"Through art's holy magic the heart is awakened to the sanctity of all creation. Beauty can become a fuel for the passion to transform the world." __ Emily has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil. From an early age she took an interest in the arts and began painting seriously on her own in her early teens. She has always had a particular interest in drawing and painting portraits because of the unique challenges presented when trying to capture someone's likeness. In 2006 Emily graduated from the Academy and received the BFA Director's Choice Award in the annual Spring Show. Since then she's exhibited her work in many group and solo shows, as well as being commissioned for private and public works. Her artwork is collected all over the world from Japan to Finland.