Beautiful surface design can transform ordinary objects into functional works of art. Melbourne-based designer and illustrator Cassie Byrnes highlights this in her label Variety Hour, a print-focused endeavor that’s an outlet for her to “get as weird as she wants” and to experiment…
Jess Phoenix loves color. When she’s not illustrating and designing products for Compendium, she creates electric floral paintings that are adorned with gold and neon paint. Most the bouquets are imagined, she writes, “and act as a vehicle for her to create…
1. Fox Brooch by Liten kanin 2. Miniature Needle Felted Cactus Garden in Glass Terrarium by Once Again Sam 3. Cat Return Address Stamp by Native Bear 4. Ghosts by Studio Arhoj 5. Cactus Bra by Emily Parkinson 6. Bright Blue Elephant Mug…
Illustrator Molly Costello crafts compelling portraiture from cut paper. The exquisite compositions—powerful in their simplicity—are informed by her years “working on urban youth programming around sustainability and social injustice,” reflecting the themes she encountered during that time: community, struggle, love, and more.…
I wear a lot of solid colors. I’m never too crazy with my patterning—instead, I prefer to accessorize with illustrative wares like enamel pins and statement necklaces. They’re visually interesting but don’t draw too much attention—critical for my introverted self. İrem…
Hayley Mitchell paints people that you want to meet. Clad in bright colors, the Cubist-inspired ladies are adorned with beautiful headpieces and jewelry. They’re abstract, yes, but still display unique personalities, and the pigments give us some insight into who they…
This was a fun video to make! Months ago, I received a copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by Andrea D’Aquino. It’s a contemporary retelling of the famous story, crafted with beautiful collage imagery that’s…
1. Swan Collar Clips by An English Garden 2. Leather Clutch with Removable Wrist Strap by Zana Products 3. Cheetah Lapel Pin by Kristina Micotti 4. Fancy Dress Silk Scarf by Karen Mabon 5. TOTEM Bear Earrings by Marine Mistake 6. Wooden…
A long weekend is quickly approaching us here in the US, so if you find you’ve got some extra time, why not try this fun exercise: Use watercolors to dab or brush a spot of paint on the paper and…
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you’ll know I have a deep love of face pots. Well, they now have a worthy opponent: haired jars. This delightfully strange classification describes the work of ceramist Laura Bird, who crafts…