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I’m a UK Designer Toy Maker & Illustrator based in Singapore.

Welcome to to my portfolio, Jessica Emmett Studios. My main focus is on [Designer Toys] but I continue to love [Illustration]. I am most known for my cute creatures:

Skull & Flower Draffi (2019) purple bg

DESIGNER TOYS

Texture Monster Mini - pink bg

ILLUSTRATION

eShop Illustration (2020) - purple bg

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Instagram is where I most regularly post my latest works & news. Clicking images below takes you to Instagram.

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I might be a little late to the party, but I'm now

I might be a little late to the party, but I'm now on tiktok 😊 hope to see some of you there. Instagram will continue to be where I'm most active but since I do quite a few videos it might be worth trying 😊 links in the bio.

I will admit I feel old and totally out of depth. And despite being super dyslexic I find the limited text thing really intresting. I'm normally super resistant to new platforms but who knows 😅🙏

#designertoys #tryingnewthings #tiktok

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Sourcing resin in singapore is one of my biggest h

Sourcing resin in singapore is one of my biggest hurdles as an indi toy maker. As soon as smooth cast 305 was in stock I went a little over board cos it can be unpredictable when it might be back. Just arrived, should last me awhile 😅

300 is much easier to get hold of but I find the pot life too difficult. 305 pot life (6-7mins) is just about long enough for my work flow so it's my go to. I also tend to go for trail packs cos I don't make large batches. In the past when I've brought a gallon I've ended up wasting the bottom cos I don't normally use it all on a batch cos I'm my experience once I open the bottles they needed to be used sooner rather than later... not helped by sg heat & humidity that gets in there.

For not 305 is my go to 😊... now I just need to find the time 😅

If anyone in singapore has other resins they use & where you source it I'd love to hear 🙏

#smoothon #smoothcast305 #designertoys #resin #arttoy

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Sourcing resin in singapore is one of my biggest hurdles as an indi toy maker. As soon as smooth cast 305 was in stock I went a little over board cos it can be unpredictable when it might be back. Just arrived, should last me awhile 😅 300 is much easier to get hold of but I find the pot life too difficult. 305 pot life (6-7mins) is just about long enough for my work flow so it's my go to. I also tend to go for trail packs cos I don't make large batches. In the past when I've brought a gallon I've ended up wasting the bottom cos I don't normally use it all on a batch cos I'm my experience once I open the bottles they needed to be used sooner rather than later... not helped by sg heat & humidity that gets in there. For not 305 is my go to 😊... now I just need to find the time 😅 If anyone in singapore has other resins they use & where you source it I'd love to hear 🙏 #smoothon #smoothcast305 #designertoys #resin #arttoy" data-recalc-dims="1">

Few more pic of yesterday's watercolour now I have

Few more pic of yesterday's watercolour now I have some daylight 😅😊 I did the watercolour before the ink which I don't normally do... thought it try. I use a watercolour colour pencil to do the sketch I find it works better with the watercolour & ink than led pencil

#illustration #watercolor #inkdrawing #creaturedesign #artstudio

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Felt the urge to take a digital art & other projec

Felt the urge to take a digital art & other projects break and do something for myself today. I was like right gonna do something large! I'm so not use to working this big so was fun. Continuing to develop this character.

#illustration #creaturedesign #leaf #watercolor #inkdrawing #growwhenyoureready

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I was so jazzed when @bruno_so_kawaii sent me a pi

I was so jazzed when @bruno_so_kawaii sent me a pic today of this custom I did last year (they were the very lucky collector that got this sort after dip pen & watercolour custom I did for the @bearlyavailable custom show last year). It still remains in my top favourite pieces I've done I was this close to asking if I could buy it myself hahaha. It's always a treat for me to see my work again cos I don't always see where it ends ups especially over time.

