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Rustic Tweets from Nature by Dolan Geiman!
I do apologise for my absence, work commitments have prevented me from blogging. I have been wanting to share the intriguing work of Dolan Geiman with you for ages so here it is....
Dolan Geiman is a very talented mixed-media artist specialising in collages and constructions from a wide range of recycled materials including wood, old paper and even coins. I love the rustic and textured effects Dolan creates in his work and the 3d aspect brings greater intrigue and uniqueness to his designs.
Dolan currently lives and works in Chicago, however he was born in the beautiful surroundings of The Shenandoah Valley. I can imagine his natural surroundings have had a significant effect on the work he creates today, capturing a stunning array of flora, fauna and birdies. Graphic surface patterns and bold geometric shapes provide an interesting contrast and quirkiness throughout his pieces.
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Geninne Zlatkis's Little Ray of Sunshine!
As soon as I discovered the gorgeous designs of Geninne Zlatkis they instantly brightened my day, I hope you will love them just as much as I do. I found it very difficult to select only a few to share, they are all just so beautiful!
If you look close you will notice Geninne includes delicate textural marks, lines and little spots in her designs which I feel gives them a unique and hand drawn quality. Geninne's refreshingly colourful paintings beautifully compliments her vintage inspired backdrops of brown paper, old postcards, lined paper and journal pages.
The very talented Geninne lives and works in Queretaro, Mexico.
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Vintage Crochet Doily Creations by Daisies Blue
Today I would like to introduce you to our new brand 'Daisies Blue'. We create beautiful vintage inspired gifts and home decorations handmade for you! At Daisies Blue we are passionate about transforming vintage originals into contemporary creations to treasure. We believe in creating breathtaking pieces to cherish; designs that can be pulled from a dusty trunk in years to come and still look timeless.
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We are secret magpies who love to rummage, obsessively collect, and surround ourselves with all things beautiful. We love an eclectic mix of vintage styles combined with the freshness of a modern twist. For a while now, we have wanted to spend more time creating beautiful things so Daisies Blue was born.
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Our creative designs are inspired by antique styles from the past and incorporate the traditional technique of crochet. Hand crocheted doilies have a large place in our hearts and are lovingly rooted in our family history, which is why they are now at the centre of everything we do. Every intricate crochet doily and piece of antique lace has its own individual history and story; this adds an intriguing touch of mystery and nostalgia to our designs which is irreplaceable.
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There are lots of exciting products in the making, but we are delighted to share one of our most recent products with you:
We make high quality vintage crochet doily bunting, handmade in subtle shades of white, cream, brown and beige with delicate colour combinations. We create our bunting in varied lengths and can make bespoke lengths to order. It is the perfect unique addition to your home, vintage inspired tea party or wedding.
Designs have been created to incorporate a beautiful range of subtle shades of white, cream and beige with stunning highlights of colour in some designs. Products contain an interesting selection of crocheting, cotton and linen white work, lace, machine and hand embroidery. Fine intricate crochet contrasts with bolder designs across an abundance of interesting shapes and patterns. Every product we create is therefore unique with its own elegant, vintage charm.
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Nature Through the Eyes of Kate Wyatt!
This time last year I was on a little holiday with a friend to Cornwall, Devon and Dorset and I stumbled across fine art prints by this very talented artist. Born in the country myself I have a real love of nature and I couldn't help myself from featuring these little creatures. Looking at these paintings fondly reminds me of my childhood of reading Watership Down and watching The Animals of Farthing Wood.
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I love the energetic lines Kate creates within her work. Wiry whiskers, fluffy feathers and bushy tails are brought to life through her paintings. I was therefore not surprised when I read that Kate creates her sketches from real life in nearby fields and woodlands in the British Countryside. It is clear to see why Kate has become one of the UK's leading wildlife painters and has exhibited internationally. I find her watercolour paintings captivating and I hope you do also.
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Elweard IV
Herriff and Lola
I love the energetic lines Kate creates within her work. Wiry whiskers, fluffy feathers and bushy tails are brought to life through her paintings. I was therefore not surprised when I read that Kate creates her sketches from real life in nearby fields and woodlands in the British Countryside. It is clear to see why Kate has become one of the UK's leading wildlife painters and has exhibited internationally. I find her watercolour paintings captivating and I hope you do also.
