Life & Work with Emma Cormarie

Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma Cormarie.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was born in the USA from French parents and grew up for a few years on the East Coast. My parents chose to move back to France when I was young, and it was quite a culture shock! I had trouble interacting with other kids, so I would escape through drawing and stories. Once I turned 18, I was confused about where to take my life – I had no idea what I wanted to do, although art and film were always lingering at the back of my mind. After obtaining an arts and science degree, I came to the terms I wasn’t happy and that animation was what I truly wanted to do. Going to art school is what finally led me back to America! The two first years in San Francisco were especially difficult considering I moved there a month before the pandemic and lockdown began, but once I graduated in 2022 and moved to LA I finally got to meet my peers and network! I am now working as a freelance designer in the animation industry and working regularly in publishing.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t! I moved here right as the pandemic hit, and it definitely messed with my plans. I was yearning to meet other artists in person, especially as a new student at my school. Luckily, I made some very close international friends who were also struggling with the situation and got to know my peers by being actively involved with school life online.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a designer for animation, but have recently begun a career in publishing! In the span of a year, I have illustrated two covers for both Penguin and HarperCollins and am currently illustrating a graphic novel. Illustration has become a very attractive career path, as it allows more freedom for my ideas to roam free and let my own art style bleed through. Over the years, I have definitely let my color work be more bold. I always want “warmth” to radiate from my pieces, and while I’ve grown a lot through the years, I still have miles to go. I am also very proud of my characters’ expressions.

Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
Experiment and try new things!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://emmacormarie.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eimqo/
• Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/emcorm
• Other: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ammejaart?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Image Credits
@ Emma Cormarie