Emma Gluyas B.A.(Hons) (CTTLS)
Artistic Practice
Emma is an artist who works from her home studio primarily in oils, and also enjoys painting in watercolour and acrylics.
Her work includes subjects in nature, land/seascapes and she has an interest in portraiture and figures.
Emma has always been an artist and from an early age was encouraged to paint by her dad who was also a painter. He was accepted into art school but unfortunately could not pursue this as a career and had to work to help support his family. This resonated with Emma and she was determined to make art her career as a tribute to her father. He carried on painting at home and Emma would 'borrow' his paints and try to paint what he was painting. Her father was extremely supportive in Emma's career and encouraged her in making art her job. Her mother was also supportive and loved the arts, especially ballet, opera and theatre.
Emma grew up in a creative family household with art and the arts being paramount in her childhood.
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Emma regards her art is her vocation in life and paints every day.
Emma works from still life, photographs and loves painting 'en Plein air. In the summer months she likes to work outside and often sketches on holiday.
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"I am inspired by nature, always trying to capture light, colour and a feeling, something beautiful.
I like beautiful things, the sea, a flower in full bloom, an animal portrait. I enjoy running and walking and being outdoors, especially in the summer. I enjoy taking my pochade easel and oil paints out to paint my local surroundings of Warwickshire and even the beach on holiday!"
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Qualifications
B.A. (Hons) in Art & Craft Studies from Coventry University
Teachers Certificate (CTTLS) from Warwick University.
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Online Shop
Emma has a Folksy Online shop where you will find a selection of her work from original paintings to handmade jewellery.
She also exhibits and sells her work in local galleries and outlets in Warwickshire.
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Teaching
As well as being a working artist Emma is a lecturer for Adult Education in Coventry teaching in all disciplines of art, she also provides workshops at various venues in Warwickshire.
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"I find teaching so rewarding. Watching my students grow in their own artistic practice gives them confidence in other parts of their lives as well as with their painting, it is so amazing and inspiring to see."
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Online Teaching
Emma also has a YouTube channel were you can subscribe to 'Emma Gluyas Artist' to receive free tutorials.
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Home Studio in Coventry, West Midlands
Appointments to visit Emma's home studio can be made by request. Email artyem@hotmail.co.uk or make contact on the web site.
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CV
Professional Fine Artist - Working from her home studio based in the West Midlands, UK
Art Lecturer - Coventry Adult Education Service
Warwick University - CTTLS Qualification to Teach Adults
Coventry University - B.A. Hons Art and Craft Studies.
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Stockists of Emma's work include:
Solas Home - Southam, Warwickshire
Warwickshire Artisans - Henley in Arden, Warwickshire
Lott Bazaar - Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Purchases of work from Galleries include:
The Mead Gallery, Warwick University where she exhibited alongside Turner Prize winner George Shaw
Kingfisher Art Gallery Birmingham
Various Private Collections around the world
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Gallery Exhibitions Include:
The Mead Art Gallery, Warwick University
Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry
Leicester Art Gallery
Nuneaton Art Gallery and Museum
Rugby Art Gallery​
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Emma is a member of the following Art Societies:
Friend of the ROI (Royal Institute of Oil Painters)
Coventry and Warwickshire Art Society
UK Artists Online
LSA Leamington Studio Artists
SAA (Supporting All Artists)