I made 21 secret paintings. To help me slow down in the seasonal chaos. A way to come back to myself when the cold stirs old pain. This year, I painted a garden. Hands holding and tending to exotic plants, healing herbs, blooming flowers, and curious mushrooms. Each piece a companion I’d want in a dream garden. Wild and nourishing. From Dec 1–21, I’ll share one new painting each morning on my website. A nod to the season of light, rest, and giving—timed with Winter Solstice. Honoring the return of light and the hope it brings. These 21 pieces are some of my most personal. But they’re also meant to offer you ease. No extra holiday errands. No rushing. Just art—framed, wrapped, and sent to your door. There’s only one of each. Maybe one is meant for you—or for someone you love. 🌿 Follow along to the daily reveal by tapping the link in bio to see the first drop on Dec 1. #OriginalArt #SecretGardenSeries #BotanicalArt #MushroomArt #WinterSolstice #SeasonOfLight #SlowDecember #OneOfOne #ArtForGifting #GiftWrapped

After a season of outdoor shows, I’m popping indoors—by happy surprise. I got an invite I couldn’t refuse to join the GIFTED group art show at The Art Trust in downtown West Chester. An annual holiday show where every artwork is priced under $500. In a town I love for family visits, markets, and fantastic shops. And since my studio was blooming with fresh paintings... I bought gorgeous new elm-wood frames to show them off. Please join me Opening Night on Nov 14 from 5–8pm. I’d love for you to be among the first to see several new paintings in person. They’re so new that many aren’t even in my shop yet! Come to warm up, browse, and say hello—I'm really proud of this series. The show runs Nov 5–Jan 2, with two cozy nights to visit: 🥂 Opening Party: Friday, Nov 14 | 5–8 pm ✨ Bourbon & Bubbles: Thurs, Dec 11 | 5–8 pm 🎨 What: GIFTED Art Show 📍 Where: The Art Trust at Meridian Bank, 16 W Market St, West Chester, PA 19382 🗓️ Show Dates: Nov 5 – Jan 2, 2026 The new painting in this post is titled MISTAKES. You can read the story behind the painting @ https://www.emilyknabbart.com/shopart-Mb2V2/p/mistakes @the_art_trust #WestChesterPA #TheArtTrust #GiftedShow #Under500Art #BloomingWatercolors #NewWoodFrames

She didn't call herself an artist. She crocheted hundreds of teddy bears and ornaments and scarves and clothes. She donated them to the church and anonymously gifted them away. When I left for college, she knitted me a cozy blanket with my school's colors. A labor of love she extended to all twelve of her grandkids. I'd like to think Grandma and I had more in common than our love of chocolate. We both loved working with our hands. GRANDMA PEARL Watercolor, 18"x24" Available @ https://www.emilyknabbart.com/shopart-Mb2V2/p/grandmapearl #grandma #artandchocolate #hands

Emily Knabb Art

Phoenixville, PA
emily@emilyknabbart.com