Laura Di Francesco

Happy Monday Morning!

Could we share it?

Portrait with duck

All around the polar bear

I'm pretty sure you going to love Laura's artwork. I mean, just look at these prints! Need I say more? I came across this Italian illustrator, painter, textile and stage designer whilst browsing the Kindergallery site last night (did you know they also have a blog showcasing art and design for kids?) . Just love it! Laura lives in Stockholm (sigh!) and lives, breathes art.
Her portfolio is wonderful, and I can but recommend that you sit down for 5 mins with a cuppa to discover her delightful illustrations, sketchbooks and toys. She also has a fab blog and etsy shop (pesce rosso). I think she deserves to be known, don't you?
I have to say that I've really fallen in love with her artbags...

Meredith Gaston

Meet Mr Moose - Kindergallery

Evette with Bobby and Birdcage - Kindergallery

Meet Mrs Swann - Kindergallery

"My art is about happiness and celebrates magic in its every day sense".

One day I will buy a painting by Meredith Gaston, if I'm quick enough. This Berlin-based young Australian artist's work fills me with joy. I love her drawings, use of colour, space and ability to capture the beauty of everyday life. Her enchanting paintings appeal to young and old alike, often depicting unusual animals, landscapes and human relationships.
Her new body of work is born of her recent "swan fetish" and explores the similarities between humans and their animal friends.
Meredith's paintings can be purchased from the excellent children's art gallery KinderGallery and Art2Muse Online Gallery. She will be exhibiting at the Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney on 14 November.