About Me

I'm Abigail Emmert (my friends and family call be Abbey, you can too if you would like!) 

I am an artist and illustrator working from my home studio in Indiana, where I live with my husband, son, and a lively menagerie of pets.

My art began as all art usually does—a hobby, a place to find joy amidst the madness of the world. As I experienced growing burnout in my career as a veterinary technician, I found myself painting more frequently, seeking a creative outlet beyond my daily routine. This led me to painting pet portraits, where I discovered the deep fulfillment of bringing joy to others through my work. But I wanted to explore beyond realism, tapping into a more imaginative and slightly surreal side of my creativity. After years of exploration, I am proud to have built Abigail Emmert Art on a foundation of joy—creating a whimsical wonderland of characters that are both charming and a little odd. Each year, I bring this world to life through four unique collections, each offering a new glimpse into my imaginative universe.

My creative process involves extensive sketching and writing to develop the personalities and stories of my characters. While oil paint is my preferred medium, I also enjoy dabbling in digital art for my stickers and experimenting with watercolor and gouache when sketching. Recently, I’ve been inspired to bring my characters to life beyond the canvas by creating handmade plushies and mini clay figurines.

Sustainability is an important part of both my professional and personal life. If you visited my home studio, you’d find solar panels on the roof, a thriving vegetable and flower garden, rain barrels, and even chickens to complete the cycle. I prioritize reusing and upcycling materials whenever possible and choose compostable and recyclable packaging to minimize waste. Thoughtful details—both in my art and in my approach to sustainability—define my creative practice.