Journal

July 1, 2026|Emma Thieme

Shortly after I moved to Brooklyn six months ago, I learned a new word: Kenosis, which refers to the state of being completely emptied, absent of ego, preconceived notions, past... Read more...

PLAYLIST: QUEEN OF EARTH

July 1, 2026|Emma Thieme

listen on: TIDAL |||| SPOTIFY |||| YOUTUBE Read more...

WATCH: Scout Backpack Update -- I have the techpack!

June 22, 2026|Emma Thieme

Phases of Producing my Scout Monosling Design in Manhattan, pt. 1

May 30, 2026|Emma Thieme

Think of a bag design that I genuinely need and yearn for Use my hands to create the bag in the physical realm Weirdly keep it for myself which I... Read more...

a sneak peak of the leather I'll be using for the Scout Monosling Backpack

May 30, 2026|Emma Thieme

I've decided to start over with an entirely new artisan team in Manhattan. I feel more aligned with this team as it is woman-founde and led. We've had some great... Read more...

VIDEO: Scout Monosling update + how it faired in a rainstorm

May 25, 2026|Emma Thieme

professional artist life: what is it even? volcano to mountain thoughts

May 18, 2026|Emma Thieme

Just sharing my latest Substack essay. Read on Substack Read more...

feeling thankful for my little Brookyn nest

April 25, 2026|Emma Thieme

Every morning, I wake up so thankful for the spaces I've found in New York. My apartment is the coziest little nest, in a neighborhood where I feel safe. Every... Read more...

watch: mini leather haul + what is 'deadstock' leather?

April 2, 2026|Emma Thieme

I went into the city yesterday to drop off some materials for my Scout Monosling design, which is now in the sample making stage with my production team in Manhattan... Read more...

the obligatory pause in a new art studio

March 30, 2026|Emma Thieme

This is the fifth time that I’ve moved into a new leather studio. And just like all the others, I couldn’t wait to claim it, to move in, to get... Read more...

my Scout Backpack design is getting produced!

March 26, 2026|Emma Thieme

I took the long way into Manhattan last week to drop off some leather in the Garment District. I’m in the process of recreating my Scout Backpack design with a... Read more...