She works from observation both in the studio and en plein air, and describes her work as “a reaction to” the subject as opposed to “rendering”. In addition to teaching oil and acrylic techniques, she encourages students to sketch. She says daily sketching is a great way to heighten one’s ability to see, and important to incorporate into one’s painting process. Emiliy’s work is in galleries in New England and in private collections internationally. After earning both a fine arts degree and Master’s in Education she had a successful career as an educator and graphic designer. She teachers privately in ther barn-studio and at various educational venues near Boston.