I’ve got a quick note of house-keeping: I’m phasing out my 7 illustrated product obsessions. You’ll probably see them every so often in the future, but now I’m going to dedicate Fridays to individual shops. It’ll still be an illustrated product-related…
The inspiration for Chao Zou’s paper craft project Forest Smell is aroma. “My wife sprayed herself with my perfume,” he explains, “who [wore] the [smell] of the forest for all day…” Motif of leaves were his starting point, and Chao layered…
I want to live in the colorful illustrations of Kiki Ljung. The Paris-based creative crafts vibrant imagery that’s inspired by the natural world—even her illustrations of people are seeping with beautiful blooms on their clothes and in the background. While…
Here’s an interesting combination: polymer (aka oven bake) clay and embroidery. Artist Justyna Wolodkiewicz has fused the two in her latest series of abstract hoop art. Full of color and texture, these pieces use flattened pieces of clay with tiny holes…
Illustrator Lee Eunjoo explores the notion of “fantasy consuming” through her series Goddess of Fantasy. It’s inspired by Krishan Kumar’s The Ends of Utopia, that says that “modern man could consume their own fantasy, and in doing so create utopia.”…
1. Cactus Ring Holder (with Jewelry Dish) by Paint My Dream 2. Cat Bandit Ceramic Plate 3. Narwhal Pendant by designosaur 4. Hands Pillow by LEIF 5. Ceramic by Léa Maupetit 6. Synchronized Tote by Gorman 7. Hanging Sloth Necklace by PPS
One of my favorite embroidery artists Señorita Lylo (aka Srta. Lylo) is known for her collars that come ready to party. Aside from making these special accessories, she also creates hoop art and recently collaborated with the thread brand DMC. “I…
Melbourne, Australia Have I ever told ya’ll how much I love interior illustrations? Because I do—they’re fascinating! You can learn so much about a person from the objects they own. It’s why I’m drawn to the illustrated homes of Liz…
It’s been just over a month since I—along with many, many others—started 1 Year of Stitches. Since that time, I’ve seen more than amazing embroidery; friendships have formed across the world in the Facebook group and Instagram!
If you’ve read this blog for at least a week, you’ll know that I reserve each Friday for my 7 Illustrated Product Obsessions. This week, I’m breaking from tradition… mostly because I’ve been sick all week and finding creative goods has eluded…