Hello!
Welcome to The Creative Flock, it’s so lovely to have you here!
I’m Emma, an illustrator and artist living in rural Northamptonshire, UK, with my husband and our energetic 9-year-old.
My creative work is rooted in a deep love for the natural world, especially the small, everyday dramas playing out in micro habitats that often go unnoticed. I’m drawn to birds, woodland creatures, and those small, fleeting moments of wonder in nature that feel magical when you pause to notice them. I’m also inspired by folklore, old magic, and the power of storytelling to connect us more deeply with the world around us.
I’m a passionate sketchbook keeper and a collector of natural treasures, such as feathers, shells or curious stones - anything that sparks wonder. I’m a lifelong lover of children’s books; collecting them, reading them, and championing their power to inspire readers of all ages. I also work with a brilliant charity that brings authors into schools to share the joy of books and stories with children.
When I’m not in the studio, you’ll usually find me out wandering the countryside with binoculars and sketchbook in hand, often stopping to identify birds, sketch, or photograph some tree bark.
I believe that community and collaboration is so important in creative development and my own creative practice has benefited from being active in online community spaces such as Substack, as well as Patreon and Instagram. The energy, inspiration and support the people in these spaces bring has enabled me to create a more authentic body of work than I ever could have imagined.
I want to give back to the community, share my passion for drawing and illustration and hopefully provide a source of inspiration and encouragement when you most need it.
When you subscribe to The Creative Flock you’ll be joining a supportive and inspiring space for artists, illustrators, creatives and dreamers. The Flock is open to anyone, at any stage in their creative journey.
Ways to join the Flock:
🪶 Free Tier: The Perch
A calm, inspiring view from the edge of the nest. Perfect for curious creatives who want to stay lightly connected.
Every month: Join in with a live, sketch-along on Substack. (Recording available)
Every Friday: Join in the community-only chat thread and share ‘good stuff from your week’.
End of season newsletter
Occasional bonus live sessions with artists and illustrators
Enjoy occasional, free-to-read posts.
10% discount in my print shop
10% discount at Deep Deep Light Watercolour and Cult Pens
You can upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time.
If a paid membership isn’t the right fit but you’d still like to support my free offerings, you can buy me a coffee/pencil here, or simply like and share my posts. Every bit of support helps me reach more people.
🪺 Paid Tier: The Nest
A cozy, supportive space to build your creative practice. For artists ready to dig deeper, create, and grow.
Everything in The Perch, plus:
Full access to seasonal themes & creative resources
Invitations to live sessions, workshops and sketchbook share sessions with a replay available.
Member-exclusive posts, videos, and studio insights
A spot in the end of the season, Members Gallery
Receive regular support and encouragement from me and the community in the members-only chat space.
20% discount in my print shop
15% discount at Deep Deep Light Watercolour
You will have access to the full archive of content.
Subscriptions can be gifted too!
Subscription Costs:
Annual Membership: £65/year. Ideal for those who want to invest in their creative journey, explore themes more deeply, and enjoy the full seasonal cycle
Monthly Membership: £9.50/month. Suited to those who want more flexibility, join sessions that align with their interests and availability, or to access any of the sessions, workshops, videos and posts from the archive.
Founding Member: From £185 a year. A way of showing a bit of extra support for me and my work.
This is a space for those who like to take the scenic route in life.
This membership welcomes everyone, but if you enjoy a slow, gentle pace, you’ll feel right at home.
I won’t be dropping daily content, filling your inbox with messages or asking you to draw every week. There’ll be plenty of live session replays to catch up on if you need a bit of a challenge and I’ll happily share ways to extend your practice to members who wish to take it further.
The ‘Chat’ space is an optional way to connect with members of The Flock if you wish to.
There’s no pressure to have your camera on during the live sessions, talk or share what you’ve created. However, if you fancy chatting while you draw, then I’m always happy to oblige 🙂
In the spirit of ‘slow-pace’, The Creative Flock will take roost at certain times of the year, so I can spend quality time with my family, rest and devote efforts to creative projects. I would encourage you to use this opportunity as a reset too.
I’ll notify members of any interruptions to membership and payments will be paused during that time.
I’m so excited to take this journey together, thank you for your support, it means the world to me!
