Hey friends, I’ll keep this post short and sweet, because I’m out of town for Christmas and been busy—like eating delicious food and seeing the new Star Wars… Here’s one of my favorite things I’ve seen in a while—a Baroque Lovebird by…
Hey friends, I’ll keep this post short and sweet, because I’m out of town for Christmas and been busy—like eating delicious food and seeing the new Star Wars… Here’s one of my favorite things I’ve seen in a while—a Baroque Lovebird by…
Using sandy-colored clays, artist Heidi Anderson combines human figures with animals (namely, owls). These characters, along with their surface decoration, are reminiscent of art from the Aztecs or ancient Mexico. While they recall these styles, it’s hard to put my finger…
Mlle Hipolyte is one of my favorite cut-paper artists working today. I love the meticulousness of her sculptures and the mask-like appearance that they all have. Their exaggerated colors and features give Mlle’s pieces a cartoonish quality, injecting some whimsy into her…
1. Pencil Case by Malota 2. Cheetah Plate by Bodil Jane (via Artistic Moods) 3. Handled Plant Pot by Hinkleville 4. Alien Skin Cuff by Earthling Jewelry 5. Small Girl Ring Dish by Lisa Junius 6. Mini Leather Panther Bag by La Lisette…
Brazil-based illustrator Willian Santiago has a gorgeous way of using texture in his enigmatic works. They have the look of a print, with their rough, distorted edges and visible color overlay. These techniques break up the bold, solid pigments and give our…
I’ve spoke of daily, short-term projects before—like #100daysofpapercutz by Melissa McFeeters. You can learn a lot from exploring a single topic for a set number of days. In this same vein, illustrator Victoria Fernandez successfully completed #30daysofcats. Each day, she would create…
Kansas City-based illustrator Sarah Walsh draws state flowers in a series that’s both informative and beautiful—she depicts their vibrant colors and also diagrams the parts of each bloom. So far, Sarah has completed five states: Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, New York, and California. I hope there…
Vancouver-based tattoo artist Katie Shocrylas fills the skin with colorful, illustrative designs. Using exquisite, thin lines and vibrant hues, her animal portraits and nature scenes contain an incredible amount energy. They remind me of the iconic images of Lisa Frank, whose similarly-psychedelic works were…
1. Hand Print Cosmetic Bag by belayahvoya 2. Cotton Kitchen Towel by Lisa Rupp for Herriott Grace 3. Ouroboros Brass Ring by Almanac for June 4. Hare on the Run Bookend by Design Atelier Article 5. Third Eye Glass Box by Here & Now 6. Modern Small…
Instagram is great for finding tattoo artists, but it’s also the worst—I have such tattoo envy every time I scroll though an artist’s feed! Hamburg-based tattooer Susanne König creates surreal portraits and whimsical animal scenes that are sure to make you smile.…