original artwork & birth photography by emily regan

Hello & Welcome!

I am Emily Regan, creator of Wildcard Art Garden, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I am a painter, birth photographer, and doula. Here you will find an eclectic assortment of my offerings and projects. Thank you for being here! I can’t wait to meet you.

  • Birth is a sacred rite of passage. Honor your birth experience by investing in the storied documentation of your transformation… a keepsake for your heart. Take a look at my birth photos to see if we are a good fit! I have availability for summer and fall 2024.

  • Commissions for custom paintings are open for 2024! If you are interested in an original artwork and you like my style, let’s work together.

  • The Rebirth Web is an emerging, ongoing project: a series of paintings devoted to honoring and uplifting the life-changing moment(s) of birth, postpartum, and matrescence, and the way they affect us all, both individually and collectively. Currently seeking image submissions for this project! Please contact me here, if you are interested in contributing.

this is heart work

Wildcard Art Garden is my heart work. After becoming a mother, I knew that I had changed in a profound, irreversible way. It wasn’t until my son turned three, however, that I knew I needed to work in the birth world. It so happened to also be around the same time that I discovered I loved to paint and moved back to my home state! And so, here I land. If you resonate with my offerings, please explore this site and reach out! I will be so happy to meet you and learn how I can be of service.