I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: illustration is everywhere—including on desserts! Tortik Annuchka is a Moscow-based bakery that creates incredible cakes with an artistic flair. They include beautiful watercolor-style paintings, intricate “ink” drawings, and fondant that resembles…
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you’ll know that Aitch is one of my favorite illustrators. I love her folk-inspired style—the imagery lends itself well to repeat patterns on clothing. Case in point: the illustrations created for Sandra Mansour’s AW…
1. Felt Cactus by sah-rah 2. SNUG.BLOWBALL / brooch by SNUG.STUDIO 3. Moth Necklace by Rachel Suggs 4. CARP Case Fish by Don Fisher Shop 5. Night Jumper Sweatshirt by Rachel Katstaller for The Club of Odd Volumes 6. Cactus Soap…
Claymate Creatures is the Etsy shop of Daria Lapto, a doll artist from Ulyanovsk, Russia. For weeks, I’ve been admiring her Instagram, which is full of her beautifully strange figures. They’re often hybrids—such as a bear-girl or a bunnicorn—or a…
Last fall, illustrator Rose Wong had a show called Consider Death at Grumpy Bert in Brooklyn. The works included are poignant and beautiful in their simplicity —Rose mixes bold floral elements with geometric forms, inserting a contemplative figure among them. This character, devoid…
While perusing Catherine Campbell’s Instagram the other day—I told you, I can’t get enough of IG— I found that in addition to being an illustrator, she’s an embroiderer, too! Typically, Catherine works with pen, ink, and watercolor, but a small selections of…
I’m always on the hunt for an inspirational Instagram, and this week, I’ve found it in illustrator Carolyn Gavin. Her posts feature vibrant sketchbook paintings of animals and beautiful blooms, crafted with the carefree fluidity of watercolor. Seeing them has…
1. Screen Printed Cactus Sleeveless Top by Doops Design 2. bermuda x Kottie Paloma Shower Curtain by bermuda 3. White Mountain Bear by Past Your Porchlight 4. Skulls Necklace by Rhys 5. Hammam Towel by Kip & Co. (illustration by Leah Goren)…
For years, I’ve admired the bold, illustrative works of Gosia Herba. They instantly appeal to me because of the art history influence—specifically, Picasso and the Cubist movement. The bold pieces feature abstracted figures and multiple viewpoints, which is used to great…
Embroidery is all over the place right now, and I’m so happy about it—I love the craft. This includes practicing it! I find embroidery very relaxing because it’s so repetitive and meticulous. You can zone out and watch your favorite television show…