In 2024, the organization VU VI VO commissioned Emily to paint a 40 × 60” depiction of Mary after the Annunciation. The painting was unveiled at a sold out art unveiling in Tampa, FL. Watch the live interview with Emily to hear her explain the vision and process behind this meaningful painting.

Emily’s recent work was featured on the cover and throughout the 2025 Candlemas issue of Dappled Things print magazine.

“The world is thirsting for beauty. Not prettiness. Not hollow flashiness. Not pretentious, self-congratulating nonsense. Beauty. The kind that slaps you across the face when you meet it and makes you pay attention.” — Dappled Things

Wellspring featured Emily in a personal interview about the role of motherhood in her artistic journey. Read more about Emily’s story in this thoughtful conversation below.