Julie Van Wezemael is an illustrator based in Ghent, Belgium, and she combines painting and embroidery in her exquisite works. The use of thread is often subtle; here, you can see that it takes the place of lines that would normally be…
Julie Van Wezemael is an illustrator based in Ghent, Belgium, and she combines painting and embroidery in her exquisite works. The use of thread is often subtle; here, you can see that it takes the place of lines that would normally be…
Italian illustrator Felicita Sala creates delightful works that incorporate elements of painting, drawing, and cut paper. She’s not married to any one technique and combines photography with energetic scribbles. “I decided to discover the world of art and illustration outside…
Last week, I shared paper-crafted illustrations by Estudio Guardabosques and this week it’s the handiwork of Maëlle Doliveux. The New York-based creative sculpts paper into editorial illustrations for clients like Newsweek and the Boston Globe. But really, our enjoyment doesn’t hinge on the fact that…
Using a combination of painting and collage, illustrator Chris Hagen creates vibrant works that highlight the natural beauty of this world. Animals, landscape scenes, and even some fantastical things happen in his textured scenes. I’m a huge fan of collage…
I went to grad school with the (now) New York-based illustrator Dingding Hu, and it’s been a pleasure seeing her work develop since we’ve graduated. I love these colorful, bizarre, and energetic illustrations that she’s made. They’re busy scenes with a…
So, earlier this week I shared some illustrative scarves by Nathalie Lété, and now it’s these silk beauties by artist and designer Karen Mabon. They’re whimsical as well as narrative and character driven — terms you normally wouldn’t use to describe scarves.…
Estudio Guardabosques is the collaborative efforts of creatives Juan and Carolina from Buenos Aires, Argentina. They craft scenes entirely out of paper by using complex sculpting to fold and build forms. Often, that involves perforating edges and cutting just so — enough…
One of my best pals, Perrin, recently illustrated this awesome set of praying mantises. I love how she combines these odd creatures with beautiful floral arrangements. Perrin says that they look like tiny, awkward aliens, and I’d have to agree. These two…
With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. And why not? It’s such a positive, hopeful time. You think, yes! this year will be better than the last. It feels like you have a fresh slate. I’ve featured Linzie Hunter’s work before…
Anne Laval is a Strasbourg-based illustrator whose sweet works yield scenes like the one you see above. I want a giant bear friend like that! Often, Anne’s pieces feature wispy shapes that signify hair, spirits, and branches. It adds a sense…