Emma Rarick is an acrylic painter who expresses environmental perception through the lens of Sensory Processing Disorder. She also collaborates with Kohl’s Inc as a textile artist who expressively hand paints floral patterns and graphics for clothing.

Emma earned her BFA in Illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a double minor in Humanities & Communication Design in 2023. During her time at MIAD, she was known for illustrating with acrylic paint and nontraditional mixed media techniques.

Emma expects to receive her MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2028. At SCAD, her artistic focus is on acrylic painting how the world might feel for someone whose senses register differently. Emma takes pride in being both a teacher at MIAD and a student as she continues her education through SCAD’s graduate program and self-development workshops.

As a painter, Emma has displayed her paintings in a variety of gallery spaces throughout her artistic journey including group shows in Washington DC’s Capitol Building’s Cannon Tunnel, MIAD, and SAIC. As a textile artist, Emma’s hand-painted textile designs can be purchased on Croft & Barrow clothing at Kohl’s Department Stores across the United States.