It’s said that we can infer the personality of others simply by what they own and how tidy (or untidy) their space is. Since that’s the case, there’s much to be gleaned from still life art. The objects and their…
It’s said that we can infer the personality of others simply by what they own and how tidy (or untidy) their space is. Since that’s the case, there’s much to be gleaned from still life art. The objects and their…
In early February, I initiated a new way to keep me honest about my studio work; a studio check-in that happens at the beginning of the new month and shares what I’m working on in my art and in my…
1. Little Bird Mobile by Jenny Meilihove 2. Kettle Enamel Pin by Phoebe Wahl 3. Orang Utan Reusable Shopping Bag by Liunic On Things 4. Silk Scarf by Estée Preda x Noemiah 5. Hand Ring Dish by Spice Wildflower 6.…
I love the desert. (I got married there this past October!) The weather, the plants, the scenery… it feels like you’re on a different planet. Last year, Sarah K. Benning took a trip to Joshua Tree National Park and was…
What makes more a statement than a Bengal tiger on your finger? Jewelry shop GOODAFTERNINE reckons that not much. Owners Tidarin Srisook and Don Thongpool have created a menagerie of creatures from painted enamel rings. Modeled after cats—big and small—as well…
Travel is at the heart of embroidery artist Katy Biele. Chilean-born and now Canada-based, she spent four years exploring and living in different countries; south-east Asia is where she fell in love with textiles and began her foray into embroidery.…
1. Ceramic Dog Candle Holder by Sava Keramika 2. Tiger Style Decorative Pillow by Tiger Sheep Friends 3. Fern Cloth Napkins by Bonnie Kaye Studio 4. Always Making Things Enamel Pin by Worthwhile Paper 5. White Flower Brass Ring by Breadcrumbs Crafts 6. Tree…
Looking for some embroidered flair to add to your everyday wear? Putri Setyarini, aka Cub Club, creates hand-stitched brooches of plants, cats, fast food, and more. Each piece is colorful with a painterly feel—the visible stitches recall an Impressionist painting.
Artist Hilary Pecis depicts the present in still life paintings. Through carefully crafted arrangements, she seemingly illuminates what’s right in front of her. A stack of books, a selection of condiments, and bouquets of flowers are all subjects in her…
Have you ever tried punch needle embroidery? It’s been popular in contemporary craft circles for a while now, but I have yet to try it. If you’re like me and know you’ll need a little push to punch needle, consider…