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Welcome to Emily McGuigan Studios

Portfolio

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Oil Paint

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Pencil

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Charcoal, Chalk, Pastels

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Pen

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Prints

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Acrylic Paint

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Etching

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Watercolor

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Mixed Media

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Body Painting

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About Me

I graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, concentrating in painting and drawing, and with minors in Psychology and International Business. I then graduated from Jefferson University with my MS in Community and Trauma Counseling, with an Art Therapy Specialization.  I am a an ATR-P level Art Therapist serving veterans and first responders with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries. I have four years of experience working in addiction treatment, as well. I currently reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Exhibitions:

  • Featured Artist at The Corner Art Collective Group Show                                                    05/24

  • 3x Exhibiting Artist at the Waffles & Wine series.                                                        07/23, 01/24

  • Featured Artist in the Side Street Gallery First Friday Dual Show                                        06/23

  • Exhibiting Artist Colorful Flows Series 2                                                                                 03/23

  • 3x Featured Artist at HERSpace: Philly Art Collective Gallery                                            '21, '23

  • Jefferson University Annual Art Showcase                                                                           '21, '22

  • Blogger for The Mighty                                                                                               08/17- 01/20

  • Guest Judge for the International Bipolar Foundation Essay Contest                       12/18-12/19

  • Exhibiting Artist for Chester County Studio Tour                                                         05/19- 6/19

  • Mindful Art Instructor for Center of Contemplative Studies                                      01/19- 05/19

  • Exhibiting Artist for West Chester University South Campus Gallery                       10/18- 05/19

  • Exhibiting Artist for the Wayne Italian American Club                                                 12/18- 2/19

  • Blogger for the International Bipolar Disorder Foundation                                         08/17-1/19

  • Exhibiting Artist for Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital                                   10/18- 01/19

  • Exhibiting Artist at Mitch’s Market Street Gym                                                             8/18- 10/18

  • Exhibiting Artist for It’s On Us at West Chester University                                           03/18-03/18

  • Artist Feature in the Team Tommy Army Strong Benefit Raffle                                             11/16

  • Artist Feature in the West Chester Gallery Walk Exhibition                                                  10/16

Our Annual

Published Articles

On Mental Health

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Combatting Summer Triggers in Eating Disorder Recovery

Paintings in Hospitals

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A Letter to Who I Was After My PTSD Diagnosis

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How Underlying Trauma Can Change Your Diagnosis

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How Art Helped Me Through My Longest Depressive Episode

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Finding Solace in Art Therapy

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When People Don't Notice You're Struggling With Depression

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Recognizing My Episodes

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How Weightlifting Saves Me From Depression and Anxiety

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How I'm Accepting Life on Medication for My Anxiety and Depression

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Recovery Days . . . Absolutely! #BeBrainFit

Contact Me

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