Emily Passman Paintings at Galaray House
Original Works by a Massachusetts Painter
Emily Passman is a Massachusetts painter of oils and acrylics whose work captures the beauty hiding in plain sight: harbor light in Gloucester, the geometry of a New England barn, a bouquet catching the afternoon sun through a studio window. Known for her expressive, loose style, she works from observation both in the studio and plein air, describing her paintings as a reaction to her subject rather than a rendering of it.
The result is work that feels genuinely alive. Passman doesn't transcribe what she sees. She responds to it, and collectors feel that energy immediately.
A Painter of Place
Passman's subjects are rooted in the landscapes and environments of New England: coastal scenes, working harbors, farm fields, city edges, rendered with a painterly confidence that sits comfortably between realism and abstraction. Her still lifes and landscapes maintain realism without losing a sense of the abstract, a balance that makes her work both immediately accessible and visually sophisticated.
Her palette is bold without being decorative, her brushwork loose without losing structure. These are paintings that hold up over time, the kind of work that rewards a second and third look long after it's on the wall.
An Artist with Deep New England Roots
Passman's work is held in private collections internationally and exhibited in galleries across New England. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists and the Rockport Art Association, where she has received multiple awards for excellence. She has been featured in Boston Voyager and has exhibited at venues ranging from the Concord Art Association to the Trident Café on Newbury Street.
She teaches painting privately in her barn studio and leads international painting trips, most recently to Greece and Italy, a restlessness and curiosity that shows up directly in her work.
Collecting Emily Passman
Passman's paintings are a natural fit for collectors drawn to New England landscapes, expressive realism, and work that carries a strong sense of place. Her pieces work equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors, and her range of scale and subject matter makes her accessible to both first-time buyers and established collectors.
Galaray House is pleased to represent Emily Passman in Boston's SoWa Arts District. Browse her available work below, or contact us to learn more about current and upcoming inventory.