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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

eSHOP

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I have a seperate account for my midlife crisis... I have a seperate account for my midlife crisis... i mean my new hobby @nature_of_jess πŸ˜ŠπŸ™. Here are some highlights from my recent SG adventures

I turned 40 two weeks ago and I took the opportunity to rebalanced, reignite & reconnect with parts of my life that needed some tlc. I took up birding/nature photography with my husband thanks to birthday contributions from family πŸ™. In this short time it has brought joy to our lives. And I'm learning a loooooot more about Singapore just from visiting new places and learning about some of the animals

I have many long term injuries no hardcore trekking for me 🀣 but getting outside, barely looking at my phone and just stopping and watching nature is something I've needed in my life.

This will be a rare joint post, but in general I will be keeping my two IG accounts with pretty seperate focuses this will still be my main account still for art and the other will be for my hobby photography. However they are not seperate mentally. I design creatures for a living so it shouldn't be a suprise to anyone that I love real life creatures 😁. I have already grained so much creative inspiration as well as walking a path that's better for my mental health β€οΈπŸ™

Thanks everyone that's been waiting for me to come back from my "holiday". And sorry for delays to messages & comments. I meant to only be off a week but it's now looking more like two without me really realising the passing of time... burnout is no jokeπŸ˜…. I'll be back (mentally) next week πŸ˜πŸ™ and good to know that my life, work & social media did not implode by taking time off 🀣

So here is my take away... don't think working until you burnout is a good way to live, it's not... but thankfully there is time to reevaluate, to stand still, to look up from work or phones and see a world is out there waiting to be seen & experinced ❀️

#creaturedesign #wildlifephotography #birdphotography 
#singaporebirds #birding #birds #singaporewildlife #recoveringfromburnout #burnoutisreal #staycation #midlifecrisis #mentalhealth #newhobby
Look what I got to bring home 😁😁😁😁!! T Look what I got to bring home 😁😁😁😁!! Thanks @actioncitysg for letting me bring one of the cuts outs home super fun πŸ˜πŸ™Œβ€οΈ. I would have taken more but I o ltbhave a little flat 😭

I happen to be at Funan on a personal errand and I knew they were taking my show down at @theblaxkspace today and I was like any chance I can take an Eemo Cloud cut out home and they were like suuuuure 😁. So last day of my 30s I get to end with this πŸ˜πŸŽ‰β€οΈπŸ™

Also happen to run into @iamwetworks who was there to check out the setup of his show with @clogtwo happen this week! They were still taking mine down so I didn't get any sneaky peaks unfortunately lolz. But huge good luck to them both for the upcoming show I'm sure it'll be lit! πŸ”₯

Woot fun day 😁

#designertoys #arttoy #eemocloud #illtakewhaticanget #nextupatblaxk
Yesterday was the last day of my 2 month show. I d Yesterday was the last day of my 2 month show. I decided to hang out at @theblaxkspace and take over the sofa doing some watercolours and just watch the world go by, reflect on my time and say a little good bye to my work most of which have find new homes πŸ™

I was very very fortunate to meet see some familiar faces that totally made my day. I also meet a few new people including a wonderful collector ❀️. Most surprisingly I meet a few tourists visiting Singapore which was a lovely suprise both beacuse I'd not meet people visiting in ages! And that they happened to stumble on the gallery so I did them a little sketch while we nattered.

I also apperiate the staff at BLAXK that have taken care of my work so diligently over the past two months so was doing them a little thank you sketch... I'll finish the rest later I ran out of time πŸ™πŸ˜…

I also had a massive lucky cricket bless the front of the gallery. My husband carefully saved it and put it back in the grass.

