Two Fridays ago, I had the pleasure of attending the MFA Illustration Practice (MFA ILP) Thesis Exhibition at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I was really excited to see the show, as I graduated from the program in 2013 (the…
Two Fridays ago, I had the pleasure of attending the MFA Illustration Practice (MFA ILP) Thesis Exhibition at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I was really excited to see the show, as I graduated from the program in 2013 (the…
I know, I know. It hasn’t been all that long since I featured the adorable stuffed creatures of Cat Rabbit Plush. But, I visited her Big Cartel shop the other day and was excited by what I saw! She’s added hand-felted…
Amelie Mancini is a French print maker and painter who is based in Brooklyn. Her Etsy shop is full of wares that I’m constantly searching for: tea towels, totes, and pouches. The hand-printed pieces are bold, shape-driven drawings that feature animals,…
For the past several months (probably more), I have lusted after illustrated silk scarves. I love how they tell stories that are contained on a single panel. Plus, they have an obvious practical use as a beautiful fashion accessory. Touchka designed these dreamy pieces…
…when there’s this “Apple Watch” around? This adorable felt creation popped up on Hine Mizushima’s Instagram the other night. Sewn using tiny buttons and snap fasteners to connect the band. Love it!
Stacey Page transforms discarded vintage photographs from banal to fantastic in her on-going series of embroidered portraits. Since 2008, she’s adorned men and women with bizarre headdresses, costumes, facial hair, and much more. This is both conceptually and visually interesting. I…
French artist Frédérique Morrel combines tapestry and taxidermy to create fresh and unexpected works. Deer, moose, and cattle tell vibrant stories on their new skin that features a dizzying array of colors, patterns, and people. I’ve always been fascinated by both taxidermy and…
I’m not a flashy dresser, but I admire people who are. And, since illustration can take many, many forms, I’ve marveled over the details on the Valentino Resort 2015 line. It’s dreamy, with these amazing embroidered details like monkeys and…
This past November, I was browsing one of my favorite Baltimore shops, Trohv. There, I came across the local Close Call Studio. It’s run by Amanda Adams who handcrafts decorative mushrooms from recycled vegan felt. They’re mounted on wood and perfect for…
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…