Emily Louise Heard

I am a UK based artist creating colourful and emotive works of art.

I grew up in a small seaside village in South Wales, and have loved art all of my life. I vividly remember being no more than four years of age staring at a painting on a wall and being utterly transfixed. From that moment forward, I knew that I needed to become an artist.

My initial fear of becoming a 'starving artist' drove me to study Psychology at university and put me on a path that I didn't really want to follow. Since working in several offices for a few years, I made the somewhat scary decision to begin chasing my dream of sharing my art with others. I gradually began building my own business. There have been moments of frustration and uncertainty, but my passion and determination keeps me creating the art I love, and I haven't looked back since.

My psychology studies have inspired me to create works of art that are aimed at simply making people feel happy. It never ceases to amaze me how art can have such an uplifting impact on our emotional well-being and connect with us on all levels. I believe that everyone's perception of the world is uniquely different and that each is infused with an emotional reaction. Emotions are the spirit of life, a...

BSc Psychology, University of Exeter

Solo Exhibition: 'Celebrating Colour'
May 15, 2016 - May 22, 2016
Venue: St Donats Arts Centre, UWC Atlantic College, St Donat's Castle

Solo Exhibition: Emily Louise Heard
November 10, 2015 - January 10, 2016
Venue: Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl

Solo Exhibition: Emily Louise Heard
June 2014 - July 2014
Venue: The Regal, Evesham