My Work

Artist Statement

Ever since I was young, I’ve always loved to draw. I even drew on the wallpaper at my house just to add my own creative touch. I began helping teachers at a young age and was always trying to be involved with school as much as I could. I absolutely loved the environment. As I grew older, I became more interested in art and started taking classes outside of school, and I made bonds with new teachers and students with different perspectives from what I learned in school.

Once I got to high school, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher, but I was not quite certain what I wanted to teach. I was interested in many subjects, so I experimented with my classes. When I took Art 1 as a sophomore, I met my teacher, Mrs. Kotchman, and she made me love art even more than I did before. She was always happy and truly loved what she was doing. I related to her because I felt we both were put on this Earth to do what we love and make everyone else we associate with happy while doing so. She was there to touch our lives and positively influence us in every way that she could. At that point, I knew that I wanted to become an art teacher. I was certain that’s what I wanted.

College art classes are much different than other course curriculums. Much more concentration, time, and effort must be put forth to receive grades that are acceptable. Art education majors have to work that much harder to receive good grades, and we have to be accepted into the College of Education so we are able to move forward in our careers. I have had the honor and pleasure of working with many students along the way to help remind me why I chose this path. I am not here for myself, or my art, but rather for the education of future students and artists. Every student I spend time with helps me realize more and more why I chose art education. Often, it is difficult for students to realize the usefulness of art classes other than simply having fun, or for parents to the significance of their child painting and creating. Personally, I think it is so much more than simply painting or drawing or creating, and I cannot wait to share my enthusiasm and love of the arts with my future students.

My artwork is merely an expression of me. A few years ago I painted a nursery for a family who requested a Dr. Seuss theme. Ever since, I have fallen in love with the whimsical style and playfulness that is Theodore Seuss Geisel’s work. Most of my current work is based on the fun shapes and lines that I have encountered while researching his illustrations. My work has changed a lot over the years, and it is finally to a point where I can just play, imagine, and create something I love and enjoy.                                                 

Emily V. Horvat

     screenprint on handmade t-shirt paper

lino cut on handmade paper                                                                                 lino cut on handmade paper

photogravure on strathmore and etching on handmade paper

dress made from cloth, netting, bubble wrap, handmade paper, and ribbon

line etching on handmade paper

spiral book made from all different handmade papers

screenprint on t-shirt

line etching on handmade and strathmore paper

screenprint on strathmore

self-portrait 

drypoint on domestic etch  line etching on domestic etch

below are all screenprints done on strathmore paper