Commission FAQs

Q: Did you go to art school?

A: No, I didn’t study art or illustration. I studied to be a Heritage Professional. I have a Bachelor's in cultural heritage and a Master's in Applied Museum and Heritage Studies. I graduated in the field of collection management.

Q: Are you a fulltime artist?

A: No, I would love to, but currently I work part-time alongside my drawing. I manage and build exhibitions, and carry out several projects for smaller museums.

Q: How can I get a commission from you?

A: You can contact me about a commission or idea through Instagram @emily_ttch, or by email: mail4emmelie@gmail.com. You can also find a contact form under my contact page on my portfolio. I am currently available for commissions and would love to work together!

Q: Can I buy original artwork?

A: All my art is traditional, but not all artworks are able to be sold. This is due to that not every drawing is made on a separate piece of paper. If you have a drawing you would like to have, simply send me a message. I would be glad to re-home them if possible.

Q: Will you design my album cover for my band?

A: Absolutely! This works just like a commission. I have worked on several podcast and album covers. I can offer both the illustration and design of the layout. For some of my branding work, you can see my design portfolio page here.

Q: What paper and pencils do you use?

A: For painting, I use Arches 300gsm hot-pressed watercolour paper. I use Biotop 200/250gsm paper for pencil drawings or work in my Moleskine Art sketchbook.

My favourite pencils to use are the Palomino Blackwing pencils. I will mainly use the Natural, but for softer lines use the Regular and Pearl.

Q: Can I get one of your drawings as a tattoo?

A: Although flattered, I prefer my art to remain on paper. I found that my art doesn't translate to skin very well. Because my drawings often contain stories, tattoos feel like a form that doesn't fit their intended purpose.

Q: Any advice for artists just starting out?

A: My biggest advice would be not to compare yourself to others. Don’t be daunted by where you want to be. You will get there with time, but only if you continue. You simply need practice and patience, lots of it, unfortunately. And above all, make sure what you do, you enjoy! This will reflect more in your work than you might notice yourself. But I promise others will. Draw what you want to draw, not what you think is popular.