Than finally I ripped myself away as I was filled with emotions and said my little farewells even though it was not farwell to the gallery but farwell to a moment in time that has meant to much to me πŸ™

You know who I haven't thanked enough? My husband Kat @adamcroberts he has been a rock to me during this time. He has helped me beyond any way I can express adequately! We took one last photo as we were walking away πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

And so end my show & my 30s... now begins the next chapter ❀️... oh and a week off work! 🀣

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #showyoureemo #illustration #watercolor #soloshow #liveart
Last day of the my Show Your Eemo exhibition at @t Last day of the my Show Your Eemo exhibition at @theblaxkspace 😱🀯!! I'll be unofficially dropping in this afternoon to say bye to the show and hang out/sketch a little 😁

I want to take the opportunity to thank @actioncitysg for believing in me & Eemo. While this is just the start if my journey with them it has already been such an amazing experience. Many ppl ar ActionCity helped make this show happen & I apperiate them all πŸ™β€οΈ I especially want to thank David, JJ, Zy & Jeanine ❀️. Im honoured to be part if the BLAXK history and excited to see what shows they have next 😊

I super want to thank the custom artists that set an extremely high bar! They clearly worked hard under exceptional conditions & loss. Their work made the mental health theme impactful! πŸ™ kinda mindblowing to have so many artists I respect and who have touched my life & inspired me join the show πŸ™β€οΈ. Please note the customs aren't on display today as they already have winged their way to new homes.

I was really honoured to work with the Singapore Association for Mental Health @samhsingapore for this show. Part of the proceeds if the exclusive, my custom & workshop example sales all go to them. The customs workshop was also fun! It's only a small drop in the ocean but I'm very happy to contribute ❀️

Thanks to @merrygoroundfamily for organising the prototype of our collaboration for exhibition πŸ™. We'd would loooove to hear what you think of Centaurvert as we are still developing the piece. So if you have nice or constructive feedback do let me know πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

I super want to to thank everyone that picked up work, took the time to visit, stood in long queues for a sketch, shared posts/blogs/interviews about the show, interacted on social or shared their own experiences... it all added to the success of the show and personally touched me cos you all are who I make art for πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ You rock πŸ™β€οΈ

I am a very different artist than i was just over 6 months ago at the start of planning this exhibition! I have learnt and grown so much. Not a bad way to end my 30s full of hope for the future! 😊

#designertoys #arttoy #eemocloud #showyoureemo #resin #funan #soloshow #customtoys #endofmy30s
This 1 of 1 archival print of Texture Monster - Fl This 1 of 1 archival print of Texture Monster - Flora (31" x 22" + frame) is still available and we are opening it to international inquiries as well. There is only a few days left of the show (last day Sunday 8th May) so please do get in touch.

This print is based on a draw I did in 2017 that was short listed for the world illustration awards 2018 experimental category. It was the catalyst of so much of my work up until now. Even though the oringal drawing was only A3, the print captures the details perfectly it a truly great print. Only one in this size will ever be printed! This really is a high quality art print β€οΈπŸ™

Due to the international situation, international courier fees are higher than ideal. We will have to found out the cost per inquiry depending where you're based πŸ™. Ofc if your in SG no issues with shipping

If you're intrested please do feel free to DM me. I will then pass on your details to @actioncitysg who will he able to assist you futher.

This piece will be on display at @theblaxkspace for a few more days regardless πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

#illustration #print #archivalprint #texturemonster #flowers #surrealism #creaturedesign #artprint
Noraneko custom - "One Life Left". This resin plat Noraneko custom - "One Life Left". This resin platform is by @facter for group show at @thisisnotatoystore happening this week. It's now in transit but might not make it in time πŸ˜…πŸ€ž. If it does arrive in time it'll be first made available to walk in at their opening event on the 6th May. If it's still available after the opening it'll be opened up for inquiries that may need shipping including internationally by contacting the store πŸ™.

Playing on the saying cats have nine lives. I'm turning 40 next week so been introspective. I've been unravelling with a midlife existential crisis plus burnout. If I don't change something soon my body & mind are just gonna shut down on me. Ironically this custom had a crazy tight deadline with many late nights to complete it... but it forced me to realise that I need to drastically fix my underlying worklife balance before it's too late.Changes start next week with a week off. It's ironically this custom is inspired by my downfall into burnout... but hey if artists are good at anything it's to conceptualise negative experiences into art and put it into a cute cat 🀣

But here's the thing this was totally my choice i wasn't pressured, the reason I agreed to do this last minute custom is cos I have a real soft spot for the toy folks over in Australia 😁. I'm very touched Facter invited me to the show (thanks πŸ™) and I'm very happy to be able to support their shop. They are helping grow the toy scene there and I really respect their grassroots efforts... I mean this is how art moments grow... a bunch of like minded peeps come together to make things happen & forge their own paths. They have my upmost respect πŸ™ so i do hope you check them out.

