Emily Paige
@emilypaigedraws.bsky.social
🎨MI-based kidlit illustrator
✨Lover of all things whimsical and colorful
emilypaigedraws.com
✨Lover of all things whimsical and colorful
emilypaigedraws.com
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Emily Paige
@emilypaigedraws.bsky.social
· Dec 22
Hi, I’m Emily, a MI-based illustrator and graphic designer dreaming of drawing for kidlit books!
My favorite things to illustrate are cute little critters and the whimsical environments they inhabit✨
emilyiatrou.com/illustration
instagram: @emilypaigedraws
emilypaigedraws@gmail.com
My favorite things to illustrate are cute little critters and the whimsical environments they inhabit✨
emilyiatrou.com/illustration
instagram: @emilypaigedraws
emilypaigedraws@gmail.com
does anyone know of any online groups/forums/discords or anything of illustrators who are currently querying for agents?
I’m in the middle of doing it and would love a lil online community to chat with through the process!
I’m in the middle of doing it and would love a lil online community to chat with through the process!
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
does anyone know of any online groups/forums/discords or anything of illustrators who are currently querying for agents?
I’m in the middle of doing it and would love a lil online community to chat with through the process!
I’m in the middle of doing it and would love a lil online community to chat with through the process!
peachtober day 31 - ghost✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ghost
👻happy halloween!!🎃
we have officially made it to the end of peachtober 2025!!🥳
i’m so proud of myself for completing this challenge for the second year! now it’s time to go rest my hand after all that drawing🤣
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ghost
👻happy halloween!!🎃
we have officially made it to the end of peachtober 2025!!🥳
i’m so proud of myself for completing this challenge for the second year! now it’s time to go rest my hand after all that drawing🤣
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
peachtober day 31 - ghost✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ghost
👻happy halloween!!🎃
we have officially made it to the end of peachtober 2025!!🥳
i’m so proud of myself for completing this challenge for the second year! now it’s time to go rest my hand after all that drawing🤣
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ghost
👻happy halloween!!🎃
we have officially made it to the end of peachtober 2025!!🥳
i’m so proud of myself for completing this challenge for the second year! now it’s time to go rest my hand after all that drawing🤣
peachtober day 30 - whisker✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whisker
we’ve got a new friend today! everybody meet…**drumroll please**…lester!🥳
(named after lester the doorman from only murders in the building🤣)
tune in tomorrow for something spooky!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whisker
we’ve got a new friend today! everybody meet…**drumroll please**…lester!🥳
(named after lester the doorman from only murders in the building🤣)
tune in tomorrow for something spooky!✨
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
peachtober day 30 - whisker✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whisker
we’ve got a new friend today! everybody meet…**drumroll please**…lester!🥳
(named after lester the doorman from only murders in the building🤣)
tune in tomorrow for something spooky!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whisker
we’ve got a new friend today! everybody meet…**drumroll please**…lester!🥳
(named after lester the doorman from only murders in the building🤣)
tune in tomorrow for something spooky!✨
peachtober day 29 - sour✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25sour
fall apple-picking anyone?🍎🍏
hopefully these apples aren’t too sour, but this just felt like such a perfect autumn activity!
tune in tomorrow for a new friend!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25sour
fall apple-picking anyone?🍎🍏
hopefully these apples aren’t too sour, but this just felt like such a perfect autumn activity!
tune in tomorrow for a new friend!✨
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
peachtober day 29 - sour✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25sour
fall apple-picking anyone?🍎🍏
hopefully these apples aren’t too sour, but this just felt like such a perfect autumn activity!
tune in tomorrow for a new friend!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25sour
fall apple-picking anyone?🍎🍏
hopefully these apples aren’t too sour, but this just felt like such a perfect autumn activity!
tune in tomorrow for a new friend!✨
peachtober day 28 - button✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25button
she wanted to go outside and tend to the garden, but it was raining and Dad insisted on helping her button up her raincoat first!
tune in tomorrow for an autumn activity!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25button
she wanted to go outside and tend to the garden, but it was raining and Dad insisted on helping her button up her raincoat first!
tune in tomorrow for an autumn activity!✨
October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
peachtober day 28 - button✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25button
she wanted to go outside and tend to the garden, but it was raining and Dad insisted on helping her button up her raincoat first!
