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EMELBI
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Digital Artist - Illustrator - Art Educator (Mike Barrett aka EMELBI)
Working with people and education establishments across the North and North East. Passionate about art and the creative process.
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Digital Portrait Illustration Workshops with Procreate for all Key Stages.
#schoolworkshops #illustrationworkshops #digitalart #procreateforbeginners
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Unlock Creativity: Digital Portrait Workshop with Procreate - EMELBI
Procreate Workshops in Schools One of my most popular workshops, the Digital Portrait Illustration Workshop, is a creative, engaging and rewarding experience that works brilliantly across all key stag...
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September 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Hello all you aspiring artists. Join one of my tiers on Patreon & journey with me into creativity. Early access artwork, sketch work, character illustration, colour palette and line prompt drawing challenges. Quarterly E-Zine and more.
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#characterillustration #patreoncreator
September 4, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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The season is changing. I might have to grow my beard again.
EMELBI, creator of odd, wonderful and at times, colourful characters and portraits. Get involved. Monthly art challenges and much more... www.patreon.com/c/EMELBI

#digitalart #digitalillustration #characterillustration #patreoncreator
September 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Want to have some creative fun and challenge yourself to produce some character illustrations? Join the creative journey now. patreon.com/c/EMELBI

#drawingchallenge #getcreative #patreoncreator #dtiyschallenge
September 1, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Two new drawing challenges are up on my CREATE Tier on Patreon. Join now and get involved. What will you make if it?

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#drawingchallenge #getcreative #patreoncreator #dtiyschallenge
September 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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THE ARTY CARTON : EMELBI E-ZINE - ISSUE 12

A quarterly creative art publication available to all of my 'CREATE TIER' Patrons. Join now to get your hands on this issue and all back issues.

#art #design #ezine #creativepublication

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July 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Transformation from line drawing to finished character illustration. Jasper Pippin, Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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#illustrationprocess #digitalillustration #procreateillustration #youtubeartist #characterillustration
Jasper Pippin - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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June 4, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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Sherbet Shroom - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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Sherbet Shroom - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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May 15, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Baby and Bird - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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Baby and Bird - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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May 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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Sota Saito - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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Sota Saito - Digital Character Illustration using Procreate & Photoshop
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May 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Grab yourself a cool, new T-Shirt from the EMELBI Studio.
From now until midnight Monday (BST), all orders placed get free UK shipping automatically applied at checkout, no code required.*
Go on, treat yourself. You deserve it!
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May 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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LOBSTA - Procreate and Photoshop Illustration
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LOBSTA - Procreate and Photoshop Illustration
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April 30, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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ISSUE 11 of THE ARTY CARTON - E-ZINE. THE SYMMETRY ISSUE.

Join now to get your hands on this issue and all back issues. 'The Arty Carton' is a 50 page Quarterly E-ZINE PDF to download and enjoy.

#art #design #ezine #creativepublication

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April 24, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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GRUMPH - A Digital Character Design using Procreate & Photoshop
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GRUMPH - - A Digital Character Design using Procreate & Photoshop
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April 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Ruffled Kin - Character Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop
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Ruffled Kin - Character Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop
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March 25, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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A Character Illustration made will ink pens, coloured and finished in Procreate & Photoshop.

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#illustrationprocess #digitalillustration #procreateillustration #youtubeartist #characterillustration

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STUZZY – Pen & Ink Illustration finished in Procreate & Photoshop
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March 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Back at Pleckgate High School this week delivering a Character Illustration Workshop with the Year 9 students. Check out their work.
#arteducationworkshops #artworkshopsforkids #artistinschools #emelbicreativeworkshops #arteducation
Character Illustration Workshops at Pleckgate High School - 2026 - EMELBI
Character Illustration Workshop at Castleford Academy – Inspiring Year 10 Creativity. Discover how Year 10 students at Castleford Academy explored character illustration in a dynamic workshop. From si...
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March 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Some outstanding portrait work from Year 11 at Pleckgate High School.
#arteducationworkshops #artworkshopsforkids #artistinschools #emelbicreativeworkshops #arteducation
Pleckgate High School – Y11 Digital Portrait Workshop with EMELBI – 2025 - EMELBI
Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to work with a number of different year groups at Pleckgate High School, returning regularly to deliver illustration workshops with the students. It ...
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March 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Some wonderful portrait illustrations from St. Wilfred’s Church of England Academy.
#arteducationworkshops #artistinschools #emelbicreativeworkshops #arteducation
St. Wilfred's Church of England Academy - Portrait Illustration Workshop with EMELBI - EMELBI
The workshop at the school was a delightful experience, featuring enthusiastic staff and pupils. Engaging discussions about art sparked healthy debates, while Year 10 students created impressive portr...
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March 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Gerk
Brother Zane
Ondine’s Twin Brother
Morgan

(pen and ink character illustrations)
#ink #penandink #characterillustration #inksketch #pendrawing
February 24, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Bungo Bear
The One Antennaed Plop Eyed Bloaty Grub
Brother Frode
Shish

(pen and ink character illustrations)
#ink #penandink #characterillustration #inksketch #pendrawing
February 24, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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The Craft of EMELBI
Character Illustrations Reel.

#illustration #digitalart #characterart #procreate #photoshop
February 24, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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THE ARTY CARTON - E-ZINE ISSUE 7 is now out on my Patreon ’Creative’ tier.

THE TEXTURE ISSUE

Packed full of arty goodness.

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#theartycarton #patreoncreator #illustration #characterdesign #characterart #digitalartist #procreateart #emelbi #artchallenges #texture
April 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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A recent illustration workshop that I delivered at Castleford Academy. Check out the students illustrations.

#artworkshopsinschools #keystage4art #illustrationworkshop #secondaryeducation #arteducation #emelbi #emelbicreativeworkshops

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Character Illustration Workshops at Castleford Academy - EMELBI
Character Illustration Workshop at Castleford Academy – Inspiring Year 10 Creativity. Discover how Year 10 students at Castleford Academy explored character illustration in a dynamic workshop. From si...
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March 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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I was up in the North East a couple of days ago delivering a character illustration workshop with the year 4 & 5 children at Stanhope Primary School, South Shields. They created some great artwork.

#emelbi #arteducation #arteducator #artworkshopsinschools #keystage2art
February 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM