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I wrote a book!
Cover for The Bear At The Back Of The Book I had a wonderful time creating this story, visually and conceptually. It pushed me far...
emma9665
Mar 222 min read
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Using Anatomy In Portraiture
A beginners guide to portraiture

Emma Leyfield
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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An Illustrated Food Diary: Kitchen -> Table -> Sketchbook
A breathtaking meal has the same effect as beautiful artwork. The flavours and memories of food are something I want to record in my journal

Emma Leyfield
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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SKETCHBOOKS AT CHRISTMAS
Despite the relentless bombardment of gaudy festivity advertised in every commercial avenue, winter still manages to be beautiful....
emma9665
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Keeping A Tea Diary
First published: Artists & Illustrators Magazine, Feb 2022 Diaries can have all sorts of purposes. With the growing popularity of bullet...

Emma Leyfield
Oct 2, 20235 min read
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The Garden in February - Garden Journaling part 2
Early spring flowers are one of the purest joys in life and, while February can be taken up by fierce frosts and a few feet of snow,...

Emma Leyfield
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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Nature Walks and Art
Autumn is here, full of conkers, jam making and long nights drawing in. The hedgerows are full of life; the trees turning gold to drop...

Emma Leyfield
Oct 1, 20215 min read
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Designing Jam Labels
For this activity you will need: One pound of creativity 2oz Autumnal appreciation Several jars of homemade jam Copious cups of tea...

Emma Leyfield
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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An Overview of Watercolour Materials
As a beginner in the world of watercolours, the various different papers, paints and brushes can be a bit daunting. I get asked a lot...

Emma Leyfield
Mar 1, 20219 min read
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Decorated Letters:The art of correspondence.
My love affair with illustrated letters began as correspondence between myself and my grandmother, varying between humorous cartoons and...

Emma Leyfield
Jan 1, 20213 min read
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