tune in tomorrow for an autumn activity!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25button
she wanted to go outside and tend to the garden, but it was raining and Dad insisted on helping her button up her raincoat first!
tune in tomorrow for an autumn activity!✨
peachtober day 27 - axe✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25axe
I was thinking…how do I imply there’s an axe in this without actually drawing an axe?🤔
and then it hit me! a christmas tree farm!🎄
tune in tomorrow for a rainy day!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25axe
I was thinking…how do I imply there’s an axe in this without actually drawing an axe?🤔
and then it hit me! a christmas tree farm!🎄
tune in tomorrow for a rainy day!✨
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
peachtober day 27 - axe✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25axe
I was thinking…how do I imply there’s an axe in this without actually drawing an axe?🤔
and then it hit me! a christmas tree farm!🎄
tune in tomorrow for a rainy day!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25axe
I was thinking…how do I imply there’s an axe in this without actually drawing an axe?🤔
and then it hit me! a christmas tree farm!🎄
tune in tomorrow for a rainy day!✨
peachtober day 26 - bear✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bear
this was originally gonna be two bears giving each other a “bear hug”, but I couldn’t get the pose right :(
so! we pivoted to a cute little teddy bear tea party instead!
tune in tomorrow for a family activity!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bear
this was originally gonna be two bears giving each other a “bear hug”, but I couldn’t get the pose right :(
so! we pivoted to a cute little teddy bear tea party instead!
tune in tomorrow for a family activity!✨
October 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
peachtober day 26 - bear✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bear
this was originally gonna be two bears giving each other a “bear hug”, but I couldn’t get the pose right :(
so! we pivoted to a cute little teddy bear tea party instead!
tune in tomorrow for a family activity!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bear
this was originally gonna be two bears giving each other a “bear hug”, but I couldn’t get the pose right :(
so! we pivoted to a cute little teddy bear tea party instead!
tune in tomorrow for a family activity!✨
peachtober day 25 - stripes✨
when drawing this, I was picturing that scene in home alone where kevin is walking home with his groceries and his sleeves are so puffy that his arms are sticking out🤣 that was the vibe I was going for lol
tune in tomorrow for a plushie friend!✨
when drawing this, I was picturing that scene in home alone where kevin is walking home with his groceries and his sleeves are so puffy that his arms are sticking out🤣 that was the vibe I was going for lol
tune in tomorrow for a plushie friend!✨
October 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
peachtober day 25 - stripes✨
when drawing this, I was picturing that scene in home alone where kevin is walking home with his groceries and his sleeves are so puffy that his arms are sticking out🤣 that was the vibe I was going for lol
tune in tomorrow for a plushie friend!✨
when drawing this, I was picturing that scene in home alone where kevin is walking home with his groceries and his sleeves are so puffy that his arms are sticking out🤣 that was the vibe I was going for lol
tune in tomorrow for a plushie friend!✨
peachtober day 24 - spots✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25spots
wanted to change it up from the basic idea of “spots”, so this little owl is using her binoculars to spot her friends coming for a visit!
ps I can’t fully tell if my vision is coming across on this one, but just roll with me on it lol
#peachtober25 #peachtober25spots
wanted to change it up from the basic idea of “spots”, so this little owl is using her binoculars to spot her friends coming for a visit!
ps I can’t fully tell if my vision is coming across on this one, but just roll with me on it lol
October 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
peachtober day 24 - spots✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25spots
wanted to change it up from the basic idea of “spots”, so this little owl is using her binoculars to spot her friends coming for a visit!
ps I can’t fully tell if my vision is coming across on this one, but just roll with me on it lol
#peachtober25 #peachtober25spots
wanted to change it up from the basic idea of “spots”, so this little owl is using her binoculars to spot her friends coming for a visit!
ps I can’t fully tell if my vision is coming across on this one, but just roll with me on it lol
peachtober day 23 - paper✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25paper
these little mice friends were folding paper airplanes when they spotted the giant leaves around them and realized they could fly on them too!
tune in tomorrow for a new animal friend!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25paper
these little mice friends were folding paper airplanes when they spotted the giant leaves around them and realized they could fly on them too!
tune in tomorrow for a new animal friend!✨
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
peachtober day 23 - paper✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25paper
these little mice friends were folding paper airplanes when they spotted the giant leaves around them and realized they could fly on them too!
