Emily Flynn-Delay is an artist of vivid and intriguing portraits living in Rosalia, Wash. While she mostly works in acrylic and oil-based paints, she actually began at a young age as a watercolor artist.
Emily focuses on detail and color in her imagery; so much detail that you can count the eye lashes on her subjects. Her paintings are somewhat realistic except they contain something a little more. Her color choices are stark and contrasting and seem to open up more complex thoughts and feelings for the viewer than a traditional portrait. They are captivating, interesting, and intense.
Emily said she is constantly inspired by people as well as mythology and fables. “I am inspired by the stories of bravery and perseverance in the news and media, stories from people around the world. The quiet and normal lives of my neighbors and friends. The love and support from my family inspires me daily. I think there is not enough time in the day to create everything that I’m inspired to make.”…