Emily Schultz is a born and raised Northwest painter who enjoys painting the garden and her beautiful little friends. She also likes to paint experiences that she has lived, and landscapes she loves.
Emily's art education consisted of taking classes and workshops, reading books, watching videos of her favorite artists, going to museums and galleries and studying her grandfather's copies of Art of the West.
She is grateful to Brent Burkett, who nurtured her in his quiet way through the techniques of "real art"; to Tom Browning, who told her he thought she could make it as an artist; to Morgan Weistling, for his kindness and critique that still makes the artist smile to think of; to Scott Christensen, for the abundance of knowledge he shared; and to Dan Gerhartz for his teaching on color temperature, his critiques, and his inspiring life and paintings.
Currently, Emily is painting lots of fresh flowers, which have been very well received by her collectors. She has portraits in Dalton School, NY, and Winchendon School, MA.
EDUCATION:
2014 Thomas Blackshear Workshop
2008 Daniel Gerhartz Workshop
2007 Scott Christensen Workshop
2006 Tom Browning Workshop
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Silver Award, Emerald Spring Exhibition, 2016
Mayor’s Choice, Springfield Mayor’s Art Show, 2015
Tenth Merit, Portrait Society of America Members Only Competition, 2015
Honorable Mention, OPA Online Showcase, 2015
Second Place, Bold Brush Competition June, 2015
Third Place, Fine Art Views Painting Competition,2010
Honorable Mention, International Christian Art Competition, 2010
Jury's Top Fifty, Salon International, 2011
Merit Award, National Spring Exhibition, 2011
Fav 15%, Bold Brush Competition Feb., Mar., 2016
Fav 15%, Bold Brush Competition Feb., Mar., May, June, July, Aug., Sept., 2015
Fav 15%, Bold Brush Competition Aug., Oct., 2014
Fav 15%, Bold Brush Competition Jan., Mar. 2013
Fav 15%, Bold Brush Competition 2012
Honorable Mention, Eugene Mayor's Art Show 2007, 2010
EXHIBITIONS:
2015 Oil Painter's of America Western Regional Exhibition; Wild Horse Gallery, CO
Oil Painter's of America Salon Show; Birmingham, AL
'A Bouquet of Painters'; Group Show, Lawrence Gallery, OR
Featured Artist; Vistra Gallery, Eugene, OR
2014 Solo Show; Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, OR
Featured Artist; Vistra Gallery, Eugene, OR
2013 Bring on Spring; Group Show, Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, OR
Salon International; Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2012 Salon International; Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction; Rist Canyon, CO
National Spring Exhibition; Emerald Art Center, Springfield, OR
Group Show; Vistra Gallery, Eugene, OR
2011 'Coherence' Group Show; (Guest Artist) Insights Gallery, Anacortes, WA
Featured Artist; Vistra Gallery, Eugene, OR
2010 National Spring Exhibition; Emerald Art Center, Springfield, OR
'Living River'; Group show; Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
Eugene Mayor's Art Show; Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
PUBLICATIONS:
"Artist to Watch"; Southwest Art, Oct., 2015
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Oil Painters of America
Portrait Society of America
Richness of roses, buttery oil paint, the wealth of beauty in nature and in the human figure is where I am finding inspiration for my current still life and figurative paintings. I am working in oil on linen, which gives me a smooth field for visible brushwork. Passages of both thin and thick paint give variety to the surface and create more depth. I like to paint in a direct way for expressive edges and a fresh, effortless appearance, and expressing the way warm and cool colors play together gives me pleasure.
Mostly I love beauty. I want to see it and make it. I want to convey the romance that can be found in life, add to it's loveliness and affirm it's goodness.