Emila was born in Malaysia (Pahang) in 1969. She is known as a self-taught visual artist, illustrator, and author. She has written and illustrated several popular picture books in Malaysia, as well as a series of children’s handbooks. Beloved for her whimsical characters, her talent has won her a loyal following locally and internationally.

In 1995, Emila started her artistic career. Emila was working as a broadcast graphic artist at the time, before switching to the graphic artist in 1999. Since 2007, she has been a picture book illustrator and artist.

Emila’s creations are inspired by life. Her father was a commando, and her experiences growing up in an army camp by the sea and school holidays at her grandparents’ house in Raub, Pahang eventually formed the backdrop for her illustrated trilogy – My Mother’s Kitchen , My Mother’s Garden, and My Father’s Farm.

As an artist, Emila usually focuses on girls and landscapes. Her style is influenced by Art Nouveau, Surrealism, Expressionism, Impressionism, and Neo-Impressionism art movements. Emila’s artwork is not limited to traditional media, she also creates electronic artwork.