tune in tomorrow for a new animal friend!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25paper
these little mice friends were folding paper airplanes when they spotted the giant leaves around them and realized they could fly on them too!
tune in tomorrow for a new animal friend!✨
peachtober day 22 - web✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25web
you can always meet a new friend in the most unexpected of places!
tune in tomorrow for a fun adventure!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25web
you can always meet a new friend in the most unexpected of places!
tune in tomorrow for a fun adventure!✨
October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
peachtober day 22 - web✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25web
you can always meet a new friend in the most unexpected of places!
tune in tomorrow for a fun adventure!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25web
you can always meet a new friend in the most unexpected of places!
tune in tomorrow for a fun adventure!✨
peachtober day 21 - snowflake✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25snowflake
we interrupt the usual autumn vibes for a sneak peek at the fun that is coming with winter time!
also I think my favorite clothing item to draw ever is a giant puffer jacket🤣
tune in tomorrow to meet a new friend!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25snowflake
we interrupt the usual autumn vibes for a sneak peek at the fun that is coming with winter time!
also I think my favorite clothing item to draw ever is a giant puffer jacket🤣
tune in tomorrow to meet a new friend!✨
October 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
peachtober day 21 - snowflake✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25snowflake
we interrupt the usual autumn vibes for a sneak peek at the fun that is coming with winter time!
also I think my favorite clothing item to draw ever is a giant puffer jacket🤣
tune in tomorrow to meet a new friend!✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25snowflake
we interrupt the usual autumn vibes for a sneak peek at the fun that is coming with winter time!
also I think my favorite clothing item to draw ever is a giant puffer jacket🤣
tune in tomorrow to meet a new friend!✨
peachtober day 20 - truck✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25truck
this little guy ran straight to his toy cars after he got home from a busy day at school!
normally I don’t love drawing cars but I actually found drawing these toy cars really fun! maybe it’s because they can be sillier shapes lol
#peachtober25 #peachtober25truck
this little guy ran straight to his toy cars after he got home from a busy day at school!
normally I don’t love drawing cars but I actually found drawing these toy cars really fun! maybe it’s because they can be sillier shapes lol
October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
peachtober day 20 - truck✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25truck
this little guy ran straight to his toy cars after he got home from a busy day at school!
normally I don’t love drawing cars but I actually found drawing these toy cars really fun! maybe it’s because they can be sillier shapes lol
#peachtober25 #peachtober25truck
this little guy ran straight to his toy cars after he got home from a busy day at school!
normally I don’t love drawing cars but I actually found drawing these toy cars really fun! maybe it’s because they can be sillier shapes lol
peachtober day 19 - melon✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25melon
have you ever seen anyone so happy to be eating a watermelon? it’s his favorite snack!
originally this piece was going to be a jack-o-lantern/watermelon combo, but it just kept looking so weird that I had to pivot lol
#peachtober25 #peachtober25melon
have you ever seen anyone so happy to be eating a watermelon? it’s his favorite snack!
originally this piece was going to be a jack-o-lantern/watermelon combo, but it just kept looking so weird that I had to pivot lol
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
peachtober day 19 - melon✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25melon
have you ever seen anyone so happy to be eating a watermelon? it’s his favorite snack!
originally this piece was going to be a jack-o-lantern/watermelon combo, but it just kept looking so weird that I had to pivot lol
#peachtober25 #peachtober25melon
have you ever seen anyone so happy to be eating a watermelon? it’s his favorite snack!
originally this piece was going to be a jack-o-lantern/watermelon combo, but it just kept looking so weird that I had to pivot lol
peachtober day 18 - toad✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25toad
this one’s my over the garden wall moment! what song do we think they’re playing?🤔
(and yes, I know they’re frogs in the show but I couldn’t resist drawing my own version of them, even on a toad prompt!)
#peachtober25 #peachtober25toad
this one’s my over the garden wall moment! what song do we think they’re playing?🤔
(and yes, I know they’re frogs in the show but I couldn’t resist drawing my own version of them, even on a toad prompt!)
October 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
peachtober day 18 - toad✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25toad
this one’s my over the garden wall moment! what song do we think they’re playing?🤔
(and yes, I know they’re frogs in the show but I couldn’t resist drawing my own version of them, even on a toad prompt!)
