Emma Forrester
 The Golden BowlAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wooden panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed, £495 |  Pink WillowAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wooden panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed, £495 |  Jasmine TeaAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wooden panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed, £975 |
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 American GoldfinchesAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wooden panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed, £975 |  Agapanthus SerenityAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wooden panel, 60 x 60cm, 68 x 68cm framed, £1,350 |  European GoldfinchesAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wooden panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed, £975 |
 Walk With MeAVAILABLE - IN NEW YORK Mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg, £975 |  Freesia SerenadeSOLD Mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38 cm, 1.5kg |  Golden GraceSOLD Mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |
 Path of Hope, The PeacockSOLD Mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |  Hoopoe HoopoeSOLD Mixed media on wooden panel, 50 x 60cm, 58 x 68cm framed |  Blackberry BurstSOLD Mixed media on wooden panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |
 Sunlit WingsSOLD Mixed media on wooden panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |  Summer BluetitsSOLD Mixed media on wooden panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  The Majesty of CranesSOLD Mixed media on wooden panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |
 Divine IrisSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |  SongbirdsSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38cm, 1.5kg |  Orange Blossom TeaSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38 cm, 1.5kg |
 Porcelain PairSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38cm, 1.5kg |  Golden CosmosSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38cm, 1.5kg |  Rose MallowSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |
 Tending the FlowersSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 78 x 78cm, 5kg |  Bird of Good FortuneSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38cm, 1.5kg |  Alstroemerias in the SunshineSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |
 Still Life with Teal JugSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 30 x 30 x 2.5cm, 38 x 38 x 5cm framed, 1.5kg |  Ephemeral BirdsSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 68 x 68cm, 4kg |  Stepping OutSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |
 Lustrous and LuminousSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 60 x 2.5cm, 58 x 68 x 5cm framed, 3.5kg |  Hellebores Herald SpringSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 70 x 70 x 2.5cm, 78 x 78 x 5cm framed, 5kg |  Blue Tits and BlossomSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 50 x 50 x 2.5cm, 58 x 58 x 5cm framed, 3kg |
 Freesia and FortuneSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 60 x 60 x 2.5cm, 68 x 68 x 5cm framed, 4kg |  Spring ChorusSOLD mixed media on wood panel, 30 x 30 x 2.5cm, 38 x 38 x 5cm framed, 1.5kg |  Tea and TranquilitySOLD mixed media on wood panel, 38 x 38cm, 1.5kg |
 Pink ChaiSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  Cosmos in JuneSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |  Tea CeremonySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |
 Spotted DoveSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  BluebirdSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |  Under the AlstromeriaSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 60cm, 58 x 68cm framed |
 Lemon DelightSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |  Strawberry DelightSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |  Cherry DelightSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 38 x 38cm framed |
 Out to SeaSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  Lily of The IncasSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 80 x 80cm, 88 x 88cm framed |  Blue Orchids and FantailsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 40 x 40 x 2cm, 45 x 45 x 5cm framed |
 Golden DeliciousSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  Angela’s OrchidsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 80 x 80cm, 86 x 86cm framed |  Freesia DelightSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30 x 2cm, 36 x 36 x 5cm framed |
 Java FinchSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30 x 2cm, 36 x 36 x 5cm framed |  Mulberry MoonflasksSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 60 x 2.5cm, 55 x 65 x 5cm framed |  Golden GeishaSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |
 Trinity of BirdsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  Sweet Songs of Love No IISOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 36 x 36cm |  Willow OdysseySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |
 Tulipa HazeSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm |  Ginger Jar and Candy StripesSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30 x 2cm, 36 x 36 x 5cm framed |  Fragrant FreesiaSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 60 x 60cm 68 x 68cm framed |
 Orchidée NoireSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 80 x 80cm, 86 x 86cm framed |  Magenta HoopoeSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed |  LiliumSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 60 x 60cm 68 x 68cm framed |
 PrincessSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 36 x 36cm framed |  Bowl of JoySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm 36 x 36cm framed |  Narcissus BowlSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 36 x 36cm framed |
 Teacup and BloomsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 36 x 36cm framed |  Chinese Wood PigeonSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30 x 2cm, 36 x 36 x 5cm framed, £495 |  Hyacinth DelightSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 58 x 68cm, £995 |
 Primrose and The FluteSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed, £945 |  Iris and the DovesSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £945 |  Spring’s Eternal ReturnSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 106 x 106cm, £2,750 |
 Sweet Songs of Love No IIISOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 36 x 36cm, £495 |  Sweet Songs of Love No ISOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 36 x 36cm, £495 |  BathersSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 60 x 50cm 68 x 58cm framed, £995 |
 Starburst LilliesSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 40 x 40cm, 45 x 45cm framed, £565 |  Sublime Blooms No ISOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 45 x 45cm framed, £495 |  Sublime Blooms No IIISOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 30 x 30cm, 45 x 45cm framed, £495 |
 Crimson CharmSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed, £895 |  Summer ParasolsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 50 x 50cm, 58 x 58cm framed, £945 |  Jade MoonflaskSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 40 x 40cm, 45 x 45cm framed, £565 |
