For years, I've admired the "slow crafting" of Hiné Mizushima. Her soft sculptures are often presented like scientific specimens but with a fantastical twist.
For years, I've admired the "slow crafting" of Hiné Mizushima. Her soft sculptures are often presented like scientific specimens but with a fantastical twist.
Shortly after I found out I’d be moving to Minneapolis, Mandi Smethells posted on her Instagram that she’d be teaching a workshop at the Textile Center—not far from where I live. I signed up (back in May!) and the time…
Stephanie Kilgast creates curious landscapes that grow from unlikely places. Broken plates, aluminum cans, and glass jars host vibrant life-like forms. “My work is an ode to life, where plants and fungi meet insects, animals, and minerals,” she writes. “These…
Maybe you don’t have a green thumb and all your plants eventually wilt. You know what? That’s okay. Because thanks to the mushroom felt crafts by Close Call Studio, you can still have something life-like in your home. Amanda Adams,…
One of my favorite trends lately is necklaces, brooches, and rings made from kiln-fired clay. I’ve got a few pieces now and love how essentially, these are mini sculptures you’re wearing on your fingers, around your neck, or on your…
Welcome to the exquisite world of Meadow and Fawn, where delicate creatures fit on your fingertips. The small sculptures are created by a lady named Alexis, whose inspiration comes from a “deep love for nature.” Through her online shop, she…
If you feel comforted by tiny animal companions, then RamaLama Creatures is going to make you real happy. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the adorable polymer sculptures are hand painted with a ton of intricate detail…
Charles Young must be a busy man. In 2014, he created Paperholm, a project where each day, a new model is produced, photographed, and uploaded to the web. On August 11, 2015, after year of building, he completed its first iteration. The…
Using materials such as polymer clay, wood, and paper, artist Sean Chao creates intricate, fantastical dioramas. The miniature sculptures depict landscapes—including dense forests and oceans—as well as bizarre creatures such as cat-controlled robots. Each hand-crafted scene feels like it’s a moment frozen in…
Martin Tomsky is a London-based illustrator who creates brilliant relief sculptures with layers of laser cut stained plywood. They range in size from small accessories to larger, more intricate artworks. Martin hand-assembles each piece and sells them in his Etsy shop, Tomsky…