The reason they took the pic is the custom is temporarily getting packed up as they are moving and the piece is going with them. As someone that has moved a lot (and I also moved only a few months ago myself) I totally get what it's like to look through all the items you have, make hard choices/edits, walk down memory lane and take stock of your possession/collections. So I was filled with joy when they told me they were taking the custom with them on the new step in their life. Really heartening to hear ❤🙏

Anyway huge thanks Bruno for this, it made my day! Also huge thanks for giving me kind permission to share this image publicly and to mess with the colour 😅🙏 And good luck for this new stage in your life 😊

#designertoys #customtoy #bearlyavailable #vinyltoys #watercolorground #inkdrawing #watercolor #creativeflow #dippen

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="I was so jazzed when @bruno_so_kawaii sent me a pic today of this custom I did last year (they were the very lucky collector that got this sort after dip pen & watercolour custom I did for the @bearlyavailable custom show last year). It still remains in my top favourite pieces I've done I was this close to asking if I could buy it myself hahaha. It's always a treat for me to see my work again cos I don't always see where it ends ups especially over time. The reason they took the pic is the custom is temporarily getting packed up as they are moving and the piece is going with them. As someone that has moved a lot (and I also moved only a few months ago myself) I totally get what it's like to look through all the items you have, make hard choices/edits, walk down memory lane and take stock of your possession/collections. So I was filled with joy when they told me they were taking the custom with them on the new step in their life. Really heartening to hear ❤🙏 Anyway huge thanks Bruno for this, it made my day! Also huge thanks for giving me kind permission to share this image publicly and to mess with the colour 😅🙏 And good luck for this new stage in your life 😊 #designertoys #customtoy #bearlyavailable #vinyltoys #watercolorground #inkdrawing #watercolor #creativeflow #dippen" data-recalc-dims="1">

This Oxenlox one off piece will temporary live in

This Oxenlox one off piece will temporary live in my own personal collection display at home untill the outcome of the @copic_award which will take a number of months. As I very rarely display my own work at home (like I said in my pervious post mostly cos I'm very critical of my own work or end up parting with pieces 😅)... this is a nice excuse to enjoy it before where ever this piece happens to ends up in the future 😊.

You can learn more about this piece in a few posts back 🙏😊

It's also very interesting for me to see my work in the among a collection like with my own eyes. It really gives context to the work I do and how it ultimately is meant to end up I peoples homes. It's also why I love seeing my work in their new homes!

So yah a little enjoyment of the piece is nice. I really should display more of my own work at home 😅

#designertoys #oxenlox #copicaward2021 #copicmultiliner #arttoy #resin #handmade #illustration #watercolor

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="This Oxenlox one off piece will temporary live in my own personal collection display at home untill the outcome of the @copic_award which will take a number of months. As I very rarely display my own work at home (like I said in my pervious post mostly cos I'm very critical of my own work or end up parting with pieces 😅)... this is a nice excuse to enjoy it before where ever this piece happens to ends up in the future 😊. You can learn more about this piece in a few posts back 🙏😊 It's also very interesting for me to see my work in the among a collection like with my own eyes. It really gives context to the work I do and how it ultimately is meant to end up I peoples homes. It's also why I love seeing my work in their new homes! So yah a little enjoyment of the piece is nice. I really should display more of my own work at home 😅 #designertoys #oxenlox #copicaward2021 #copicmultiliner #arttoy #resin #handmade #illustration #watercolor" data-recalc-dims="1">

I'm known for not keeping a lot of my own work let

I'm known for not keeping a lot of my own work let alone displaying it. Partly cos I'm very critical of my own work but also cos the reason I make art is for it to put it out into the world where possible. And partly cos ive only started collecting & making designer to the past frw years and it's much easier to display than 2d work given I move around a lot to rentals and that means no hanging frames.

Even if I specifically make work for me to keep myself so often there are circumstances that I need pieces for shows or events etc and I'm like I just made this for myself but ooooook I better let it go.

Since I moved house I finally got some display cases so means it is nice to put a few if my pieces out. Most of my personal collection of my own work is still at Popmart SG Funan store on display 😊 🙏

But this piece is very special to me so this AP I'm for sure keeping and display it.

