Emily Keating is an artist who uses printmaking to tell the story of her life. Her themes range from portraits to organic imagery inspired by her interactions with the natural world. She also enjoys making seamless repeat pattern designs for custom or bespoke home decor.
To make her original linocut designs, Emily begins with a drawing and then carves a version of that image into a piece of linoleum or similar material. The parts that are not carved away are what will print when ink is rolled over the top of the block. She creates wall art, cards, and printed fabric items such as tea towels using this technique.
She also makes unique works in the monoprint style by altering the ink on a flat plate, often using leaves and flowers from her garden. She likes to use colors that create a calming mood and allow the intricate details and textures of plant life to be a focal point.
