About
About Emily Newman
Emily Newman is a self taught artist and the creator of Whimsical Impressionism, a painting style that weaves the senses through impressionist light and color, blending imagination with the fabled spirit of a whimsical storybook. Her oil paintings evoke the beauty of the natural world through her self taught craft of creating a personal color spectrum that captures the essence of her fairytale world.
Her creations include nature inspired landscapes, floral scenes, and woodland creatures that reflect her deep love for the earth. Through her use of palette knife texturing and a variety of brushstroke techniques, Emily has developed a distinctly individual style, making each painting a rare fingerprint in the art world.
Emily finds her inspiration through her deep connection to nature. She spends time hiking through forests, admiring flowing creeks and colorful mountain ridges, listening to the sound of birds, the soft buzzing of bees, and the flutter of hummingbird wings. She is especially moved by the evening’s golden hour, when the world glows with warmth and color. These quiet, fleeting moments fill her with peace and wonder, and she strives to capture that feeling in every painting.
Each piece begins intuitively, guided by color and motion. Using both brush and palette knife, Emily builds layers of texture that shimmer with light and emotion. Her Whimsical Impressionism style balances structure and spontaneity, inviting viewers to pause, breathe, and rediscover the forgotten beauty of the natural world.
Emily paints from her home studio in Tennessee, surrounded by her husband and three sons, along with their three dogs and their miniature pig Iris. The daily rhythms of family life and the ever changing beauty of the landscape around their home continue to inspire everything she creates.
Her paintings can be found in homes, businesses, and private collections throughout the world, and can be seen in person at the Franklin Farmers Market. Each piece is a reflection of her heart, her love for nature, and the simple joy of being alive.
