The paintings and original prints of Emily Grenville-Grey

currently trying to find joy in painting again, with ‘Space to Play’

A person painting a colorful portrait outdoors, with a woman sitting inside a woodworking or gardening shed visible in the mirror reflection.

Emily Grenville-Grey (b. 1991) is a painter and printmaker based in South East London.

Emily began painting during the 2020 lockdown and studied at The Art Academy one day a week from 2021–2023, before completing a three-month intensive term at The Royal Drawing School in 2024. She continues to take short courses to refine her skills across painting and printmaking.

Best known for her ‘Sweet Nothings’ print series of reflective phrases typed onto sweet bags and expanded into risograph, screenprint and cyanotypes, she co-founded Something Good Workshops in Deptford in 2025 where she teaches printmaking, knitting and still life painting workshops.

Her work has been exhibited at Bankside Gallery as part of the RE’s International Original Print Exhibition, as well as at Bainbridge Print Open and ING Discerning Eye.

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Past Exhibitions

A sketch of five dogs with long legs and fluffy tails, drawn in red ink, on white paper.

hArtslane

February 2025

hArtslane, New Cross

Close-up of a graphic art depicting a man with glasses and curly hair in black and red colors, with abstract background patterns.

Derby Print Open

June 2024

Green Door Printmakers

A woman with curly hair and red glasses looking at artwork displayed on white walls, including paintings and illustrations of animals, plants, abstract designs, and objects. There are multiple frames with art pieces arranged in columns.

SBP Mini Print Exhibition 2023

October 2023

Southbank Printmakers

A woman with curly blonde hair holding a glass of white wine looks at a colorful artwork on display. The artwork depicts a stylized, abstract face in red and orange tones against a light blue sky background.

International Original Print Exhibition

September 2023

Royal Society of Painters-Printmakers

Bankside Gallery

A collection of colorful abstract sketches of people and scenes, featuring various figures, objects, and settings, painted with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

The Bohemians

July 2023

The Bohemians, Deptford

A woman with curly hair, wearing a floral top and jeans, standing in front of colorful artwork at an art gallery.

Art Academy Graduate Show

June 2023

The Art Academy, London Bridge

Framed artwork titled 'of FIRE' depicting an orange and yellow abstract flame on a blue background.

If Heaven Falls

February 2025

Lido Stores Margate

Close-up of a stylized image of a lion's head with intricate black and red line patterns on a pale background.

Bainbridge Open

June 2023

ASC Handbag Factory

London, SE11 5RB

A red telephone booth transformed into a display stand with colorful posters and flyers inside. The booth is located on a city sidewalk near historic buildings, with a yellow bus partially visible on the right side.

Telephone Box, Self-Funded

January 2025

Art gallery wall with various framed artworks, including sketches and paintings, hung in a staggered arrangement.
A woman with glasses and blonde hair smiling at an art gallery, holding a glass of white wine. She is wearing a red coat. Artwork featuring children, a portrait of a young girl, and other paintings are visible on the wall behind her.

SFS Drawing Open

May 2023

No Format Gallery, Deptford

A woman in white boots and a black jacket stands in an art gallery with a white wall filled with various colorful paintings and artwork, looking up at the wall.

Southwark Park Open

December 2024

Southwark Park Gallery

ING Discerning Eye

Oct 2022

Mall Galleries, London