Art That Sparks Joy

Cartoon detective wearing a deerstalker hat and coat, examining rooftops at night with a magnifying glass, holding a smoking pipe, with cityscape and rooftops in the background.

whimsical, bright, and inviting illustrations

About the Artist

Emily Doherty is an Irish American illustrator located in Brooklyn, New York. She is known for her bright and humorous illustrations that tell charming stories of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from her experiences working with young children as a nanny and childcare worker, her pieces are defined by their bright colors and clean line work. She attended The Fashion Institute of New York school of Art and Design and obtained her BFA in Illustration. Her lively and expressive work can be used in picture books, easy readers, and editorial pieces.

Close-up of a smiling woman with red hair, wearing a black leather jacket, gold hoop earrings, a nose ring, and a gold necklace, holding a red polka dot umbrella.
Child in yellow rain jacket and boots jumping into a puddle in the rain, with tall grass and flowers around.
A maintenance worker painting a gallery wall filled with famous art paintings. The painter has a paint roller and is applying red paint over the artworks. The wall has a large red section with paint splatters and paint cans on the floor.
A young boy with curly brown hair and a distressed expression, holding up their hands to show their fingers tied together.
A woman sitting on a park bench, looking up with a sad expression, while a large anthropomorphic mosquito standing next to her holds a purse and looks at her. The woman is dressed in a polka dot dress and high heels, and the mosquito is also dressed
Little boy in the bath, his rubber duck is starting the largest wave pool this bath has ever seen.
A boy with glasses and a black hat laughing and pointing, standing next to a stern-looking police officer dressed in a blue uniform with a badge, a belt, and a walkie-talkie, surrounded by Halloween decorations including pumpkins, a pumpkin-shaped bu
A classroom scene with a teacher dressed in lingerie, pointing at a chalkboard labeled 'Fashion 101' showing sketches of dresses. The students are diverse, with tattoos, piercings, and unique attire, sitting and paying attention.
Book cover illustration of a boy standing against a wall in pajamas, looking up with a worried expression. To his side, a washing machine with a dark, monster-like creature with red eyes inside. The title reads 'There is a MONSTER in my WASHING MACHI
Illustration of a girl with short brown hair and rosy cheeks, holding a flower with a ladybug in her mouth, on a green background.
Cartoon detective wearing a deerstalker hat and coat, holding a pipe and magnifying glass, standing on rooftops overlooking a city with various rooftops and spires at night.

A sneak peak at upcoming prints

"Landlord Special" Print
$25.00

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"Happy Birthday" Print
$10.00

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A cartoon chef in checkered pants flipping eggs on stove in a kitchen with blue checkered walls, plants, and framed art
Two illustrated mice, one sitting in a wooden rocking chair knitting red yarn, the other standing. The standing mouse wears a red sweater, brown pants, and has measuring tape around its neck. The seated mouse is in a green dress and has knitting needles.
Illustration of four chefs, one with arms crossed, one with hands behind back, one with arms crossed and looking serious, and one standing with hands behind back, all wearing chef uniforms and chef hats.
A drawing of a person with long dark hair, with spaghetti and meatballs on their face and head, and the words '6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner' written on the right.
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