Our friends over at R2-KT are celebrating the artists of the galaxy, shining a light on their work during these tough times which has seen conventions cancelled and postponed and their main revenue streams cut off as other matters take precedence. Each day through June, R2-KT focuses on a talented artist of the galaxy, and today we look at the art of Emma McGowan.
I am a classically trained artist originally from France now living on the Eastern Seacoast. My art is a mixture of traditional, colorful, and expressive oil painting portraits, and my rendition of pop / sci-fi / comic book culture characters. My mediums of choice are oil paint, graphite, and ink. I love to focus my work on very expressive faces, adding my own twist and / or colors.
I am a huge geek and love to use my art, gaming and cosplay to help raise awareness for multiple charities. I cosplay with the Rebel Legion/501st/Mando Mercs to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Make a Wish Foundation. I am also part of the Extra Life family: gamers who raise money for Children’s Hospitals nationwide (I personally play for the Boston Children’s Hospital).
Website: www.OriginalEmmArt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/emmart
Instagram: @OriginalEmmArt
Etsy page: www.etsy.com/shop/emmartist