Emily Sutton graduated with a BA in illustration from Edinburgh College of Art, having also studied at York College, and for a semester at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Emily's work is strongly influenced by the landscape and creatures of her surroundings in the Yorkshire countryside, as well as all kinds of beautiful objects found in and around her home.

Raised in the North Yorkshire countryside, Emily Sutton has become a true icon of modern day illustration. Garnering huge clients across the publishing and art world including the V&A, The Telegraph, Bloomsbury, Walker Books, Faber and Faber and Random House Emily is fast becoming a household name.

Starting her artistic career at the reputable Edinburgh College of Art, Emily’s childhood obsessions were soon brought to life; it was here that her vast and detailed world of curiosities, Victoriana and rosy-cheeked children were born. Going on to Rhode Island School of Design and working on a piece for The Edward Gorey House, Emily’s own style was fast becoming a recognisable asset.

Her exploration of folk art and a compelling aesthetic detail were a perfect match for books. She caught the eye of and collaborated with literary icon Michael Bond (Paddington), illustrated a series of V&A-commissioned books, and enjoyed a close collaboration with Nicola Davis, from which one of their books LOTS has gone on to win a multitude of awards. Emily has now worked with dozens of authors and can boast illustrating the works of Evelyn Waugh, Jane Austen, Julian Fellowes, Jesse Burton and Kate Morton, and more recently musician Johnny Flynn.

Aside from her evocative animation of other people’s characters, Emily wrote her own book for Walker Books, ‘Penny and the Little Lost Puppy’ and has created a number of other titles in the last few years, including work for Nicola Davies and a book about the animals of the Royal Family.

Emily has also designed for iconic labels, creating packaging for the likes of Betty’s and following in Edward Bawden’s steps with work for Fortnum and Mason, it is likely there is something in your home she has created without you even realising.