Emily Maria Gallery
Emily Maria Hunter is a vibrant and talented painter, born in Mexico, who currently resides in New Orleans. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Louisiana State University, where she also minored in Psychology and Art History. Her multidisciplinary background informs a practice that bridges visual beauty with deeper emotional and perceptual experiences.
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Brown Pelican
$950.00
Louisiana’s state bird, the brown pelican, symbolizes selflessness, care, and nurturing, qualities that closely reflect motherhood. Calm yet strong, it represents the quiet sacrifices made to protect and uplift others while remaining grounded through life’s changing tides. In this painting, I explore resilience, protection, and quiet perseverance.
The pelican also reflects the spirit of the people of Louisiana, who continually come together in the face of hurricanes and hardship. Through community, compassion, and collective strength, people lift one another up, rebuild, and endure together.
18x24 acrylic on canvasQuantity
Golden Light Pollinator (Bee)
$1,500.00
In this bee painting, I explore purpose, interconnectedness, and emotional wellness. The bee, small yet essential, symbolizes diligence, teamwork, and uplifting others, reminding us that we thrive together. The wings are painted with iridescent tones that shift with light and perspective, reflecting how our experiences and emotions can change depending on how we see them. Through layered texture and movement, the piece captures the rhythm of effort and rest, suggesting that hard work, when rooted in purpose, is deeply gratifying. This work speaks to collective strength, the idea that when we support one another, we create environments where everyone can grow and flourish.
36x36in acrylic on canvasQuantity
Radiance in Motion (Hummingbird)
$2,100.00
The hummingbird embodies freedom, adaptability, and resilience, capable of moving forward and backward with ease. It reflects the idea that growth is not always linear, and that progress can come through reflection as much as movement. Subtle reflective elements shift with light, offering changing perspectives and inviting viewers to consider how understanding evolves. This piece encourages openness, reminding us that seeing from multiple perspectives allows us to connect more deeply with one another.
36"x48"
Acrylic on CanvasQuantity
Curiosity in Stillness (Tufted Titmouse)
$2,100.00
In this painting of the tufted titmouse, I explore quiet presence and subtle strength. The bird represents stillness, awareness, and the beauty of simply being. Soft layers and shifting light invite the viewer to slow down and look closer, reminding us that perspective shapes understanding. In a world that often divides, this piece encourages reflection, empathy, and the ability to truly see one another.
36" x 48" Acrylic on canvasQuantity
Magnolia Reverie (Florals)
$1,500.00
This floral composition reflects quiet transformation and renewal. The magnolia unfolds in layers, mirroring personal growth and emotional healing. It speaks to the importance of nurturing both ourselves and each other, creating spaces where growth is supported and shared.
36" x 24"Acrylic on CanvasQuantity
Migration and Bloom (Monarch)
$950.00
Set among blooming florals, the monarch butterfly represents transformation and the power of movement. It reflects the journey of finding place and purpose while contributing to the beauty and growth of what surrounds us. This work emphasizes inclusion and shared growth, reminding us that when we embrace one another’s journeys, we strengthen the environments we live in.
20" x 20" Acrylic on CanvasQuantity
Monarch Pollination 2
$1,850.00
36" x 36" Acrylic on Canvas. Metallic gold background.Quantity
Dreamy Flower Field
$1,500.00
36"x36" Acrylic on CanvasQuantity
Flourish (Monarch)
$1,850.00
This work centers on the monarch butterfly as a symbol of migration, resilience, and belonging. As an immigrant from Mexico, I see monarchs as reflections of communities that travel, adapt, and ultimately flourish. Like bees and monarchs that pollinate and allow life to grow, people build and uplift the communities they become part of. This piece speaks to unity, showing how diverse paths and identities can come together to create something vibrant, connected, and whole
36"x36" acrylic on canvasQuantity
Cells
$1,100.00
36"X36"Quantity
Vibz
$1,250.00
48"x48"Quantity
Network
$2,100.00
54"x48"Quantity
Creation
$1,800.00
48"x48"Quantity
Blue
$1,900.00
48"x48"Quantity
Beauty From Within
$1,300.00
24x36"Quantity
tierra tecnónico
$950.00
36" x 36"Quantity
Valley
$2,500.00
48"x60" Oil on CanvasQuantity
Mando
$750.00
24"18"QuantitySOLD
Custom Art By Request
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Nude Drawings
A few examples of some of Emily's Nude Drawings
Pencil on Paper
Pencil on Paper
Pencil on Paper
Pencil on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Ink on Paper
Pencil & Charcoal
Charcoal on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Charcoal on Paper
Artist Statement:
My goal is to create pieces that feel both captivating and alive—works that draw people in while encouraging a deeper, more personal connection. Through the subtle power of material, light, and perception, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder where nature, emotion, and surface converge—inviting viewers to not only see the work, but to feel themselves within it.
In my paintings I play with contrasting textures or colors to transform the work into an experience rather than a static image. As viewers move, the surface responds—revealing new highlights, shadows, and moments of brilliance. What appears quiet from one angle may feel luminous from another, inviting curiosity and sustained engagement.