The other 3 finished Kattessy "Love is Colourful" pieces will be available at some point 😅 still deciding I'll let everyone know 🙏.

#designertoys #arttoy #toycollection #kattessy #rainbow

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="I'm known for not keeping a lot of my own work let alone displaying it. Partly cos I'm very critical of my own work but also cos the reason I make art is for it to put it out into the world where possible. And partly cos ive only started collecting & making designer to the past frw years and it's much easier to display than 2d work given I move around a lot to rentals and that means no hanging frames. Even if I specifically make work for me to keep myself so often there are circumstances that I need pieces for shows or events etc and I'm like I just made this for myself but ooooook I better let it go. Since I moved house I finally got some display cases so means it is nice to put a few if my pieces out. Most of my personal collection of my own work is still at Popmart SG Funan store on display 😊 🙏 But this piece is very special to me so this AP I'm for sure keeping and display it. The other 3 finished Kattessy "Love is Colourful" pieces will be available at some point 😅 still deciding I'll let everyone know 🙏. #designertoys #arttoy #toycollection #kattessy #rainbow" data-recalc-dims="1">

When my husband asked for custom Kattessy Vans for

When my husband asked for custom Kattessy Vans for his birthday how could I say no!? 😊❤ Happy birthday to my amazing husband Kat @adamcroberts

58 hand drawn Kattessy characters using Posca paint pens. I'm soooo not use to working on canvas type surfaces. He won't be able to wear them until I order some suitable varnish cos I used normal acrylic. If I ever did it again I'd prob buy spefesific paints. Kat was involved in every step with the design & colours. I love the fact that he loves cute things as much as I me! I doubt I could have married someone that didn't 😊 but I admit I was worried cos there is a huge difference between art for hanging and art for wearing.

Was fun though I use to paint shoes when I was a kid but nothing as an adult so was really intresting. I actually bought this shoes & primed them like 4 years ago and they have been sitting in a cupboard cos I never knew what to paint on them. It was only last week Kat mentioned it might be fun to do Kattessy so I was like yah sure!

So there it is, a one of a kinda custom shoe with a characters, part inspired by him, on his special day 😊 handmade gifts still effective! Ok ok I still also bought him something too lolz.

P.s. no plans to make more of these, these shoes were just for kat 😊🙏

#kattessy #customshoes #customvans #posca #handdrawn #cat #panda #doodle #illustration #cute

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="When my husband asked for custom Kattessy Vans for his birthday how could I say no!? 😊❤ Happy birthday to my amazing husband Kat @adamcroberts 58 hand drawn Kattessy characters using Posca paint pens. I'm soooo not use to working on canvas type surfaces. He won't be able to wear them until I order some suitable varnish cos I used normal acrylic. If I ever did it again I'd prob buy spefesific paints. Kat was involved in every step with the design & colours. I love the fact that he loves cute things as much as I me! I doubt I could have married someone that didn't 😊 but I admit I was worried cos there is a huge difference between art for hanging and art for wearing. Was fun though I use to paint shoes when I was a kid but nothing as an adult so was really intresting. I actually bought this shoes & primed them like 4 years ago and they have been sitting in a cupboard cos I never knew what to paint on them. It was only last week Kat mentioned it might be fun to do Kattessy so I was like yah sure! So there it is, a one of a kinda custom shoe with a characters, part inspired by him, on his special day 😊 handmade gifts still effective! Ok ok I still also bought him something too lolz. P.s. no plans to make more of these, these shoes were just for kat 😊🙏 #kattessy #customshoes #customvans #posca #handdrawn #cat #panda #doodle #illustration #cute" data-recalc-dims="1">

Sharing a fail & fix 😅. There are many reasons

Sharing a fail & fix 😅. There are many reasons why paint goes weird. Here is a classic case of rushing layers by not allowing the paint underneath to dry properly. It tracks cos I did rush these pieces and added too many brush layers thickly too quickly super late at night 😅. It only became obvious at the last vanish step, but other times has happened between layers. Painting over it doesn't work that well cos you'll see the texture of the cracks still. This has only happened a few times to me before. One Kattessy was OK which was ready for the photo last week. There was only one solution for thw rest:

Sand it down, repaint properly & revarnish.

