CURRENT AND PAST PROJECTS
Since 2010 Em has been regularly creating new work for clients, gifts for friends and family, developing collections, and continuing a special series. Below you'll find these projects listed in order of release, and a link to explore her ongoing "Worlds and Planets" series.
Worlds and Planets in Ink
Ongoing Series | India ink, watercolor, acrylic
Swirling bands and vines of ink, acrylic, and watercolor paint come together in mysterious and whimsical layers, both obscuring and revealing the wild things therein. This series in inspired by and supportive of the creation care work of A Rocha International. See paintings...
Legends
Collection Released Autumn 2024 | Watercolor
Monochromatic, majestic, with a touch of humor, this collection of nautical paintings was inspired by legendary captains from history, literature, and pop culture. Learn More...
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Thirty Birdies
Collection Released Spring 2023 | Gouache
Winter 2023, Em challenged herself to paint 30 paintings in 30 days, and she just about did it. It took more like 40 days, but eventually 30 colorful birds with a hint of personality landed just in time for spring. Learn More...
Adrift
Collection Released Spring 2021 | Watercolor
Drifting, foggy, destination unknown - these feelings characterized the 18 months of serious pandemic life. Yet in the fog, in the drifting, there is still peace and wind in the sails. We must go forward, even if progress is unclear. Learn More...
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Out of Darkness
Collection Released Summer 2020 | Gouache
The year 2020 brought much fear, confusion, division, and heartache. But the darkness would not triumph, it would not have the final word. Though the circumstances all around seemed to get worse, Em clung to the beauty, peace, and constance of her Jesus and her garden. Out of that dark time emerged this glowing, floating collection - a transcendent and inspired set of artworks bringing colorful life to a troubled world. Learn more...
Smugglers
Collection Released Spring 2020 | Gouache
Inspired by true stories of men and women from American history who hopped aboard a ship and risked much to protect their families, culture, and country. Some paintings were accompanied by their own short story, written by the artist, telling a fictional tale based on the life of real smugglers from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Prohibition era, and the California Gold Rush.
Each of us has secrets smuggled within ourselves, and this collection invites the viewer to question why we each carry them, and for whom. Learn More...
The Sonoma Collaboration
Collection Released Summer 2019 | Watercolor
Commissioned by the Fort Ross Conservancy at Fort Ross State Park in Jenner, California, the artwork on these cards highlights some of the famous flora and fauna of the Northern California coast. The park originally was owned by Em's ancestors, and holds a special place in her heart, so it was an honor to collaborate with park directors and conservationists to create note cards especially for their gift shop. Hop to shop