Emily Scally

Emily Scally is a queer, autistic artist based in Hervey Bay. She began creating art as a form of therapy and now shares her work online as @artbylittlebug to inspire empathy and emotional honesty in others. Known for her bright, colourful style and characters often depicted crying, Emily aims to normalise sensitivity and self-compassion in a world that often tells people to 'toughen up'. Her art explores themes of kindness, validation and mental health, offering warmth and comfort to those who view it. A lifelong animal lover, especially of dogs, Emily creates with the hope of making others feel seen and understood.