Are you a fan of paper cutting? I’m in awe of artists who are able to create such intricate works of art, like Ali from Lightpaper. Each piece starts as an illustration that Ali hand cuts with an X-ACTO knife. She then scans the design and converts it to be laser cut. Pretty cool right?!
Anatomical brain
Woodland squirrel
Geometric deer head
Don’t be boring
I am so utterly jealous of the art created by Tyler Feder (available via her Etsy store Roaring Softly). How is it fair for one person to have so much talent?! Argh!
I like Tyler’s work for many reasons, not least of which is her apparent love of Gilmore Girls and Mindy Kaling (both are faves of mine too). She creates art that speaks about empowerment, acceptance of all and the amazing things that we, as a society, can do if we all pull together. It’s important for artists like Tyler to share their messages with the world because art has the ability to unify, where words can fall short.
Be sure to check out Tyler’s store and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
We Were Seeds
Strong As Hell
Conversations with Mindy Kaling
Nevertheless We Persist
Yas Imamura from Quill & Fox has long been one of my favourite designers. I’m not sure what it was exactly that drew me to her work, but it is so sweet and endearing. I have a few of her prints and I just love her illustrations. Not only is she super talented, she’s also super sweet too. Follow Yas on Instagram.
I’ve been following Em Somerville on Instagram for quite a while now (you might know her as @lickmycupcakes and @emsomervilleillustration) and I’ve always admired her very unique sense of style. I found out recently that she is selling her art online and is taking commissions for new work which is yay-worthy. I don’t know that quirky is the best word to describe her art – it is, I guess, but it doesn’t feel like it’s deliberately quirky. The internet is full of art that is very same same and quirky for quirky’s sake but Em’s work stands out and that is a very good thing. Make sure you check out her shop and follow her on Instagram.
I was just thinking the other day that I haven’t written a post about corporate identity/branding for a while so I’m remedying that today. The world is full of creative, talented people. Sometimes all you can do is bask in their greatness.
Gorgeous branding of Finnish lifestyle store Pino by Bond. I really love the colours and the simplicity of the design.
A very restrained, classic approach to branding for London’s first almond milk supplier The Pressery by designer Tim Jarvis.
Gorgeous use of patterns and motifs in this branding designed by Singapore-based agency The Strangely Good for shoe boutique P.V.S.
Beautiful black by Fabian De Lange for hypergraffiti
Illustration and design by Anya Aleksandrova for Michelle’s Bakery that is good enough to eat.
Awesome logotype, custom patterns and palette used in the branding for Barba Bird by Dawid Cmok
I have a thing about black and white at the moment. You really can’t go wrong with this classic colour pairing. Moodley Brand Identity have created a stunning fuss free, friendly brand.
Wunderblock GmbH manages to capture the essence of Rio’s Maria Santa Teresa Guest House.
Loving the use of colour in this identity for the Benevolent Society by Aussie agency Dreamworks.
I’ve saved my favourite ’til last. This beautiful black and floral branding for guarderobbery (by Russian designer Pavel Ilyuk) is breathtaking.
If you have any favourites, send them my way!
Are you searching high and low for some fancy looking prints? Look no further. I came across Shannon Kirsten’s wedding stationery on Pinterest a little while ago. Her prints are every bit as gorgeous.
^ Coral peonies and poppies.
^ Caligraphy floral wreath.
^ Je t’aime watercolour heart.
^ Pink peonies.
How freaking awesome is the wedding suite by the über talented Elizabeth Baddeley? They are Elizabeth’s own invitations for her recent nuptials. Absolutely gorgeous work!
(Photos credit: Danielle Mousley
A few months ago the talented Serena Olivieri sent me an email with a link to her blog and I was blown away. Her notebooks are stunning and they’re even more impressive when you realise that she makes everything from the binding to the illustrations. Amazing stuff.
I’m just sorry I didn’t post about Serena sooner! She’s opened an Etsy store so have a look through – I have my eye on this piece of loveliness!
