Using exquisite antique linen, kimono fabric, and lace, Mika Hirasa creates appliqué illustrations. Her most recent series features fiber interpretations of Aesop’s Fables, combining the collage-like technique with embroidery. Mika’s use of negative space is especially impactful with the appliqué. She’ll…
1. Rose Gold Pinecone Necklace by Muse Bell 2. Daggers Collar Pins by Steffie Lynn 3. Black Cat Hand-Painted Necklace by Little Lux 4. Tall Cactus Keychain by Sugarpop 5. Blue Whale Strainer by Fred & Friends 6. Pizza Delivery Alpaca by Cat Rabbit 7. Bowie Ceramic…
During the winter, without fail, I dream of the flowers in spring. (There’s only so much gray I can take—especially in the concrete jungle.) A woman (and mom) named Vicki—one half of the shop Sister Golden—has created floral art that’s the perfect…
While perusing Design*Sponge the other day, I was introduced to the work of Maria Berrio. Immediately, I was struck by her collage style—the intoxicating collision of color and texture paired with alluring figures in curious environments. Driven by her “native South…
I’m a huge fan of sketchbooks… probably because my attempts to keep them always come up short. So, it’s no wonder that I’ve been fawning over Eva Magill-Oliver’s books the past few days. They’re a combination of beautiful colors, bold…
If you’re in the midst of winter, Becky Blair’s landscape paintings are a beautiful escape from dreary skies and frigid temperatures. Fusing realism with abstraction, she layers colors, textures, drawing, and printing to create imagery that are like vivid dreams.…
Sofia Salazar focuses her embroideries on faces. The UK-based textile designer incorporates minimalist, large-scale portraits onto clothing, reminiscent in drawing style to Matisse. Though these hand-crafted stitches could easily serve as wall hangings, Sofia tells La Femme Collective that it’s…
Svabhu Kohli created some of my favorite illustrations this year, with his intricately detailed nature images celebrating the world’s splendor. Full of color and texture, these compositions beg you to study them for a long time. These particular pieces are a riff…
I think we can all agree… it’s time for 2016 to get outta here! But first, let’s take a look back on 15 of the most popular posts on Brown Paper Bag this year. Simply, it was two categories: embroidery…
1. Cactus Candles by Ornerx 2. Alpaca Brooches by Tiny Supply 3. Palmistry Hand Necklace by Banquet 4. Spike Planter by Little Bear Pots 5. Illustrated Serving Tray by Depeapa 6. White Deer Holder and Blue Antler Candle by The Jacks 7.…