Free Spirit

Free SpiritEmma Ashby grew up on the East Coast of England, UK, where her deep affection for coastal landscapes was cultivated. Its a love affair that has continued to grow in her twenty years of living on the East Coast of New England and is reflected in the atmosphere and emotion of her paintings. Emma paints with pigmented molten beeswax, which is an ancient medium called encaustic. She lives in Portsmouth NH and has an MA from the Royal College of Art.

After living on the North Shore for nearly ten years

providing a sense of peace and respite

other times I'm so full I'm overflowing

I feel a sense of renewed energy and urgency to create

"Through my painting practice I am exploring the personal and historical archives of abstraction as it extends beyond the Western canon’s narrow description

" Her work focuses on creating emotional connections between humans

ornithology is a primary part of my portfolio

Because each pair is handmade and unique

and artists worldwide

"The untouched beauty of nature offers a deep solace for my soul

cutting them to 8”x8” to capture the best parts

Alienor Le Gouvello’s horse trek across Australia