This is what happens when I stay up late, make poor art decisions and end up spending more time on it than if I'd just been patient 😅. For sure they represent what love is... takes work & patients!

Now they being glued 😊

#designertoys #kattessy #failingforward

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Sharing a fail & fix 😅. There are many reasons why paint goes weird. Here is a classic case of rushing layers by not allowing the paint underneath to dry properly. It tracks cos I did rush these pieces and added too many brush layers thickly too quickly super late at night 😅. It only became obvious at the last vanish step, but other times has happened between layers. Painting over it doesn't work that well cos you'll see the texture of the cracks still. This has only happened a few times to me before. One Kattessy was OK which was ready for the photo last week. There was only one solution for thw rest: Sand it down, repaint properly & revarnish. This is what happens when I stay up late, make poor art decisions and end up spending more time on it than if I'd just been patient 😅. For sure they represent what love is... takes work & patients! Now they being glued 😊 #designertoys #kattessy #failingforward" data-recalc-dims="1">

Sharing a little spoon test 😊. Rotring rapidogr

Sharing a little spoon test 😊. Rotring rapidograph directly on matte acrylic. As it's quite sharp s
I scratched the under coat a little from time to time... but it's acceptable payoff. The lines are a little thicker than when I do it on an absorbent surface. The ink flows a lot quicker than I'm comfortable with with on non porous surfaces so I don't quite have control over it yet. Though if I don't need to do watercolour ground (which is a whoooole process 😅) or just wanna add a little detail I feel like this is a solid option.

Based on previous tests I've learnt while the ink is fairly water resistant when dry, it can be slightly effected by water, slighrly. So I'll have to do a varnish test to check what's best.

Just a fun little test I needed to get out my system 😊

#rotring #acrylic #painttest #doodle #spoon #inkdrawing

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Sharing a little spoon test 😊. Rotring rapidograph directly on matte acrylic. As it's quite sharp s I scratched the under coat a little from time to time... but it's acceptable payoff. The lines are a little thicker than when I do it on an absorbent surface. The ink flows a lot quicker than I'm comfortable with with on non porous surfaces so I don't quite have control over it yet. Though if I don't need to do watercolour ground (which is a whoooole process 😅) or just wanna add a little detail I feel like this is a solid option. Based on previous tests I've learnt while the ink is fairly water resistant when dry, it can be slightly effected by water, slighrly. So I'll have to do a varnish test to check what's best. Just a fun little test I needed to get out my system 😊 #rotring #acrylic #painttest #doodle #spoon #inkdrawing" data-recalc-dims="1">

Kattessy is one years old today! That also means i

Kattessy is one years old today! That also means it's my 21st anniversary with Kat @adamcroberts ❤

Kat is everything to me and anyone that sees us together can tell I think 😊. I'd not be the person or artist I am today without him. I adore, love and never take for granted this amazing human ❤

Kattessy was a cat & panda that merged cos they loved each other so much! This designer toy was first invented last year in celebration of our 20th ani using the animals we often use to represent ourselves. Kat is my husband's nickname so Kat + Jess = Kattessy. I loved the idea of making a toy based on this character... a character about love... so I made it happen.

But Kattessy the character is now much more than just me and my husband, it now symbolises love be it for others or one's self etc in all the forms it takes. Which is why the recent series has been called "Love is... "

Love is Colourful Kattessy was a colour way I tested back in Feb that I've only now translated into acrylic. This piece has many meanings to me and I'm very happy with how it came out.

I haven't yet decided when/how to make the small batch I have available. But it was important I make this an open edition so hopefully there will be more in the future at least. When I know you'll know so watch this space 😊🙏. All I do know is...

