About Emma Moss the Artist

Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Emma, and I am a professional artist and designer.

Growing up in a family surrounded by creative individuals has been a wonderful blessing. Both of my parents are artists and designers. I have many fond memories of watching my mum draw and paint from a very young age. I got kissed by the creative bug from a young age and have been drawing since I was very little.

Through my childhood and teens, I worked extensively as an illustrator but also dabbled in some painting and mixed media work. Over the years, I branched out more and more into painting; however, I still enjoy illustration. I paint in acrylic, mixed media, and oils.

I create a range of original, fine artworks and designs that include: animal and people portraits, still life, abstracts, landscapes, and figurative art. I am always exploring new and creative ways to express my ideas through my art practice. 

Commissioned Work

I am available for commission work. Please send me a message to discuss further and receive a quote. Please check out my Commission and FAQs pages which contain useful information about the commission process. 

2026 Commission of a Pet Portrait of Teddy in pastels. This was a memorial piece. 

Animal and People Portraiture

We are all on our own unique journey and have many stories to tell. What's your story? You can often tell a lot about an individual (animal or human) by looking closely at their portrait and particularly their eyes. One of my passions is trying to capture a person's or an animal’s unique qualities and experiences through my portraiture art.

I love animals and thoroughly enjoy the challenge of trying to capture the personality of the animal that I am drawing or painting. Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone else’s joy when they receive their portrait. It’s a wonderful journey.

People choose portraits for many reasons, to remember a special time in a person’s life, or to honour a loved one or pet that has passed. Over the years, I have completed a number of animal and people portraits, including memorial portraits.

Experience

I have worked as a freelance designer and artist for many years, creating several designs and commissions for various clients, including The Gov, Enhanced  Lifestyles, Absolute You, True Brew and former SA soul band Soul Funken’ Hot.

Formal Training 

2002  Bachelor of Visual Communication: Illustration and Graphic Design

1998  Certificate IV in Applied and Visual Art  

Exhibitions and Competitions

2026  Honourable Mention Award for Cooper's Hawk in pastels in the 14th International Juried Animal Art Competition, Teravarna Art Gallery, Los Angeles 

2026  South Australian Living Artist Festival (SALA) Behind the Walls SALA Exhibition at the Z Ward in Glenside by the National Trust of South Australia 

2026  Honourable Menton Award for Barn Owl in pastels, in the 13th Open International Juried Animal Art Competition, Teravarna Art Gallery, Los Angeles

2026  Adelaide Fringe Festival, Splendor: The Transcendental Experience of Nature 3 Feb – 28 March 2026

2025  Honourable Menton Award for the King of the Savannah in pastels in the 13th Open International Juried Animal Art Competition, Teravarna Art Gallery, Los Angeles 

2025  Honorable Mention Award for portrait in pastels of Carmine De Villers in the 12th Portrait International Juried Art Competition in Los Angeles. 

2025  South Australian Living Artist Festival (SALA) WOW Women of Wonder exhibition Cherry Bomb Café Ashton

2025  26th Annual Prospect Community Art Show 

2025  ExpoMetro Barcelona, Spain

2025  Temut Art Show, NSW

2025  Victor Harbour Rotary Art Show, Prospect South Australia 

2024  Walkerville Rotary Art Show 

2024  25th Annual Prospect Community Art Show, Prospect South Australia 

2012  The Royal Art Society of South Australia Exhibition 

2011  The Royal Art Society of South Australia, Fantasy Art exhibition 

2009  'Emily' A stylised photo that was featured in RedBubble.com

2009  The Royal South Australian Art Society Fringe show ‘On the Ball’  

2009  The Royal South Australian Art Society New Members Exhibition

2006  The Victor Harbour Rotary Art Show 

2002  Svensk Personality Competition Sweden Exhibition Finalist

1993  S.S.A.B.S.A Year 12 Art Finalist

1993  Victor Harbour Rotary Art Exhibition Winner for Junior Entrant 

1993  Award of Excellence for Rock Eisteddfod set design

Commissions

2026 Teddy Memorial Pet Portrait in pastels

2025 Nobu The Rainbow Dog in acrylic

2024 Ruby Jack Russell Terrier in pastels

2024 Tropical island Landscape in oils

2014 Raven in oils

Projects

2010  I collaborated with local artists from Brompton in designing works of art for the Bowden Brompton Mural Art Project

Freelance Design

2015  Designed corporate logo and identity for Enhanced Lifestyles

2012  Designed logo and DVD cover for Adelaide soul band Soul Funkin’ Hot 

2009  Business Identity for Life Coach Darin Howell's ‘Absolute You’

2009  Business Identity for Musical Duo ‘True Brew’

2002  Svensk Personality Competition Sweden Exhibition Finalist

1996  Freelance photography shoot of the dance eisteddfods for Jan Nottle's Dance Studio, Victor Harbour

1994  Big Surf Australia Power Plug Surfboard designed fantasy creature concepts for a surfing clothing range