#peachtober25 #peachtober25toad
this one’s my over the garden wall moment! what song do we think they’re playing?🤔
(and yes, I know they’re frogs in the show but I couldn’t resist drawing my own version of them, even on a toad prompt!)
peachtober day 17 - whistle✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whistle
all aboard the woodland train!
this was one of the prompts that I was the most nervous about coming up with an idea for, but then it ended up being one of my favorite pieces!
tune in tomorrow for some fun musicians✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whistle
all aboard the woodland train!
this was one of the prompts that I was the most nervous about coming up with an idea for, but then it ended up being one of my favorite pieces!
tune in tomorrow for some fun musicians✨
October 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
peachtober day 17 - whistle✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whistle
all aboard the woodland train!
this was one of the prompts that I was the most nervous about coming up with an idea for, but then it ended up being one of my favorite pieces!
tune in tomorrow for some fun musicians✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25whistle
all aboard the woodland train!
this was one of the prompts that I was the most nervous about coming up with an idea for, but then it ended up being one of my favorite pieces!
tune in tomorrow for some fun musicians✨
peachtober day 16 - hatch✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25hatch
here’s a (not so) secret hatch in a tree for today’s prompt! I can just imagine how cozy it is on the inside!
tune in tomorrow for the cutest transportation in the forest✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25hatch
here’s a (not so) secret hatch in a tree for today’s prompt! I can just imagine how cozy it is on the inside!
tune in tomorrow for the cutest transportation in the forest✨
October 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
peachtober day 16 - hatch✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25hatch
here’s a (not so) secret hatch in a tree for today’s prompt! I can just imagine how cozy it is on the inside!
tune in tomorrow for the cutest transportation in the forest✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25hatch
here’s a (not so) secret hatch in a tree for today’s prompt! I can just imagine how cozy it is on the inside!
tune in tomorrow for the cutest transportation in the forest✨
peachtober day 15 - aquarium✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25aquarium
is an animal having another animal as a pet weird? I’m not sure🤣 but these two are such cute friends that I’m ignoring it lol
tune in tomorrow for a secret entrance👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25aquarium
is an animal having another animal as a pet weird? I’m not sure🤣 but these two are such cute friends that I’m ignoring it lol
tune in tomorrow for a secret entrance👀
October 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
peachtober day 15 - aquarium✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25aquarium
is an animal having another animal as a pet weird? I’m not sure🤣 but these two are such cute friends that I’m ignoring it lol
tune in tomorrow for a secret entrance👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25aquarium
is an animal having another animal as a pet weird? I’m not sure🤣 but these two are such cute friends that I’m ignoring it lol
tune in tomorrow for a secret entrance👀
peachtober day 14 - brush✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25brush
she’s got a strict morning routine that she follows every single day, including brushing out her fur until it’s styled exactly how she likes, what can I say?🤷🏼♀️
also! we’ve made it through two weeks of peachtober!!🥳
#peachtober25 #peachtober25brush
she’s got a strict morning routine that she follows every single day, including brushing out her fur until it’s styled exactly how she likes, what can I say?🤷🏼♀️
also! we’ve made it through two weeks of peachtober!!🥳
October 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
peachtober day 14 - brush✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25brush
she’s got a strict morning routine that she follows every single day, including brushing out her fur until it’s styled exactly how she likes, what can I say?🤷🏼♀️
also! we’ve made it through two weeks of peachtober!!🥳
#peachtober25 #peachtober25brush
she’s got a strict morning routine that she follows every single day, including brushing out her fur until it’s styled exactly how she likes, what can I say?🤷🏼♀️
also! we’ve made it through two weeks of peachtober!!🥳
peachtober day 13 - marble✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25marble
what’s cozier than roasting marshmallows by the fireplace in your pjs? nothing!!
aaaaand now I want a s’more🤣
tune in tomorrow for a cute morning routine✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25marble
what’s cozier than roasting marshmallows by the fireplace in your pjs? nothing!!
aaaaand now I want a s’more🤣
tune in tomorrow for a cute morning routine✨
October 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
peachtober day 13 - marble✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25marble
what’s cozier than roasting marshmallows by the fireplace in your pjs? nothing!!
aaaaand now I want a s’more🤣
tune in tomorrow for a cute morning routine✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25marble
what’s cozier than roasting marshmallows by the fireplace in your pjs? nothing!!
