Some of my favorite Instagram accounts are those that use it as a digital sketchbook. This is the case for @virgin_honey, aka Sabine Timm, who crafts whimsical assemblages that combine painting, drawing, and three-dimensional objects. Nothing—materials wise—seems off limits or too weird for her work,…
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…
Liz Payne is, hands down, one of my favorite embroidery artists. Her vibrant works are hand-painted textiles with embellishments like beading, intricate stitches, and sequins. They’re a feast for the eyes—a collision of color, textures, and shapes. Liz is taking part…
Did you ever play with paper dolls? I did when I was younger, and so I was instantly attracted to Sara Guindon’s delightful paper toys. They feature characters dressed to the nines who do things like play guitar, look through their…
I posted about some wooden people earlier, so why not more? Melanie Ruston is a Baltimore-based artist who’s studying to be an art teacher (and about to graduate!). Her paintings are influenced by working with children as a camp counselor and an…
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…
1. The Who the What and the When by Julia Rothman, Jenny Volvovski and Matt Lamothe It’s probably time you started your holiday shopping (I’m writing this as a reminder to myself…), and if you have an illustration-lover on your…
Here we are, at the end of another work week! What are your plans for the weekend? I, for one, am going to check out this BUS stop in east Baltimore (please click the link to see that I’m not…
It’s safe to say that for years, YEARS, I have coveted the work of Lili Scratchy. There are a lot of things I like about her work, but must of all adore the style of her colorful characters. They are unconventional…
I used to have hair that was pretty long. You could do all the fun things with it, like braid it, putting a bun on the top of your head, brush it a satisfying 100 strokes…but then I decided to…