Emma Clarke
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Author and Illustrator of picture books. Teacher. Daydream believer. Country mumpkin lusting after adventure. Rep @MillievnGrutten
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Have just woken up both of my children to see the northern lights!
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I have a sad little ghost in need of a name. What should we call him?
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Husband went walking yesterday and got some stunning pics. I think this one’s my favourite.
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And I always wondered if people put a filter on the pics - it turns out…no! My eldest was grumpy about being woken up so have had to go back in.
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I had to take this picture with my phone looking through binoculars but I HAVE JUST SEEN A PUFFIN!!!!!
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We need to talk more about autism and autistic girls. So to anyone going through this, struggling to get kids teeth brushed, to get them to school, helping them deal with constant anxiety, buying endless socks that are never right, please know my DMs are always open to you.
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Going out on submission with a fun and interactive picture book. Can you please send me ALL the luck?
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I wasn’t sure whether to share this but…I’ve found myself without an agent. I’m okay, I’m just putting it out there as this happens more than people talk about.
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Under the sea…an old illustration of mine that’s still waiting for a story.
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I wasn’t going to share this. But he’s teeny and tiny and I love him.
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I have some news. I’m excited to say that I’m now represented by
@MillievnGrutten
at Caroline Sheldon. What a nice way to finish the year.
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I’ve got a young witch in need of a name! What is your best witchy name?
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Tentatively dipping a toe into the querying pool and seeking an agent. Any other picture book people in the same boat? I’d love to connect with you!
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I know this is vague and I’m sorry BUT…my inbox has been THE BEST PLACE EVER recently. Can’t wait to share more when I can!
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I can draw but… I’m not good enough to illustrate my own picture books. I’m keen to learn more. Can someone recommend a picture book illustration course to give me a shove in the right direction? Thank you.
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Here’s a very rough sketch of a boy and his butterfly. Just because.
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I want to see my stories on the shelves of bookstores, being read at school or snuggled up before bedtime, children smiling at the last page before asking ‘can we read that one again?’. Say hello if you’re chasing the same dream!
#amquerying
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Realised I’d never drawn a polar bear before, so here’s a first go at a little Christmas cub.
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I'm researching birds nests for a project I'm working on and came across this.... I think I'm in love!
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I’ve spent the morning organising a space to work instead of actually working.
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Battle Satsuma lives to see another day. Inspired by the satsuma I take to work and always bring home, never to be eaten.
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A busy day of writing & thinking about putting together a submission package for agents. But for now I’m advocating for myself and so far, it’s quite nice.
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I’m not pitching today but I met my lovely agent
@lanewriteswords
through a pitch earlier this year. Hoping all your stories (and mine!) find their way into the world. Good luck! ✨
#PBPitch
#authorillustrator
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I have one plan tonight: sit, eat and draw for pleasure.
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Tonight I WILL draw. Tonight I WILL find the confidence to start working on the illustrations for my own picture book manuscript. Send luck, good vibes and helpful tips!
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Happy World Book Day. Here’s an old illustration that seems right for today.
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The magic of the sea. So many of my favourite picture books feature the sea in some way and the sea is also my happy place.
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This is Daisy. Daisy LOVES monsters. Doug the dog does not.
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No new illustrations this week as I’m on holiday but I’ve always felt this character needs a story. When I’m home I think I’ll draw one for her.
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Getting my youngest to school this morning was tough. The socks weren’t right. She had sensory overload in the car and no one was allowed to talk. So here’s a thread….
#autism
🧵
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So many picture books are described as ‘written in effortless rhyme’. I don’t know about you, but I put a whole LOT of effort into writing rhyme to give it that effect of ‘effortlessness’!
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Two little love pigeons. Dedicated to the pigeons who snuggle on my garden fence every night.
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Today has flown. I’ve been editing, and thumbnailing to start the process of getting things ready for agents. So I’ll just leave this little star here.
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What an amazing couple of days I’ve had! I’ve signed with an agent, have interest in my stories and am spending my days doing what I love...writing! I feel like I’ve been sprinkled with luck so here’s a little sketch in honour of that!
#amwriting
#WritingCommunity
#PBwriter
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No matter how much I draw I just can’t resist a sweet little scribble like this.
