At the beginning of 2017, I featured the appliqué illustrations of embroidery artist Mika Hirasa. Since then, she’s been busy creating more of this type of work illuminating classic tales. Using a variety of fabrics and embroidery thread, she sews…
It was well over a year ago that I marveled over the hand embroidery kits of Kiriki Press, and with the holidays around the corner, I was thinking again about the delightful collection of stitched animals. If you know someone…
The internet has changed the way that we buy art. It’s cliche to say, I know, but when you realize how many artists are out there creating work for sale, the choices can be overwhelming. Online shops like the Toi…
1. White Flower brass ring by Breadcrumb Crafts 2. Embroidered snake pin by Baobap 3. Porcelain bowl with bird by Lemon Glaze 4. Handmade porcelain sculpture by Claire de Lune 5. November fall foliage pattern (instant download) by Sarah K. Benning 6. Siamese cat…
October is known for many things, but if you’re in the illustration world, it’s synonymous for Inktober. If you’re new to the annual tradition, the premise is simple: during each day of the month, you ink something! There are 31…
Embroidery artist Bugambilo, aka Sol Kesseler, first stole my heart years ago with her negative space stitching of cats and florals. (Perfect!) Since then, she’s continued embroidery by focusing on portraits of people. Each piece features detailed imagery combining fine…
1. Ceramic hanging owl planter by Daria Kreis 2. Lil Peach Dahlia embroidered necklace by Poppy & Fern 3. Cactus stitched wood bag by Grav-Grav 4. ‘Be You’ embroidery pattern by Thread Folk x Alli K 5. Palm wallpaper by Lucy Tiffney 6. Thorn…
It has been so unseasonably warm in Baltimore that it hardly seems like fall. I think that’s why I’ve been gravitating so much to Halloween-related illustrations (as evidenced on my Instagram), because I’m looking for a reason for it to…
The spookiest day of the year is upon us, and animator Stefanie Shank is here for it. She has created a series of delightful dog animations that feature a delightful dachshund who dresses in adorably terrifying costumes, enjoys pumpkin spice…
Mandi Smethells literally captures the rainbow in her series of sculptural fiber art. She hand-wraps cotton and forms into miniature and giant colorful arcs. Ranging from pastels to metallics, the tactile pieces are full of joy. I love the play…