...to a little pocket of nature and quiet enchantment.

I’m Emily, an artist and illustrator nestled deep within the rolling Devon countryside. From my small but perfectly formed studio, gazing out across the ever-changing moods of Dartmoor, I create paintings and drawings that gather light, joy, and a hint of the unseen. Much of what I make is shaped by the wild magic woven through the natural world, from wind-tangled grasses to birdsong at dusk.

Alongside this, I illustrate and design children’s books, telling stories through images that invite wonder, stir curiosity, and gently open the door to new ways of seeing.

Summerlands Studio began its journey in 2017 and has been quietly growing ever since, much like the landscapes that inspire it. When I’m not at my desk, you’ll likely find me wandering muddy paths with a cheerful tangle of children and dogs, disappearing into the pages of a good book, or moving slowly across a yoga mat. I am, always and without fail, happiest beside the water or drifting within it.

So come in, kick off your shoes, and stay a while. You are most welcome here.