Illustration of a woman with pink hair sitting on the floor, reading a book. She is wearing a red and white striped shirt and orange pants. Beside her are books, a cup of coffee, and a potted plant.

Beautiful illustrations that tell a story

Telling a story is what I do, whether it’s bringing a character to life for a children’s book, helping a brand convey their message, bringing an article to life for a magazine, or perfectly illustrating a heartfelt sentiment for a greetings card. All my illustrations are hand painted using traditional materials from my garden studio in East Anglia, England.

Hi, I’m Emma.

I am a visual storyteller, illustrator, artist, teacher and author. I help brands and publishers bring ideas to life through thoughtful hand painted illustrations, specialising in children’s book illustration, licensing and greetings cards. I’ve also written several best selling how to paint books, and taught tens of thousands of students to paint in person and online. 

A woman with glasses and brown hair sits at a wooden table with open watercolor books and cups of paintbrushes, in an art studio with colorful artwork and supplies displayed on the wall behind her.

Find out more about what I do

ProArte x Emma Block

ProArte x Emma Block
Keeping a Creative Sketchbook

Keeping a Creative Sketchbook

Working with Me

With nearly two decades of experience as a professional illustrator, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with clients from around the world—helping bring their ideas to life through thoughtful, creative design. Nothing is more exciting to me than receiving a brief from a client, the spark of inspiration it brings, and the collaborative process that transforms a vision into something truly beautiful and impactful.

If you’d like to discuss a potential project or request a quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the link below. I’d love to hear from you.