Emma Ashby grew up in England, where her deep affection for coastal landscapes was cultivated. Today, she continues to be inspired by the coastline around her home in Portsmouth NH. Emma paints with an ancient medium called ‘encaustic’ and has an MA from the Royal College of Art.

About this collection:
SANCTUARY. "The untouched beauty of nature offers a deep solace for my soul, inspiring me to paint and recreate scenes that resonate with others. Each painting is designed to be a sanctuary, providing a sense of peace and respite. Encaustic is the perfect medium for this purpose. It allows me to capture the colors, patterns, and textures I see. Layers of wax create a depth and translucency that draw you in. It possesses an ethereal quality that invites people to reach out and touch."