There are a number of different sizes being customised at the show. This one is a larger resin one approx 6" and weighty for sure lolz. I used epoxy clay to customise the sculpt painting in acrylic with swarovski crystals. See my previous posts to see all the wips πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

So I did this custom to remind myself I have one life and I should live it better β€οΈπŸ™

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #resin #epoxyclay #wip #cat #acrylic #swarovski #airbrush #handpaint #onelifeleft #noranekocustom
Noraneko custom - acrylic painting WIPs. This resi Noraneko custom - acrylic painting WIPs. This resin platform is by @facter for group show at @thisisnotatoystore happening this week. It's now in transit but might not make it in time πŸ˜…πŸ€ž

Due to the very small window I had to do this, I made the choice to do this custom i  acrylic rather than my normaly watercolour ground. Sometimes I feel like watergtound is my crutch, so it was actually nice to not lean on it for a change. Acrylic is something I'm always trying to get better at as it doesn't come that naturally to me. It's often a means to an end... but new I have an air brush, discovered wet palettes and try and be a bit more expressive I feel I'm still able to achieve my style.

The heart in the head to represent the wisdom that comes with getting older... see my next old to learn way πŸ˜πŸ™

Here what I did in the painting stage:

- Primed - mr white surfacer 1000
- digital colour test
- very subtle white & blue airbrush with touch of pink blush in the cheeks
- hand brushed details using wet palette
- metallic paint details
- gloss & matt varnish
- glued on swarovski crystals 

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #resin #epoxyclay #wip #ipadart #clipstudiopaint #cat #acrylic #swarovski #airbrush #mrhobby #wetpalette
Noraneko custom - sculpting WIPs. This resin platf Noraneko custom - sculpting WIPs. This resin platform is by @facter for group show at @thisisnotatoystore happening this week. It's now in transit but might not make it in time πŸ˜…πŸ€ž

This was an extremely challenging custom as the 2.5 week working time frame was tight AF. I don't normally agree to doing customs with such a small time window but I really love the grass roots efforts of the folks at @thisisnotatoyscene and their new shop and I've been in contact with Facter for a few years now so I wanted to support the show.

When facing any time constraints in art it's just how to balance creative choices with the practicalities of how long it'll take to make. So if I say do a 15min sketch it's gonna be super rough but doesn't means it's bad just realistic. So for this custom, watercolour ground and even filming was instantly out. Watercolour ground I would have needed another week just to prep the ground. And that's why this is gonna be photos only πŸ™

Instead I decided to focus on the sculpt design and keep it acrylic. 

The first image is often how I start customs by doing digital concepts sketches on top of a photo of the blank cos I'm not one of these people that can go into hand sculpting without a design or plan πŸ˜…

And like most customs first thing I do is sand off the eyes so I can paint on cutie eyes lolz. But here is what I did for the sculpting stage:

- Prep the blank
- in this case use "pinning" technique to enforce joints
- glue using epoxy
- digital concept sketches
- sculpt with epoxy clay (brand Fixit Sculpt)
- wet sand to smooth. I use 120 & 400 grit
- test the parts/accessories fit before painting

#designertoys #arttoy #customtoys #resin #epoxy #sculpting #wip #sanding #heart #cat #ipadart #clipstudiopaint #fixitsculpt
SOLD OUT! Thank you soooo much everyone that tried SOLD OUT! Thank you soooo much everyone that tried for pieces πŸ₯²β€οΈπŸ™ and congratulations to everyone to managed to nab one πŸŽ‰! Not a bad way to end the last week of my BLAXK exhibition!

