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Hi, I'm Emily Plank!

You may have discovered me after seeing one of my hand-painted wedding dresses on social media! No matter what brought you, I'm so glad you're here. Believe it or not, I do a lot more than paint dresses.

I'm a watercolor and acrylic paint artist based in Lakeland, Florida, and I paint everything I can get my hands on (oh and I sometimes model my creations in community fashion shows!)

I started my business over 10 years ago mainly as a photographer and eventually over the years have been returning to my first love…my paintbrush!

My artwork, like my photography, reflects joy and a love of vivid color, whether it’s a pet portrait, a landscape commission or a painted dress.

Want to work together? I'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch

What Keeps me busy

Custom Artwork

I love putting paint on unexpected canvases, like wedding dresses, country singers' jackets, and evening gowns. I also love doing live painting at weddings, and creating sentimental pieces like pet portraits, house sketches, and more! Sound like something you'd like? Reach out today to start working together!

Custom Art Inquiry

What Keeps me busy

Brand Photography

I currently do photography for a variety of businesses located in Central Florida, including One More Child, PAINT, Carilly, City of Lakeland, and CPS. If you're a local business and would like updated images, reach out today to kick start a collaboration!

Photography Inquiry

What Keeps me busy

Creative Products

Give me a paintbrush and I'm gonna paint something! You'll find my work on cards, coffee mugs, tote bags, and tee shirts. If you want something unique, artsy, and nostalgic, check out my store and bring your favorite piece home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about something?

DO YOU HAVE A SCHEDULE FOR NEW RELEASES?

Yes, sort of…you should join my mailing list so you are in the know first! The plan is to be seasonal with my hand-painted collections such as spring for Easter Eggs, late summer for Fall Pumpkins and fall for my hand painted Ornaments.

DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH BRANDS?

Yes! Please email your project information and budget to hello@emily-plank.com to start a conversation about a possible collaboration.

DO YOU OFFER PERSONAL COMMISSIONS?

I do offer personal commissions (wedding work, hand-painted items, portraiture) at this time, there are seasons in which I have to close down my commission list. Planning ahead for Christmas Gifts is something to consider as it can be a long wait period for a commission, up to 8 weeks or longer.  Please email me to start the process hello@emily-plank.com

DO YOU OFFER CERTAIN PIECES AS A PRINT? CAN I ORDERA PRINT IN A DIFFERENT SIZE?

Because I order all of our prints in bulk quantities from a small printing company, we are somewhat limited in the variety/sizes of prints that we are able to offer for sale. What we have in stock currently is limited to what you see listed in our online shop. We do add new print styles and sizes throughout the year, so there is always a chance that what you’re looking for will show up in the future! Sign up for our email list to be notified of new print releases.

DO YOU OFFER YOUR PRINTS WHOLESALE?

Due to the current size of our company, we are only able to take on a limited number of wholesale partners at this time, but we would love to hear more about your store/wholesale needs. Please email your store name, address, and products(s) of interest to hello@emily-plank.com

DO YOU OFFER HAND-PAINTED ARTWORK WHOLESALE?

Due to the time and labor it takes to hand-paint individual items (such as eggs, candles, ornaments, and other seasonal items), we are unable to provide a wholesale option for anything hand-painted.

CAN I CHANGE MY ORDER ONCE IT HAS BEEN PLACED?

Since most of our orders are filled by a third party, we are unable to change orders once they have been placed. If you have entered the incorrect shipping address for your order, please email us at hello@emily-plank.com and I will assist you. Please know I am a one man show as of right now.

DO YOU OFFER GIFT WRAP OR GIFT MESSAGES?

Because a third party fills our orders, we are unable to include a gift message or gift wrapping.

Perfect night in. 🎅🏻❤️🎄🐶
One year ago, bucket list item completed.
Available now! I just put them in my stories for sale! First come first serve! 

