About Emma

Originally from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, I have been living in beautiful Port Stephens, NSW since 2010.

I’m a self taught artist who (after being encouraged by my lovely husband) picked up the brush again after a very long hiatus. The result has been a variety of works with everything from landscapes to quirky animals.

Living where I do, and being surrounded by magical blue water and picture perfect beaches, it is easy to see where a lot of the inspiration for many of my artworks comes from.
In fact, if you see me out walking, I’m probably taking more photos than keeping up the pace.

Aside from my art, I’m a busy mum of two teenage boys trying to keep the house in tact!
I’m a little obsessed with Koalas and I am a regular volunteer at Port Stephens Koala Hospital.
You may also spot me playing the trumpet alongside the kids in the local school band.

For me, painting is my ‘down time’. It makes me stop. It can sometimes frustrate and challenge me, but it is so rewarding to see it come together in the end.

I can’t wait to create more artworks for you and I hope that my art brings happiness, warmth and character into your home and/or workspace.

Happy art recipients

  • Colours, detail and vibrancy are exceptional

    Good heavens Emma!  
    My print has just arrived - and only a couple of days after you posted it …
    and in perfect condition!!
    Well done you, and thank you so much for packaging it so very safely.

    I’ve just unwrapped it and it’s sitting in front of me looking as gorgeous
    as when I first saw it at Bannisters.
    Your prints are amazing….colours, detail and vibrancy are exceptional!

    Thank you 🙏 

    - Alan Hunter

  • Wonderful with her communication

    We bought a print of the view from Mount Tomaree for our friend’s engagement- they had got engaged on Zenith Beach.
    From the moment I submitted the order Emma was absolutely wonderful with her communication throughout, and organising the delivery.
    We ordered the print quite last minute and Emma made sure to organise speedy printing and even gift wrapped it and asked her son to hand deliver this to Newcastle for us!
    Our friends absolutely love the gift, the quality is amazing and the colours light up the room. Thank you so much Emma- we truly love that we were able to provide such a special gift for such a special occasion.

    - Sophie Thorne

  • Most amazing gift ever

    Thank you my beautiful family for the most amazing gift ever that I can really remember.
    I was even thinking earlier that if I bought it myself, it would be the perfect reminder
    of me after I passed on.
    Eric’s style and casual humour in being present, but not the main character,
    speaks so loudly to me. Totally fits my personality.
    Love you all.
    Dad.

    - Written by Bianca’s dad about ‘Eric’

  • Loveliest experience

    Just had the loveliest experience with Emma.
    We saw a print of her Eric the Emu in a pub in Port Stephens and fell in love with the idea of having an original for our son as a Christmas present.

    We commissioned Emma and within 3 weeks we had a gorgeous original delivered to our door in Queensland.

    She was so lovely to deal with and we know that he will LOVE it.

    Highly recommend.

    - Kay Crowley

  • Personal Connection

    I am totally in love with Emma’s work. Striking, Emma puts the soul into the beautiful animals she paints.

    I have ‘Hoolio’, the Boobook Owl, taking pride of place in my home. I have a very personal connection with owls since losing my big brother Malcolm a few years ago. As soon as I saw Hoolio, I knew he was the owl for us, he just had to come and live with us to watch over us together with my brother.

    Thank you Emma you are amazing.

    - Charli McInerney

  • Stunning piece of work

    I love the blends of colours and clever brush strokes that Emma uses to conjure up the essence and vibes of this beautiful bay.

    A stunning piece of work.

    - Lynne Greenwood

  • A little piece of home

    I am so pleased with the greeting cards I purchased.
    Everyone I sent them to has commented on how lovely they are.

    Thanks for providing a little piece of home and for all the attention to detail.

    Your work is truly amazing!

    - Patti Pope Miller

  • Emma's art embraces you like a warm hug

    Emma’s art embraces you like a warm hug and pulls you into her world.

    She painted a very personal piece for me and every time I look at it, I feel like I’m standing on that beach watching the sunset with my mum.

    I have gifted many of Emma’s pieces to friends and family so they too can experience her amazing talent and worlds she creates.

    - Danielle Whitmore

  • Your painting really captures Sail Port Stephens

    We came to the Cheeky Dog Bar for dinner while we were at the Bay for the
    Sail Port Stephens Regatta.
    My husband bought me your print for my birthday.

    We love it. Your painting really captures Sail Port Stephens

    - Emma Humphries

  • Everything is chosen purposefully

    Emma is a very talented artist and her work is beyond amazing. From the local and familiar locations chosen to the colours and details in her paintings and prints, everything is chosen purposefully and it all comes together in a beautiful painting and print.

    I own a number of piece's of Emma's art from the Port Stephens area and I am always on the lookout for another piece to add to my collection.

    I would thoroughly recommend Emma's art to anyone who is looking for a unique piece of art of the Port Stephens and Northern Beaches areas. You certainly won't be disappointed!

    - Emma Champion

  • Couldn't go home without it!

    Shout out to Artwork by Emma Bowen for this beautiful painting of a Blue-faced Honeyeater. I noticed it straight away from a distance at your market stall and could not possibly go home without it. They’re one of my favourite birds and it now hangs proudly on my living room wall. Thank you!

    Looking forward to seeing what you paint next.

    - Jenn Leayr

  • Attention to detail

    I purchased one of Emma’s prints after a recent holiday to Port Stephens.
    I absolutely love it. The attention to detail and the quality of the print - I was very impressed.

    Each time I look at it, it takes me back to my holiday and reminds me of my amazing trip.

    - Tes Jordan

  • Warm memories

    Emma has captured the essence of Pittwater life. Boats racing under spinnaker, the movement of the water and natural vegetation.

    This painting brings me such warm memories of growing up on the Northern Beaches.

    - Susan Stanton

  • I love it so much!

    I love it so much!
    You are just so darn clever.

    Thanks so much for bringing back happy memories of Pittwater, every time I look at it.

    - Ineka Van Zyl

  • Helpful & accommodating

    Fantastic experience dealing with Emma.
    She was very helpful & accommodating.

    Her artwork is stunning and a joy to look at every day!

    - Karon M

  • Artworks are so cute

    Thank you so much. He (Maggie) makes me very happy.

    Magpies have always been special to me. I love their warbles in the early morning.

    All of your artworks are so cute and the birds have a little cheeky side.
    He’ll be sitting on my desk every day.

    - Mikayla

  • Her work is fresh, vibrant and original

    The minute I saw Emma's art, I fell in love with it, and as a person who owns an advertising agency, I have a natural eye for graphics and style.

    Her work is fresh, vibrant and original.

    I purchased a painting from Emma as a present for a good friend who just raved about it.
    He tells me that guests all comment on the work when they come over.

    I will certainly be buying more of her work in the future.

    - Peter Alsford