I also want to thank @actioncitysg that helped make this happen really apperiate it πŸ™

All the pieces that dropped can be seen on display until this Sunday 8th May @theblaxkspace before they head off to their new homes πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

Even though it wasnt part of the drop, Eemo Cloud - A Touch of Spring can still be pre ordered 😊

I always get so nervous when drops happen or my work goes up for sale cos as an artist you really are putting yourself out there. So I'm always shocked and seriously appreciate all the effort and support people give. It keeps me going thank you πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

#designertoys #arttoy #soldout
(Edit - sold out) Only one Kattessy reminds on the (Edit - sold out) Only one Kattessy reminds on the ActionCity website drop so if you've had and eye on this this is the moment! Despitenit being an open edition I love this colourway and these were the first 3 to be made available 😁 the rest sold in a blink of an eye πŸ˜±πŸ™‡β€β™€οΈπŸ™

https://www.actioncity.com.sg/collections/jessica-emmett (link in bio)

#designertoys #arttoy #kattessy
Just dropped off at @theblaxkspace all the packagi Just dropped off at @theblaxkspace all the packaging for the online drop on Wednesday on the @actioncitysg website (link in bio) 😁. While the pieces will be on display until Sunday it wanted the boxes ready.

While ActionCity produce Eemo Cloud that came with nice boxes... mu other work i still make myself in very small quantities. So basically I'm still at DIY + bubble wrap with my boxes lolz. I just don't make enough or do drops often enough to justify buying custom made boxes or be able to store them. So I buy flat boxes so I can store them and make them up when I need them.

The large pieces from the other part of my solo show won't get fancy boxes cos I could find anything big enough πŸ˜…πŸ™

Indie artist life 😁πŸ’ͺ

#designertoys #arttoy #diypackaging #packaging #boxes
Like I mentioned in my previous, with only a week- Like I mentioned in my previous, with only a week-ish left of my solo show we decided to open these two pieces the print (Edit print reserved) & 3d of Texture Monster - Break (3d still available) for international enquires where as before we were encouraging more local enquiries 😁

The 3D piece particularly is one of my most significant pieces in my career so I'd love to find it a new home. It's pretty pricey given this is a one off 3D print, highly complex and not something I'm looking to do again in this size (if at all). I put everything I had into it and was made specifically for this show!

To stress this is not part of the drop happening next week, so feel free to drop me a message any time between now at the end of the show at @theblaxkspace (8th may) if are seriously intrested in either of these pivotal pieces in my career πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ I will then pass your inquiry onto @actioncitysg πŸ™

Also last change to see these in person as my solo show is ending soon. Wow time flies! πŸ˜…

#designertoys #arttoy #texturemonster
#3dprint #print #creaturedesign
Went to @theblaxkspace this evening so i could sho Went to @theblaxkspace this evening so i could show the new pieces that I've added to the solo show even though there is only 9 days left 😁. They are dropping online next week wed 4th May 10am Singapore time:

https://www.actioncity.com.sg/collections/jessica-emmett 
(link in bio, listing only live at drop time πŸ™ so until then it will return a 404)

Please see the resent @theblaxkspace posts for all the prices and more details 😊

Due to the international situation, international courier costs are high. It's not ideal but we thank you so much for your understanding πŸ™

Please note that pieces in this drop will stay on display at BLAXK until the end of my solo before they are prepared for shipping πŸ™

#designertoys #arttoy #showyoureemo #toydrop #resin #watercolor #inkdrawing #acrylic #copic #copicaward2021
Dropping on Wed 4th May 2022, 10am Singapore time Dropping on Wed 4th May 2022, 10am Singapore time 😁! Do set your alarms as I'm making some real gems available! All are 1 of 1 apart from the Kattessy with is an open edition x 3.

https://www.actioncity.com.sg/collections/jessica-emmett 
(link in bio, listing only live at drop time πŸ™ so until then it will return a 404)

Beacuse my solo show was unexpectedly extended and even though there is only just over a week left of my show, we thought it would be fun to do one last mini drop 😁. It will be via the @actioncitysg website and open to international collectors. Please see the resent @theblaxkspace posts for all the prices and more details 😊

Due to the international situation, international courier costs are high. It's not ideal but we thank you so much for your understanding πŸ™

Please note that pieces in this drop will stay on display at @theblaxkspace until the end of my solo before they are prepared for shipping πŸ™. There is only just over a week to see the pieces in person so last week to go see it 😁

#designertoys #arttoy #showyoureemo #toydrop #resin #watercolor #inkdrawing #acrylic #copic #copicaward2021
Airbrush all clean 😁✨️ Airbrush all clean 😁✨️
Bought some Swarovski crystals for possible custom Bought some Swarovski crystals for possible customs at @koimingsg and I won a pen from their lucky dip 😁. I love getting free pens lolz

I actually love drawing with ballpoints cos you can shade. The only reason I don't use ballpoint for actual work is cos ballpoint don't normally use archival ink. I live in hope though maybe one day someone will make one. But nice for procrastinating... i mean fun sketching 😁.

