Emma Underwood has built a social media following with her exquisite animal portraits and colourful landscapes.
She celebrated the launch of her first solo exhibition at the tea room and gallery on St Albert Road, with friends, family, and fans of her work.
These are the scenes from the event on Monday Oct 03, 2022. Her exhibition is free to attend and runs until Nov 07, 2022 at Tea Amantes.
1. Lions and monkeys
Artist, Emma Underwood, displays some of her animal portraits at her first solo exhibition in Blackpool. Photo: Tea Amantes
2. The artist
Janey Campbell, Emma Underwood (artist), and Anna Paprzycka, (Tea Amantes owner) pose for a photo in front of some paintings. Photo: Tea Amantes
3. Children are welcome
Josh Skorczewski and Colette Waites, with Finley Skorczewski. Photo: Tea Amantes
4. Family and friends
Emma Underwood (right) with daughter, Amy Underwood. Back row is Jane Turner, Sue Ison, and Gary Turner. Photo: Tea Amantes
5. Art and tea tasting
Art viewers were also treated to free wine and nibbles, and tea tasting during the busy opening night at Tea Amantes. Photo: Tea Amantes
6. Group photo
The artist, Emma Underwood, with friends, family, and members of the Blackpool art community at the opening night of a new exhibition. Photo: Tea Amantes