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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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Day 24 - Can't look 🙈😅 - another quick Nomad

Day 24 - Can't look 🙈😅 - another quick Nomad Sculpt sketch after a crazy epic day!

#3dsculpt #zbrush #ipadart #panda #sculpthowyoufeel #sculptober #

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My heart is still racing from the @quiccs Mariko c

My heart is still racing from the @quiccs Mariko custom @stormyvault event! This will go down in my history books! 😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

First off thank you to everyone that, liked, commented, shared, blogged about or reached out to me by message about this piece. I felt your love. It means the world to me that the theme and/or techniques have resonated with so many of you ❤.

I want to thank Stormy Vault for believing in me and this piece... I orginally was gonna price it at 600 and even then I thought that was too high. But they knew it could do better so i trusted them 😊🙏❤ but I think we were genuinely blow away by the final number!!! 🙈🙈 they clearly have worked their butt's off for both NYCC & their Markio show. Look out world, Stormy Vault is killing it!

Thank you soooooo much to everyone that joined the stream and especially thank you to everyone that bid before before and during the live show... including offering organs & family members 🤣🤣🤣. The fact you tried for it seriously is so amazing 🙏. I'm sorry I didn't replay to everyone during the stream I was genuinely have an internal freak out and was shaking and just in shock! Ive only just about calmed down but still I keep shaking my head all day going what happened that was crazy!

Very special shout out to quiccs who was out bid 😅🙈! But I tell you, it's the highest form of flattery when an artist you deeply respect tries for your work 🤯🤯🤯🙈🙈🙈🙈❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

And finally a huge thanks to Max, who is an amazing collector who managed to snag this piece, and not the first time he got a bit of my toy history!! I so appreciate that he has again supported my work beyond greatful 😊🙏🙌.

It was a real honor to have my work side by side so many amazing artists congrats to them 😊.

If you missed the event you can still watch it on their Facebook page (link temp in bio).

My husband manages to get a reaction video. I was so stunned I could hardly move I was shaking 😅🙈. I think I held my breath the whole time. I'm still shocked 🙈 no pressure for future Jess or anything 🙈😅

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #deviltoys #womentoymakers #selfportrait #speechless

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="My heart is still racing from the @quiccs Mariko custom @stormyvault event! This will go down in my history books! 😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈 First off thank you to everyone that, liked, commented, shared, blogged about or reached out to me by message about this piece. I felt your love. It means the world to me that the theme and/or techniques have resonated with so many of you ❤. I want to thank Stormy Vault for believing in me and this piece... I orginally was gonna price it at 600 and even then I thought that was too high. But they knew it could do better so i trusted them 😊🙏❤ but I think we were genuinely blow away by the final number!!! 🙈🙈 they clearly have worked their butt's off for both NYCC & their Markio show. Look out world, Stormy Vault is killing it! Thank you soooooo much to everyone that joined the stream and especially thank you to everyone that bid before before and during the live show... including offering organs & family members 🤣🤣🤣. The fact you tried for it seriously is so amazing 🙏. I'm sorry I didn't replay to everyone during the stream I was genuinely have an internal freak out and was shaking and just in shock! Ive only just about calmed down but still I keep shaking my head all day going what happened that was crazy! Very special shout out to quiccs who was out bid 😅🙈! But I tell you, it's the highest form of flattery when an artist you deeply respect tries for your work 🤯🤯🤯🙈🙈🙈🙈❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 And finally a huge thanks to Max, who is an amazing collector who managed to snag this piece, and not the first time he got a bit of my toy history!! I so appreciate that he has again supported my work beyond greatful 😊🙏🙌. It was a real honor to have my work side by side so many amazing artists congrats to them 😊. If you missed the event you can still watch it on their Facebook page (link temp in bio). My husband manages to get a reaction video. I was so stunned I could hardly move I was shaking 😅🙈. I think I held my breath the whole time. I'm still shocked 🙈 no pressure for future Jess or anything 🙈😅 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #deviltoys #womentoymakers #selfportrait #speechless" data-recalc-dims="1">

