Emma Block

Emma Block is an illustrator and author living in north Essex, working across publishing, editorial illustration, licensing, packaging and branding. She has written and illustrated many books, including her best selling painting books The Joy of Watercolour, Get Started with Gouache, and Watercolour Life. Here latest book Keeping a Creative Sketchbook is out on April 9th 2024. She has also illustrated the children’s book series, The Adventures of Miss Petitfour by Anne Michaels.

Get a glimpse behind the making of Emma’s new book and her creative process in this chat. It will surely inspire you to start your own sketchbook (if you haven’t already!).