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.…
I’ve said it a million times before and I’ll say it again: illustration is everywhere! …even in wall murals. These gorgeous coverings are by Richele and Sydney, aka anewall (a‑new-wall). They offer contemporary designs on printed panels—either self adhesive vinyl or…
Kelly Beeman paints glamorous fashion illustrations that are reminiscent of the artist Modigliani. Like the famed creative, Kelly draws her figures in a similarly elongated style, allowing their fashionable frocks to flow across their bodies. Her looks are high-end, and her…
I spent half of my weekend with sinus woes, going through a box of kleenex on Sunday. These embroideries by Giselle Quinto are giving me life, though! I love how she mixes the intricate detailing of the colorful hair with the simpler…
1. Sea BREAM—purse or keychain by Don Fisher 2. Alive Iron-On Patch by Allison Weiss for Stay Home Club 3. Ceramic Ring Holder by Quiet Clementine for Baba Souk 4. Watercolor cactus wall mural by anewall 5. Smiley Mug made for Home of…