... Love is what you make of it ❤

#designertoys #kattessy #arttoy #rainbow #loveiscolorful #cat #panda #resin #handmade

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Kattessy is one years old today! That also means it's my 21st anniversary with Kat @adamcroberts ❤ Kat is everything to me and anyone that sees us together can tell I think 😊. I'd not be the person or artist I am today without him. I adore, love and never take for granted this amazing human ❤ Kattessy was a cat & panda that merged cos they loved each other so much! This designer toy was first invented last year in celebration of our 20th ani using the animals we often use to represent ourselves. Kat is my husband's nickname so Kat + Jess = Kattessy. I loved the idea of making a toy based on this character... a character about love... so I made it happen. But Kattessy the character is now much more than just me and my husband, it now symbolises love be it for others or one's self etc in all the forms it takes. Which is why the recent series has been called "Love is... " Love is Colourful Kattessy was a colour way I tested back in Feb that I've only now translated into acrylic. This piece has many meanings to me and I'm very happy with how it came out. I haven't yet decided when/how to make the small batch I have available. But it was important I make this an open edition so hopefully there will be more in the future at least. When I know you'll know so watch this space 😊🙏. All I do know is... ... Love is what you make of it ❤ #designertoys #kattessy #arttoy #rainbow #loveiscolorful #cat #panda #resin #handmade" data-recalc-dims="1">

Saw that my husband had put the Scrappy Cat I gave

Saw that my husband had put the Scrappy Cat I gave him before on his WFH monitor recently. Thought I was cute sitting up there I took a pic 😊💜

Side note... my fab husband loves tea & coffee if you're into that his Instagram is worth a look 😊 @adamcroberts

#designertoys #scrappyspiritcat #resin

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Have my first vaccine dose today. While I was in t

Have my first vaccine dose today. While I was in the waiting area after I sketched a character I came up with last year (the did a coloured version at home) as it felt like exactly the right moment. The character was my response to the pandemic, about time, resilience and when the time is right we heal.

I'm still working on this character, I keep tweaking but I really hope to make this in a toy it feels important to me.

It's only been a few hours and side effects haven't been too bad yet. Just tired and feel like someone's punch me in a arm a few times 😅. Good excuse to take a much needed rest. It was very smooth process I was impressed.

#designertoys #illustration #digitalart #growth #resilience #characterdesign

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Have my first vaccine dose today. While I was in the waiting area after I sketched a character I came up with last year (the did a coloured version at home) as it felt like exactly the right moment. The character was my response to the pandemic, about time, resilience and when the time is right we heal. I'm still working on this character, I keep tweaking but I really hope to make this in a toy it feels important to me. It's only been a few hours and side effects haven't been too bad yet. Just tired and feel like someone's punch me in a arm a few times 😅. Good excuse to take a much needed rest. It was very smooth process I was impressed. #designertoys #illustration #digitalart #growth #resilience #characterdesign" data-recalc-dims="1">

My very last minute 😅 entry for this year's @co

My very last minute 😅 entry for this year's @copic_award comp. Here are some of the images & wips 😊. I burned through many copic multiliners but worth it! It was super nice to ha an excuse to work on a personal project:

Oxenlox - (Un)locked Potential

Oxenlox was a character I created after thinking about my creative journey. I reflected on how much I’d learnt, people that helped/inspired me & what more I need to unlock to fly.

This 3d piece is a handmade resin cast. I used Copic multiliners for the fine ink work & painted with watercolour.

https://copicaward.com/work/detail/12706 (link temp in bio)

#copicaward2021 #copicaward_insta #copic #designertoys #oxenlox #illustration #handmade #drawing #lock #wings #unlockyourpotential

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="My very last minute 😅 entry for this year's @copic_award comp. Here are some of the images & wips 😊. I burned through many copic multiliners but worth it! It was super nice to ha an excuse to work on a personal project: Oxenlox - (Un)locked Potential Oxenlox was a character I created after thinking about my creative journey. I reflected on how much I’d learnt, people that helped/inspired me & what more I need to unlock to fly. This 3d piece is a handmade resin cast. I used Copic multiliners for the fine ink work & painted with watercolour. https://copicaward.com/work/detail/12706 (link temp in bio) #copicaward2021 #copicaward_insta #copic #designertoys #oxenlox #illustration #handmade #drawing #lock #wings #unlockyourpotential" data-recalc-dims="1">

