About me…
Hi, I’m Emily!
I am an Early Childhood Teacher, Artist and Writer who lives behind a pink door with my husband, three children, two cats, six chickens and an axolotl. I love to use watercolours to create whimsical paintings inspired by nature and childhood.
When I was a child, my Mother gifted me her creativity and a love of picture books. I hope to pass on a little of this magic to each child (and adult alike) who stumbles upon my work.
The magic of childhood…
First came a childhood full of creating, picture books and the magic of imagination. Then came art school as a young adult followed by a teaching career in early childhood education.
Weaving all these experiences and knowledge together, a writing and illustration practice, built upon whimsy and wonder, drawing and painting training, knowledge of child development and the reading of thousands of picture books, was born.
Achievements…
Qualifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts (majoring in painting and drawing) College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales
Masters of Teaching (birth to five years) The Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University
Publications
‘My Incredible Extra Ordinary Chickens’, Loose Parts Press, 2025
Awards
Finalist in the NSW Young Achievers Awards – NSW Department of Education, Early Childhood Educator Award, 2020
Exhibitions
October 2015 - ‘Vowels’ – Solo exhibit, Nørrebrohallen, Nørrebro, Copenhagen http://www.2200kultur.kk.dk/event/udstilling-af-emily-julia-naudi
May 2015 - Group exhibition, Fritidscenter Gersonsvej, Hellerup, Copenhagen
May 2013 - Window gallery feature, Parliament on King, Newtown, Sydney
April 2013 - Show Us Your Bits & Pieces, At the Vanishing Point, Sydney
November 2012 - COFA Annual, University of New South Wales Roundhouse, Sydney
“I remember I used to half believe & wholly play with fairies when I was a child. What heaven can be more real then to retain the spirit-world of childhood?”
—Beatrix Potter