There are some parts of one’s visual language that acts as the thread that ties years of work together. A style might shift, but a consistent element still remains. For artist and illustrator Laura Berger, it’s nudes. For as long…
There are some parts of one’s visual language that acts as the thread that ties years of work together. A style might shift, but a consistent element still remains. For artist and illustrator Laura Berger, it’s nudes. For as long…
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…
My creative products picks are taking a pause this week, because I’ve recently become enamored with the Keds x Rifle Paper Co. shoe collection; I felt I had to share. Combining beautiful blooms with comfy sneakers, illustrator Anna Bond adds a…
This week, I’ve been enamored with artwork and illustrations where small elements make up a spectacular whole. On Tuesday, I shared the meticulous cut paper work of Margaret Scrinkl, who uses a combination of scissors and an X-ACTO knife to achieve…
Anyone who knows me knows that I love true crime. Documentaries, long form articles, podcasts… it’s the type of stories I enjoy consuming in my free time. So, imagine my delight when I was introduced to a book that combined…
Margaret Scrinkl is an illustrator and animator who works with tiny pieces of paper art to build something spectacular. I first became acquainted with Margaret’s work with the piece below—an envelope that’s bursting with beautiful blooms.
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.…
Illustrator Lena Guberman has recently created a series of ceramic sculptures called Wrapped that speak to the innocence and imagination of youth. The character design is charming, but what struck me about the project was the clever interaction between figurine and…
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…
It’s the last in my installment of The Color Series! After five weeks of chronicling work that utilizes blue, pink, green, purple, and gray, the series has come to its natural conclusion. For this final week, let’s explore the rich world…