Magic Pencil

About Us

Hello! I am Emily, and I have worked as a freelance illustrator since 2005. I have created illustrations for well over one hundred greetings cards, gift wrap, children's books, toys, packaging, jewellery, canvases and various giftware items and ceramics. My specialty is developing new characters.

My illustrations are hand drawn with pencil or ink, and coloured either by hand or digitally, occasionally incorporating photography/collage. I can work in a various styles from sketchy and quirky, to simple lines suited to baby books and toy designs, to cute detailed pencil drawings which are great for fluffy animals!

Call me for an informal chat about your requirements on 0845 680 0759. I can provide final artwork by email for fast delivery.

Visit my website www.magicpencil.co.uk for examples of my work, client list and comments from customers!

I am very flexible in the way that I charge, I am happy to work on an hourly rate, project rate, to a set budget or on a royalty basis. Many clients initially like me to spend a couple of hours sketching ideas which is a great way of getting started and generating lots of new ideas for your project.

Emily’s natural talent for illustration was first recognised at 4 years old. As she grew up her interest in art developed, studying art at A level achieving an A grade, and college where she got a distinction before gaining a first class honours degree in Graphic Design - specialising in illustration in 2004. Emily also gained ‘highly commended’ in 2003 for the Macmillan's children's picture book prize.

She lives with her husband Paul, and their 2 dogs in Birmingham.

Emily’s illustrations are drawn by hand with pencil, charcoal or ink – using a cute but quirky style, and coloured by hand, or digitally – with the occasional use of collage/scanned objects to add texture.

Emily has been working as an illustrator since graduation in 2004, where she was 'spotted' by Hallmark cards Plc at the New Designers exhibition in London. In 2005 she went freelance, trading as aptly as ‘Magic pencil’. Emily has since worked for many companies in the greetings card, jewellery, gift, publishing and packaging industries. She has a great relationship with her customers, providing a friendly, flexible and efficient service.