I was recently interviewed by Fish Indie, and one of their questions asked my advice for aspiring artists who want to get their work featured on blogs (like this one). I said that you have to put your work out there.…
I was recently interviewed by Fish Indie, and one of their questions asked my advice for aspiring artists who want to get their work featured on blogs (like this one). I said that you have to put your work out there.…
Sorry for the radio silence this week. I was busy prepping for my MFA thesis talk! It’s over now and I’m one step closer to graduating. I discovered the work of Sophie Roach because she followed my Twitter account for…
When thinking about eyra’s newest show, Long Form, and how it is about extended narratives, the Bayeux Tapestry immediately came to mind. The Bayeux Tapestry is a long embroidered cloth (not an actual tapestry) that was constructed around 1092. It is…
I have long been a fan of Ginette Lapalme’s work. She’s been creating jewelry, stickers, and buttons for quite some time and selling them through her Etsy. Ginette’s work always made me feel this incredible sense of nostalgia, and for the…
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve mentioned my online gallery, eyra, is putting on Long Form, its third exhibition. I’m happy to announce that the show is live TODAY! As in right now. Check it out. Then, check out the…
I recently came across the 508 Calendar, and think it’s awesome. It’s about like what it sounds. But, this calendar is not a calendar in a conventional sense, meaning it tells you what date falls on which day. Instead, it features…
Image via Mystic Lily Etsy. For a short time in my life, I was in Girl Scouts. Honestly, I don’t remember much about that time, but I do remember the badges. These tiny embroidered items really reflect my current interests…
I am swamped today, prepping for the opening of Long Form this Thursday on eyra, my online illustration gallery. So, for now, I leave you with a piece that will be appearing in the show. It’s Deli Boy Blues by John…
Via Thumbtack Press’s Tumblr, I discovered the illustrations of Ville Savimaa. Originally a graphic designer, he finds illustrating his preferred way of expressing himself. His character-driven works employ soft colors and curvy lines, and my eye gets lost when…
Did you know that I’ve started another project? eyra is an online space dedicated to the show and sale of illustration. I curate exhibitions centered around a theme, with each illustrator providing variations on that theme. (Kind of like This…