Hey, I'm Emma and I'm an illustrator. My social media career kicked off working for a body-positive lingerie brand called Figleaves. Unfortunately, I was made redundant in 2021, which is when I started drawing and I haven't been able to stop since!
However, positivity and self-love still run deep within all my work, and my goal has always been to make others feel good.
I now share my illustrations on my Instagram (almost) daily to my 30,000 followers. Here are some of my most loved illustrations. I hope you love them!
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yessssssssssss!!!! for me, it's writing poetry. no one else gets it (i'm a gen z-er) but it's brightened my life so much!
Please continue to write. Writing poetry can be such a creative outlet and way to express yourself. As an older millennial, continue to do the things that make you happy and that you love. I gave up things that I really used to enjoy when I was younger because I was ridiculed for being "too geeky", but have now learned that there will always be people who may not understand your passions, but there will be one or two who do. So continue writing beautiful words!
Load More Replies...I really wanted the house I currently live in, and really wanted to do it up. Today I cried with the stress of the workmen and things going wrong (not even bad now I've calmed down). So this is very relevant as I read it through tired, post-cried eyes.
Sadly not, because I feel like no matter how hard I work and through myself into my passions and goals I still can't get ahead. Also I never wanted to be born asexual and have ADHD as I'm ridiculed because of them. Being a human is so gosh darn hard at times.
I remember wanting the thing. I remember buying the thing. I also remember having to sell the thing. And I'll probably never have that thing again, though I'm working for it.
Yes. I feel good that I don't have anxiety to work everyday and be anxious all the time, but now I'm having severe depression because I have bills to pay the I can't pay because I am unemployed.
If only society were to choose not to be so judgy, i dont think we would have these kinds of problems
Bro, i needed this so bad. we need more people like this artist in the world. Someone who looks at what's beautiful and loves them for every inch of them. And not people who point out flaws and judge for them. no one fits the "social media standerds" because all of us are unique and beautiful in our own way and this has really inspired me <3
To each their own. I'd personally like to shed some pounds and be happy with my body for myself 🤷
No, my body is definitely flawed. Until I'm not in danger of diabetes, it will stay that way
I want to meet the younger version of myself and tell her that everything will go the way it has to and then everything will be good. And I want to tell her to be a little nicer to the boy next to her in school, 'cause he will be the sun to her 😌
Load More Replies...I have had probably about 30 something jobs since I turned 21. Past me is saying "WTF dude?"
my past self would be mildly disappointed ngl. Example: I went from a hard working straight A student to a C- D student :')
Whatever costs you your mental health. If you do not get the joy of learning something new from time to time (besides the stressfull moments of studying), then you should not go there.
Load More Replies...Student loans, my job, paying bills, trying to reach goals set by society...well gosh darn it, I'm broke!
I love the details on the body! It looks like a real woman’s body :D
I understand what you're saying but can I respectfully point out that even very slim women's bodies are real bodies. There's this idea that 'real women's bodies' are those which don't meet the thin ideal we see in the media. In reality, all women's bodies are real women's bodies:)
Load More Replies...I just came out of a 30 year marriage I should have left many years ago. Trust me when I say IT MATTERS HOW YOU ARE TREATED!!!
Life is a team sport. If we're not all winning, then none of us are really winning.
Hey Jonathan, go home and kiss your framed painting of Trump and Putin. What a racist loser you are.
Load More Replies...Thanks, this help so much, recently I heard something that broke my heart bc it meant I couldn't have something I have wanted pretty much all of 2021, and now I feel a bit better about it, sorry for venting in the comments
sorry for this being on an unrelated note, but I LOVE your profile picture! Schmebulock is my favorite Gravity Falls character (technically, he’s tied with Mabel and Grenda)!
Load More Replies...And sometimes what you don't get turns out to be a bad thing to get.
I've been struggling with this one so much. I worked so incredibly hard to achieve a goal and still didn't get it and don't see anything better in store after working so damn hard for it.
It's not 'doing nothing', it's resting, resting is productive and it's healthy to get adequate rest!
Stop trying to be different, you're more like everyone when you try to be different, just be you.
oh, Sara. I totally get it. Everyone always thinks I'm so happy and perfect and always totally fine. In reality, I am really hurt and depressed sometimes. But no one sees it.
