The idea of “play” is important in an artistic practice. Having the time to follow creative whims—to try things that both succeed and fail—will help you develop your visual language and hone your process. Julie Hamilton uses her Instagram to do…
1. Botanical plants canvas tote by James Barker 2. One Day at a Time bandana by apprvl 3. Bloom Where You Are Planted banner by ONR shop x Nikki McWilliams 4. July Succulents hand embroidery pattern by Sarah K. Benning 5. Tiny terrarium sculpture by Little Ray of…
Many moons ago, I discovered the work of Julie Morstad on one of my all-time favorite albums, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood by Neko Case. The cover art is delicate and subtly macabre, which complements the sounds of the album.
Nearly every week, Jane Newland gives you a burst of wanderlust with her digital illustrations. The detailed landscape art depicts places desolate island escapes and patches of forest where there’s no one else around. And if you were to be…
Earlier this year, I bought a chambray tank top with all intentions to embroider a decorative design on it. Well, it’s been months and I have yet to stitch anything—let alone design it. If you are like me but still…
1. Evil Eye Statement Neck Cuff by Fable and Lore 2. In Your Hands embroidery pattern by Brynn & Co. (Instant download) 3. Smiley face planter by Lilchotchke 4. Sarah Jessica Barker by Charlene Man 5. Protea Love by Damaja Handmade 6. Spring Twigs wrapping paper by Lovely Envelopes…
Sometimes, an illustration really shines when it finds its right format. Miri Orenstein found this out when taking her work from 2D to 3D. Her black and white ceramics feature striking portraits of women which appear both on mugs as…
Raya Sader Bujana crafts tiny paper houseplants that are the size of something you’d find in a dollhouse. She’s previously sculpted blooming cacti that fit on the top of your fingers, and since then, her paper art has only grown…
Michelle Morin paints idyllic landscape art that will ignite your sense of wanderlust. Her works, devoid of people, showcase the beauty of the wild. Bunches of brambles, tall grasses, and fields of flowers rule her compositions and create intricate relationships…
Painting is the conventional way to immortalize someone’s likeness through art—but that doesn’t mean it’s the most compelling. Teresa Lim, aka @teeteeheehee, stitches embroidered portraits in a distinctive style that’s a collision of color, texture, and the blackwork technique. These…