Hello, I'm Emma and I'm an artist based in Brighton.
Being by the sea makes me feel both calm and energised at the same time, and I aim to capture this magical mix of feelings in my work.
My paintings are a celebration of being in or near the water. Imagine you're bobbing about, enjoying the sensation of cool water against your skin and marvelling at your dancing distorted legs under the water's surface. Or maybe you're sitting on the beach with a flask of tea, enjoying a moment of calm as you watch the waves roll in. My painting are about slowing down to notice and enjoy the beautiful details that are otherwise easy to miss.
I hope my paintings can tide you over until you can next be by the water yourself.
I'm a painter, sea swimmer, beach cleaner, paddleboarder, and one of my favourite things is sipping tea on the beach at sunset.
I've been drawing and painting since I was tiny, and was lucky enough to start selling my paintings in my Mum and Grannie's shop when I was a teenager. This supported me through a History of Art degree and when I graduated I started spending more time turning this love of art into a more developed business. That business is now in it's 10th year and I feel so grateful for all the support that allows me to keep doing what I love.
I'm passionate about making art as accessible as possible - I've spent many years teaching beginner painting classes, and am now focusing on demystifying the process of artists exhibiting their work in galleries. I curate an annual community art exhibition on Brighton seafront, which focuses on giving a platform to artists who are new to exhibiting. You can read more about BRIGHT ON (and maybe even submit your own paintings to the exhibition) here.
In 2025 I opened my own gallery with fellow local Brighton artist, Matt James Brown. The Land & Sea Gallery has a rolling programme of exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing our own work and the work of local guest artists.
KEEP IN TOUCH:
You can see my work in person at the Land & Sea Gallery in Brighton (check our website for opening times and details of our current exhibition).
Follow me on Instagram to see my process, inspiration and most recent work.
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Send me an email if you have any questions, would like to discuss a commission, or have a wholesale or collaboration enquiry.
Thank you so much,