One last video before I got to bed before @quiccs

One last video before I got to bed before @quiccs Mariko custom show live on @stormyvault fb page live 8pm ET sat/8am Singapore Sun (link in the bio)

I couldn't resist doing one more fun video before I sent this off for the show before

See you all tomorrow (OK this time zone stuff is very confusing to type out 🤣... if in US later tonight 😅). Please do check the timings careful and the rules of the actions 🙏

See all the wips in the story highlights. I went a bit over board with the wips lolz 😅

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoy #vinyltoy #quiccs #mariko #stormyvault

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="One last video before I got to bed before @quiccs Mariko custom show live on @stormyvault fb page live 8pm ET sat/8am Singapore Sun (link in the bio) I couldn't resist doing one more fun video before I sent this off for the show before See you all tomorrow (OK this time zone stuff is very confusing to type out 🤣... if in US later tonight 😅). Please do check the timings careful and the rules of the actions 🙏 See all the wips in the story highlights. I went a bit over board with the wips lolz 😅 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoy #vinyltoy #quiccs #mariko #stormyvault" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 23 - Hide in Your Hair - Nomad Sculpt sketch.

Day 23 - Hide in Your Hair - Nomad Sculpt sketch. When I was younger I use to hide one eye behind my hair. There is a comfort in hiding. I don't hide behind my hair too much these days, but I still have days where sometimes I'm feeling overwhelming and I'd like to hide from the world.

#sculpthowyoufeel #3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #ipadart #mentalhealth #monochrome #blackandwhite #panda #chibi

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I going to be a guest on the @thisisnotatoyscene (

I going to be a guest on the @thisisnotatoyscene (TINATS) live stream hangout/art jam this Monday 25th Oct 8pm AEST on YouTube or Twitch (links temp in bio).

TINATS is a group of Australian toy makers that regularly get together to make, share making tips & talk toys live. It was a natural progression for them as toy makers to start this stream and start reaching out to other toy makers internationally so I'm really looking forward to the meeting and getting to know them more. I watched a few of their past streams, all very chill but also very interesting insights 😊

Most of them will.likely be working on physical projects, but cos I'm super disorganised and have a bit of a fear of drawing painting live, I've opted to instead do a 3d sculpt in zbrush, plus it can be my daily so kinda two stones lolz. Tested my set up & OBS today with my hubby. Hope to see you there 😊🙏

Sydney AEST - 8PM
Singapore - 5PM
London - 10AM
New York - 5AM

#designertoys #thisisnotatoyscene #livestream #arttoys #desksetup #zbrush #toymaking

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@stormyvault have decided to auction my piece off

@stormyvault have decided to auction my piece off for the @quiccs Mariko custom show.

Basically the auction will happen in two part. The first part people can make none live bids until 7pm ET Saturday prior to the main live event (comment on their image or DM them). Then approximately 9.30pm ET living bidding will start using the highest none live bid to open the live biding on their fb live stream (not dms). Please read the rules very very carefully and terms & conditions apply if you bid 🙏. If you have any questions I'm sure Stormy Vault (SV) can help you 😊

Current offline bids will be updated on their social so you should get an idea of what you're getting yourself into before the live auction 😅🙏 I will be there for the whole event starting at 8pm ET because I really can't wait to see all the artists work a bit more depth! It's gonna be a great show. Please do check your time zones like super carefully 😅🙏 link to the FB live event temp in bio 🙏

While I didn't know SV was gonna make this an auction, I'd see some of their online shows before. My piece is called "Sell Your" and even the act of buying & selling is a part of the idea behind the piece! I've always been interested in the dynamic between artist & collector. So it being auctioned adds a whole other dimension 🤯! I'm gonna have a strange & nail bitting weekend 😅😅🙏🙏❤❤

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⚡⚡ FACEBOOK AUCTION ALERT! ⚡⚡

Auction starts NOW on our Facebook page, post your bids via message or comment on the photo of the figure you are interested in.