Eda Ellenweoric
Autumn Store and Dawn and Diera
Clifwurt III
Offa and Edlynn
You can view Kate's website here to find out more information!
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Explore the World with Martine Rupert !
As I was flicking through some notes I had made ages ago and I came across the work of Martine Rupert. Since I have recently returned from a fabulous city break I thought it fitting to share her work with you today.
Below I am pleased to share a range of her stunning paintings. I love the loose and scribbly nature of Martine's drawing style. Subtle watery washes of bold, warm colours provide stunning skylines upon which she builds and collages her cityscapes. The use of stamps, photographs, lettering and hand written script creates a quirky and inviting effect. Enjoy!
Big Apple
New York Stock Exchange
Martine was born in Geneva, Switzerland and is now lucky enough to live between Paris and Berlin in between traveling around the world to design for work. Martine studied in Applied Arts and her designs can now be spotted across an extensive range of textiles, books, stationery and home decorations. Martine has even designed maps of city centres herself, so there is no excuse for getting lost.
L'esprit de Montmartre
La Porte St Martin
Moulin Rouge
Paris Mon Amour
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Kim Anderson's Enchanted Spring Gardens!
I have been meaning to share the enchanting work of British artist and illustrator Kim Anderson with you for a long time. Since spring has most certainly arrived I thought there seemed no better time, so hopefully her designs will bring a little sunshine to your day too!
As soon as I spotted Kim's work I was drawn in to the intricate and beautiful detail she captures in her designs. Working on a range of mixed media surfaces, Kim combines techniques of paper collage, paint, pen and ink and embellishment. I love how the inclusion of recycled book text and swirly handwritten words merge into her illustrations and interestingly become part of her design. Little butterflies, flowers and swirls beautifully decorate her designs and sometimes she includes a little highlight of glitter.
Flower Garden
A Beautiful Place
Kim is based in the sounthern city of Brighton, where she lives and works "sometimes just taking a stroll around her colourful and cultural hometown of Brighton can provide the spark which is enough to start the creative process."Sourced
Blooming Flowers
Splendid Peacock
Love Heart
Beauty Grows Here
Dreams Grow Here
Love Heart
I follow Kim on Facebook, so I am regularly kept up to date with her new creations. You will be pleased to know as well as designing for the greetings card industry Kim creates commissions too, so don't hesitate to contact her if you would like something special.
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Illustrations by Katie Daisy to Celebrate My Special Day!
Since today is my Birthday I thought I would share one of my all time favourite artists with you. Katie Daisy is a stunningly talented freelance illustrator who specialises in creating hand-drawn lettering and painted bursts of wildflowers. Katie beautifully combines watercolour and acrylic paint to create delicate inspirational quotes and surface pattern designs.
Happy Day
Colibri
You Are So Loved
Garden Party
Life Is Beautiful
Pocketful of Posies
Live Simply
Mountain Bouquet
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The Striking Beauty of Nature by Noel Badges Pugh
Good morning! I thought I would share Noel Badges Pugh’samazing talent of drawing both flora and fauna with you today. His beautifully simple, yet strikingly detailed botanical illustrations and scientific drawings amaze me. Noel’s flowers, insects and bugs are uniquely captured and showcase the structural beauty of nature in captivating and intricate detail. Simple individual artistic techniques Noel uses include ink, graphite and watercolour. I love how he artistically includes these along with subject matter in his photographs of his artwork.
“Inspired by nature and dreams, all's created with an utmost appreciation for the details and structure of each subject.”
Noel Badges Pugh gained a B.F.A in Painting from San Francisco Art Institute and then a Masters Certificate in Science Illustration from UC Santa Cruz. You can clearly see how his education and experience has inspired his accurate style and how his imagination and artistic flair has transformed his subject matter.
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Bec Winnel's Natural Feminine Beauty!
It is my pleasure to share these breathtakingly beautiful portraits with you today. Bec Winnel is a very talented Australian who artist captures precise intricate detail by incorporating a range of artistic media including pencil, watercolour, pastel and metallics.
Bec’s work is dream like, she captures feminine beauty and romance in a magiccal and imaginary way. Subtle and muted pastel shades merge seamlessly in her strikingly accurate and stunning studies. The interesting inclusion of delicate feathers, twinkles of light and beautiful flowers make her work individual and quirky.
