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Tag Archives: craft
Marc Johns
Ever imagine what inanimate objects would say if they could speak? Marc Johns does. His simple, whimsical drawings explore the fabricated personalities of pens, blobs, fish, and even a pipe that’s trying to quit smoking. These charming and humorous illustrations … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrator Tagged book, canada, color, craft, illustrator, multi-media, object, screen print, tattoo, trend 4 Comments
Daniel Friedman
Daniel Friedman does complete, floor-to-ceiling revamping of New York City apartments. Daniel can turn ordinary lightbulbs into one-of-a-kind chandeliers and mundane walls into floor-to-ceiling artwork. And Daniel used to be unknown – that is, until Alli Goldberg convinced him that … Continue reading
Posted in Architect, Designer, Furniture Designer, Lighting Designer Tagged craft, designer, furniture, light, multi-media, new york, object, pattern, product design Leave a comment
Christian Cota
Blake Lively, Elizabeth Banks and Tina Fey are just a few of the notable actresses who have donned Christian Cota’s designs, which has put his career in the spotlight as well. This rising star founded his eponymous fashion label in 2007, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing Designer Tagged clothing, color, craft, fashion, multi-media, new york, pattern, product design, trend 1 Comment
Jesse Tise
“When in doubt, go to nature” is the best advice illustrator Jesse Tise ever received. Looking at his psychedelic illustrations, featuring images of mythical robotic creatures running through the jungle, it’s clear he took this wisdom to heart. All of … Continue reading
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Curtis Popp
“Furniture is a natural progression for me as a designer,” explains interior designer, Curtis Popp. That’s why the celebrated architecture and interior decor guru – who’s had work featured in Interior Design, Dwell, and Interni & Décor magazines – has … Continue reading
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Maricor & Maricar Manalo
Twin-sister tag-team designers Maricor and Maricar Manalo like to create things by hand. Their obsession with paper and patterns has led them to create funky paper cut-out illustrations and mesmerizing sewn artwork. Their hand-embroidered typography, like their ’Go Play’ header … Continue reading
Posted in Art Director, Designer, Illustrator, Paper Artist Tagged color, craft, designer, food, illustrator, multi-media, pattern, type 1 Comment
Richard Catchweasel
Richard Catchweasel can certainly see the wood for the trees. Using traditional cabinet-making techniques and UK native solid timbers, he designs and manufactures beautifully crafted handmade furniture. Through his eponymous British-based company, Richard creates one-of-kind pieces like chairs, end tables, … Continue reading
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Eric Lee
“I tend to allow the natural characteristics of the materials I have chosen dictate the compositions,” explains abstract painter Eric Adrian Lee. Whether he is staining, soaking or sanding his particular medium, the result is always a surprisingly beautiful canvas. … Continue reading
Oliver Jeffers
Exquisitely trained art critics and recently potty-trained children equally love Oliver Jeffers’s work. The Brooklyn-based artist, originally from Belfast, Ireland, leaves viewers of all ages and backgrounds in awe with his whimsical paintings, installations, illustrations and picture books. He is … Continue reading
Posted in Designer, Illustrator, Painter, Writer Tagged book, brooklyn, color, craft, illustrator, multi-media, new york, painting, paper, pattern, writer 2 Comments
Meghan Guthrie
Meghan Guthrie makes everything look good. As a New York-based prop stylist, Meghan turns banal objects like kitchen sinks and cupcake holders into stunning scenes. By pairing seemingly unrelated objects together like a cherry and a dart, or using a … Continue reading
Posted in Prop Stylist Tagged color, craft, cupcakes, designer, fashion, food, multi-media, new york, object, prop 1 Comment
Ed Fella
At the age of 73, iconic artist and educator Ed Fella can break his work down into two groupings. One is 50 years of graphic design, which represents his journey towards becoming a typography trailblazer. Though he’s abandoned traditional client … Continue reading
Posted in Art Director, Designer, Painter, Typographer Tagged book, color, craft, designer, multi-media, painting, poster, type 1 Comment
Joe Cariati
“If I had to choose one word to describe my work it would be ‘Air’!… I’d love to see it float off the table,” proclaims Joe Cariati. And after one look at his creations, it’s easy to see he’s succeeded. … Continue reading
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Jared Schorr
What happens when the paper used to showcase the illustration becomes the artwork itself? Jared Schorr’s paper cut-outs. This illustrator/paper-cutter extraordinaire creates rad 3-D drawings by cutting and layering multi-colored stock. He forms pieces that depict everything from a portrait … Continue reading
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Martine Ali
When dressing for an elegant night on the town, many people would avoid wearing heavy chains, scows, or thick wires. That’s because they haven’t seen Martine Ali’s jewelry designs. This self-taught jeweler’s delicate use of harsh materials like nuts and … Continue reading
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Kelli Anderson
Kelli Anderson has a penchant for seeing things differently. Her website is built off of a Google Maps interface, she’s turned handkerchiefs into party invites, and she’s even recently finished a fully functional paper record player wedding invitation. The self-described … Continue reading
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