By 7PM EST tomorrow (October 23), bidding closes via message and comment. Bidding will resume on the event at 8PM EST via Facebook Live.

Hurry and place your bids now! 😊
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#auction #bidding #onlinebidding #stormyvault #quiccs #bulletpunknetwork #bulletpunknetworkfans #mariko #teq #collaborations #customtoy #toycustom #designertoys #arttoys #vinyltoys #designervinyl #artfigure #toycollectors #toycommunity #toystocollect #designtoy #toyshow #virtualshow #popup #onlinestreaming #newyorkevents #toybiz #artshow

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="@stormyvault have decided to auction my piece off for the @quiccs Mariko custom show. Basically the auction will happen in two part. The first part people can make none live bids until 7pm ET Saturday prior to the main live event (comment on their image or DM them). Then approximately 9.30pm ET living bidding will start using the highest none live bid to open the live biding on their fb live stream (not dms). Please read the rules very very carefully and terms & conditions apply if you bid 🙏. If you have any questions I'm sure Stormy Vault (SV) can help you 😊 Current offline bids will be updated on their social so you should get an idea of what you're getting yourself into before the live auction 😅🙏 I will be there for the whole event starting at 8pm ET because I really can't wait to see all the artists work a bit more depth! It's gonna be a great show. Please do check your time zones like super carefully 😅🙏 link to the FB live event temp in bio 🙏 While I didn't know SV was gonna make this an auction, I'd see some of their online shows before. My piece is called "Sell Your" and even the act of buying & selling is a part of the idea behind the piece! I've always been interested in the dynamic between artist & collector. So it being auctioned adds a whole other dimension 🤯! I'm gonna have a strange & nail bitting weekend 😅😅🙏🙏❤❤ #Repost ... ⚡⚡ FACEBOOK AUCTION ALERT! ⚡⚡ Auction starts NOW on our Facebook page, post your bids via message or comment on the photo of the figure you are interested in. By 7PM EST tomorrow (October 23), bidding closes via message and comment. Bidding will resume on the event at 8PM EST via Facebook Live. Hurry and place your bids now! 😊 . . . #auction #bidding #onlinebidding #stormyvault #quiccs #bulletpunknetwork #bulletpunknetworkfans #mariko #teq #collaborations #customtoy #toycustom #designertoys #arttoys #vinyltoys #designervinyl #artfigure #toycollectors #toycommunity #toystocollect #designtoy #toyshow #virtualshow #popup #onlinestreaming #newyorkevents #toybiz #artshow" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 22 - long road - another super quick Nomad Scu

Day 22 - long road - another super quick Nomad Sculpt after a long but super productive day. As I walk forwards with some amazing people, I look behind to see the long road ❤🌱

#3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #sculptober #ipadart #growth #longroad

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Day 22 - long road - another super quick Nomad Sculpt after a long but super productive day. As I walk forwards with some amazing people, I look behind to see the long road ❤🌱 #3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #sculptober #ipadart #growth #longroad" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 21 - balance - sketch sculpt in Nomad Sculpt.

Day 21 - balance - sketch sculpt in Nomad Sculpt. I was exhausted again today and seriously my mind goes to the weirdest places when I'm that tired. I guess it makes sense cos when I'm tired I prob make very different choices I might not if I was more alert.

I feel a bit out of balanced today so I guess it manifest into my art ❤

#3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #sculptober #balance #ipadart

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Day 21 - balance - sketch sculpt in Nomad Sculpt. I was exhausted again today and seriously my mind goes to the weirdest places when I'm that tired. I guess it makes sense cos when I'm tired I prob make very different choices I might not if I was more alert. I feel a bit out of balanced today so I guess it manifest into my art ❤ #3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #sculptober #balance #ipadart" data-recalc-dims="1">

I'll be setting my alarm for the Mariko @quiccs c

I'll be setting my alarm for the Mariko @quiccs custom show hosted by @stormyvault Live online from their Facebook page (link temp in bio) 😁 8am Sunday singapore time for me! So not a morning person 🤣.

