Embroiderers, have you ever heard of a punchneedle? Simply put, it’s an approach that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread on fabric. If you’ve ever tried making a hooked rug, the results look similar. It caught my eye…
Embroiderers, have you ever heard of a punchneedle? Simply put, it’s an approach that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread on fabric. If you’ve ever tried making a hooked rug, the results look similar. It caught my eye…
Since graduating in 2012 with a degree in illustration, Lucy Kirk has developed her ceramic practice. Akin to a drawing, she adorns the edges of her figures and animals with thick, black outlines that are wonky and imperfect. This visually…
When a holiday rolls around, illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova will often put a folk-inspired twist on conventional traditions and decor. During Easter this year, she adorned a series of eggs with her spectacular paintings. And in a similar fashion, she recently released…
1. Cold Hands, Warm Heart pendants by Trinket 2. Areca Palm embroidered pin by Baobapp 3. I Can Fly book clutch by Mrs. Chaplin 4. Spiky white vase by Oli Divisova 5. Sleeping Cat and Peekaboo Mouse ceramic by Aya…
The illustrations of Clare Owen have recently caught my attention for a reason that shouldn’t surprise you—they are the prettiest kitties. In an appropriately-captioned piece called Miaou, she features the bold sartorial choices worn by eight fabulous felines. They don…
Contemporary abstract embroidery focuses on non-representational shapes that cover the fabric and dazzle us with their stitches and color. Embroiderer Shea Goitia creates amorphous forms that do just that—impress us with their candy-coated palette and attention to detail.
1. Ceramic cactus by Kim Sielbeck 2. Dog head brooch by Buried Diamond 3. Graze hoop art by Olander Co 4. Hamsa hand incense burner dish by Muddy Heart 5. Golden brass finger brooch by Monochromatiques 6. Croton one-of-a-kind embroidery by Tessa…
Georgina Taylor paints exquisite creatures on paper. With detailed lines and inky washes, she brings lanky birds, reptiles, and mammals to life. They often stand among tropical plants, but that’s about all that Georgina tells us about their locales. Her…
How do you market yourself as an illustrator? Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, the answer is probably the same—you do it online. But there’s an art to digital marketing, and it starts with your website. While…
Lieke van der Vorst creates detailed colored pencil illustrations of a quiet existence. From cutting vegetables in the kitchen to watering plants, the images highlight the simple beauty of everyday acts—ones that aren’t glamorous but keep life moving. In their…