I’m not much for lifehacks, but one of my own is to always have stationery handy—birthday cards, blank cards, postcards… all of it. That way, if you suddenly need an illustrated card at a moment’s notice, you’re prepared. It’s also…
I’m not much for lifehacks, but one of my own is to always have stationery handy—birthday cards, blank cards, postcards… all of it. That way, if you suddenly need an illustrated card at a moment’s notice, you’re prepared. It’s also…
Escape into the colorful, pattern mixing world of Roeqiya Fris. The Dutch-Egyptian illustrator cites “Arab culture, nature, and fashion” as inspiration for her works of visual splendor, which juxtapose repeating motifs every chance they get. The images depict women who…
With Easter just recently past, I noticed a trend scrolling through my Instagram feed: egg art. Doing this follows a long tradition that was popularized in Eastern Europe. In places including Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, and Hungry, eggs were dyed and decorated…
1. Ceramic eyes bracelet by Madriguera Workshop 2. Cherry Stitched wooden bag by Grav-Grav 3. Pounce Into Spring enamel pins by Sunny Side Up 4. Mystery cactus (large) by Close Call Studio 5. Strawberry Picnic tank top by Lorien Stern 6. Lively…
There are many ways to tell a story—ways that don’t involve pen and paper. Illustrator Daphne Christoforou follows an ancient tradition of adorning handcrafted pottery with narrative imagery. Her tall, bulbous vases and planter bowls showcase circular tales of dreams…
1. Terrarium enamel pin by MID Goods + Lost Lust Supply 2. I’m Having an Out of Money Experience coin purse by Terri Fry Kasuba x Blue Q 3. Elephant Ear + Rug embroidery pattern by Sarah K. Benning (Instant download!)…
It can be easy to feel cooped up at home, but the landscape illustrations of Lylean Lee offer some form of momentary escape. The painted images showcase grandiose settings where small (sometimes faceless) characters explore and take advantage of the…
Artist Fleur Woods calls her work ‘stitched paintings’. Combining elements of soft water-based painting with the embroidery, her works celebrate the natural world in delicate, almost ethereal way; they feel as though they could float away with a passing breeze.
One of the best parts of being an independent maker is, of course, being independent. You’ve got the chance to experiment and expand your business because you find that there’s something lacking in the market. Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press fame experienced…
1. Cactus rug by GUR x Giorgio Gasco 2. Pug in a Boat enamel pin by Jing Wei 3. Earth Sisters sweatshirt by Lisa Junius 4. Gala wall sculpture by Bonnie Hislop 5. Red Bird cup by Two Holds Studios…