Load More Replies...ok but idk what the difference is? also i think i have no friends bc im always "happy" and everyone thinks im fake (sry for venting in comments)
The friendship that last are all based on each person gaining happiness from being around the other person and enjoying other people’s company. If they think you’re fake, they probably don’t deserve your friendship because they will not appreciate you. There is a lot of other people out there who will enjoy your company and not disrespect you, but remember that you are the one choosing who to be friends with, not the other way around 😃
Load More Replies...Me when I would always be a "Therapist" for my friends when needed, but when i need a shoulder to lean on I've got no one
haha I refuse to follow this advice and shall continue to pretend to be happy
I've tried being positive, but people made me a doormat. Now I'm cynical and a jerk. I won't put up with people's crap anymore.
YOU GOT THE STRAWBERRY??? I GOT THE TABLE THAT THE PLATE OF CAKE WAS ON
Load More Replies...I recently realized (admitted to myself) that I am settling in every aspect of my life. But now I'm going for the whole damn 🎂💕
lol great message but I don't have a good phone and this just makes me want one... ah!
Whoa this hits different. There's a guy I know who never eats sugar, is ALWAYS exercising, really just goes on and on about his diets and how sugar is gonna kill us all if we eat a little bit and everything. maybe he's serious but it also feels like he's trying to fit a societal norm and "be a man" and this one reminds me of him.
When you're pre-diabetic and you're not happy, that means that you are unhealthy and fat and you need to fix it.
If I had folded, I would have ended up in prison, cuz someone woulda di*d
I WISH I could just do that, I’m still in school… Stuck for years with exactly the same people who don’t understand me, all the while struggling with depression and schoolwork and everything basically… Thanks for reading all of my rant, BTW anyone open to a proper talk about mental illness? The only people I know never had or have depression, so I don’t really have anyone to talk to…
Ya I’m in school too I have not being sarcastic 53 missing assignments and I’m panicking while being mentally abused at home by everybody saying “you should live with dad we would all be more happy” when I try to talk to anyone I get all sad and try not to cry so yes I would I need people to relate too!
Load More Replies...my only problem is finding and sticking with people who DONT bring me down. A lot of the time, those people...their kindness and respect for me is a whole other world to me, that I take it as a weird/cringy thing :\
But can you not eat the 🍉🍑🍇🍎🍊🍋🍒🍅, then spit out the seeds and plant them on the same day?
I think she meant that you cannot harvest the same day you planted the seed
Load More Replies...But the way we experience things is based on how we feel about them. It's not easy to dump all your former feelings and thoughts.
I honestly really needed that, I have been so negative about what I deserve, and myself period, and that helps a lot, thank you
If you think you only deserve the bare minimum, that's probably what you'll get. Dream big.
This applies SO MUCH to mental health and chronic illness, especially for people who don't have the choice but to "fake it" so they can work to support themselves, and give up all their non-work time recovering from the effort it takes to fake it. If you are suffering with severe depression or other mental illness, or an invisible illness and chronic pain, and were able to go to work, get home, AND do something you normally can't because of how you feel, you can and SHOULD be proud of that. If you are too sick to work, but got out of bed and fed yourself something, or took a shower, that's an accomplishment to be proud of. The success and progress you make shouldn't only be celebrated when it's tied to money or being slim or anything to do with capitalism. Progress of any kind when you are struggling to survive is something to be proud of
Thanks, I needed that Heather! You just made my Monday, dispite it being my least favourite day of the week 🤗 You are an angel 😇 I hate Capitalism and everything around it, it just ruins everything and makes fun of anyone even slightly different! To anyone in particular Have a day, it does not need to be great It is a great accomplishment to anyone to wake up and I wish for the rest of your life to wake up with a feeling of accomplishment knowing that all you need to do today is exist. 😊
Load More Replies...if you got up on the first ring of your alarm this morning I APPLAUD you
At that point you have to ask if it's really what is best for you, then.
Load More Replies...self righteousness and self awareness are two different things.
Load More Replies...Yes, but life is also so tiring that when you have to work through it, you miss the fun parts quite often.
does my crossiant have to end for my lunch to begin tho can't i have a crossiant WITH my lunch
this is so true. Its really hard to let go sometimes though!!
does anyone else wake up feeling like that bish and then look on instagram or tiktok and feel like haha nvm because same
I take "thunder thighs" as a compliment. I also frequently request for my s/o to refer to me as "Her Royal Thighness"
My thighs are not small. Was teased mercilessly when younger, then discovered I can apparently choke someone out with them. My oft hated thighs saved me. Strong indeed, in many ways.
