Emma's story
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My art is characterized by big, bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and contemporary, striking themes. I love to explore a variety of subjects, including Nostalgic Memories, Contemporary Portraits Wildlife, Flowers, and Landscapes. I draw my inspiration from beautiful and striking images, which drive my passion for painting. The reactions from my clients are incredibly motivating, and the excitement I feel when my work is appreciated is powerful. It's a personal validation seeing my art in different parts of the world, from the UK and USA to Canada, Australia, Scandinavia, Ghana, Mauritius, Reunion Island, Japan, Ireland, and South Africa.
In June 2021, my husband Nic and I relocated from Durban, South Africa to Cork in Ireland. We are still the proud owners of Westville B&B, a five-star Bed & Breakfast in Durban with an art theme. This move to Ireland has provided a fantastic dual-continent arena for showcasing and selling my work.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my art career is creating bespoke art pieces and commissions for clients. The look of joy on their faces when they see their special memories or loved ones transformed into art is truly heartwarming, and I get a huge kick out of it. I refer to myself as a "re-born" artist as my visual art career took off in 2016, and since then, I have never looked back!
Emma's background
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My sister and I went to Art lessons from when we were small, and I was fortunate enough to be taught by the amazing Nina Campbell-Quine at her Hyde Park Child Art Studio. I took Art as a school subject through to Matric.
I attended art workshops to learn and grow as an artist and was the founder of Durban Art Workshops in Westville, Durban where I helped other artists grow too. We ran these from our B&B: 18 Burlington B&B and Conference Venue. I love the learning and self-discovery journey of art and participated in a weekly art class for practicing artists with Dee Donaldson at Studio 3.
Exhibitions & Galleries
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In SOuth Africa, Iexhibited at the Hilton Arts Festival, Art in the Shade in Mtunzini, KZNSA Gallery’s Buzzart, Art in the Park in Pietermaritzburg, and The Aesthete Clarens Art Experience in the Free State.
In March 2020, I held a solo exhibition at The Foyer at Studio 3 in Durban which ran for three weeks.
My primary avenue of sales was through my Emma Jacobs Art Gallery at our art-themed Westville B&B, Durban and through my own website. I love the business side of art and interacting with clients directly. People and Painting, my two passions!
I was represented by the following Art Galleries:
- The Mall Gallery in Westville, Durban
- Zulu Lulu Art House, KZN Midlands
- Art and Wine Gallery, Clarens, Free State
- SouthAfricanArtists.com
Since arriving in Cork, Ireland, I have exhibited at Christmas Craft Fails like Ballymaloe Craft Fair, and Kinsale Arts Weekend, and had my first Solo Exhibition at The Hideout Cafe and Art Gallery in Cork City over April and May 2024. In August 2024, I was the featured exhibiting artist at Cork Airport.
All of my available work can be found on my https://emmajacobsart.com/shop and can be viewed in person in Cork, Ireland by appointment.
Contact me on emma@emmajacobsart.com for more information on available art pieces and commissions.
Your commission Is my passion!
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CONTACT EMMA
I'd love to turn that special moment or treasured photo into a gorgeous piece of art for you ... please contact me, I love seeing the look of delight on my clients' faces when the see their artwork!
emma@emmajacobsart.com
My Portfolio
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Commissions
Street Scenes
Birds
Pet Portraits
Solo Exhibition Opening 7 March 2020 @ The Foyer Durban
Figures/ People
Still Life
Seascapes & Water
Animals
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