In this portrait, Emmersen Clarke, Receptionist at Paull Travel, is captured in a lively palette of tangerine, coral, amber and gold. Splashes of colour break beyond the traditional portraiture of the figure, giving the work a youthful spontaneity that reflects Emmersen’s outgoing and fiery personality. As one of the first faces clients encounter at Paull Travel, her warmth and bubbly nature sets the tone, or “The First Impression.”

Beyond the front desk, another side of Emmersen emerges through her work assisting with Paull Travel’s design and marketing. Her creativity can be found in the personalized pieces clients receive throughout their journey, from custom-made baggage tags to expertly-researched and compiled destination books created especially for their travels.

The layered surface of the portrait calls to Emmersen’s creativity, combining polished details with playful experimentation. Since joining Paull Travel in 2024, Emmersen has brought colour, imagination, and enthusiasm to the office. Once you know her, the fiery tones of the piece seem appropriate: bright, energetic, and difficult to overlook!