For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Erin Jang of The Indigo Bunting. For more from Erin, be sure to check out her blog and Food Sketches project.…
Tom & James Draw is the beautiful collaborative art project between James Gulliver Hancock and his brother Tom, who was born with Down’s Syndrome. Their work is gorgeous—layered, colorful and fascinating. Here’s more: Their collaboration is unique as they are…
I’m incredibly inspired by the whimsical Papier Mâché creations of Amsterdam-based artist Elsa Dray-Farges.
Check out these beautiful abstract pieces by Peter Skwiot Smith, which he describes as such: These images reveal layers comprised of audible and invisible sound that may or may not exist—influences and images seen in these flashes are random and endless.
These beautiful maps were drawn in colored pencil by John Phalane, a cartographic artist who focuses on the areas of South Africa where he’s lived and worked. You can read more about his background and view more of his work…
These abstract, organic illustrations were created by Ana Raimundo, a Portugal-based artist who, among other things, is inspired by people’s portraits and expressions, native nature, traditions, patterns, and textures. Ana also has an Etsy shop where quite a large body…
Check out the incredible drawings of Jorinde Voigt. Wow. via But Does it Float
I am utterly captivated by the paintings of Canadian artist Kris Knight. Here’s an excerpt from his artist’s statement, which I think captures the essence of these pieces so perfectly: Kris Knight is a Canadian painter whose work examines performance…
I was recently introduced to Jennifer Maravillas’s work via Fab.com, a newish flash sale site that offers tons of discounted designy products daily—it’s addictive. Anyway, her colorful maps and architectural renderings caught my eye instantly. Unfortunately her Fab sale is…
Hopscotch Design is the new studio of paper artist Chloe Fleury, who I featured back in February. She’s been quite busy since then, as you can see by the selection of featured work below. Be sure to take a look…
I can’t get enough of Martin O’Neill’s mixed media, and largely typographic, collage and art work. Check out a whole lot more here, and pick up prints in his shop.
I am currently obsessed with the gorgeous floral paintings of Lulie Wallace. From the vibrant color palettes to the bold brushstrokes to the geometric forms, they are just perfection. Be sure to check out her blog for more and don’t…
I’m blown away by these hand-embroidered book covers that Rachell Sumpter created for Penguin under the art direction of Paul Buckley. Get a closer look at the details on Flickr.
For a solo show in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jordan Metcalf created Pictures | Words, a “range of type and image based pieces in various mediums including layered, laser engraved & die cut wood, lino cuts, scratch board illustrations and ink…
I’m incredibly intrigued by the conceptual work of Sonia & Mark Whitesnow, a young couple from Kirov, Russia. This particular series, Burnt by the Sun, with its sun-soaked color palette and ethereal models, particularly caught my eye. The heroines are…
Andy Singleton makes some amazing two- and three-dimensional paper works. More can be seen on Flickr.
I can’t get enough of these vibrant pieces by Anahi Ojeda. via Art Hound
Luci Everett has been making some absolutely gorgeous new mixed media pieces. Browse through a few more on her blog here and here.