 Teapot StudySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 20 x 20cm, 28 x 28cm framed, £350 |  Birds of ParadiseSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 60 x 50cm, 68 x 58cm framed, £945 |  Sublime Blooms No IISOLD mixed media on gesso panel 30 x 30cm, 45 x 45cm framed, £495 |
 Iridescent DaysSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 67 x 52cm, £895 |  Bountiful BowlSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £895 |  First of the Peonies No IISOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 75cm, £995 |
 Tulip HarmonySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 75cm, £995 |  Bird and BrinjalSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |  Manganese Blue TrinitySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £895 |
 Cherry DelightSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |  Graceful Vase of BloomsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |  Papaya and CherriesSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £845 |
 Freesia DivineSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |  Maple Leaves and Wine JarSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm in a plain white wooden box frame, £795 |  Wistful FleurSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £845 |
 That’s The Way The Petals FallSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 65cm, £845 |  Magnolia MuseSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |  Cranes and TulipsSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 60 x 60cm, £1,150 |
 Magenta MoonflaskSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 97 x 65cm, £1,400 |  Ethereal BeautiesSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £895 |  Springtime HarmonySOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £895 |
 Bol Aux CitronSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £845 |  Lilac DaysSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 55cm, £845 |  Peacock PairSOLD mixed media on gesso panel, 55 x 55cm, £845 |
 Decorous VasesSOLD acrylic on gesso panel, 55 x 65cm, £845 |  Pink PoiseSOLD acrylic, metal leaf,and collage on gesso panel, 85 x 85cm, £1,600 |  AlliumSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |
 Sea Holly VasesSOLD acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 68 x 68 cm, framed, £945 |  Agapanthus VaseSOLD Mixed media on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |  Eternal BowSOLD Acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 97 x 65cm, framed, £1,600 |
 Brinjal DreamsSOLD Acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, framed, £845 |  Wine JarSOLD Acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 88 x 88 cm, framed, £1,800 |  Violet DreamsSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 97 x 65cm, framed, £1,600 |
 Passing ThroughSOLD - Mixed media on gesso panel, 65x65cm, £945 |  Tea CeremonySOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, framed, £845 |  Gilding The Euphorbia (Triptych)SOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 55 x 105cm (each panel), £2,750 |
 Peacock MoonflaskSOLD acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 65 x 65cm |  Divine PeoniesSOLD acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 65 x 65cm |  Trinity of Vases with Copper FansSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 108 x 128cm |
 Chinese Flask with Iznik VaseSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 88 x 108cm, £1,800 |  Three Herons RedSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 85 x 85cm, £1,600 |  Black Magnolias & Trinity of VasesSOLD ccrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 70 x 100cm, £1,400 |
 Chinese Bowl & OxalisSOLD acrylic & collage on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm £565 |  Pagoda & Maple LeavesSOLD acrylic, collage & metal leaf on gesso panel, 68 x 68cm, £895 |  Bowl of Lotus FlowersSOLD acrylic, collage, and metal leaf on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £565 |
 Cranes and ChrysanthemumsSOLD acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 78 x 78cm, £1,400 |  Blackberry BurstSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £565 |  Ginger Jar and CyclamenSOLD acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £565 |
 LimoncelloSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel 58 x 68cm, £845 |  Plate of FigsSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £565 |  Plum Blossom VasesSOLD acrylic and silver leaf on gesso panel, 58 x 68cm, £845 |
 Spring AlliumsSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 78 x 78cm, £1,400 |  Red Hot Chilli PeppersSOLD acrylic & collage on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £795 |  Still Life with Chartreuse VasesSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 68 x 68cm, £895 |
 Lemon LeavesSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £545 |  Tulips and Cadmium RedSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £795 |  Teal PeacocksSOLD acrylic on gesso panel, 68 x 69cm, £895 |
 Love BirdsSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £795 |  Ginger Jar and FreesiasSOLD acrylic and copper leaf on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £545 |  Seed Heads & CherriesSOLD acrylic and copper leaf on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £545 |
 Black CherriesSOLD acrylic & collage on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, framed, £545 |  Three Chillies RedSOLD acrylic & collage on gesso panel, 68 x 68cm, framed, £895 |  Summer FruitsSOLD acrylic & collage on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, framed, £795 |
 Sweet Summer AgapanthusSOLD acrylic on gesso panel, 68 x 68cm, £895 |  Dreaming GeishaSOLD, acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 58 x 68cm, £845 |  Tulip TangoSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £795 |
 Blue Fish BowlSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 38 x 38cm, £395 |  Gerbera with Stripy VaseSOLD acrylic on gesso panel, 48 x 48cm, £545 |  Fritillaries in the springtimeSOLD 128 x 170 x 5cm |
 Summer PeoniesSOLD metal leaf and acrylic on gesso panel, 68 x 68cm, £895 |  Geisha in Magenta HazeSOLD metallic leaf and acrylic on gesso panel, 58 x 58cm, £795 |  Bowl of PearsSOLD acrylic & metal leaf on board, 58 x 58cm, £795 |
 Magenta TrinitySOLD acrylic on board, 68 x 68cm, £895 |  Spring Budgie PinkSOLD acrylic on board, 28 x 28cm, £300 |  Spring Budgie BlueSOLD acrylic & metal leaf on board, 28 x 28cm, £300 |
 TulipaSOLD mixed media on gesso, 45 x 45cm, £545 |  Seven lemons and Plum BlossomSOLD mixed media, 50 x 65cm, £895 |  BlumenSOLD mixed media on gesso, 45 x 45cm, £545 |
 Lily SymphonySOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 85 x 105cm, £1,800 |  Ladies and The Agapanthus (Diptych)SOLD acrylic, collage and metal leaf on gesso panel, 56 x 86cm (each panel), framed, £2,000 |  Ethereal PeacocksSOLD acrylic and metal leaf on gesso panel, 65 x 65cm, framed, £945 |
 Striped Vase with OxalisSOLD acrylic and collage on gesso panel, 45 x 45cm, £565 |
Emma graduated in 1993 with a degree in Fine Art from Liverpool University. Having worked as a scenic artist in the theatre on many West End shows and Royal Opera House productions, she is now concentrating on creating and exhibiting her own paintings.
