About Us
Our Company
Deadly Desires Kink Art was born from a place of near-total collapse that had become Emily’s life. Upon receiving a life-changing diagnosis regarding her health she knew she had to accept her new capabilities and, as someone who never gives up, had to turn these round for the best. As such, Emily re-evaluated which themes and ideas were important in her life and how she could realistically achieve creating a space to explore and support what was close to her heart whilst using her artistic talent.
Recognising the lack of diversity in the physical representation of people in kink art, she set about exploring themes around sexuality, taboos, projection bias, identity and sexual expression.
She wanted marginalised groups to be able to recognise themselves in her art and to feel represented in a largely homogeneous art field. She also wanted to explore finding beauty not only in the incredible diversity of people but in places where many people only saw ‘flaws’, thereby eliminating the often-internalised shame that repressed the ability to be sexually confident. Emily also wanted to break the idea that kink and fetish only involved latex and leather and in fact could be explored in so many other less-obtuse ways.
Emily’s art focusses on Shibari and rope play in a titillating but non-explicit way, which is accessible and identifiable but also fun. She loves collaborating with people from all over the world who share the same vision for diversity and inclusivity.
Our Team
Emily
Artist and Founder
The ‘imaginator’ and talent behind Deadly Desires, Emily graduated with a BA Hons in Fashion and Costume in 2010 – which she put to good use working in a bookstore and becoming a horse riding instructor! With a natural talent for art and anything creative, she now runs her art studio from her London home which she shares with her husband and 5 cats. Her dream is for her and her husband to one day live in the countryside with Nikki and her partner, all of the cats and several horses. Constantly recognised for her vampiric appearance, she has been known to frighten many a small child in the street!
Nikki
Company Coordinator and Fixer of Everything
Nikki graduated with a BA Hons in English Literature and Film, followed by a PGCE in Primary Teaching – which is why she enjoys creating fun and informative social media and newsletters! With the patience of a saint and the ability to organise a herd of cats into colour groups, she files all of Emily’s nonsense into manageable chunks and runs the business. Currently building her own house with her partner (literally by hand) she has spent the last two years living in a shed, a loft, on sofas and in tents, but has prioritised her life by building a bar in the garden first!
Testimonials
See what our clients have to say…
“A fantastic print with a lovely little note from the seller/artist. Dispatched quickly & well packaged; an all round excellent process & purchase.”
Lulu
“Your creations are so worth the wait. I love these prints because they represent everyday people that you can see every day and of course your women of color portraits.”
Ed
Really cool print, and good quality too! My friend loved it, thank you!
Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that these are to be used as advisories and that postage may be impacted by strikes and / or weather disruptions. Get your orders in early to avoid disappointment!
UK LAST POST:
Wednesday 21st December: select First Class Tracked and Signed at Check-out
Monday 19th December: Standard Delivery
INTERNATIONAL LAST POST:
Australia/New Zealand – Thursday 1st December
Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, USA – Saturday 10th December
EU – Monday 12th December
**PLEASE USE INTERNATIONAL TRACKED AND SIGNED TO ENSURE YOUR ORDER ARRIVES BEFORE CHRISTMAS**
Standard International WILL NOT arrive in time.
We do indeed. We are very proud to cater to customers all over the world.
UK shipping – Free for orders over £15 and only £1.35 on standard delivery below £15. Options to upgrade to Tracked and Signed will be available at checkout for orders under £30.
European shipping – Orders under £30 are sent International standard at a flat rate of £4. Orders over £30 will be sent via International Tracked in accordance with weight. This will be calculated at checkout.
Worldwide shipping – Orders under £30 are sent International standard at a flat rate of £4 for cards under 100g and £6 for A4 prints under 100g. Orders over £30 will be sent via International Tracked and Signed in accordance with weight. This will be calculated at checkout.
We endeavor to keep postage as low as possible for our customers while making sure your package is safe.
We aim to process orders within 1-2 working days. Estimated shipping times after processing are:
UK: 1-2 working days
Europe: 3-5 working days
Worldwide: 6-7 working days
If you have spent over £30 you will receive a tracking number for your order. You can keep an eye on updates via Royal Mail. Click here > Royal Mail
Please be aware that postal strikes are currently disrupting delivery times. We support our posties but please bear this in mind when you order.
If your package is taking longer than expected please get in touch and we will be happy to follow up.
Yes! I love creating the perfect artwork just for you. Get in touch and we can discuss your needs.
Current lead times are around 4 weeks to complete though do get in touch if you need it sooner and I will see what I can do.