© Tamar Mogendorff
© Tamar Mogendorff
© Tamar Mogendorff
Tamar Mogendorff is an artist who makes dolls and other objects from linen, wool, Mohair wool, cotton, vintage fabrics and tweed etc. In addition to adding other items such as vintage buttons, beads and ribbons.
They make such delightful characters and the photography is very fitting too, check out more here.
At the beginning of the year there was an abundance of 365 day projects and personally i found it hard to think of an original idea that i could do. However i just came across this, The Uniform Project which is a year long project to raise money for the Akanksha Foundation.
"Starting May 2009, I have pledged to wear one dress for one year as
an exercise in sustainable fashion. Here’s how it works: There are 7
identical dresses, one for each day of the week. Every day I will
reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of
accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or
hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with
enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the
Marquis de Sade's boudoir.
At
the end of the year, all contributions will go toward Akanksha’s School
Project to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for slum
children in India".
Be sure to check out this site its for a great cause!
Have any of you seen Alex Otrowskis work. Quirky and personal - I like the idea of this book of things you must remember to do - mmm....if I had one though I'd probably lose it somewhere under stuff! (Note to self....a tidy desk at least IMPLIES you know what you are doing!)
Came across this amazing site for "Ecologically based creative ideas, art & green products for your children, home and lifestyle........an eco guide blending high style with sustainability". The site has so much to offer, I've just picked a few images but there's so much to discover especially in the archive and categories. Above are fantastic laser cut vinyl records made into pictures by Carlos Aires.
This is what you call die cutting! Beautiful project by Kylie Stillman.
By English Muffin
www.englishmuffinshop.com
We had such a great response for the New Baby Character competition and it was a real delight to look through the entries and see the wonderful and varied characters you had created. The quality of illustrations and mediums explored was really impressive so well done guys and we hope you enjoyed it.
We are thrilled to announce that the winning entry, as shown above is by English Muffin and was selected as the characters were well developed and thought out and presented in quirky detail.
The judges particularly loved the baby whale shooting out above the water and the heart shaped water shoot of Daddy whale. Wonderful and very commercial and adaptable for both a boy and a girl - well done English Muffin.
The following entries were selected as runners up:
By Est
The elephant theme was a very popular choice among the entries we received but this particular design offered a very fresh approach. Great detail paid to the textures which complimented the illustration style.
The design is very commercial and could be adapted for both a boy and a girl.
By Maddie
A wonderful combination of popular characters and a really nice illustration style, well done.
By Hilbooboo
A really nice family of characters here and the illustration style is very fresh and appealing to the customer.
By StellaBee
www.stellabee.co.uk
A very cute and versatile character here, illustrated particularly well and the placement of the caption is very well thought out and sits well with the character. The only change we would make would be the caption which does not sit so well with New Baby but lovely character development.
Congratulation's to our winners and runners up and a huge thank you to everyone who entered. We truly enjoyed looking through your entries and we hope that you gained something from entering and also seeing every-ones concepts. We do hope you will take a peek and enter the next competition which is Christmas 2010 Surface Pattern Design. A challenge when the sun is out but we look forward to receiving your festive delights!
P.S got a great idea for a competition brief, email Vic at vlem2@hallmark-uk.com as we are always eager for feedback.
Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes creates alot of her work by painting onto plastic and transferring the paint to canvas, like a print. Check out some more of her work here.
Old School Stationers is the company of husband and wife Brian and Amy who " Upon discovering they shared common rural upbringings, a love for art, crafts, coffee and the great outdoors they quickly fell in love".
Check out their site for really, really gorgeous letterpress work and some fantastic themes such as Camping Circa 1960's and Creatures Feature.
© Ana Serrano
© Ana Serrano © Ana Serrano
Ana Serrano is an artist inspired by both of the cultural contexts in her life, she creates work utilizing a variety of mediums including drawing, collage, sculpture, and motion. Her work bears reference to those in low socio-economic positions, with particular interest in their customs and beliefs, as well as the architecture, fashion, and informal economies, present within this segment of society.
Above are just a few examples of the fantastic pieces which she creates so make sure you visit her website.
We have just launched the next competition, Christmas 2010 Surface Pattern Design which you can check out now.
Thank you to everyone who entered the New Baby Character Competition, we had a staggering amount of entries and look forward to judging them. Check back next week for news of the results!
Have a great weekend!
Just became aware of this site via the ever fab Print & Pattern. Pattern Portfolio is dedicated to delivering what designers and buyers need.
All their designs are in repeat, vector and jpeg format, instantly
downloadable and easily edited for any product.
Visit the pattern portfolio for instant access to a wide variety of print styles. From traditional to contemporary, delicate and detailed to bold and simple you’ll be sure to find the perfect print.
Today is the last day for entries for the New Baby Character Competition. We have had some great entries which you can check out here.
Thank you to everyone who has entered and good luck, we will announce the winner next week.
© Star Magnolia
Star Magnolia is a delightful blog which i just came across and here's what its all about courtesy of owner Amy Nieto:
"Amy Nieto Photography
loves weddings, family portraits, high school senior portraits, random
fashion shoots and things that love to be photographed.
Amy Nieto is also a designer of handmade bags, accessories, paper goods
and more pretty things. Though currently on hiatus, Star Magnolia is a
fun fun outlet for my crafty fingers".
I really love the handmade flowers above and the mix of Amy's own work with those that inspire her.
He stages his photo's like small movie using props and sets, special effect make-up with friends and familiesas the actors and crew. He then uses Photoshop to adjust colours and contrast. Very authentic looking shots. Very eiery! See the rest of his work here
The 9th annual Free Range at The Old Truman Brewery, London 29th May - 20th July 2009.
This is Europe's largest graduate art and design show with free admission. This is the hottest way to discover new creative talent. Over the eight week period, thousands of students from the UK’s top art and design colleges will exhibit their work. Free Range was set up to showcase the works of budding designers and artists to both public and potential employers alike, giving students the best opportunity to promote their work.
Each year the show has increased in size and popularity, making it a destination point for thousands of Londoners and lovers of visual arts. Over 150,000 people visited this free-entry show last year. In addition to the events, the work of thousands of exhibitors is showcased in the official Free Range catalogue and website.
© Hennie Haworth
© Hennie Haworth
© Hennie Haworth
There's some amazing illustrations & hand wrought type on this site by Illustrator Hennie Haworth. I love the way the small quirky illustrations actually create the type.
