Emillie Ferris creates hand-embroidered hoop art starring a myriad of creatures. From foxes to bees to Lil’ Bub, the Suffolk-based artist stitches them all in majestic, realistically-styled portraits. They’re simple—devoid of a background—but demonstrate an impressive amount of depth in terms…
Using an X‑Acto knife and some careful cutting, Ukraine-based artist Eugenia Zoloto creates intricate silhouettes out of twisting vines, beautiful blooms, and winged insects. The large, lacy portraits—around 15 inches by 11 inches—look stunning against a range of backdrops (check out…
Charles Young must be a busy man. In 2014, he created Paperholm, a project where each day, a new model is produced, photographed, and uploaded to the web. On August 11, 2015, after year of building, he completed its first iteration. The…
I’m a long time fan of Kate Pugsley’s paintings and illustrations. They feature a fantastic mix of styles, riding a fine line between realism, fantasy, and abstraction—it’s what makes her compositions so memorable. My favorite pieces involve figures in flattened landscapes where the…
1. FORESTA Textile by Maria Cristina Ballarin 2. Hand Brooch by Jordan Grace Jones 3. Leaves Planter by Universal Issac 4. Sleeping Light by Fajno Design (see another image below) 5. Flying Bird Handkerchief by Elizabeth Graeber 6. Pocket Mirror by Matou en Peluche 7. Monarch Envelopes sold…
Embroiderer and illustrator Lisa Smirnova fuses two types of artistic styles to create one visually compelling textile. The portrait of this tattooed man has an Impressionistic-approach to it, with strands of peach, burnt sienna, and ivory sewn next to one another to imply a three-dimensional form. In addition…
Looking for a new start for the new year? Modern Thrive has a BOGO offer just in time for 2016! Modern Thrive is an online learning platform that was designed to help you figure out what you should do with your…
Lately, I can’t get enough of candles. Whenever I’m in my office/studio, there is a candle burning. What can I say—I love the comforting glow! Ceramist Laura Bird (previously) created these delightful holders perfect for burning two tall taper candles. Normally,…
Using materials such as polymer clay, wood, and paper, artist Sean Chao creates intricate, fantastical dioramas. The miniature sculptures depict landscapes—including dense forests and oceans—as well as bizarre creatures such as cat-controlled robots. Each hand-crafted scene feels like it’s a moment frozen in…
In October of this year, illustrator Olaf Hajek created 13 original paintings for the food company Vom Fass. These stunning works appear in their 2016 Art Calendar, as well as 12 different recipes for you to try. Conceptually, Olaf’s images are…