Emily Neuburger, MAT, MS, LMHC

my mama is an artist

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Last weekend, we stuffed clothing in suitcases, packed a picnic dinner for the car, and drove to NY for my mom’s first ever art show opening. She has been painting for the past ten years as a way to relax and unwind in the middle of a busy week. Mostly, she paints in two separate mediums – sometimes oil, sometimes watercolor – often alternating depending on what mood she is in. Her watercolors are often realistic interpretations of trios of simple objects. I could stare at her trio of pears all day, and I don’t think my eyes would feel tired of looking at them. I love how they are lumpy and curvy in a “this is just how we are” kind of way. I also dig the way she uses pen&ink to give texture and depth to her fruit. Her oils are more impressionistic – a bit blurry with a certain emotional energy that makes me feel both at peace and bit wistful at the same time.

I just had to share because I’m proud. Plain and simple.

Speaking of arts and crafts, I wanted to let local peeps know about a really cool Farm and Fiber workshop this summer for children ages 8-12. I’ve heard there is going to be natural dye making, animal care, floor looms, and weaving and felting. Does it get any better? Last I heard, there are still a bunch of spots left. I wish it was for ages 8-33. Just saying.

xo e

Comments

  3. No doubt you’re proud of your Mum! Her art is gorgeous……….and if you really want to take that fiber art class, I bet they’d love to have you sign up regardless of your age (if it’s not full) You probably already knew this, but just poking you;)
    Thanks for sharing your great blog!

  4. beautiful!!! I have been following your blog for a while and I just wanted to say that I love the simplicity of it all! well done! It looks like you get your talent from your mama!

  6. Emily, your mom’s paintings are gorgeous. I love those pears, but her oil paintings steal my heart. I am in love with that style, I think because the “fuzziness” lets me imagine myself in whatever gorgeous setting she’s depicting. Thanks for sharing!

  7. You mother’s art is beautiful, but she raised an artist daughter too! You my dear are an artist!