Please follow Stormy Vault who can explain how the live event works. Also can we agree right now that they have made a great brunch of promo vids! 🤯 so cool!

I have collected all my Mariko custom wips into a IG story highlight so you can find it easier 😊🙏❤ plus some fun facts not on my main feed thrown in there 😁

I'm soooooo looking forward to seeing a closer look at the pieces by the other artists, I really hope you all check them out cos it's a really talented bunch! 💪💪

#repost
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A beautiful work with a beautiful meaning and inspiration. 😍

Singapore-based artist @jessica_emmett concept for this custom began with the thought of doing her self portrait to literally see herself in her work, physically show that each of her artwork is a piece of her, and to "sell herself"

With this piece, she hopes to help show other women how awesome toys are and that there is a place for women in the community.

"Sell Yourself" by @jessica_emmett
One-off.

Be amazed at her beauty on the Mariko Show this October 23rd, 8PM to 10PM ET via Facebook Live. 🏴‍☠️⚡
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#stormyvault #quiccs #jessicaemmett #mariko #necco #magnetic #necco #colorfulart #singaporean #vinylcollection #vinylart #watercolour #arttoys #designertoys #toyphotography #toycollection #designervinyl #selfportrait #artoftheday #onlinestreaming #artevent #virtualshow #toybiz #popup #popart

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="I'll be setting my alarm for the Mariko @quiccs custom show hosted by @stormyvault Live online from their Facebook page (link temp in bio) 😁 8am Sunday singapore time for me! So not a morning person 🤣. Please follow Stormy Vault who can explain how the live event works. Also can we agree right now that they have made a great brunch of promo vids! 🤯 so cool! I have collected all my Mariko custom wips into a IG story highlight so you can find it easier 😊🙏❤ plus some fun facts not on my main feed thrown in there 😁 I'm soooooo looking forward to seeing a closer look at the pieces by the other artists, I really hope you all check them out cos it's a really talented bunch! 💪💪 #repost ... A beautiful work with a beautiful meaning and inspiration. 😍 Singapore-based artist @jessica_emmett concept for this custom began with the thought of doing her self portrait to literally see herself in her work, physically show that each of her artwork is a piece of her, and to "sell herself" With this piece, she hopes to help show other women how awesome toys are and that there is a place for women in the community. "Sell Yourself" by @jessica_emmett One-off. Be amazed at her beauty on the Mariko Show this October 23rd, 8PM to 10PM ET via Facebook Live. 🏴‍☠️⚡ . . . #stormyvault #quiccs #jessicaemmett #mariko #necco #magnetic #necco #colorfulart #singaporean #vinylcollection #vinylart #watercolour #arttoys #designertoys #toyphotography #toycollection #designervinyl #selfportrait #artoftheday #onlinestreaming #artevent #virtualshow #toybiz #popup #popart" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 20 - Spike ghost sea creature - sketch sculpt

Day 20 - Spike ghost sea creature - sketch sculpt in Nomad Sculpt of how I feel after working hard today 😅. Also found a paint setting "Depth Filtering" (second vid demo) making painting in Nomad much easier in situations like this 😊 then I messed around the material setting to get a translucent wet feel.

It went a really weird direction today. That's what happens when you do art when your super tired 🤣

#3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #sculptober #ipadart #ghost #creaturedesign

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Day 20 - Spike ghost sea creature - sketch sculpt in Nomad Sculpt of how I feel after working hard today 😅. Also found a paint setting "Depth Filtering" (second vid demo) making painting in Nomad much easier in situations like this 😊 then I messed around the material setting to get a translucent wet feel. It went a really weird direction today. That's what happens when you do art when your super tired 🤣 #3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #sculptober #ipadart #ghost #creaturedesign" data-recalc-dims="1">

