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Plan your Indigenous People’s Day Art Projects... with this FREE Coloring Page!
There is no better way to ease into your Indigenous People's Day lessons or celebration than with a coloring page!
Emma Tipping
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New Art: Hauntings, an English Graveyard and Raincoats
New art for my children's book illustration portfolio! I made these as a way to cope after loss AND dig into English history.
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Drawing Gesture to Build Story and Emotional Literacy
Did you know that by drawing gesture in kids’ illustrated books, artists are helping kids build emotional literacy?
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The Cutest Mouse Poo Poem Ever!
Well, it finally happened. I wrote a blog post about mouse droppings!
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Grumpy Kids on a Rainy Day… New Art!
Well, we are here again- it is raining, raining, raining in California. Being the drought ridden state that we are, rain is actually a...
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"We Didn't Learn Math This Way" is HERE!!!!
Oh wow you guys, the moment has finally arrived! My illustration debut, "We Didn't Learn Math This Way: a K-5 Guide for the Confused...
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Winter Pop-Up Cards: A Poppin’ Way to Explore Geometry in Art!
When I was crafting my Snowy Forest Mini pop-up card, I found myself naturally talking about geometry.
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Celebrate a new baby with gorgeous gift wrapping!
The last few years have been wonderful for me and my family in a very specific and special way: new babies keep being born! My husband...
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FINAL ART! Autumn Fairies
I illustrated the extremely cute poem, Autumn Fairies by Sarah Meade and am so happy with how it came out.
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A New Year, New Art
Happy 2022!!! I kicked off this new year with a bunch of new art. A few months ago I decided to make the shift back to digital. I had...
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PROCESS: Waiting For Pumpkin
Halloween is coming and along with it, a new pumpkin! See sketches and concepts by Emma Tipping for the illustration "Waiting for Pumpkin".
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MORE ART! Princess Honey
Meet Princess Honey, a honey bee destined for the throne. But first time to relax in some flowers. Artwork by Emma Tipping.
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PROCESS: Spring Surprise illustration
Read about Emma Tipping's process in creating the illustration "Spring Surprise".
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PROCESS: The Elves Who Went Too Far
Read about Emma Tipping's process for creating her illustrations about Santa's most mischievous elves.
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7 min read
Hanukkah candles warm our cheeks and our hearts
Many years ago I married a friendly giant with a golden beard. There are many wonderful things that he has brought into my life- warm...
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Santa Lucia holiday art
The Feast of Saint Lucy is a lovely winter festival of lights. This artwork celebrates the warmth of this lovely Christmas tradition.
Emma Tipping
1 min read
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