1. Ceramic eyes bracelet by Madriguera Workshop 2. Cherry Stitched wooden bag by Grav-Grav 3. Pounce Into Spring enamel pins by Sunny Side Up 4. Mystery cactus (large) by Close Call Studio 5. Strawberry Picnic tank top by Lorien Stern 6. Lively Floral shoes…
There are many ways to tell a story—ways that don’t involve pen and paper. Illustrator Daphne Christoforou follows an ancient tradition of adorning handcrafted pottery with narrative imagery. Her tall, bulbous vases and planter bowls showcase circular tales of dreams…
1. Terrarium enamel pin by MID Goods + Lost Lust Supply 2. I’m Having an Out of Money Experience coin purse by Terri Fry Kasuba x Blue Q 3. Elephant Ear + Rug embroidery pattern by Sarah K. Benning (Instant download!) 4.…
It can be easy to feel cooped up at home, but the landscape illustrations of Lylean Lee offer some form of momentary escape. The painted images showcase grandiose settings where small (sometimes faceless) characters explore and take advantage of the…
Artist Fleur Woods calls her work ‘stitched paintings’. Combining elements of soft water-based painting with the embroidery, her works celebrate the natural world in delicate, almost ethereal way; they feel as though they could float away with a passing breeze.
One of the best parts of being an independent maker is, of course, being independent. You’ve got the chance to experiment and expand your business because you find that there’s something lacking in the market. Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press fame experienced…
1. Cactus rug by GUR x Giorgio Gasco 2. Pug in a Boat enamel pin by Jing Wei 3. Earth Sisters sweatshirt by Lisa Junius 4. Gala wall sculpture by Bonnie Hislop 5. Red Bird cup by Two Holds Studios 6. Cat…
This isn’t my first post about Esmé Shapiro. I last shared her illustrations a couple of years ago, and before that, when she was a recent illustration grad at RISD. Since then, she’s published multiple books and taken on a…
Illustrator Eric Carle was one of my earliest memories of illustrated books. You know his work—he’s the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other titles. I especially loved his technical approach. His collage illustrations are rich in color and texture. It’s…
Stephanie Kilgast creates curious landscapes that grow from unlikely places. Broken plates, aluminum cans, and glass jars host vibrant life-like forms. “My work is an ode to life, where plants and fungi meet insects, animals, and minerals,” she writes. “These…