Loris Lora’s illustrations are a wonderful fusion of contemporary imagery and a retro artistic style. Using gouache, a dry-brushing technique, and sometimes cut paper, she paints portraits of people admiring their surroundings, dressing in costume, and strumming on the guitar. Loris was recently in a…
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a glimpse into my studio! Here’s a fun embroidery I’ve been working on the past couple of weeks. It combines two things I love: stitching and good food. The [working] title for this piece…
For many years, I embroidered on paper. It’s not the easiest way to work, but it sure creates an interesting, unexpected effect that can act as a substitute for a pen, pencil, or paint. With this idea in mind, illustrator Izziyana Suhaimi…
Nebraska-based artist Meghan Stratman fashions her colorful portraits into telling vignettes, as if you were looking at a film still or a comic book panel. “I am drawn to stories and lore in all forms,” she writes, “books, movies, video games, theatre, myths,…
Aren’t these the cutest? I think I’m in love. Melbourne-based MIMAW (short for Micro.Macro.Workshop) created these character bowls, which double as delightful pencil holders and planters. They have 3D-printed bodies and hand-painted details (like those smiling faces!). MIMAW uses biodegradable…
1 // Handpainted Floral Spring Shirt by Purple Fishbowl 2 // Scandinavian Retro Toy Folk by Gunna Ydri 3 // Soft Leather Cactus Pouch by Amelie Mancini 5 // Vessels by Louise Madzia 4 // French Bulldog Patches by Natali…
I love it when embroidery is in used in unconventional applications, and designer Elliot Schultz has done so in a super creative way. He created a series of embroidered zoetrope! If you aren’t familiar with a zoetrope, it’s an animation technique that uses…
Are you interested in illustration as a career, but aren’t sure how to turn your talents into a business? Well, you’re in luck! Modern Thrive is hosting an online workshop called Build a Freelance Illustration Business with Salli S. Swindell of…
London-based illustrator Alessandra Genualdo paints fantastic gouache works that are a satisfying fusion of shapes and a limited color palette. She pairs pale pinks, mustard yellows, and fiery reds with blacks, grays, and whites, which are a great juxtaposition of cheerful and dull. And,…
Aimee Bee Brooks is a recent art school grad who creates colorful illustrations featuring stylish vintage ladies and familiar objects. “My work is inspired by the past,” Aimee explains. “I don’t have a strong interest in contemporary things. My artwork generally depicts…