Artist @artbylittlebug based in Hervey Bay, Australia.
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I’ve always loved drawing since I was a child, especially dogs and animals. But I lost motivation for creating art during high school due to struggles with my mental health. At nineteen years old I started drawing again as a therapeutic hobby, alongside seeing a psychologist and taking medication. A couple years later in 2020 I decided to share my art online via Tumblr then also eventually Instagram.My art is inspired by reconnecting with my inner child and characters and media that I loved since childhood, like Blue from Blue’s Clues, Snoopy, Maisy Mouse, Miffy and Japanese comic books and anime. The words that accompany my art are comforting messages and affirmations that I personally connect with and am trying to get myself to remember.I am so happy that my artwork, and the messages I share, have connected with others who are going through struggles like myself.
I like to depict a lot of my characters crying as I am someone who cries A LOT! I have been teased and made to feel ashamed of my sensitiveness throughout school and working in various workplaces as an adult.A part of my experience being autistic is that crying is one of the main ways that my body self-regulates. It’s okay to cry and people may cry for various different reasons, and I really want to advocate for sensitive people like myself through my cute crying animals !
I was born in Brisbane, Australia in May 1998. I’m a Taurus!
I love dogs, Snoopy, Pompompurin, Tamagotchis & collecting Pokémon cards.
Other than drawing, some of my hobbies & interests are weight lifting, doing crafts, writing, watching YouTube, true crime, horror movies, and spending time with my mum and boyfriend.
I am a late diagnosed autistic person. I was diagnosed at 27 years old in June 2025. I’m a very passionate advocate for autistic, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals.
I’m a proud supporter of the transgender and queer community and identify as queer myself.
For any business or commission enquiries please email me or you can also send me a direct message on Instagram.Yes, I do commissions ! Please see the below link ‘commission info’ for a rough pricing guide and additional info. Prices and completion time will vary depending on the complexity of the request, pricing is non-negotiable.
E-mail: [email protected]Postal address (NO LETTERS - parcels/packages/boxes only):
Emily Scally, Parcel Locker 10202 26952,
414 Esplanade, Torquay, QLD 4655, Australia.
© artbylittlebug, Emily Scally.