This week, I’ve been enamored with artwork and illustrations where small elements make up a spectacular whole. On Tuesday, I shared the meticulous cut paper work of Margaret Scrinkl, who uses a combination of scissors and an X‑ACTO knife to achieve…
Anyone who knows me knows that I love true crime. Documentaries, long form articles, podcasts… it’s the type of stories I enjoy consuming in my free time. So, imagine my delight when I was introduced to a book that combined…
Margaret Scrinkl is an illustrator and animator who works with tiny pieces of paper art to build something spectacular. I first became acquainted with Margaret’s work with the piece below—an envelope that’s bursting with beautiful blooms.
1. Opal Eye Ring by Gem Blue 2. Embroidered cat patch by Papio Press 3. Bee and beetle crop top by Dogbreath Apparel 4.Moss embroidery by Emma Mattson (on Brown Paper Bag) 5. Floral patterned canvas clutch by Esther Sandler 6. Hanging plant keychain by Idlewild 7. Cactus stripe…
Illustrator Lena Guberman has recently created a series of ceramic sculptures called Wrapped that speak to the innocence and imagination of youth. The character design is charming, but what struck me about the project was the clever interaction between figurine and…
The animated GIF made its debut to the world in 1987, but it remains even more relevant today. It’s common, especially for illustrations that live only on the web, that they have a motion-based element to them. Libby VanderPloeg is…
It’s the last in my installment of The Color Series! After five weeks of chronicling work that utilizes blue, pink, green, purple, and gray, the series has come to its natural conclusion. For this final week, let’s explore the rich world…
1. Little house brooch by Nastia Sleptsova 2. Autumn leaf embroidered necklace by Itty Bitty Bunnies 3. Leaf vinyl backpack by Mirage 4. Bee embroidered coin purse by Zana Products 5. Potted cactus felt border by Sweet Chic Mercerie 6. Olive’s Garden…
Illustration is everywhere ya’ll, even in places you wouldn’t suspect. For those with limited mobility, it affords them an opportunity to express themselves. Izzy Wheels is a shining example of this; they adorn wheel spokes with color and patterning to bring…
One of my favorite things about Instagram is when illustrators share their work in progress. I love seeing the process! Amber Davenport, a self-proclaimed “pattern lover,” shares her paintings in the midst of being created—including the her current palette. The…