Meet Emma Brown | Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Emma Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Emma, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
There’s a part of me that feels like this path was meant for me. Right now, I can’t imagine doing anything else because art just feels like the most natural fit. I’m drawn to the process itself: the creativity, the exploration, the way it allows me to translate thoughts and emotions into something visual. For me, art is both a form of self-expression and an emotional outlet. Like many others in the creative world, I use it to process experiences and connect with others. It’s how I share my perspective, how I celebrate the moments I love most, and how I make sense of the world around me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My work is unique because it carries a melancholic yet wholesome tone. I’m most proud of how much my work has evolved and the personal style I’ve cultivated. Especially in my mark-making and use of color palettes. I’m excited to dive into the art world, meet new people, collaborate with other artists, and get my name out there. It’s daunting, but it’s a thrill I’m ready to face.

So far, I’ve learned that networking and consistency are two key things that can truly take your career where you want it to go. The hardest lessons I’ve had to learn are: first, to trust myself, and second, to push beyond my comfort zone if I want to grow.

My story already lives within my work, waiting for others to see and reflect on. That’s what I want people to know about me. I want them to see what I see, to feel what I feel. More than anything, I want others to connect with my work and to feel seen through it as well.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I live just outside the city, in Roswell, so that’s where I’d take you to explore.

When it comes to hanging out, I love thrifting and antiquing. My go-to spots are Queen of Hearts Antiques and City Antiques. Both are full of charm and hidden gems but if antiquing isn’t your thing, Roswell also has some great parks and movie theaters that are perfect for a more laid-back day.

For food, my favorite breakfast spot is Gracious Plenty on Canton Street. It’s a cozy local breakfast place with amazing service and even better food. If you’re in the mood for Mexican, El Pollo Dorado and El Zarape are both fantastic choices. For classic American fare, Lucky’s is a favorite. It’s pet-friendly, hosts game nights, and has a sentimental backstory (it was named after the owner’s late dog, Lucky) which gives the place a warm, personal feel.

I love antiquing/thrifting because it takes you through so many different eras, keeps you occupied for hours, and is great for conversation starters. And after all those hours of walking and talking, these restaurants are the perfect way to end the day.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like to thank my family for supporting my work and giving me those critiques when I needed it the most. They truly have stuck with me and have inspired a lot of my work, in more ways than one. I’d also like to thank my high school art teachers, Mrs. Knowles and Mr. Phillips for putting me on this path in the first place! Their influence was profound and I still think about them everyday.