Henrik Simonsen (currently living in the UK), is an artist who uses charcoal and oil paint as a preferred medium. ‘My Scandinavian background has a significant influence on the work I create, and is evident in the economy of colour, line and use of space and light. The Scandinavian influence is also felt in the […]
I know it’s a little late for calendars, but I just discovered the collaborated work between Jill Bliss and Saelee Oh, ‘The Farm Life’ calendar produced in sunny California, the state that produces most of the u.s. food supply. Expert farm animals from all corners agree that this is the best calendar harvest ever! Enjoy […]
From humble origins in Russia to running a studio in Egypt before leaving for Paris -Ivan Bilibin‘s inspirations (strongly inspired by Russian folklore and Traditional Japanese prints) stayed true to his homeland.
If you were the road, I’d go all the way If you were the night, I’d sleep in the day If you were the day, I’d cry in the night ‘Cause you are the way, The truth and the light If you were a tree, I could put my arms around you And you could […]
Originally from Osaka, designer/illustrator Toshiyuki Fukuda relocated to Kichijoji, Tokyo. He received his B.A. in design from Osaka University of Arts. His illustrations of nostalgic yet strange animals and characters have appeared on a wide range of products ranging from CD covers to greeting cards to children’s books. How adorable are these? Don’t forget to […]
JPG magazine is participating in a show at Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland (February 8th to April 29th, 2007). “We Are All Photographers Now!“, a show about “the rapid mutation of amateur photography in the digital age.” 20 photos are selected from among the most favorited images on the site which will be printed, […]
Do you ever get the feeling when you see something and, you know immediately that it’s going to take off in a big way? When I first saw Betz White‘s cupcake cushions, I just fell in love as many of us did. Congrats to Betz who appeared on the Martha Stewart show to give a […]
Dear Anthropologie Catalog, “I ♥ you!” (I just wish I could get my hands on a copy…)
(a) Last September, the lovely Anabel from Fieltromania asked me if I’d contribute to her Craft Magazine (p65-67), I was honoured to be asked and so excited that the magazine is live today. All her hard work (editor & translation) with the help of Mónica (design & illustrator) has paid off as everything is stunning! […]
I have a fascination with all things Japan. After reading about Bishvat (new year of the trees) on Julie’s blog, I was reminded of my favourite part from this book, ‘There are maple-viewing expeditions, evening parties under the cherry blossoms, and, although this seems to have been more common in earlier times, moon-viewing parties. Many […]
