Emily McAllister Art is deeply rooted in appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.

Painting of a field with red flowers, green grass, and a blue sky.

Wow… my 1st painting!

It was July, 2020. It was late. I had a bunch of pent up, creative energy. I remembered the thrifted canvas and acrylics were somewhere in the house. I found them, mocked up an easel of sort and got at it. I was thrilled (thrilled!) with how it came out. The sense of accomplishment was intoxicating. The thought of creating more art sent tingles down my spine. I was hooked! The rush on finishing a piece was undeniable. But, what impacted me most was what happened within WHILE I was painting. My mind cleared. My breath deepened. My soul connected to something much greater and more powerful than me. I relaxed. The art became meditative, and that peace is a gift.

In the 5 years since that first painting, I have switched to painting with oils. I’ve spent some time painting plein air. I’ve upgraded easels, and paints, and canvases and brushes. I’ve gifted paintings… sold paintings… have done commissions… have participated in art shows… and co-hosted my first Art Show last summer! I have soaked up all the good that has come from this newfound love. Enthusiastically, humbly, gratefully: I look forward to my future in art… The Best is Yet to Come!

Sketch of a woman lying in bed with her eyes closed and hair spread out, appearing to be resting or sleeping.

I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart.

~Vincent Van Gogh

We are all

a work

in progress

“Can anything be sadder than work left unfinished?

Yes, work never begun.”

– Christina Rossetti

A person's hand holding several paintbrushes and a paint-stained cloth, with a wooden furniture piece and a painting in the background.
A wooden art palette with mixed acrylic paint, a paintbrush, and an open metal jar lid with paint remnants, placed on a wooden table in an art studio.

Every child is an artist. ~Pablo Picasso

A young boy with brown hair wearing a blue tie-dye long-sleeve shirt, standing at an easel, holding a paintbrush, with watercolor paints on a palette in front of him in a well-lit room.
An oil painting of a wooden balcony or deck overlooking trees, with a blue sky in the background, leaning against a textured wall on a wooden floor.
A partially painted landscape painting of a bridge with arches surrounded by trees, with mountains in the background, in progress on a wooden floor. There are some white painter's strings and brushes nearby.
Close-up of paintbrushes resting on a wooden shelf in an artist's studio, with a blurred painting in the background.
A young boy holding a colorful painting of a mountain landscape with a river and sunset, standing in front of a wall with various other artworks.
A young boy smiling and holding a colorful painting of flowers on a white canvas, with a kitchen in the background and a note that reads 'Love Mom from Vies' written at the top of the painting.
A woman and a young boy taking a selfie in front of a colorful landscape painting of a river, trees, sunny sky, and sun on a white gallery wall.
A young boy painting a red and purple object with a paintbrush on a paper plate, with an egg carton containing paint and a paintbrush on a glass outdoor table.
A young boy painting with watercolors at a dining table, with a bookshelf in the background.
Abstract image with vertical lines and small glowing dots in light beige and pastel colors.

I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough,

what is enough?

~Vincent Van Gogh

A person holds a monarch butterfly on their finger outdoors in a grassy area with trees and plants in the background.
Photo taken from a kayak on a river, showing a tree and rocks on the riverbank against a clear blue sky.
Purple flowers in a field with a green hill and a sky with pink and blue clouds in the background.
Poem titled 'In The Arc Of Your Mallet' with several lines of text expressing longing and connection, referencing the sky, ground, moon, rose, night, taste, work, street, and road.
A field of tall, dry grass with a cloudy sky and the sun partially visible in the background.

Tell me, what is it you plan to do

with your one wild and precious life?

~ Mary Oliver

So much Fun at the The 1st Annual Skyland Farm Art Show & Sale!

Colorful sign on an easel welcoming visitors to the Skyland Farm Art Show and Sale, inside a rustic wooden building with large windows.
A woman in a patterned maxi dress stands in front of a wooden wall displaying various landscape and still life paintings at an art gallery or exhibition.
Collection of landscape paintings and still life artwork displayed on a wooden wall inside a rustic barn or shed; a person is taking a photo of the display.
A display of various ceramic and pottery art pieces on tables at an art gallery or show, with framed paintings of nature scenes hanging on a wooden wall in the background.
Display of colorful handmade glass art and jewelry in a rustic wooden shop with large windows showing a clear blue sky and green landscape outside.
A man and woman standing outdoors on a patio, with the woman wearing a long patterned dress and the man in a navy t-shirt and shorts, both smiling at the camera.
Three people standing outdoors on a sunny day, two young men and a woman, in front of a small stone building with parking lot in the background.
Art on display in a rustic gallery: framed landscape paintings of forests, lakes, and waterfalls arranged on a wooden wall and tables, with some artwork on small easels and a chair in front.
Two women performing music outdoors with a mountain and trees in the background. One women is standing and singing, the other is seated at a keyboard.
A close-up of a glass jar filled with lemon-infused water and ice, with slices of lemon visible inside. In the background, a decorative bust-shaped planter contains a green and white variegated plant, placed on a black tablecloth. A notepad with a pen and a clipboard are also on the table, inside a rustic wooden room.
Art exhibition booth with various paintings and drawings on black walls, illuminated by string lights, and small potted plants on a black table.
People gather inside a rustic barn with high wooden ceilings, chandeliers, and large windows, during an event or celebration.

Thank you for visiting!

Look for the Good

~and~

Let your Light Shine!

Painting of red and orange poppies in a dark blue vase on a light background.
Painting of a potted green leafy plant against a blue background.