As an illustrator, how do you come up with ideas? It’s easier said than done. Really, when we ask that question, we’re talking about how we think; how our minds can make connections and visually express intangible concepts. Like all…
As an illustrator, how do you come up with ideas? It’s easier said than done. Really, when we ask that question, we’re talking about how we think; how our minds can make connections and visually express intangible concepts. Like all…
Have you ever been hiking in a forest? When you’re alone and surrounded by tall trees, it makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale. Illustrator Vivian Mineker captures this feeling in her watercolor and colored pencil pieces. Featuring towering…
1. Plushrooms by Cat Rabbit 2. Ceramic Miniature Cacti by Noe Marin 3. Mini Elephant Pot and Ring Holder by Atelier Stella 4. November Fall Flowers Hand Embroidery Pattern by Sarah K. Benning 5. Leopard Ornament Set by Birch and Loon 6. Tiger Thrills Rug…
Artist Mika Hirasa uses cloth as if it were paint and stitches as brushstrokes in narrative hand appliqué embroidery. Her work is often focused on fables and classic stories like Little Red Riding Hood, and the time-honored craft techniques pair well…
Happy Halloween! In terms of creativity, it’s hard to beat this holiday. The costume possibilities are endless… plus candy is involved? No wonder people love it so much. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing an increasing number of…
I love it when illustrators venture into ceramics; their knack for character design and storytelling lend themselves well to the creation of unique objects that bring their 2D world to life. So when I saw Mar Hernández, aka Malota, was…
Fenny Suter of Suter Design & Co. creates idyllic landscapes using a punch needle and thread. She combines a mixture of stitches to vary the textures—perfect for showcasing the different parts of a lagoon. She’s used the appliqué in the…
1. Blue Naked Lady Planter by Feel on Demand 2. Flower Face Enamel Pin by This or That Studio 3. Succulent Punch Needle Embroidery Kit by Millicent and Bird 4. Garden Top by erinapearl 5. Bear Mug by Two Holds Studio 6. Cat Cafe…
Have you ever wanted to learn embroidery? It’s now easier than ever, thanks to the internet. Along with a bevy of hand embroidery patterns to download, online learning will show you techniques and tricks you need to successfully stitch up…
I find few things as delightful as animals wearing flower crowns. For years, illustrator Mia Charro has imagined what cats, dogs, sloths, and even hippos would look like adorned with colorful blossoms placed atop their heads. I’m not the only…