I love how colorful these Oxacan wood carvings are! They’re available through the Sandia Fine Mexican Art website and feature a cast of lively creatures with intricate patterns. Different skilled artists paint bears, giraffes, dogs, and more. Sometimes, they’re totally wacky…
See that guy? I bought him at MICA’s Art Market this past weekend! Il Sung Na crafted these adorable creatures that have a practical purpose. They hold tea lights, lightbulbs, paintbrushes and more. I love the coloring and the character design.…
In some works of art, you can tell that the illustrator has really attacked the image. Not in a bad or destructive way, of course, but there’s a palpable energy left on the page. That’s how I feel when I look at the…
Okay, so maybe the title is a bit misleading. I don’t know if you’d necessarily hug these soft sculptures, but most of them on this list look pretty cuddly. I’ve always been one to collect stuffed creatures. In my bedroom is a collection…
Ceramic artist Sue Tirrell describes her works as “folkloric pottery and sculpture with a modern sensibility.” And that they are. The scalloped-edged plates feature detailed, black and white drawings of different animals like birds, snakes, wolves, and rabbits. Behind them…
So these little creatures have been making their way around the web, and with good reason; they’re really neat! North Carolina-based artist Yumi Okita handcrafted these textile moths, using a combination of fabric, cotton, fake fur, embroidery thread, wire, feathers, and…
How about some needled felted, ghostly beings to start the week off right? Zoë Williams is a New York-based artist who crafts “spirits, sacred creatures, and phantoms from the dream world.” Her statement explains that they connect us with the realm of the…
The vintage-inspired illustrations by Yvan Duque tell fantastical tales of strange, larger-than-life creatures. We see giant squids, ghost-like figures, and even a foxy lady occupy these richly-colored compositions. They travel through dark forests, fiery lands, and houses off secluded coasts. The…
Another guest post! This time, from Hana Kim of Supahcute, who is introducing us to the work of Vanessa Ramirez. Hana is a Curator of Cute & Expeditor of Awesome Projects. She is the founder/editor of Supahcute.com, an arts blog inspired by…
I love these beautiful, ornately illustrated textiles by artist Klaus Haapaniemi. Together with designer Mia Wallenius, they use fine materials to create luxury pillows, throws, scarves, and more. Their approach is influenced by nature and Finnish folklore. It’s a modern twist on…