Aimee Bee Brooks is a recent art school grad who creates colorful illustrations featuring stylish vintage ladies and familiar objects. “My work is inspired by the past,” Aimee explains. “I don’t have a strong interest in contemporary things. My artwork generally depicts…
In less than 2 weeks, I’ll be moving. Not far, just to another neighborhood in Baltimore — one where I have my own studio space and a bathroom. I’m super excited about this, because I’ll have total control of the decor. Normally,…
1 // Cotélac dress by Marion Fayolle, in collaboration with Cotélac for Kiblind magazine 2 // Sloth Necklace by Yellow Tree store (via Artistic Moods) 3 // Ceramic tassels by Junghwa Park (contact her if you want one!) 4 // Sad Dog Patch by Buried Diamond 5…
Mai Ly Degnan is a Baltimore-based illustrator and a former grad school cohort of mine. Since graduating in 2014, she has kept herself busy by drawing all sorts of curious ladies in strange lands. They’re great — her characters don…
Teresa Bellon is a Spanish illustrator who caught my eye with the young Frida Khalo piece that’s above. I love the color, simplicity, and shape design, in addition to the distressed printmaking texture that gives her works a hand-crafted touch. Teresa’s illustrations often…
When you check out roootreee’s (AKA Kaori) blog, you’ll see photographs featuring colorful fields of flowers. This bucolic imagery undoubtedly influences her ceramics work, which features white porcelain plates, pitchers, cups, and saucers that are hand-painted with beautiful blooms. My favorite pieces are…
When you’re trying to promote yourself, you often have to figure out how to “cut through the noise,” and do something/have that’ll make you stand out above the rest. Illustrator Michael Lester certainly accomplished this with his unforgettable “world’s smallest portfolio.”…
1 // It’s Different Every Day: 2016 Daily Calendar by Boaz (available for pre-order via Kickstarter) 2 // Little Treats Tray by Ingrid Reithaug and Tonje Holand 3 // Mirror Wall Hangings by McKean Studio… so cool! 4 // Orange Dog Wooden Brooch by Hello Mr.…
Illustrator Madeline Kloepper explores the relationships we forge with nature through her gorgeous and alluring paintings. The works have elements of surrealism as dragons, dancing bears, and larger-than-life birds all make an appearance. I really enjoy Madeline’s more detailed compositions, specifically the ones…
Martin Tomsky is a London-based illustrator who creates brilliant relief sculptures with layers of laser cut stained plywood. They range in size from small accessories to larger, more intricate artworks. Martin hand-assembles each piece and sells them in his Etsy shop, Tomsky…