Em Whiteford is an artist and maker based between Cumbria and Scotland, creating visceral oil paintings inspired by Northern landscapesâtempestuous skies, rugged coastlines, and wild uplands.
Growing up exploring mountains and windswept shores, Em found nature to be both playground and sanctuary. This deep connection pulses through every brushstroke of her work.
Working on wood panel, canvas, and paper, Em captures not just what landscapes look like, but what they feel like. Her expressive gestures, rich textures, and organic palettes blur the line between observer and observed. Abstract elements weave through her compositions, reaching beyond literal depiction to access something deeper.
For Em, art is both love letter and call to action. She hopes her work sparks emotional connection and awakens a need to protect these vital wild spaces that offer us all healing and reflection. 