Wip of a Oxenlox personal project 😊 #designert

Wip of a Oxenlox personal project 😊

#designertoys #oxenlox #copicmultiliner #copic #resincast #handmade #watercolorground

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Wip of a Oxenlox personal project 😊 #designertoys #oxenlox #copicmultiliner #copic #resincast #handmade #watercolorground" data-recalc-dims="1">

Im changing the title of this customs serise to "G

Im changing the title of this customs serise to "Guarded Heart" 😊. Sometimes when I title work it's very partial like its the gold edition or rainbow etc. But sometimes the name or title I give a piece adds to the concept. I often think about it a lot. Occasionally I decided to change the names/titles at the last second. So apologies for any confusion, I just felt right to change it before it dropped 😊.

Varnish done and the most satisfying part gluing down the swarovski crystal hearts! That means my Achubbas customs, platform by @chou_do2 x @playworks2 , are nearly ready to be send back 😊.

Maaaaaaybe there is video footage 😅 if there is time hopefully I'll edit it together.

Right one to the next 😊

#designertoys #customtoys #resin #wip #watercolor #maskingtape #glue

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Im changing the title of this customs serise to "Guarded Heart" 😊. Sometimes when I title work it's very partial like its the gold edition or rainbow etc. But sometimes the name or title I give a piece adds to the concept. I often think about it a lot. Occasionally I decided to change the names/titles at the last second. So apologies for any confusion, I just felt right to change it before it dropped 😊. Varnish done and the most satisfying part gluing down the swarovski crystal hearts! That means my Achubbas customs, platform by @chou_do2 x @playworks2 , are nearly ready to be send back 😊. Maaaaaaybe there is video footage 😅 if there is time hopefully I'll edit it together. Right one to the next 😊 #designertoys #customtoys #resin #wip #watercolor #maskingtape #glue" data-recalc-dims="1">

I stole some late night hours to work on a few Kat

I stole some late night hours to work on a few Kattessys 😊. Back in Feb I'd done a tester AP called Love is Colourful in watercolour. I've simplified the colours to make it easier to replicate for acrylic but I still like it so far =).

I only have a few cast so this will be a small batch of Kattessys. I'm likely gonna make this an open edition given it's I colour way I've wanted to do for this character from the start! While this piece can be interpretated in many different ways, inclusivity partly influenced this rainbow theme 😊🏳️‍🌈❤ and why it's important to me to make this an ongoing colour way & not just for this month.

I've not decided what to do with this first batch so please bare with me 🙏 but for now I hope you enjoy this little wip.

And a small reminder, Kattessys is a cat & panda that loved each other so much it fused together to make one 😊. This character I created for my 20th ani with my husband last year. It's a character that celebrates love!

Side note... I have super enjoyed seeing all the fab pride themed work by other creatives this month! Some real gems!

#kattessy #designertoys #wip #resin #handmade #handpainted #acrylic #rainbow

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="I stole some late night hours to work on a few Kattessys 😊. Back in Feb I'd done a tester AP called Love is Colourful in watercolour. I've simplified the colours to make it easier to replicate for acrylic but I still like it so far =). I only have a few cast so this will be a small batch of Kattessys. I'm likely gonna make this an open edition given it's I colour way I've wanted to do for this character from the start! While this piece can be interpretated in many different ways, inclusivity partly influenced this rainbow theme 😊🏳️‍🌈❤ and why it's important to me to make this an ongoing colour way & not just for this month. I've not decided what to do with this first batch so please bare with me 🙏 but for now I hope you enjoy this little wip. And a small reminder, Kattessys is a cat & panda that loved each other so much it fused together to make one 😊. This character I created for my 20th ani with my husband last year. It's a character that celebrates love! Side note... I have super enjoyed seeing all the fab pride themed work by other creatives this month! Some real gems! #kattessy #designertoys #wip #resin #handmade #handpainted #acrylic #rainbow" data-recalc-dims="1">