#artistsoninstagram #christmas #christmasdecor #shopsmall
#christmastrees
Come see me tonight from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
1833 South Florida Ave, Lakeland FL 33803

@1833venue

Check my stories for all the amazing vendors that will be there!
Tomorrow is our last market night @1833!! We are so excited to share our vendors and to remind you we are starting at 5pm! Please share this post and invite a friend! We can’t wait to see you! 

@emilyplank
@Taylormadefloraldesign
@sparkandsuede
@hollingsworthembroidery
@themodernpearl
@thesmockedswan
@thefeatheredswan
@capandcole
@thepretzelpantry
@olivetreepeople
@paroandpop
@_evelynandco. 
@iguanas._.secret
One of my favorite memories @kelcbolding #erastour
Next week, TUESDAY December 10th is our last market night @1833venue and it is coming up so fast! We are so excited to have all these amazing vendors:

@emilyplank 
@taylormadefloraldesign 
@sparkandsuede 
@dreamhousebounceevents 
@hollingsworthembroidery 
@themodernpearl 
@thesmockedswan 
@thefeatheredswan 
@capandcole 
@thepretzelpantry 
@olivetreepeople 
@paroandpop 
@_evelynandco

And MORE!!!!
This post is brought to you by 3 trips to hobby lobby and 3 different Amazon orders and a couple TikTok tutorials. 

#handmade #embroidery #artistsoninstagram #customized #disney #christmas #sweatshirts
It’s Shop Small Saturday! I can’t believe I have an online store and I’m getting prepped to go into my first retail space soon! I’m already dreaming and scheming BIG for next year! 

Use code BLACKFRIDAY right now for 25% off the majority of items in my store, Apparel is 10% off right now and discount will automatically apply at check out! 

I appreciate you all who have shopped, shared, and cheered me on!! 

#shoplocal #smallbusinesssaturday #lakeland #lkld #lkldhaven #lakelandflorida
He’s just here for the smells….

#happythanksgivng #thanksgiving #doodlesofinstagram
USE CODE BLACKFRIDAY for 25% off:

Ornaments
@eastofthese Collection 
Drink Stir Sticks
Tote Bags
Art Prints
Original Artwork 
& Painted Dresses

10% discount will Automatically apply for an apparel item (can not double stack with painted dresses) Sale will end at midnight on Saturday, November 30th!

#blackfridaysale #blackfriday #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness
A painting I did for @summermarie09 sparked a whole series! I painted this one for the cover of the @lakelandermedia and a dear friend @annapillow won it from a giveaway contest we did! 

Well I have 8 more paintings in this series ready to go to new homes and they will be making their debut tonight at our Sip and Shop @1833venue - I still have ONE more I’m working on for this series but she’s too big to bring tonight and she’s not 100% done. 

Come see me tonight from 5:30-7:30pm
Getting back to painting more has been so fun and I’ve been bad about making content around it. It was just so nice to sit and paint without thinking about anything else. 

This painting is available for purchase! DM for details. 

#lakeland #lkld #lakelandflorida #lakemortonhistoricdistrict #swan #swans #artistsoninstagram #paintings
My collaboration with @eastofthese is live on my website! We have 3 patterns in both their iconic turban twist headbands and satin scrunchies! Shop the link in my stories or my website link is in my bio! 

#shoplakelandfl #local #shoplocal #lakeland #lkld #lakelandfl
I’m becoming really good friends with all post workers! 

#shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #lakelandflorida #lkld
…it also could have been that I stopped petting him. 

I think it’s so cute though lol this needed to live on my feed. 

#doodle #doodles #dogoftheday #labradoodle #dogmom #dog #dogmemes
Two weeks from today is our next Sip & Shop!!! 

11/21 from 5:30-7:30 @1833venue 

#shoplocal #shoplakeland #lakeland #shopsmall
Ornaments are up on my website!!! Shop link in my bio! 

#christmasdecor #christmas #ornaments #christmastree
Who else is awake?!?!? #1am

#election #election2024
It ain’t easy being green….

But THIS GLAM….I’m still not over it!!

#glam  #glammakeup #makeupartist #makeup