Right back to actual work πŸ˜…

#swarovski #swarovskipen #ballpointpenart #ballpoint #pen #sketch #panda
I think I was fated to buy this custom by @sung_an I think I was fated to buy this custom by @sung_anatoy of @anatoy_official πŸ˜πŸŽ‰πŸ™. There were many pieces I really wanted to try for but I stepped back for others collectors but it was fated I'd get this piece 😊. Mr Kim @redlife1972 & Anatony have been a lot of firsts & historical moments for me and getting this pieces continues that's lolz:

- Mr Kim was the first person ever to ask me to join a custom show! It opened an important toy door and wasn't not the last time I did a custom for them 😁

- The 3rd custom I did for Anatoy was the direct inspiration for Eemo Cloud!

- They where part of my first custom show

- this is the first time I've ever bought a custom toy! 😁

It feel completely full circle and I am over joyed I was able to get this piece not only beacuse I feel great personal connection to this piece... but also really happy to be able to get something from my first custom show. I get tonlook at it everyday I remember the wonderful artists and my toy journey and what are toys but things that make us remember or feel! β€οΈπŸ™

#designertoys #arttoy #eemocloud #showyoureemo #anatoy #resin #customtoy #light #raincloud #mentalhealth #mytoycollection
I am extremely blown away to annonce the the Eemo I am extremely blown away to annonce the the Eemo Custom show is a sold out show. I can only express my deep gratitude to the artists that all worked so hard under difficult circumstances & rough schedules who created meaningful work that touched many many people. Thank you so much to those that managed to catch the show in person, anyone that shared and blogged about the show and showed the artists love ❀️. Extra huge thanks to all the people that submited bids and huge huge gratz to the winning bidders πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™Œ

I'm so so grateful to @actioncitysg for helping me complete my first ever custom show and I'm glad to be a part of their history too as it was the first custom show held at @theblaxkspace . 

I'm very touched by the whole experince πŸ₯²πŸ™

Even though the customs are being packed and off to their new homes, my solo show was extended until the 8th May πŸ™β€οΈ

#Repost @theblaxkspace
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All Eemo Cloud Custom Artworks sold! 🀩
All artworks will be shipped out to their new owners this week. 

To the lucky winners, we look forward for you to receive the amazing pieces. We are putting extra care into packing these delicate artworks and will be shipping them out by this week. Thank you for your patience and support for the artists. 😍

If you haven't check out Show Your Eemo exhibition by @jessica_emmett, now is the time! 
The show is happening till 8 May. Don't miss it!✨ 

#actioncitysg @actioncitysg #theblaxkspace #jessicaemmett #showyoureemo #showyoureemocustom #designertoys #arttoy #eemocloud
"Turning Mind" animated - ok so I went down a crea "Turning Mind" animated - ok so I went down a creative rabbit hole the past few days. Animation is pure hobby not something ive studied much... so I'm not sure what possessed me to attempt this. I guess I just could so clearly see the illustration I did moving i was complled to try. I had to simplify it to make it more manageable for my skill level πŸ˜…. 

I used the position of the stars & clouds from the illustration and I realised a bit too lately they weren't evenly spread out 3 dimensionally.  Oh well, I still feel it scratches that creature itch I was having. Thankfully to get lost in art for a change, too much rushing lately

#illustration #drawing #digitalart #ipadart #clipstudiopaint #surrealism #hangingmobile #clouds #stars #thoughts #mymindisspinning #animation
"Turning Mind" wip - I don't often switch on the t "Turning Mind" wip - I don't often switch on the time-lapse function on clip studio. But as I did so many layers I could still make a wip of sorts πŸ˜…

I really enjoyed illustrating this piece. Kinda my current mood

#illustration #drawing #digitalart #ipadart #clipstudiopaint #surrealism #hangingmobile #clouds #stars #thoughts #mymindisspinning
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