Thinking about art & tech today. Some days are jus

Thinking about art & tech today. Some days are just sofa work day 😊 made possible with ipad + clip studio. These two things have completely enhanced how I work. I only took the ipad plunge in Dec but it's completely replaced my tablet PC (which use to be super heavy & I disliked using it) & clip studio is surprisingly full featured on ipad. I can swap between my ipad & main computer pretty seamlessly. Ultimately I do prefer working at my desk(s) but just sometimes my creativity flows better on the sofa.

After 6 months of use I can definitely say this is the digital sketchbook I've always dreamed of since I found out about digital graphic tablets decades ago. I love technology! It still excites me how quickly it develops, how it enhances & changes my life & art despite some of the pitfalls & cost. I can't stand it when people are snobby about digital art vs traditional... im someone that loves both and can see how they are just new tools that have great potential for each other not destroyers of each other.

I have barly scratched the surface and wish that I was a computer art wiz but I am still learning. And tbh if art wasn't wasn't a constant challenge I'd prob have been board and quit years ago.

The potential for 3d sculpting, 3d printing, viral worlds etc is just so amazing already... I can't wait to see what will be the next... maybe they will eventually allow me just to think something and it appears in front of my from my brain waves!

Yah technology! 😊

Ps I only put this on the screen for the photo not what I'm actually working on today! But I maaaay have some small Kattessy plans 😊

#ipad #sofaday #arttech #digitalsketchbook #clipstudiopaint

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Thinking about art & tech today. Some days are just sofa work day 😊 made possible with ipad + clip studio. These two things have completely enhanced how I work. I only took the ipad plunge in Dec but it's completely replaced my tablet PC (which use to be super heavy & I disliked using it) & clip studio is surprisingly full featured on ipad. I can swap between my ipad & main computer pretty seamlessly. Ultimately I do prefer working at my desk(s) but just sometimes my creativity flows better on the sofa. After 6 months of use I can definitely say this is the digital sketchbook I've always dreamed of since I found out about digital graphic tablets decades ago. I love technology! It still excites me how quickly it develops, how it enhances & changes my life & art despite some of the pitfalls & cost. I can't stand it when people are snobby about digital art vs traditional... im someone that loves both and can see how they are just new tools that have great potential for each other not destroyers of each other. I have barly scratched the surface and wish that I was a computer art wiz but I am still learning. And tbh if art wasn't wasn't a constant challenge I'd prob have been board and quit years ago. The potential for 3d sculpting, 3d printing, viral worlds etc is just so amazing already... I can't wait to see what will be the next... maybe they will eventually allow me just to think something and it appears in front of my from my brain waves! Yah technology! 😊 Ps I only put this on the screen for the photo not what I'm actually working on today! But I maaaay have some small Kattessy plans 😊 #ipad #sofaday #arttech #digitalsketchbook #clipstudiopaint" data-recalc-dims="1">

Finished watercolour painting my Achubbas customs,

Finished watercolour painting my Achubbas customs, platform by @chou_do2 x @playworks2 😁. Still needs varnishing & gluing but really was excited to show them 😅❤. After I will be sending them back to playworks2 who will be dealing with the sale. Details closer to the time please stay tuned 🙏

These customs pieces are called Fragile Heart - Wall/Lock/Shield. I've been reflecting a lot on trust and human connection this year. I realised that it takes me constant inner strength not only to set boundaries to protect myself but to open up my heart even after being deeply hurt in the past. I made it's so the chest plate could be held up so the barrier is still up & ready by the heart is open 🛡❤.

I orginally planned to do an LE3 but I couldn't pick between a wall, lock or shield so I thought one offs it is then! 😁

As some of you know, this piece was done using ink pens (Rotring rapidograph 01. & 0.3) and watercolour made possible because I've been experimenting using watercolour/absorbent ground (Golden). It's an extremely time consuming process so I only do it occasionally.

