Emma Gluyas B.A.(Hons) (CTTLS) Artistic Practice
Emma is an Artist and Plein Air Painter working in oils, still life, portraits, pet portraits and land/seascapes are her main interests, where she captures colour and movement in her work using her loose style.
Through her art, she invites viewers to experience the energy and emotion behind her creative process.
A Batchelor of Arts with Honours and a Qualified Teacher of Adults (CTTLS), Emma teaches weekly classes and monthly workshops in the Coventry & Warwickshire area.
She has more than 40 years of painting experience and has served as an Art Tutor in more recent years.
Emma is a professional artist working in her studio in Coventry, West Midlands. She welcomes commissions, especially pet portraits and can be found painting plein air at pretty locations in the Warwickshire area, as well as on holiday
"I love to paint outside whatever the weather, whatever the season, the feelings of freedom and light are what I crave. When painting plein air, I like to take my pochade box, oil paints, fold up chair and paint what takes my eye on the day. Painting outside is totally different to painting in the studio. For one, the elements are in charge, the light changes all the time and I always forget something in my kit bag! However, the rewards out way all of this. Painting in the fresh air can be exhilarating and inspiring and I find movement and energy within my work is more direct.
When painting en plein air I tend to work quicker with little overpainting in my subjects, always chasing the light and working to its time frame. There is something quite special painting outside, I come home feeling relaxed, refreshed and more aware of maybe historical stories, forms in nature or even a little more tired from the day's concentration levels.
I just love to paint, indoor, outdoor, on a seaside pier, on a train, on holiday!"
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"My sketch book and pochade box accompanies me everywhere I go, always at my side, my trusted arty companion".
Emma also works to commission painting pet portraits. You can order your beloved pet portrait by visiting the Pet Portrait page for further details.
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Teaching
With a B.A. (Hons) in Art & Craft Studies and a Teaching Certificate, Emma offers private workshops and weekly classes across Warwickshire.
With over 40 years of experience in art and teaching, Emma's creativity is passed on to her students who grow and develop with her tuition.
Qualifications
B.A. (Hons) in Art & Craft Studies from Coventry University
Teachers Certificate (CTTLS) from Warwick University.
Awards
Commended CASE Exhibition, Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry 2024
Commended x2 CWSA Annual Exhibition, Nuneaton Art Gallery & Museum, Nuneaton 2023
Gallery Exhibitions Include:
The Mead Art Gallery, Warwick University
Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry
Leicester Art Gallery
Nuneaton Art Gallery and Museum
Rugby Art Gallery
Purchases of Work From Galleries Include:
The Mead Gallery, Warwick University
where she exhibited alongside Turner Prize winner George Shaw
Kingfisher Art Gallery Birmingham
Private Collections around the world
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Home Studio
Emma works from her home studio in Coventry, West Midlands, UK.
Appointments to visit Emma's home studio can be made by request.
Email artyem@hotmail.co.uk or make contact on the web site.
Stockists of Emma's work include:
UK Artists Online
Warwickshire Artisans - Henley in Arden, Warwickshire
Solas Home - Southam, Warwickshire
Emma is a member of the following Art Societies:
Coventry and Warwickshire Art Society
UK Artists Online
LSA Leamington Studio Artists
SAA (Supporting All Artists)
