Anzil

Temps libre

Jolis objets

Avis de tempête

I came across this fun work by French illustrator / mixed media artist Anzil the other day. So lovely! I can't seem to find out a lot about her but she has a very impressive portfolio for you to browse and I'm sure French readers will enjoy her blog and inspiring photo compositions.

Couleurs et découpages

Atelier bleu

Anzil has a fantastic eye for colour and pattern and her pieces would look great in a nursery or child's room. I bet mum would like them too!

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7th Magpie

I came across Jane's work over at the art room plant recently and I'm smitten (again!). I really do seem to have a thing for artdolls, and I've found some beautiful ones for my Kickcan & Conkers shop when it opens. The 7thMagpie is just one of Jane's etsy shops. Her collage, paintings and drawings can be found at "Downtherabbithole" and her consultations and visionary art at ThisUnfolding.
Understandably, it was Jane's artdolls and textile pieces that caught my eye.

Poetry dolls made from scraps of fabric.

I love her delicate use of embroidery in these soft wall sculptures and brooches/pendants, which look wonderful framed.

And these warrior angels,

door guardians

and crown hairclips

would all make lovely gifts for someone special, don't you think?

Keep your eye on Jane's etsy shop for similar new pieces and take a peek at her flickr sets to discover the full scope of her work. Magical!

Superlilipopette

Well, you know I love masks and Julie Daleyden's (superlilipopette) are no exception. This Lille-based French artist / illustrator has a wonderful eye for colour

and an imagination that knows no bounds, as demonstrated by these amazing textile scarecrows

brooches

and mixed media collages.


Her work is rich, varied and fun, appealing to both the young and young at heart.
I particularly love her mask and scarecrow sketches.

If you'd like to see more of Julie's work, take a trip over to her blog.
You can contact her via email if anything takes your fancy.

Thanks to Lucie Georger for the link.

Kaze-Faz

I dipped into the wonderful world of Portuguese husband and wife team Maria Wood and Antonio Rodrigues yesterday. This talented couple seem to excell in a wide range of artistic disciplines, ranging from sculpture and jewellry to collage, embroidery and doll-making. They have a really interesting blog showcasing their work and some beautiful photography, which you can follow in English, and an online shop definitely worth keeping an eye on. I have a feeling that you have to be quick here.

Julie Dru

Balkan Horse

Keep it, original mixed media

Winter Wonderland, original drawing

Collection No2, original mixed media

French artist Julie Dru draws, etches, paints, takes photos, and makes beautiful books and collages. I am once again drawn to the simplicity and soothing nature of her artwork, her limited color palette, and her love of white. I invite you to browse her website, full of inspiration, her flickrstream and her two etsy shops, featuring both figurative and abstract work. Pure balm for the soul...

Ghouls and Gals

If you're looking for something spooky to decorate your house at Halloween or have a taste for things that go bump in the night Noodle and Lou Studio is a great place to go. You're probably already familiar with Jennifer's work but have you seen her new Lulettes made from vintage duck pins? To die for! Jenn loves vintage toys and understandably her wooden gals flew off the shelves in no time. Fear not, if you grab your broomstick and hurry, there are still plenty of awesome Halloween prints and sculptures to choose from in her etsy store. Enjoy!

Sweetie Petites

Just look at these new Sweetie Petites doll kits by Sydney artist Lisa Tilse, so cute! Lisa's kits contain everything you need to make Mimi, Molly, Daisy or Ginger and her friend (printed fabric panels, stuffing, ribbon loops and sewing instructions) and even come with a little note for her owner. I can see these being very popular at Christmas time.

I've been meaning to write about Lisa's work for a while, but pictures speak louder than words... I'm sure you'll all agree that she's a very talented lady.

Vintage storybook tiles

Wood You Believe - vintage, handpainted and stamped collages



Timber greetings cards

Chalkboard egg made from real Ostrich egg shells

Bookmark Lisa's inspirational blog then rush over to her shop here.
Enjoy!

Cathy Cullis

SHE
makes me sing inside

POETRY
with stitches she sews



Her

THREAD

coiling, looping, hanging
leaves me reeling

She
TALKS
to me with images and words

Telling of

WOMEN


The tinges of NATURE


The textures of CLOTH

The wash of WATERCOLOUR

The beautiful simplicity of
PAPER


Thank You
Cathy Cullis