The technical skills acquired whilst working in theatre have partially contributed to the expressive style evident in this body of work.
Her recent works, including many still lives, bear an expressive use of line to portray everyday objects such as vases and teacups. An appreciation of pattern and form has been fundamental in creating these works. Looking at the influence of textiles on the work of Matisse has provided great inspiration.
She says of her work, “I am drawn to beautiful forms whether they are man-made or natural. My aim is to show my appreciation of the simple beauty of such objects by their sensitive portrayal in my paintings. In my work I'll often draw and paint the forms many times, scratching and scraping through to previous layers to create a broadly descriptive but beautiful image. My aim is not to ‘copy’ the object in paint, but rather to describe and celebrate what I see with mark making skills that have developed into my personal style as an artist.”
In some of her most recent pieces she tenderly draws and paints pattern over objects, which then spills over into the background thus flattening out the picture plane. This transforms what could be a simply representational still life into a thoughtful and delicate abstract piece of work, exuding balance and harmony.
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of the pottery industry, she and her family have a life-long appreciation of ceramics. The celebration of this once great British industry is hopefully apparent in this recent body of work.
Education
1990-93 Liverpool University – BA (Hons) Fine Art and English Literature
Exhibitions
2021
August Fresh Art Fair with No Naked Walls Gallery, Bramley, Surrey
July Battersea Affordable Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
2020
June Group Show Graham Hunter Gallery Baker Street London
March Battersea Affordable Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
2019
November Singapore Affordable Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
September New York Affordable Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
September Cheltenham Fresh Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
May Hampstead Affordable Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
March Battersea Affordable Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
Ongoing representation with No Naked Walls Gallery, Surrey
2018
May Fresh Art Fair with Carina Haslam Gallery
March, Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London with Carina Haslam Gallery
Winner of the Dry Red Press Award at the Royal Watercolour Society, Contemporary Watercolour Competition, Bankside Gallery, London.
2017
Two-person exhibition, Different Perspectives at Store Street Gallery, Bloomsbury, London
Representation by Bridgeman Studios
Ongoing representation with:
The Lion Street Gallery, Hay-on-Wye
The Art Agency, Esher
No Naked Walls, Chertsey and Bramley
2016
Exhibition with the Moreton Gallery, Moreton-in-Marsh
Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Store Street Gallery, Bloomsbury, London
Ongoing representation with:
Store Street Gallery, Bloomsbury, London
The Lion Street Gallery, Hay-on-Wye
The Art Agency, Esher
No Naked Walls, Chertsey & Bramley
2015
Summer Show, Gallery Fifty-Five, Hartley Wintney
Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong, with London Contemporary Art
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London, with The Art Agency
Solo show, Graham Hunter Gallery, Baker Street, London
Decorative Arts and Antiques Fair, Battersea, London, with Catherine Millar, Hollywood Road Gallery, Chelsea, London
Ongoing representation with:
Store Street Gallery, Bloomsbury, London
The Lion Street Gallery, Hay-on-Wye
No Naked Walls, Chertsey & Bramley
2014
Brighton Art Fair
Open studio, Wimbledon Art Studios
Grand Designs Live, ExCeL, London
2013
Affordable Art Fair, Stockholm
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead, London
Group show, Bell Fine Art, Winchester
New York Affordable Art Fair, with Store Street Gallery, Bloomsbury, London
Group show at The Art Agency, Esher
Bristol Affordable Art Fair, with The Marle Gallery, Axminster
Joint show at The Marle Gallery, Axminster
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London, with the Stark Gallery, Canterbury
Group show, Foss Fine Art, Aldeburgh
2012
Bristol Affordable Art Fair
Open studio, Wimbledon Art Studios
Group show at The Art Agency, Esher
Spring Show, Moreton Gallery, Moreton-in-Marsh
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London
Glasgow Art Fair