As the daughter of Wiltshire farmers, Emily was imbued with a fascination with the natural world and her life has always drawn her back to it, wherever she travels. During a childhood chequered by disability, she channelled her energy into a love of trees and learning how to truly look and observe the world, natural or otherwise. A failed hip replacement at only 18 years old and subsequent permanent disability were the catalyst that sent her to Durham University to read Politics. Yet she mourned the art college route she had so longed for during her childhood. Spending her twenties working in the city and also in TV working on 7 productions with the incredible David Attenborough, she never stopped picking up her pencils when she needed some headspace.
The artist says,’”My paintings are born out of deep emotion – they allow me to get curious with these emotions, accept them and express them through colour. I have developed this practice after experiencing PTSD – during this dark period, my mind was paralysed and the colour I saw was dark and foreboding. I learned one day that being in nature, and particularly laying under trees allowed me to look to the sky and see the full range of beautiful colour again. Each painting I now undertake seeks to remind myself of this moment.‘
Emily started painting professionally after her daughter was born in 2017 and she has grown a successful and full commission book of oil paintings.
Discover her artwork in more detail here.
We are delighted to welcome Emily Finch to the Artists Appreciation Initiative.
