Ya’ll. As the Collage Scrap Exchange (#collagecontest) rolls on to its February 15th deadline, I’ve already received finished pieces! Here are some of my favorites so far. For all of those still working on your collages (or even waiting on scraps),…
Ya’ll. As the Collage Scrap Exchange (#collagecontest) rolls on to its February 15th deadline, I’ve already received finished pieces! Here are some of my favorites so far. For all of those still working on your collages (or even waiting on scraps),…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Get ready to feast your peepers on these dizzying illustrations by Mouni Feddag! Their sprawling scenes are impressionist and lively thanks to the gestural mark-marking. The works feel like polished sketches because they harness an awesome energy and spontaneity. Mouni’s use of paint…
If you’re a fan of the brand Marimekko, then you’ll enjoy these designs and illustrations by Aino-Maija Metsola. The Helsinki-based creative has collaborated with the company since 2006, and her colorful images are seared into my brain as the face of Marimekko. They…
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to fish. When I was younger, a hook got caught in my finger. Mortifying! I’ll never fish again. Instead, I’ll just marvel at these adorable fish-shaped clutches by Don Fisher. They feature…
I love how colorful these Oxacan wood carvings are! They’re available through the Sandia Fine Mexican Art website and feature a cast of lively creatures with intricate patterns. Different skilled artists paint bears, giraffes, dogs, and more. Sometimes, they’re totally wacky…
I love looking at people’s workspaces, don’t you? Today, let’s take a look at The Scout Project creator Libby Zay’s cozy studio. Her Baltimore-based office is full of interesting objects that all have their own story! Libby and I are working…
Merry Christmas! (If you celebrate.) I’m currently in Texas eating a lot of good BBQ and Mexican food. I hope you are eating something equally delicious. I’m taking Friday off – I’ll be back on Monday with illustrated goodness!
Each year, I look forward to the holiday-specific projects that put a unique spin on the classics, like Yule Log 2.014. Now in its second season, this series of short films are created by illustrators, animators, directors, and coders to…
Vienna-based illustrator Victoria Borges‘ work isn’t afraid to get macabre. Just look at the image above! It’s both a colorful, floral explosion and a detached a head and expression. Other illustrations have similar elements, and I like the push and pull of…
Minini (Min Lee) is an illustrator and ceramic artist whose work focuses on the character design of young, fashionable ladies. Her delight subjects don stylish bobs, cool hair accessories, and rosy cheeks. I really like her brooches and wish that…