New Art Slideshow! Discover Maine Through Brian Emerson's Bold and Emotional Paintings

Born and raised in New England, Brian Emerson has always had a desire to explore, sketch, and paint the world around him. In the mid-1990’s, he moved to Maine where he met and married his wife, Colleen Barter, daughter of Maine artist Philip Barter. Working alongside his father-in-law on large installation projects and observing him in the studio helped the young artist develop in style and hone his technique.

Emerson’s goal in life and in his art is to truly see, explore and appreciate his surroundings be at the rocky Downeast coast, flowers casually assembled in a vase, or the red brick buildings of Portland. His paintings incorporate bold lines, strong color, and exaggerated perspectives, which invite the viewer to interpret and complete the spaces both within and outside the work.