EMMA J RIVERS
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ABOUT

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I'm Emma, an artist, designer, and maker with a deep appreciation for moss on rocks, lichen in the forest, the beauty of the Black Hills, and a well-curated Pinterest board.

Nature's intricate textures and patterns endlessly inspire me, and I channel this inspiration into every piece of art I create. I love exploring mark-making, mixed media, acrylic, and watercolor, finding joy in layering paint, graphite, collage, and unexpected marks to produce unique mixed media artwork.

Born and raised in Scotland, I made my way 'across the pond' in 2009 to Rapid City, South Dakota, where I currently live with my husband and son. Graduating from Heriot-Watt University with a BA (Honors) in Design for Textiles set me on a creative journey, bringing me full circle back to surface pattern design after years of experimenting with various mediums.
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In all my art, I relish the feeling of never fully having control over what I am creating and love getting lost in the process.

Quick Facts

I'm a Mum to one little boy and one happy Mini Aussie.

I love to be out on the trails, surrounded by trees and rocks.

I'm an avid fantasy fiction reader - give me all the witch and dragon stories!

My day-job is also in the arts - helping artists create reproductions of their artwork and restoring old photographs.

Self-confessed tea snob - make mine a hot Assam with a splash of milk! 
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