulnerable stories on social media and it is highly praised and considered bravery and I certainly do too share my stories from time to time. People want to know real you. People are tired of fakes. And yet there are still so much we would never know about a person you interact with on social media. It was a day for me to go real with myself and stay open with my own vulnerability. I was real but I didn't need to share it with the world. I wasn't fake and I didn't need to let everyone know I wasn't. So I painted a lot. To feel and hold space for myself and my boys. That's what I can do now as a mother and I decided that was enough. I was enough. I am enough. #vulnerability #motherhood #artistmom #momartist #mentalhealth #bereal #brenebrown #embracewhatis #nowheretogo #noneedtoprove #beyourself #artist #acryliconpaper #artistatelir #dreamstudio #motherwhoarts #femaleempowerment #inspiringartist #newowork #northvancouverartist #northvancouverhome #homeandgarden #stilllifepainting #vancouverartist #paintlikeapoet #nostalgicscene #acrylicpainting #artsnob #stripedvaseseries #workforsale (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COtlRiGsE5F/?igshid=1wpcrm8c27bso

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