Emily McPhie

Surrounded by a torrent of waves, a little girl in a delicate pink dress is stranded on a tiny piece of land. She peers out through the canvas, daring viewers to look at her predicament. This piece conveys Emily McPhie’s ability to express things that seem so real and yet are so unbelievable to the adult logic, which makes each viewer take a second look. She is an expert in blurring the lines between what is real and what is not. This make-believe world is inspired by McPhie’s three imaginative little girls. She is rejuvenated daily by their adventures and dreams.

Emily McPhie began her art career after graduating from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2001. She has garnered knowledge and experiences through travel, adventure, and from her father, a Utah artist, James C. Christiansen. These experiences have helped her in creating a unique style and technique.

McPhie hopes to express beauty, serenity, and sincere emotion in each of her paintings, while hoping the viewer can relate, find meaning, or simply enjoy the moment.