1. Ceramic Winking Beastie Bud Vase by jen e 2. Embroidered Tassel Necklace by Oh My Heart Embroidery 3. Charming Creatures Tiger Decor by Sarah Walsh for The Land of Nod 4. Cotton Swan Boat Dress by Anna Kovecses for Lazzari 5. Orange Bomba Vessel by…
Another week, another embroidery artist! Similar to Tessa Perlow’s bold upcycled garments, Ellie Mac adorns jackets and sweatshirts with beautiful florals, leaves, and graceful winged creatures. Sometimes, she stitches directly onto clothing, while other pieces include patches that are affixed to…
1. Hanging planters by Shayna Stevenson and Jen Collins of Keep Company 2. Monstera Leaf Bag by La Lisette 3. Caterpillar Backpack by Mödernaked 4. Donut Cat by Marnin Saylor 5. Otto Grey Cushion by Arro Home (I have one…
A couple of weeks ago, I introduced a series called 1 Theme, 5 Ways. The premise was (and is) simple—to show how one idea interpreted can look very different. It all depends on the illustrator. My first installment focused on fashionable…
I’ve featured a lot of brightly-colored artwork this week (did you see the paper cacti?), so let’s continue the trend! Illustrator Lucie Brunellière produced this series of playful images for The Very Jungly Jungle Book. In it, she uses beautiful jewel tones to create a world…
No, those birds in flight aren’t a photograph—they’re paper sculptures by Diana Beltran Herrera. For years, the Colombian artist has crafted lifelike, graceful creatures using meticulous construction and fine textures. It’s these intricate details that make Diana’s sculptures so impressive;…
Golly Bard, aka Holly Ward Bimba, has long been one of my favorite nature illustrators. Her exquisite works capture the tiny details of winged creatures, with an approach that’s simultaneously realistic and stylized. Each piece is produced with watercolor paints, and she…
1. Embroidered Peter Pan Collar by Casa Tienda de Amelia B 2. Animal Cushion by Anny Who 3. Unifox Totem by Whimsy Calling 4. Needle-Felted Octopus by Petit Felts 5. Poppy Kitchen Towel by Lisa Rupp 6. Flower Power Flamingos Midi Skirt by bouffants-broken-hearts (via Print All…
India-based illustrator Svabhu Kohli celebrates the splendor of the natural world with his intricately crafted works of art. The colorful, multi-layered images depict the oceans and cosmos, specifically focusing on creatures like whales, seals, and turtles. Each illustration utilizes many digital textures in order to create visual…
Emillie Ferris creates hand-embroidered hoop art starring a myriad of creatures. From foxes to bees to Lil’ Bub, the Suffolk-based artist stitches them all in majestic, realistically-styled portraits. They’re simple—devoid of a background—but demonstrate an impressive amount of depth in terms…