Easily distracted by dogs…
Hi there! I’m Emily, an animal and houseplant obsessed illustrator who can’t walk down the street without pointing out all the different dogs she sees!
As I write, I’m sat at my desk, the sun streaming in through the window. The sunlight dapples on the desk, the light trickling through the fronds of the plants hanging from the curtain rail. It’s times like these that I’m at my happiest. Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the calming presence of green, the whippets curled up by my feet. Sitting working at my desk is my happy place, whether it be talking to you about your pets and what you want in your drawing, connecting with you all on Instagram or designing a new product I know you’ll love.
After leaving nursing because of my health, I finally started drawing again using my gorgeous whippet as inspiration. Drawing has always been my passion but I had always been told that it was impossible to make a career out of it. Using my knowledge gained from running an online shop selling custom dog wear, I finally decided to make my dream career a reality in December 2019.
I love nothing more than to illustrate drawings of your beautiful pets.
Every time I’m told I’ve captured their personalities and quirks in an illustration, I know you’ll treasure it forever. I’ve had so many wonderful messages from people who’ve received drawings, from those who’ve received them as gifts to those who’ve sought me out to create something in memory of a lost pet. It sounds like a cliché to say that our pets aren’t just animals, they’re family, but it’s true.
It’s not all pets though…
As well as my custom pieces, my website shop also stocks a large range of illustrated greetings cards, art prints and t-shirts. I’m obsessed with houseplants and you might have already seen my jungle-like office, filled to the brim with lush green. I’m a huge advocate for plants for mental health and always know that I’m feeling down when I see my plants start to wilt from a lack of love.
And the whippet(s)?
It all started with our little Stardog. Named after Bowie’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardog LOVES his squeaky ball and baby hedgehog toy, Hog, and often uses then to remind me it’s time to stop working and play. A typical speedy sighthound, he likes to be covered with a blanket whenever he demands, usually lying on my feet as I work as a rather odd pair of slippers.
As Emily and the Whippet CEO, Ziggy gets paid a lot (in treats) though to be honest, I can’t say he pulls his weight with the whole illustration thing. He’s all paws and no ability to hold a pen… 😂
Pendragon is the newest member of our little family. As our new intern, she’s taken to joining me on video calls and chomping on my stationery. Causing chaos whenever possible, Penny is an adorable bundle of Tasmanian devil energy.
