I’ve lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the past 14 years but that will be coming to an end this week as I relocate to Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you’re unfamiliar with U.S. geography, know that the two are not close to…
I’ve lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the past 14 years but that will be coming to an end this week as I relocate to Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you’re unfamiliar with U.S. geography, know that the two are not close to…
After years of seeing air plants and reading about them online, I finally got a set of my own. And let me tell you—they are great! Air plants require little care and can easily adorn ceramics that aren’t equipped to…
Inspired by British traditions, folklore, and superstitions, illustrator Alice Pattullo creates screen prints of subjects that reflect these proclivities. My favorite images are set in the kitchen where we get a top-down view of utensils, ingredients, and quality-control (aka cats).…
1. Metallic tropical glasshouse iron-on patch by onr.shop 2. Elephant bud vase by Pottery Lodge 3. Watermelon crossbody bag by Martania Bags 4. Durmiente’s Garden hoop art by Katy Biele 5. Egg cat necklace by I like CATS 6. Monstera leaf pegboard by Little Anna 7. Hand…
I’m not much for lifehacks, but one of my own is to always have stationery handy—birthday cards, blank cards, postcards… all of it. That way, if you suddenly need an illustrated card at a moment’s notice, you’re prepared. It’s also…
I’m a huge fan of projects that ask you to create something every day. After all, you only learn and grow by doing something time and again. During the course of three months, illustrator Brunna Mancuso painted portraits of women…
At the end of December 2017, I shared 15 works of cat art celebrating my beloved weekly tradition: #Caturday. One of my favorite kitties on that list was a delightful drawing by Kamwei Fong. It featured a black-and-white portrait of a cat…
All this week I’m sharing themed gift guides to make your holiday shopping a little easier—and to highlight some of my favorite illustrated products along the way. Yesterday, I featured 20 hand embroidery patterns and kits. Today, I’ve found 13…
The internet has changed the way that we buy art. It’s cliche to say, I know, but when you realize how many artists are out there creating work for sale, the choices can be overwhelming. Online shops like the Toi…
Embroidery artist Bugambilo, aka Sol Kesseler, first stole my heart years ago with her negative space stitching of cats and florals. (Perfect!) Since then, she’s continued embroidery by focusing on portraits of people. Each piece features detailed imagery combining fine…