Historical wigs—especially those from the Baroque era—have always fascinated paper artist Asya Kozina. “This is art for art’s sake aesthetics for aesthetics,” she writes, “no practical sense. But they are beautiful.” To celebrate this, she constructed a series of wigs…
1. Embroidered Peter Pan Collar by Casa Tienda de Amelia B 2. Animal Cushion by Anny Who 3. Unifox Totem by Whimsy Calling 4. Needle-Felted Octopus by Petit Felts 5. Poppy Kitchen Towel by Lisa Rupp 6. Flower Power Flamingos Midi Skirt by bouffants-broken-hearts (via Print All…
I am not a flashy dresser—I have a few colors that I wear, but mostly I let my accessories do the talking. These silk scarves by Leila + Olive are great for someone like me, because they’re ornately-illustrated statement pieces that add…
Sometimes, a painting can take you somewhere exciting and new—a place where you’ve never been, much less imagined going. That’s how I felt when looking at the work of Tiel Seivl-Keevers, an Australian artist creating ethereal abstract images. With pockets of…
Make no mistake about it: rugs are an important part of interior decor. Their presence can tie a room together and transform an otherwise drab space into something special. I love it when rugs and illustration collide, like in the case of…
Recently, I featured the embroidery of Russian artist Lisa Smirnova. Her stitched portrait was mesmerizing, utilizing meticulous stitches that recalled an Impressionist style of painting. For her project Artist At Home, she worked in the same manner as part of a collaboration…
1. Zara Woman Print Dress by Silvia Stella Osella 2. Cutie Baby Porcelain Mug by Tuesday Bassen 3. “I Do as I Please” Jumbo Pouch by Martha Rich for Blue Q 4. White Duck by Furze Chan 5. Yellow Wolf by Miriam Brugmann 6. Eye…
Remember when I declared my love for face pots (here and here)? Well, I’ve come across more planters that have stolen my heart: animal face pots by Bonnie Hislop. Her colorful ceramics are a mix of glam rock and Lisa Frank—the vibrant designs include…
India-based illustrator Svabhu Kohli celebrates the splendor of the natural world with his intricately crafted works of art. The colorful, multi-layered images depict the oceans and cosmos, specifically focusing on creatures like whales, seals, and turtles. Each illustration utilizes many digital textures in order to create visual…
If you’re a long-time reader to this blog, you might know how much I love daily art projects like #The100DayProject. I’m enthralled by the process and the lessons learned when you’re forced to make something everyday. Artist Kate Keara Pelen (previously) recently…