Artist: Emma d. Hazeltine

Emma is an artist born in Philadelphia and raised in Lancaster, PA however she has been all over the country and she says Ogden, Utah became her soul home. Emma paints to cope and process trauma and change. With her experience living in different states, being a single mother, a lot of her paintings are imprints of the experience.In addition, her parents are musicians and artist , so her whole childhod was flooded with color and sound. She tries to find light in the darkness and painting helps bring that life through color.

We interviewed Emma to learn more about her journey and creative process. Explore her stunning work below and get to know the artist behind the art!

“I have been painting since as long as I can remember. Both of my parents are artists and musicians. There was always music, movement, paint, crafts, and photography happening as a child. We were always encouraged to push a little further in expanding that part of our minds. We grew up immersed in art, from books, museums to just a nature walk.”

“What I listen to is directly related my mood. I usually listen to an album on repeat to even more extreme to a song on repeat for however long it takes. The artists range from Fordom, to DakhaBrakha to Bauhaus. I am a dancer and process everything through my body, and move over top of my paintings while listening. “

“Georgia O'Keefe. From the moment I saw her work she transformed my life. “

”Definitely internal. Most of my work holds trauma, grief or love. Or some messy combination of it all.”

“I think there can be a benefit for some using social media for inspiration. I, however, do not. I got off all social media almost a decade ago. I felt my connection to Spirit, The Divine Feminine, creativity and nature all magnify. I really doubt I'll ever go back.”

“Blues, greens and purples have always been my go to for color, they are the main colors in each of my pieces. I think I chose these because at the time I finally pick up a brush I need to be enveloped in a wave of peace, love and calm. There is something so powerful for me about that first swipe of deep blue across a blank canvas. It's like a deep breath and freeing exhale. “

“For me, I see it as a cycle. I cannot always be creative. Everything ebbs and flows. If the moon were always full, we would not appreciate Her, nor would we be able to see the beauty in Her other phases. Creativity is like that. I have learned to accept the dry spells in my art and dive into literature, nature and other peoples art. And sometimes a really beautifully made bed, bouquet of flowers or fabulous outfit satisfies that urge until I am inspired to pick up my brushes again. I guess what I am trying to say is the artist block is only temporary. It too shall pass”

I have always wanted to try pottery or silver jewelry making! 

Emma currently resides in Lancaster. To inquire about purchasing her work, please reach out to us!