


My work focuses on place in the landscape; how memories and the environment shape us. My paintings are autobiographical. I paint the landscapes I live/have lived in. I like to understand these locations in their historical context. These include landscapes of Donegal, Ireland and Wales: South Wales (including Gower) and Mid Wales. Free Global Shipping on original Paintings.
Note on US Tariffs –Â Paintings are exempt from the new tariffs (2025) but customs enforcement remains inconsistent and very ocasionally that can lead to unexpected hold ups. Read more here
Reproductions of some of my paintings are available on www.artmajeur.com
What inspires me to paint? How is a painting created? My Art blog reveals my creative process and the background to the places I paint.Â
© Emma Cownie and emmafcownie.com, 2025. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Emma Cownie and emmafcownie.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

It was freezing cold but the birds were very busy. There is a sign near by asking people not to feed the birds but the locals take no notice (note the bird feeder). I am glad because I loved watching the birds, especially the tiny coaltits. My camera work isn’t much good but at least you know its real and AI generated slop.

End of Year Sale – Emma Cownie Art until 5th January 2026

Wishing all everyone a Restful Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to sharing my new work and thoughts with you all in 2026.

Today is the shortest day of the year. Its very dark up north here. I find it hard to sleep. When the sun appears it illuminates and reveals a verdent but slummering landscape. I am always looking for flashes of red to paint in the deepest winter. In the past it might be a coat, or a door. Today it is a red roof on an old stone cottage. The old houses are disappearing fast in this part of Ireland. That makes me sad.
