Hi! My name is Emily Barksdale and I am an Illustrator from Fairfield County, CT. I hold a BA in English from Bryn Mawr College and an MA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). With my passion for storytelling, I create illustrations that are engaging, and often times infused with a sense of humor. My illustration interests include children’s books, advertising and marketing, character design, portraits and pin-ups. I love a challenge and can adapt to any project!

Awards: Top 15 Finalist for Two Roads Brewery CONNArtist Contest (2016 and 2019), Illustration featured on Comedy Central's "Broad City" (2017)

Clients: "The Memory Mortuary" Podcast, Southers Remodeling, Sterling House Community Center (Stratford, CT), Town of Stratford Community Services Department (CT)