aaaaand now I want a s’more🤣
tune in tomorrow for a cute morning routine✨
peachtober day 12 - bark✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bark
I wish to be as cozy as this hedgehog in his favorite sweater, drinking his coffee with his feet resting on a mushroom
tune in tomorrow for a tasty snack✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bark
I wish to be as cozy as this hedgehog in his favorite sweater, drinking his coffee with his feet resting on a mushroom
tune in tomorrow for a tasty snack✨
October 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
peachtober day 12 - bark✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bark
I wish to be as cozy as this hedgehog in his favorite sweater, drinking his coffee with his feet resting on a mushroom
tune in tomorrow for a tasty snack✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25bark
I wish to be as cozy as this hedgehog in his favorite sweater, drinking his coffee with his feet resting on a mushroom
tune in tomorrow for a tasty snack✨
peachtober day 11 - seagull✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25seagull
this was another tough one for me since seagulls don’t really fit in the woodland critter vibe lol, but then I saw a quilt online with animals in the pattern and was inspired to make this cozy bedtime scene!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25seagull
this was another tough one for me since seagulls don’t really fit in the woodland critter vibe lol, but then I saw a quilt online with animals in the pattern and was inspired to make this cozy bedtime scene!
October 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
peachtober day 11 - seagull✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25seagull
this was another tough one for me since seagulls don’t really fit in the woodland critter vibe lol, but then I saw a quilt online with animals in the pattern and was inspired to make this cozy bedtime scene!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25seagull
this was another tough one for me since seagulls don’t really fit in the woodland critter vibe lol, but then I saw a quilt online with animals in the pattern and was inspired to make this cozy bedtime scene!
peachtober day 10 - critter✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25critter
celebrating making it to day 10 with this cute mama mouse walking her little critter to school, look how ready he is to learn🥹
I was so excited for this prompt, it’s so me! I had so much fun drawing this little duo
#peachtober25 #peachtober25critter
celebrating making it to day 10 with this cute mama mouse walking her little critter to school, look how ready he is to learn🥹
I was so excited for this prompt, it’s so me! I had so much fun drawing this little duo
October 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
peachtober day 10 - critter✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25critter
celebrating making it to day 10 with this cute mama mouse walking her little critter to school, look how ready he is to learn🥹
I was so excited for this prompt, it’s so me! I had so much fun drawing this little duo
#peachtober25 #peachtober25critter
celebrating making it to day 10 with this cute mama mouse walking her little critter to school, look how ready he is to learn🥹
I was so excited for this prompt, it’s so me! I had so much fun drawing this little duo
peachtober day 09 - rope✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25rope
I’m gonna be honest, this prompt stumped me. I had a hard time figuring out how to fit it in with my woodland critter theme, but I ended up with this bunny having fun on a rope swing!
tune in tomorrow for a cute critter duo🫶
#peachtober25 #peachtober25rope
I’m gonna be honest, this prompt stumped me. I had a hard time figuring out how to fit it in with my woodland critter theme, but I ended up with this bunny having fun on a rope swing!
tune in tomorrow for a cute critter duo🫶
October 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
peachtober day 09 - rope✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25rope
I’m gonna be honest, this prompt stumped me. I had a hard time figuring out how to fit it in with my woodland critter theme, but I ended up with this bunny having fun on a rope swing!
tune in tomorrow for a cute critter duo🫶
#peachtober25 #peachtober25rope
I’m gonna be honest, this prompt stumped me. I had a hard time figuring out how to fit it in with my woodland critter theme, but I ended up with this bunny having fun on a rope swing!
tune in tomorrow for a cute critter duo🫶
peachtober day 08 - leaf✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25leaf
this cute little guy is having the coziest day as he…leafs…through his book, get it?🍁 *wink wink*
tune in tomorrow for someone having fun in the fresh autumn air!🍂
#peachtober25 #peachtober25leaf
this cute little guy is having the coziest day as he…leafs…through his book, get it?🍁 *wink wink*
tune in tomorrow for someone having fun in the fresh autumn air!🍂
October 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
peachtober day 08 - leaf✨
#peachtober25 #peachtober25leaf
this cute little guy is having the coziest day as he…leafs…through his book, get it?🍁 *wink wink*
tune in tomorrow for someone having fun in the fresh autumn air!🍂
#peachtober25 #peachtober25leaf
this cute little guy is having the coziest day as he…leafs…through his book, get it?🍁 *wink wink*
tune in tomorrow for someone having fun in the fresh autumn air!🍂