About Emma
"Every child should see themselves reflected in a story."
Emma Danielle Clements
#emclemmie (Seeking Representation)
she/her/they/them
deaf
BA (Hons) Illustration - First
Studying MA Illustration with Falmouth (Online)
Available for work.
Emma is a deaf Illustrator based in South Yorkshire, UK. Where she lived with her husband, two children and a little black cat. Emma Has been deaf since the age of three. From a very young age, Emma discovered her love for art and drawing at a young age, always finding herself in a quiet corner, lost in doodling and dreaming up stories.
Growing up as the only deaf kid in mainstream school, Emma found expressing emotions through drawing easier than words, sparking a passion for illustrating emotional narratives and stories. A lifetime of observing the visual world and how people interact has added nuance to her illustration style, capturing the invisible connections that shape human experiences.
Emma's work is almost lyrical, flowing like a symphony of visual sounds.
Emma has a dynamic multidisciplinary creative practice that blends expressive, playful lines, marks, and textures with traditional and digital techniques. This highlights her spirit for exploring, constant innovation, and the innovation of happy accidents. Her workspace is that of a “nomad style” within the family home, adapting to her limited environment space with a creative flow.
Emma is an open, warm and friendly person who thrives on honest connections. She finds joy in sharing passions, especially when it comes to creativity and storytelling, which she believes are powerful tools for bringing people together. Emma’s enthusiasm is contagious; she has an innate ability to inspire both herself and those around her.
Emma has a first in her BA (Hons) illustration degree and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Illustration with Falmouth University (Part-time). In 2022, Emma was selected for the Association of Illustrators (AOI) mentorship program. In 2024, part of the Rock Retreat for writers and Illustrators in Gibraltar. Her portfolio includes notable clients such as Liberty Festival (2022), Collins and Virgin Media.
Representation and Advocacy
Stories are essential. They hold the power to heal, empower, and open our hearts and minds. For Emma, messages of healing and empowerment within books are at the very core of her passion. Early exposure to books started her on the journey of discovering the world. This early exposure allowed her to grow with empathy and an open mind, understanding the complexity of the human experience.
Emma believes that more stories are needed, and these stories need to come from all walks of life, with voices that reflect the full spectrum of humanity. This is why Emma works on projects that aim to improve disability representation in children’s books. By ensuring that disabled children are represented in stories, she hopes to create a more inclusive world where every child sees themselves reflected in the books they read.
Emma draws upon her own lived experiences as a deaf person who has faced numerous barriers in education and employment. These challenges, along with her journey as a mother to a child with autism, deeply inform her work. She uses these experiences to advocate for greater representation in stories and books.
"I would like to create stories, that are not just about what makes people "different" or the "barriers" they face but also by normalising diversity within main characters that go beyond the barriers."
Books
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