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Shy little pumpkin. A rushed sketch before collecting the kids from school.
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I have wanted to write a book that features an autistic girl for ages and after sharing this a while ago I have finally started to narrow down exactly what it is I want to say.
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Author/Illustrator seeks agent with GSOH, friendly disposition and a love for picture books. A penchant for chocolate and pretty stationery a bonus. Happy
#KidLitArtPostcard
day!
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Which Colin are you today? I’m probably bottom right…
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A Ghost for Every Season. Here’s Fall Ghost. What should we call him?
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Hadn't drawn a dinosaur for a little while so here’s one with its mini me.
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I used to stay up and secretly read. My 8 year old stays up and draws. It’s 10pm and he’s just come down to show me this. ♥️
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My little girl likes making picture book dummies. She’s really gone for the drama with this one!
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A fairly accurate depiction of the current summer situation on the west coast of Scotland.
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I’m going to take a moment to toot my own horn 😂 I started illustrating late last year with no clue what I was doing. It’s nice to look back and see the progress I’ve made in less than a year. 1st pic is recent work, 2nd is from Jan this year.
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Happy.
Just a reminder to do what makes you happy. Whether it’s maths, drawing or doing absolutely nothing at all.
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Oh my goodness! The sea tonight is pink. It is actually PINK! No filter. What a blinder of a Scottish sky.
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We’re staying on the coast and there is something so calming about the sea.
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Putting together a non fiction proposal and I'm getting to watch lots of brilliant clips about weird and wonderful animals as part of my research.
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One more for
@thegoodshipillo
.
I was never far from a book as a child. I miss that time I could read book after book with not a care in the world.
Today, I’d be replacing that tower of books with a tower of endless washing.
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Happy
#KidLitArtPostcard
day! I’m Emma, an author and illustrator,
rep’d by the lovely
@lanewriteswords
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The
#WMPitch
day has arrived. May your star shine brightly today! Good luck to all taking part.
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‘Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.’ A.A.Milne
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Sorry for the illustration dump but there are some characters I’ve been desperate to get out for ages. Here’s moustachioed pistachio. A rather debonair fellow.
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Discarded penguins. Sorry, guys. None of you quite made the cut.
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It’s
#NationalIllustrationDay
, a good time to reflect. I started drawing & writing in lockdown. I’d always wanted to be a writer, ever since I wrote my first story aged 6 (11 pages long with no full stops). I’ve spent the last 3 years working towards my dream. Fingers crossed!
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Scribbliest scribbles are always the best. Why is that?
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A quick trip to Florence - the perfect end to a Tuesday in Bologna.
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Little Red. Feel like I haven’t drawn for ages. I’ve been busy writing and working on various projects so tonight I sat down with no plan other than I wanted to use red.
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Introducing Neville, punk rock pigeon. Rebel, rule breaker & all round bad bird.
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Every now and then I like to shout out about the picture books I’ve loved. This has to be one of my favourites! I’m thinking of writing a blog which would include recommendations for PBs. Is this a bit 2010 or are blogs still relevant? 🤔
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Happy
#PortfolioDay
. I’m Emma, a picture book author & illustrator.
If you’d like to speak to me or find out more about my work, I’d love to hear from you.
rep:
@lanewriteswords
emmaclarkeillustration
@gmail
.com
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This gentlemen man plodded sadly from my pencil. I’d just like to give him a nice cup of tea and a hug.
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I’ve had some lovely messages about my illustrations recently so I now look like this…
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A huge thank you for to everyone for all the love and kind comments in response to my last tweet. Onwards and upwards!
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I’ve shared this book worm before but between end of term, festivities and holidays I’ve done no illustrations so here she is again.
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Sea sparkles ✨
I’ve always meant to go back and neaten this up but I’ve never got round to it.
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There’s something about the start of the year that makes me feel my wildest dreams could come true.
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Here’s a little reminder to all those going into the weekend. Dust yourself off and put your best foot forward…
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My Instagram just reached over 6k! Not bad for someone who initially felt silly putting myself forward as an illustrator.
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The Boy and the Butterfly. Thought it might be nice to share how this started. Pencil sketch - adding colour - adding light and contrast.
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