Emma Greenhill is the February featured artist in the gallery for the Butterfield Garage Gallery in St. Augustine.
Greenhill’s paintings are a form of visual storytelling, each one full of nature and symbolism, left for the viewer to interpret. She creates these figurative artworks from her imagination. With a rich color palette, she sees the canvas as a window to the soul, capturing the strength and vulnerability of women overcoming adversity.
Knitted into her work are glimpses of nature, often representing new life, rebirth and spiritual awakening.
“Painting is a form of therapy for me; I use it to transfer my feelings and release energy,” Greenhill said.
Mostly self-taught, Greenhill finds painting to be a continual learning experience, persevering to find techniques that transfer what is in her head to what is on the canvas.
The painting “Boca” was inspired by a dog her husband had a very special relationship with and still talks about the special place the dog holds in his heart. Greenhill’s painting speaks to the bonds we develop with our pets, and the immense comfort and joy they bring us.
Greenhill paints from her home near Jacksonville and participates in art shows across the state while being represented by the Butterfield Gallery. She has won several awards for her work, including Best of Show 2019 at the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts in Cedar Key.
Butterfield Garage Gallery is located at 137 King St. in St. Augustine.