Though it would be fun to show my dyed hair throug

Though it would be fun to show my dyed hair through the ages! And explain some hair background 😅. I've been dying my hair since I was a teen... it's only now due to medical issues that effect my hair thickness that im unable to bleach/dye my hair for the first time 😭😭😭. Coloured hair for the longest time was a huge part of my personal identity. And last year when I was told I might not be able to blech my hair for year if ever I was gutted. I miss it a lot, but I'm still Jess even if I only have plain old black hair 😊🤟

My latest custom has people mentioning dyed hair... the truth is I always give my characters coloured/rainbow hair, now especially cos I now must live vicariously through my art! Thats the beauty of the imagination 😊❤ plus self portraits are rarely a ture copy but rather how we want to be seen or what we want to say about ourselves.

I know this isn't an art post but I does deeply relate to my current work... I thought it might add more layers. Basically I was dying my hair before it was mainstream in my teens/20s partly rebellious partly armor. Dyed hair and goth clothes use to be an armor for me in the uk... I use to think I'd much rather people shout at me negatively cos of how I've chosen to look like rather than cos of my race which isn't my choice cos it happened more than people might realise 😓. Though a few times I was insulted for my style & race at the same time and that did double sting.

As I got older my style def has tones down. Def in sg it too hot and I got lazy. But still traces but less about hiding.

I mean I feel like this is such an old person kinda post to make.... back in my day type thing hahahaha 😅😅😅😅 but really back in my day it was seen as shocking to dye your hair a "creative" colour even though plenty of people dyed their hair not their natural colour. Now I walk down the street and normal people have dyed hair and I kinda and glad about that even if it has lost some of its rebellious undertone 😊

I've always been a fan of personal style, and love seeing when people do use their sytle to express themselves ❤🙏💪🤟 you do you 😁

#coloredhair #throwback #dyedhair #oldschooljess #selfportrait #goth

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Though it would be fun to show my dyed hair through the ages! And explain some hair background 😅. I've been dying my hair since I was a teen... it's only now due to medical issues that effect my hair thickness that im unable to bleach/dye my hair for the first time 😭😭😭. Coloured hair for the longest time was a huge part of my personal identity. And last year when I was told I might not be able to blech my hair for year if ever I was gutted. I miss it a lot, but I'm still Jess even if I only have plain old black hair 😊🤟 My latest custom has people mentioning dyed hair... the truth is I always give my characters coloured/rainbow hair, now especially cos I now must live vicariously through my art! Thats the beauty of the imagination 😊❤ plus self portraits are rarely a ture copy but rather how we want to be seen or what we want to say about ourselves. I know this isn't an art post but I does deeply relate to my current work... I thought it might add more layers. Basically I was dying my hair before it was mainstream in my teens/20s partly rebellious partly armor. Dyed hair and goth clothes use to be an armor for me in the uk... I use to think I'd much rather people shout at me negatively cos of how I've chosen to look like rather than cos of my race which isn't my choice cos it happened more than people might realise 😓. Though a few times I was insulted for my style & race at the same time and that did double sting. As I got older my style def has tones down. Def in sg it too hot and I got lazy. But still traces but less about hiding. I mean I feel like this is such an old person kinda post to make.... back in my day type thing hahahaha 😅😅😅😅 but really back in my day it was seen as shocking to dye your hair a "creative" colour even though plenty of people dyed their hair not their natural colour. Now I walk down the street and normal people have dyed hair and I kinda and glad about that even if it has lost some of its rebellious undertone 😊 I've always been a fan of personal style, and love seeing when people do use their sytle to express themselves ❤🙏💪🤟 you do you 😁 #coloredhair #throwback #dyedhair #oldschooljess #selfportrait #goth" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 19 - "Put Yourself Out There" #selfportraittoy