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Bec’s work is dream like, she captures feminine beauty and romance in a magiccal and imaginary way. Subtle and muted pastel shades merge seamlessly in her strikingly accurate and stunning studies. The interesting inclusion of delicate feathers, twinkles of light and beautiful flowers make her work individual and quirky.
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Sarah Graham's Mouthwatering Pick and Mix
I am totally mesmerized by Sarah Graham's unbelievably realistic paintings. From the selection below you can clearly see her amazing talent at capturing sweets, lollypops, flying sorcers, shrimps, gobstoppers and jelly bears to name a scrummy few.
With my sweet tooth there is no way I could manage with one of these brightly coloured, delectable paintings decorating my living room, I would be constantly rummaging in the sweetie tin.
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Sarah paints these delicious paintings in a photorealism style, you could almost reach and out take a sweet for yourself. Her use of bold and vivid colours create a fun and playful atmosphere that you can't help but love.
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"Imagery is often borrowed from childhood; sweet things, toys, stuff that might evoke a sense of wonderment, and ultimately nostalgia."Sourced
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Sarah was born in the market town on Hitchin, Hertfordshire UK. She studied for a Foundation Dourse in Art and Design before completing a BA in Fine Art at De Montfort University.
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Sarah paints these delicious paintings in a photorealism style, you could almost reach and out take a sweet for yourself. Her use of bold and vivid colours create a fun and playful atmosphere that you can't help but love.
"Imagery is often borrowed from childhood; sweet things, toys, stuff that might evoke a sense of wonderment, and ultimately nostalgia."Sourced
Sarah was born in the market town on Hitchin, Hertfordshire UK. She studied for a Foundation Dourse in Art and Design before completing a BA in Fine Art at De Montfort University.
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Vibrant Colour Creations by Jessica Gonacha Swift
Today I would like to share the artwork and surface pattern designs of the very talented Jessica Gonacha Swift. She has a very varied and equally creative portfolio of designs that I just love.
Jessica's work is full of explosions of patterns and organic shapes that are linked with swirls and drips of colour. Elegant birds, flora, fauna and quotes embellish her designs to make them uniquely quirky and distinctive.
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The bold and vivid colours Jessica incorporates within her artwork create and fun and positive effect. Jessica uses a range of mixed media techniques to build interesting layers and textural effects in her artwork.
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Jessica's work is full of explosions of patterns and organic shapes that are linked with swirls and drips of colour. Elegant birds, flora, fauna and quotes embellish her designs to make them uniquely quirky and distinctive.
The bold and vivid colours Jessica incorporates within her artwork create and fun and positive effect. Jessica uses a range of mixed media techniques to build interesting layers and textural effects in her artwork.
"I'm on a quest to inspire everyone on the planet to pursue their wild and colourful dreams... and never give up." Sourced
"I want to inject your life with positive colour, happy-inducing images, and brave, bold, passion-filled moves. Through art and colour! " Sourced
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Abigail Doan's Textural Textile Sculptures
I thought I would showcase the mixed-media creations of Abigail Doan with you today. I originally spotted her unusual and intriguing work when I was browsing for sea-life inspirations. Her creative textiles pieces instantly reminded me of clusters of sea urchins and coral from the underwater world.
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Abigail is know as a fiber artist who explores the unique textural qualities of the wide range of materials she uses. Recycled materials she uses include wool, threads, scraps, dried vegetation and botanical elements. "These tactile bundles are meant to demonstrate why all resources are precious and how the selection of common/waste materials might illustrate both fragility, resilience, and unexpected solutions."Sourced
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Swirling Patterns and Woodland Creations by Galia Bernstein
Today I am sharing the work of Galia Bernstein, a very talented and creative Israeli graphic designer. This first design is my favourite, it's like a swirling magical woodland dream. The closer and longer you look, the more little creatures and beautiful patterns you discover.
Her simplistic folk like designs are fun and playful, they would make the perfect print for a child's bedroom. Galia has a real eye for colour and selects quirky, earthy colours that complement each other beautifully.
Galia works as a full-time illustrator and part-time textile designer. The strong Scandinavian folk art influence in her work is clear from her strong, smooth lines and organic shapes.