Load More Replies...It really doesn't matter who does it, or if they were even joking or not, there's always the look of "wtf" on a girls face when you say that. Thank you, I know my things are fat. Don't tell me they are.
I used to hate my thighs as a teenager since almost single girl on our cross-country team had very thin thighs and legs. I would always try to hide them on the bus after a run. Now, I have learned to love them as they are incredibly strong and help me in so many sports including rowing, running, hiking, and martial arts. I love feeling athletic and strong.
As an ex of mine put it... You don't build a cathedral on a foundation made for an outhouse.
No. This seemingly harmless belief has caused *so* much suffering... hard work doesn't always equal success, and thinking that it does leads to the belief that unsuccessful people are "just lazy." She worked hard, yes, but luck was a factor.
Some people are just born into wealth. Then, there are some who work for it. THEY are the best.
Why do people say gold digger? Every woman has her worth. If you can't afford it, find woman in your level of spending.
Load More Replies...Yeehaw I have those same boots in brown :D and thanks for the nice message too!
This time, two years ago, I had just finished chemo. Little did I know that radiation would be the worst of it. Thankfully, I was able to work from home (due to COVID).
You brought more happiness to me than all of the images in this collection. I laughed a little.
Load More Replies...Old person here... sometimes they really ARE falling apart. Build again with a better foundation.
Serious question, with all due respect and very much in the spirit of this whole thread,, what's wrong with that?
Load More Replies...Noooo, don't think that's true. Especially when I lose ANOTHER job and my aunt dies of cancer and I can't pay my bills all at the same time
And the destination you thought you were heading towards changes into a much better one!
Load More Replies...someone tell my teacher this...he is convinced that all women do is chase guys
I'd like to know what's wrong, in your mind, with wearing red nail polish and high heels. Just because men can't keep it in their pants doesn't mean women have to conform to societal norms. Also, who the f**k is attracted to red toenail polish? When guys chase girls, they sure as hell ain't lookin at her damn feet.
Load More Replies...Unfortunately my inner voice is way crueler to me than the people around me right now :/
Just tell your inner voice to shut the f**k up. That's what I do.
Load More Replies...Be honest it's to impress other women. And it's already clear to most men, but don't be offended when he isn't impressed.
Load More Replies...I've never cared what anyone thought about me. Only thing is, I don't think well of myself, which is bad.
"Glow-up" is such a rude comment in my opinion. It's saying you were dull before and now are "shiny".
I disagree...I think a glow-up is just an increase in confidence, not anything to do with looks. And yeah, when you're not confident, you're going to be sad and a bit dull. AND THAT IS OKAY. I AM NOT RUSHING YOUR JOURNEY. All I'm saying is that a "glow-up" isn't a rude comment--it's people appreciating the pivot point of your inner journey. That's all.
Load More Replies...People who struggle with high expectations and perfectionism, this is so true!!! I care way too much about grades because of my parents so I feel pain in the pit of my stomach after I get less than an A on anything.
I'm not sure why this one is last when I think it is one of the most important ones
I started doing this quite often, and I'm happy to report that everyone thinks I'm crazy :) (no sarcasm)
And remember that what's small for someone else isn't always small for you :)
I told my doctor that I am more interested in being content right now than by being fashionably thin when I die.
These are so cool! Thanks so much for the positive messages, I really needed it!
Loved all of these! The simplicity of the words and the graphics! They need to be printed as posters!
Why do they have to be so-called "girly"? Men have self-doubt too. I'm a woman, and am not into pink, cakes or sparkling wine.
These could apply to ALL genders. But the messages are so positive, I needed that
The font is absolutely abysmal to try to read, especially if the text is vertical or diagonal
These are so cool! Thanks so much for the positive messages, I really needed it!
Loved all of these! The simplicity of the words and the graphics! They need to be printed as posters!
Why do they have to be so-called "girly"? Men have self-doubt too. I'm a woman, and am not into pink, cakes or sparkling wine.
These could apply to ALL genders. But the messages are so positive, I needed that
The font is absolutely abysmal to try to read, especially if the text is vertical or diagonal
