Artist Bio
Emily Glass is a Pittsburgh-based visual artist whose work moves between realism and abstraction, using bold color and movement to explore emotion, nature, and human experience. Working mostly in acrylic, her practice also includes oils, ink, mixed media, and drawing.
A lifelong artist, Emily founded Feel the Rain Studio in 2020 and maintains an active professional practice that includes solo and juried exhibitions, artist talks, commissions, and public-facing art events. She is a three-time winner of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the ’Burgh for Best Artist (2024–2026) and a two-time Second Place recipient of Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of PGH for Best Visual Artist (Fine Art) (2024–2025).
Before focusing her career on art, Emily worked in Information Technology and Project Management. She resides with her husband, Michael, and their very demanding cats and fish in McKees Rocks, PA .
Artist Statement
My artwork uses bold color and movement to evoke feelings in the viewer, often conveying joy, hope, strength, and resilience, with a touch of whimsy.
Working mostly in acrylic, I allow intuition and the response of paint on canvas to guide each piece as it unfolds. I may begin with a particular idea, but as layers develop, the work could take an unplanned direction. I embrace this process, adjusting the painting in response to what feels visually and emotionally true.
I aim to create art that feels inviting and emotional, giving viewers space to connect, reflect, and bring their own experiences to the art.