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Angela Staehling's Beautiful Botanical Garden
I was delighted when I stumbled across the delicate botanical paintings of Angela Satehling. Her beautiful compositions of a pretty everyday life include little wooden birdhouses, wild herbs and stunning flowers. Scripted French writing, surface pattern designs and vintage stamps decorate her garden inspired scenes. "Each new season inspires fresh color palettes, organic textures, and whimsical patterns."Sourced
I love the soft, natural tones and interesting textural qualities Angela uses in her work. Her studies also incorporate wild vegetables, sea-life scenes in vintage collaged creations. It is clear from her work that travelling inspires her work. "Angela delights in bringing the outdoors “in” and incorporating these findings into studies for her artwork. "Sourced
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Yulia Brodskaya's Unbelievable Quilled Marvels
I could not resist sharing the work of Yulia Brodskaya with you today. As soon as I spotted her amazing work I was whisked back to my childhood and all the wonderful paper creations I tried to create myself. Yulia takes any form of quilling I have seen to a whole new level, the detail, the shapes and patterns explores take my break away. I think it can certainly be said her work is a labour of love. I find her inspirational quotes and swirling rich colours mesmerising.
Yulia is a paper artist and illustrator, originally from Moscow, Russia, who has clearly perfected her skill. "I believe that one of the main reasons I enjoy the paper craft, is due to my love of the material: paper. Although I've always had a special fascination for paper, it has taken me a while to find my own way of working with it."
"Now I draw with paper instead of on it"Sourced
You can take a look at her website here for more information.
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Mixed-Media Journal Creations by Teesha Moore
Today is a little more quirky than my usual choice of artist and designer. I was introduced to the weird and wonderful work of Teesha Moore by one of my students. I was instantly captivated by the bright colours, unique compositions and inspirational quotes Teesha amazingly swirls and merges together in her mixed-media collages. Teesha describes herself as a 'visual journal artist' and lives her creative life surrounded by hills, pastures and trees.
"My inspiration has always been music and graphic design. I collect children's books, design books, art books, cookbooks, quote books, etc. All these images and ideas are constantly going in through my brain, getting jumbled together and come out through my hands as art. It's a fun process and keeps me excited about life and everything else."Sourced
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Stunning Architectural Sketches by James Anzalone!
It was a really nice surprise to stumble across the work of the talented architect James Anzalone. James works as an architect but has a real love of drawing, painting and sketching which is evident from the stunning work below. He is based in Brooklyn, America which provides a rich source inspiration from the architectural marvels, neighbouring landscapes and historical buildings that surround him.
You can see from James's sketches he draws freehand and it is this loose, sketchy and free style that I love. His black line work appears to have a life of its own as it seamlessly works with the flowing washes of watery watercolour paint he highlights his work with.
You can view his blog here!
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Floating Feathers and Flowers by River Luna
I was delighted to find the work of Marisa Redondo who works under the beautiful name of River Luna . Marisa currently lives in Northern California, USA working as an artist and illustrator creating stunning watercolour paintings .
Her portfolio of designs takes significant inspiration from nature which can clearly be seen through her use of organic shapes, forms and silhouettes. "I'm fascinated by nature's creations and the little pieces of life that often go unnoticed; from the fine lines of feathers to the spores of a dandelion."Sourced
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I love the simplicity and natural beauty to Marisa's work. "Through watercolor I explore the organic patterns and intricate details impressed on everything from the earth."Sourced
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Her portfolio of designs takes significant inspiration from nature which can clearly be seen through her use of organic shapes, forms and silhouettes. "I'm fascinated by nature's creations and the little pieces of life that often go unnoticed; from the fine lines of feathers to the spores of a dandelion."Sourced
I love the simplicity and natural beauty to Marisa's work. "Through watercolor I explore the organic patterns and intricate details impressed on everything from the earth."Sourced
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Daniel Zeller's Imagination and Extreme Magnification
Today I am sharing the work of the contemporary and abstract artist Daniel Zeller with you. I was instantly captivated by the fluid and spontaneous nature of his work and was intrigued to explore it further.
The ideas behind Daniel's weird and wonderful artwork are "borrowed from many places, among them satellite images, electron micro-graphs, topographical maps, anatomical and schematic diagrams." Sourced Zeller
"There is no direct reference to anything in particular, it is more as if all of these sources are thrown together in a pot, forming a kind of soup that is constantly being stirred and sampled. In a sense the drawings become an act of digestion and regurgitation; reconfiguration driven by information overload.” Sourced Zeller
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