About the artist

Hi, I’m Emma Smith!

Steer Illustrations started in 2014 when I started a social media account uploading custom drawings I illustrated for some friends. Steer comes from my maiden name & it ended up sticking!

I started working at a local gift shop called Iko Iko in the heart of Pōneke, New Zealand & for the last 10 years I’ve been doing their window displays. A perk to my job is being able to bring my dog to work with me! If you are a local or have been into the shop, you will have most likely met the lovely Marley.

Working at Iko Iko is my full time job, & on my weekends I work on commissions, murals & any other fun project on the side!

For the past year I’ve been doing markets every weekend selling my prints around local areas of Wellington. A lot of my work is inspired by vintage & nostalgic kiwiana images.

Hope you enjoy this collection of work!