1. Mini flower vase by Honey Thistle 2. Cheetah backpack by Mia Charro 3. Cloud sponge by Snug.Studio 4. (Pizza) Party Night t‑shirt by Artmars 5. Gentle Thrills Bad Dog jacket by Big Bud Press x Gentle Thrills 6. Prickly…
1. Mini flower vase by Honey Thistle 2. Cheetah backpack by Mia Charro 3. Cloud sponge by Snug.Studio 4. (Pizza) Party Night t‑shirt by Artmars 5. Gentle Thrills Bad Dog jacket by Big Bud Press x Gentle Thrills 6. Prickly…
I love organization and finding connections between things. Because of that inclination, I had a lot of fun curating The Color Series, in which I grouped illustrations, embroidery, and paper craft by hue. In a similar vein, I’m starting a…
1. Opal Eye Ring by Gem Blue 2. Embroidered cat patch by Papio Press 3. Bee and beetle crop top by Dogbreath Apparel 4.Moss embroidery by Emma Mattson (on Brown Paper Bag) 5. Floral patterned canvas clutch by Esther Sandler 6. Hanging plant keychain by Idlewild 7. Cactus stripe…
The animated GIF made its debut to the world in 1987, but it remains even more relevant today. It’s common, especially for illustrations that live only on the web, that they have a motion-based element to them. Libby VanderPloeg is…
1. Little house brooch by Nastia Sleptsova 2. Autumn leaf embroidered necklace by Itty Bitty Bunnies 3. Leaf vinyl backpack by Mirage 4. Bee embroidered coin purse by Zana Products 5. Potted cactus felt border by Sweet Chic Mercerie 6. Olive’s Garden…
One of my favorite things about Instagram is when illustrators share their work in progress. I love seeing the process! Amber Davenport, a self-proclaimed “pattern lover,” shares her paintings in the midst of being created—including the her current palette. The…
If you’re a long time reader to Brown Paper Bag, you know that I love color. I’ve spent more than a month (so far) on the The Color Series, which chronicles illustration, embroidery, and even sketchbooks to show how creatives…
1. Friendly shark pencil case by minnebites 2.Retro flower brooch by Kate Gabrielle 3. Incense burner No. 2 by Tactile Matter 4. Monochromatic hoop art by Yes Stitch Yet (on Brown Paper Bag) 5. Jupiter small round shoulder bag by Oliness Art Studio 6.…
Molly Fairhurst gets back to basics in her expressive illustrations. Concentrating on form and the gesture of her subjects, the paintings have an energy that draws you in, be it one of her 1,000 Tigers or portraits of people in…
1. Azylis zippered pouch by Manuella Gonzalez 2. A wild bouquet hoop art by Katy Biele 3. Creature of the Night locket by Bonbi Forest 4. Seduction sculpture by Janice Chang 5. Fern print napkins by Bonnie Kaye Studio 6. Stackable succulent terrarium rings by Star Strung 7. Custom portrait…