I know its been an unusually long time since I have blogged - I admit the transition to full time non-designer work has been quite challenging. Unfortunately, Paisley St Claire has been one of the things that I put to the side in an attempt to master the new routines.
However, I saw these prints on etsy today and I was suddenly motivated to share and blog again. They are just so charming and happy and nostalgic. Visit Italian artist, Sara Olmos' etsy store for more.
UK based artist, Abigail Brown creates the most charming little creatures from fabric, buttons and bits and pieces. I think the delicateness of the birds make them seem all the more real. Beautiful. Visit Abigail's adorable website here.
I absolutely and completely adore these paintings by Canadian artist, Janet Hill. I don't think I've ever been so inspired to put on a lovely dress and high heels, as I do looking at these prints. Janet's paintings are like a celebration of femininity. Check out her website and etsy shop for more.
*and how I had wished that I had written this post on Friday and seen that the original of that top painting was going to be on sale in her etsy store... missed it by that much. Sigh.
Love this cute print by Spanish artist, Luisa Vidal. Check out her etsy store, Fashion Fucsia and super adorable blog.
Just added to my etsy shop - a poster version of my 'Economy is in Peril Spend With All Your Might' design. Shop here.
Today some soft and romantic photographs by the very talented Alice B Gardens. One of these would make a sweet Valentine's gift.
I discovered the super sweet art of Trafalgar's Square on the weekend and immediately grabbed some of their adorable prints. They are having a print sale at the moment so all prints are only $10!! I absolutely love them. Check out the extensive range here.
A lovely print by UK artist, Dee Beale. Reminds me of Angie Lewin.
Listen up folks, fave Australian gallery, Kinder Gallery, is giving away over $800 worth of art. All you have to do is take a photograph of your child’s most treasured possession and describe what it means to you and your child. The winning entry will also be featured in the gorgeous new online magazine, Papier Mache. Click here for full details.
Without a doubt my son's favourite toy is his ever-expanding Lego collection and my sweet little daughter (who hates to wear dresses and hairclips and other girly things) loves nothing more than getting out her tea set and setting up a tea party.
Today I'm loving this art print by JKL Design.
Do you know what these are? They look like paintings but really they are stitched textile art. UK-based Gillian Bates freehand machine embroiders her own original artwork onto white cotton drill fabric using an ecelectic mix of reclaimed, recycled & new fabrics. Very clever. Buy them from Gillian's etsy shop here.
When I look at these images I just see perfection. I am in awe of the artists who can create such amazingly beautiful things.
The bottles were created by Michael Schunke. The ones in the first picture are all individually hand blown without the use of molds and the bottles in the second picture are hand blown glass using a traditional Italian incalmo technique. Three separate pieces of glass are joined while hot and the center band is made of a complimentary opaque band of glass with 24K gold on the surface, adding a subtle design. The gorgeous hand blown glass fruit pieces are by artist Anthony Biancaniello.
All available at Artful Home.
The 'Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy' exhibition opens at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on 11 July 2009. As part of the exhibition, Christina Conway has curated a showcase called 'Custom Kokeshi 2009' of over 100 internationally respected artists, illustrators and designers.
From top: Amy Sol, Aline Yamada, Stella Im Hultberg, and Australia's Eveline Tarunadjaja.
Images via Arrested Motion.
You can see more sneak peaks on Christina Conway's blog. Being a huge Japanophile, I'm really excited about this collection. I can't wait to see the full images of the all the kokeshi dolls.
Kokeshi dolls have become mainstream popular these days. You can even buy little kokeshi keyrings at the local newsagent now. If you want some more tradional ones though check out my post here. Or you can play around making your own virtual kokeshi here.
These amigurumi kokeshi dolls or 'Krokeshi' by Emi Motokawa are super cute too. Available here.
Visit the Japanese American National Museum website for full details of the Kokeshi exhibition.
If you like your art like a trip on acid-laced sherbet then is Boopsie Daisy the stuff for you! Inspired by her favourite things - food and dolls - Missy's photographs give us a snap shot of an amazing fantasy world. Perhaps she is really the female version of Peter Pan? Shop here.
My lovely friends at Red Black Brown have just released this cool new poster which was designed for boutique bicycle makers, Handsome Cycles. They say 'this poster pays homage to Minneapolis and St. Paul ... the skylines are dotted with flower-like gears and a playful line, "over the river and through the hoods." Exactly where you want to ride.' Available for US$20 right here. Great work Jessica!
UK-based artist, Sally Elford, has produced a collection of prints that depict scenes in nature and have a wonderful vintage feel. I simply adore that 'Mid Summer Spectacle' print at the top. All the prints are limited edition, signed and numbered by the artist. These prints are available at the Soma shop and Boxbird. Also check out Sally's website to see more of her work.