The last image you can see one of my customs next to the orginal blank (photographed at slightly different angles) 😊. I only did minor changes to to the cute orginal, mostly just smoothing things to make it easier to draw. I'm suprised I managed to get them to look like my digital concepts (7th image)!

Thanks everyone thats followed along or shown support for these customs I really appreciate it! At times I was so exhausted (cos I've been over working) that I lost all subjectivity so it was encouraging thank you 🙏❤

These are intended to be made available for sale... when I have more details I'll let you all know 😊🙏

#designertoys #achubbas #customtoys #arttoy #resin #watercolor #watercolorground #rotring #inkdrawing #illustration #fox

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Finished watercolour painting my Achubbas customs, platform by @chou_do2 x @playworks2 😁. Still needs varnishing & gluing but really was excited to show them 😅❤. After I will be sending them back to playworks2 who will be dealing with the sale. Details closer to the time please stay tuned 🙏 These customs pieces are called Fragile Heart - Wall/Lock/Shield. I've been reflecting a lot on trust and human connection this year. I realised that it takes me constant inner strength not only to set boundaries to protect myself but to open up my heart even after being deeply hurt in the past. I made it's so the chest plate could be held up so the barrier is still up & ready by the heart is open 🛡❤. I orginally planned to do an LE3 but I couldn't pick between a wall, lock or shield so I thought one offs it is then! 😁 As some of you know, this piece was done using ink pens (Rotring rapidograph 01. & 0.3) and watercolour made possible because I've been experimenting using watercolour/absorbent ground (Golden). It's an extremely time consuming process so I only do it occasionally. The last image you can see one of my customs next to the orginal blank (photographed at slightly different angles) 😊. I only did minor changes to to the cute orginal, mostly just smoothing things to make it easier to draw. I'm suprised I managed to get them to look like my digital concepts (7th image)! Thanks everyone thats followed along or shown support for these customs I really appreciate it! At times I was so exhausted (cos I've been over working) that I lost all subjectivity so it was encouraging thank you 🙏❤ These are intended to be made available for sale... when I have more details I'll let you all know 😊🙏 #designertoys #achubbas #customtoys #arttoy #resin #watercolor #watercolorground #rotring #inkdrawing #illustration #fox" data-recalc-dims="1">

One painted 😅! This is one of of my Achubbas cu

One painted 😅! This is one of of my Achubbas customs platform by @chou_do2 x @playworks2

Even though it still needs varnishing & heart gluing, I couldn't resist doing this little preview video.

I underestimated how long it would take but now Ive done one the other two should go faster. Tomorrow hopefully 🤞

This series of customs I'm calling Fragile Heart. Inspired by the Achubbas back story of inner strength. I was thinking recently how much strength it takes me to turly drop my walls as ive been so hurt by people in the past. There is a balance I'm still learning cos boundaries are very important but not at the expense of shutting out the world. So I made it so that chest plate could attach to the hand so the barrier is up but open ❤.

More soon ❤

#designertoys #achubbas #customtoys #arttoy #resin #watercolor #watercolorground #rotring #inkdrawing #illustration #fox

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="One painted 😅! This is one of of my Achubbas customs platform by @chou_do2 x @playworks2 Even though it still needs varnishing & heart gluing, I couldn't resist doing this little preview video. I underestimated how long it would take but now Ive done one the other two should go faster. Tomorrow hopefully 🤞 This series of customs I'm calling Fragile Heart. Inspired by the Achubbas back story of inner strength. I was thinking recently how much strength it takes me to turly drop my walls as ive been so hurt by people in the past. There is a balance I'm still learning cos boundaries are very important but not at the expense of shutting out the world. So I made it so that chest plate could attach to the hand so the barrier is up but open ❤. More soon ❤ #designertoys #achubbas #customtoys #arttoy #resin #watercolor #watercolorground #rotring #inkdrawing #illustration #fox" data-recalc-dims="1">

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