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Day 19 - "Put Yourself Out There" #selfportraittoy - Nomad Sculpt. Technically I didn't do this today, I did it back 24 Sept 2021... but it felt fitting to post it today. After I finished the Mariko Quiccs custom self portrait I started thinking about making an actual proper designer toy so I did a little 3d sculpt to see how I felt about it. I'm still thinking about it printing it still on the fence. I like the idea behind it cos I find it so hard to out myself out there so I'm leaning into the feeling rather than running away from it. I like the idea of a mini me I can carry around and take photos 🤣! I also love the idea that other toy makers would do self portraits cos I know im not the only one that find it hard to put themselves out there 😁 but I don't knownif anyone would be into that... something I will revisit 😁. UPDATE!!! If you do end up doing a self portrait toys use hashtag --> #selfportraittoy 😁😁😁🙌🙌🙌 At the very least I now have a new avatar I can use for stuff 😁 #selfportraittoy #designertoys #arttoy #nomadsculpt #3dsculpt #ipadart #selfportrait #cute #chibi #glasses #putyourselfoutthere" data-recalc-dims="1">

Necco is Mariko's sidekick and this alone was one

Necco is Mariko's sidekick and this alone was one of the massive reasons I agreed to do this custom! 😁 it's so cute!! 🔥 I decided to turn Necco into my own character Kattessy. Just in case you don't know, Kattessy is a cat panda hybrid fussed together by love! It was a character a made to celebrate my 20 year of my being with my husband last year. His nickname is Kat and I often represent myself as a panda. Even though it's only about 1 inch tall I felt it needed it's own post cos I loved doing this just by it's self 😊

Just in case I tricked you so much thinking it was 2d, here is a more detailed look at the piece and showing how the magnets work 😊🙏

"Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd

This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏

Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets.

Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud #watercolor #watercolorground #cat #panda

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Necco is Mariko's sidekick and this alone was one of the massive reasons I agreed to do this custom! 😁 it's so cute!! 🔥 I decided to turn Necco into my own character Kattessy. Just in case you don't know, Kattessy is a cat panda hybrid fussed together by love! It was a character a made to celebrate my 20 year of my being with my husband last year. His nickname is Kat and I often represent myself as a panda. Even though it's only about 1 inch tall I felt it needed it's own post cos I loved doing this just by it's self 😊 Just in case I tricked you so much thinking it was 2d, here is a more detailed look at the piece and showing how the magnets work 😊🙏 "Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏 Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets. Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud #watercolor #watercolorground #cat #panda" data-recalc-dims="1">

Let's talk mistakes. Nearly every custom I've ever

Let's talk mistakes. Nearly every custom I've ever done there's a moment where disaster strikes 😅. I came to my desk one day and I was like why is the face of my custom off 😱. I luckily messaged a friend who had this happen recently and suggested drilling a hole cos sometimes vinyl can continue to grass off. This was news to me 😭 but since I've never altered a customer vinyl piece so much before ive never blocked off all the air before (as far as I could remember) 😅. Drilling worked 🙏🙏🙏 so it deflated and I glued the face back, resculpted and reprimed. I lost a whole week but it was good as new by the end. If you look carefully u can see one small hole in the neck and two under the arms well hidden 😅. It's very embarrassing to admit such a bad mistake... but I learnt a huge lesson and my hope is someone else can learn from mine as I learnt from a friend! 🙏

People to realise but a lot goes wrong when making art 😅 it's not magic, just hard work ❤

"Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd

This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏

Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets.

Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #epoxyclay #sculpting #watercolorground

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Let's talk mistakes. Nearly every custom I've ever done there's a moment where disaster strikes 😅. I came to my desk one day and I was like why is the face of my custom off 😱. I luckily messaged a friend who had this happen recently and suggested drilling a hole cos sometimes vinyl can continue to grass off. This was news to me 😭 but since I've never altered a customer vinyl piece so much before ive never blocked off all the air before (as far as I could remember) 😅. Drilling worked 🙏🙏🙏 so it deflated and I glued the face back, resculpted and reprimed. I lost a whole week but it was good as new by the end. If you look carefully u can see one small hole in the neck and two under the arms well hidden 😅. It's very embarrassing to admit such a bad mistake... but I learnt a huge lesson and my hope is someone else can learn from mine as I learnt from a friend! 🙏 People to realise but a lot goes wrong when making art 😅 it's not magic, just hard work ❤ "Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏 Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets. Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #epoxyclay #sculpting #watercolorground" data-recalc-dims="1">

People often like to see the line work version so

People often like to see the line work version so here are some images and a small video snippet (there will be a full wip video soon). I use Golden Absorbent Ground and then I can use ink & watercolour on top. Here I use mainly and old school Rotring rapidograph & for some details a Copic multiliner.

"Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd

This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏

Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets.

Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud #epoxyclay #sculpting #sketch #ink #watercolorground #nomadsculpt #clipstudiopaint #copic #rotring

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="People often like to see the line work version so here are some images and a small video snippet (there will be a full wip video soon). I use Golden Absorbent Ground and then I can use ink & watercolour on top. Here I use mainly and old school Rotring rapidograph & for some details a Copic multiliner. "Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏 Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets. Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud #epoxyclay #sculpting #sketch #ink #watercolorground #nomadsculpt #clipstudiopaint #copic #rotring" data-recalc-dims="1">

2D is at the heart of everything I do. I start the

2D is at the heart of everything I do. I start there with concept. I can also use 2D to plan even at each stage sometimes. So first was the concept... then I wasn't sure how to sculpt the hair so I did a digital 3d test and realise it needed to be much smoother for drawing so 8t was good I did that test... then I did a rough line/colour test using a photo of the sculpted piece... then I did a colour test using a photo of the line art. Sometimes I need to work things out digitally before I commit to the actual piece. I'm not the kinda artist that just can magic stuff into a final piece 😅.

"Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd

This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏

Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets.

Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud #epoxyclay #sculpting #sketch #ink #watercolor #watercolorground #nomadsculpt #clipstudiopaint

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="2D is at the heart of everything I do. I start there with concept. I can also use 2D to plan even at each stage sometimes. So first was the concept... then I wasn't sure how to sculpt the hair so I did a digital 3d test and realise it needed to be much smoother for drawing so 8t was good I did that test... then I did a rough line/colour test using a photo of the sculpted piece... then I did a colour test using a photo of the line art. Sometimes I need to work things out digitally before I commit to the actual piece. I'm not the kinda artist that just can magic stuff into a final piece 😅. "Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. Please so my first post to learn more about why I made this a self portrait 😊🙏 Throughout the day I wall be sharing loads of wips of how I made this using epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets. Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live FB event 🙏 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud #epoxyclay #sculpting #sketch #ink #watercolor #watercolorground #nomadsculpt #clipstudiopaint" data-recalc-dims="1">

"Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting

"Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd

This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist.

There are unique challenges being a female toy designer, but it makes sense in a male dominated industry. And it can be extremely tough to talk about or admit. Having said that, I feel there are already positive changes happening where entry into toys for women & show/event balance is already improving. Heck I'd not be here if people weren't already naturally including women in their lineups (thanks so much 🙏). But there is room for improvement. And this was one of the reasons I decided to do a self portrait in hopes of showing that I own my space, that there is a place for women in toys and it's OK to talk about it and what a platform to do that on 😊💪!

I've also be reflecting on my toy career as it ramps up scarily at times. Over the years I've been given terrible career advice, "sell yourself" they'd say, "be confident!" they'd make sound easy. Artists are expected to be so much these days. It's easy to lose one's self. Which is why the best advice I was given was "be brave" which is what I feel I've done with this custom despite how exposed I feel doing so. Thank you for allowing me to share this very personal piece with you ❤🙏.

This custom was made with epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets. Please see my up coming wip posts as i have like a month of wips to share 😅🤣

Eemo Cloud & Kattessy also made an appearance too! Cos that's me emotional and thankful for my husband's support.

Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live event 🙏

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt=""Sell Yourself" a self portrait custom reflecting on what being a women toy designer means to me. For the @quiccs Mariko custom show hosted by @stormyvault and platform made with @deviltoysltd This multi meaning custom is very personally, but the main themes came at a time I started to deeply reflect on being a female toy maker, how the female form is represented in toys & what is expected of me as an artist. There are unique challenges being a female toy designer, but it makes sense in a male dominated industry. And it can be extremely tough to talk about or admit. Having said that, I feel there are already positive changes happening where entry into toys for women & show/event balance is already improving. Heck I'd not be here if people weren't already naturally including women in their lineups (thanks so much 🙏). But there is room for improvement. And this was one of the reasons I decided to do a self portrait in hopes of showing that I own my space, that there is a place for women in toys and it's OK to talk about it and what a platform to do that on 😊💪! I've also be reflecting on my toy career as it ramps up scarily at times. Over the years I've been given terrible career advice, "sell yourself" they'd say, "be confident!" they'd make sound easy. Artists are expected to be so much these days. It's easy to lose one's self. Which is why the best advice I was given was "be brave" which is what I feel I've done with this custom despite how exposed I feel doing so. Thank you for allowing me to share this very personal piece with you ❤🙏. This custom was made with epoxy clay, ink & watercolour with added magnets. Please see my up coming wip posts as i have like a month of wips to share 😅🤣 Eemo Cloud & Kattessy also made an appearance too! Cos that's me emotional and thankful for my husband's support. Please follow Stormy Vaults for details of their online live event 🙏 #designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #quiccs #mariko #vinyltoy #selfportrait #womensupportingwomen #kattessy #eemocloud" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 18 - Exposed Heart - quick little Nomad Sculpt

Day 18 - Exposed Heart - quick little Nomad Sculpt piece before I start spam you all with Mariko custom posts 😅. This piece also is how I'm feeling, I'm very nervous about showing my new custom, it a very personal piece... but sometimes it's important to put yourself & heart out there ❤

#designertoys #3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #heart #creaturedesign #sculpt

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Day 18 - Exposed Heart - quick little Nomad Sculpt piece before I start spam you all with Mariko custom posts 😅. This piece also is how I'm feeling, I'm very nervous about showing my new custom, it a very personal piece... but sometimes it's important to put yourself & heart out there ❤ #designertoys #3dsculpt #nomadsculpt #heart #creaturedesign #sculpt" data-recalc-dims="1">

Day 17 - robot panda - practicing hard surfaces an

Day 17 - robot panda - practicing hard surfaces and attempting posing in zbrush, doesn't come naturally 😅. Mostly using shape transformers, insert brushes, zmodeler & extract

Inspired after seeing the @gagatree_sg solo exhibition yesterday, I decided to revisit an very old 2014 illustration that I used for a tee design. I didn't do all the details but fine for an exercise.

#3dsculpt #zbrush #pandarobot #panda #robot #tee #steampunk

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Day 17 - robot panda - practicing hard surfaces and attempting posing in zbrush, doesn't come naturally 😅. Mostly using shape transformers, insert brushes, zmodeler & extract Inspired after seeing the @gagatree_sg solo exhibition yesterday, I decided to revisit an very old 2014 illustration that I used for a tee design. I didn't do all the details but fine for an exercise. #3dsculpt #zbrush #pandarobot #panda #robot #tee #steampunk" data-recalc-dims="1">

Another Oxenlox with its new owner 🙏❤ huge th

Another Oxenlox with its new owner 🙏❤ huge thanks @elaine_taitai

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Oh man, I love this @jessica_emmett Oxenlox so much 😭 thanks so much to @kenbosmash and his amazing luck for getting it from @stormyvault during nycc!! 🥰🥰🥰😭😭😭

<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.jessica-emmett.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=640" alt="Another Oxenlox with its new owner 🙏❤ huge thanks @elaine_taitai #Repost ... Oh man, I love this @jessica_emmett Oxenlox so much 😭 thanks so much to @kenbosmash and his amazing luck for getting it from @stormyvault during nycc!! 🥰🥰🥰😭😭😭" data-recalc-dims="1">

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