Emmy's Blog

A Week of Gratitude: The Quiet Threads That Carry Me

A Week of Gratitude: The Quiet Threads That Car...

A Thanksgiving gratitude post honoring family, memories, and the quiet moments that bring comfort and meaning — from a daughter’s spark to the legacy of loved ones who’ve passed.

A Week of Gratitude: The Quiet Threads That Car...

A Thanksgiving gratitude post honoring family, memories, and the quiet moments that bring comfort and meaning — from a daughter’s spark to the legacy of loved ones who’ve passed.

When the Music Fades: Why Arts in Our Schools Still Matter

When the Music Fades: Why Arts in Our Schools S...

Growing up in a small town, the arts were woven into the rhythm of my school years. So when I heard that my hometown middle school no longer has a...

When the Music Fades: Why Arts in Our Schools S...

Growing up in a small town, the arts were woven into the rhythm of my school years. So when I heard that my hometown middle school no longer has a...

Little Seasons of Change

Little Seasons of Change

The end of October brought a shift in the air—cooler weather, fall colors, and the joy of Halloween through my daughter’s eyes. Between the excitement and the big emotions of...

Little Seasons of Change

The end of October brought a shift in the air—cooler weather, fall colors, and the joy of Halloween through my daughter’s eyes. Between the excitement and the big emotions of...

Inner Realms Mini Series by Emmy Spoon

Creating from the Quiet Places

A personal reflection on creating art from the subconscious, embracing vulnerability, and trusting the quiet places where emotion rises into expression.

Creating from the Quiet Places

A personal reflection on creating art from the subconscious, embracing vulnerability, and trusting the quiet places where emotion rises into expression.

My new ACEO format paintings.

Back to the Table: Creating My Small Works Coll...

Returning to my studio after illness, I began creating again—small works layered in texture, patience, and light.

Back to the Table: Creating My Small Works Coll...

Returning to my studio after illness, I began creating again—small works layered in texture, patience, and light.

When Rest Becomes Its Own Kind of Art

When Rest Becomes Its Own Kind of Art

A reflection on slowing down, listening to your body, and rediscovering creative stillness while healing from illness.

When Rest Becomes Its Own Kind of Art

A reflection on slowing down, listening to your body, and rediscovering creative stillness while healing from illness.