Emma McClure

Emma lives and works in Cornwall, and artistic traditions of the area – particularly the artists associated with St Ives – were an early influence on her, having spent the latter part of her childhood in Cornwall. Her subject matter ranges from landscapes, especially that of West Penwith, to still life and animals. Always based on something seen, paintings are developed in the studio from observational drawing and sketching as well as from memory. She aims to capture the essence of the subject through a process of simplification with a strong focus on colour, form and composition.

After completing an Art Foundation course at Falmouth School of Art, Emma trained at Winchester School of Art ( BA Hons Fine Art ) and Chelsea School of Art (MA Painting). She has taught art extensively, including in schools, community art workshops, and at the St Ives School of Painting.

As a full-time practising artist, she exhibits regularly and has held several solo exhibitions with galleries in London, where she currently shows with Thackeray Gallery, and in Penzance with Cornwall Contemporary, as well as Ainscough Contemporary in Dartmouth. Her paintings are in collections worldwide.