Last week, I started a new feature on the blog where I list illustrated products I’ve been obsessing over the past week. Plus, where to buy ’em if you fancy them, too. Enjoy! 1 // Hand-embroidered Peter Pan-style collar by Baobap Handmade…
Last week, I started a new feature on the blog where I list illustrated products I’ve been obsessing over the past week. Plus, where to buy ’em if you fancy them, too. Enjoy! 1 // Hand-embroidered Peter Pan-style collar by Baobap Handmade…
Andrea Lauren is a pattern maker living in Asheville, North Carolina. Many of her colorful, designy illustrations are inspired by nature, but she also throws some toys and tea in there, too. Andrea uses a variety of hand-rendered techniques in her pattern…
So it’s not exactly the new year, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy this cut paper piece by Ink Studio. Look closely, and you’ll see that this colorful landscape spells out “15” (as in 2015). It’s part of their…
This illustration by Monica Ramos is currently on her Tumblr, and it was my favorite thing I saw yesterday . It’s for Justina Blakeney’s new book, The New Bohemians, Cool and Collected Homes. So good!
Did you ever play with paper dolls? I did when I was younger, and so I was instantly attracted to Sara Guindon’s delightful paper toys. They feature characters dressed to the nines who do things like play guitar, look through their…
Ashlee Woo creates portraits of celebrities, artists, and political leaders using a combination of digital embroidery and silk screen. The abstract images feature thick stitched lines that define the large, bold shapes of the subject. Smaller, more expressive embroidery adds fun details like…
I’m trying a new segment on Brown Paper Bag where I list the illustrated products I’ve lusted over the past week. I always try to buy things that have illustration on them (or an illustrative quality to them) because I find that…
Polish illustrator Marta Kubiczek combines soft textures and digital colors with a heavy emphasis on shape design. Figures, flowers, and animals are often comprised of one elegant form. Storytelling is at the forefront of Marta’s work. Often, her images are based on mythologies and…
I’ve only recently become acquainted with Daniel Shaffer’s illustrations, but I am sure glad that I did. His paintings are great. They’re lusciously colored, imaginative, fun, and have a bit of geeky charm. (Zelda has made an appearance a couple of times.) Daniel says…
This illustration (above) by Melissa Castrillon is one that I’ve admired for a long time. I love the minimalist use of color and all of the delightful things that are hidden within the composition. It isn’t just about this big, castle-like house.…