Desk of the Day - 29/06/13 - I Love NY

Phew, it feels like forever since I've posted on my blog. I've been crazy busy with painting shoes and illustrating some fun projects. I'm hoping I'll have a little more time to update my blog over the next week.

Today I'm working on a few orders, but mostly I'll be working on this New York & Baby themed pattern. This is for the same project I've been working on for a while now, you can see some more work in progress shots from the same project here and here. I got kind of carried away on this project. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be using Little Baby Liberty as a part of this design now, which sucks. I had originally designed the blog around him but stupidly hadn't realised just how restrictive wordpress can be with editing. So I think i'll be sticking with a basic blog template with a bright patterned background. I've definitely learned my lesson for next time!

Etsy Shop Feature: Minu

Minu is a german artist living in New Zealand. Her background is in commercial design and architecture but she now works as a toymaker and illustrator.

Minu's work is based on storytelling and characters from stories. By viewing her work, you get a strong feel of the character of the subject, whether it be shy, grumpy or gentle.

Her shop is full of adorable plush toys, original art and limited edition prints.

Etsy Shop Feature: inameliart

While looking through inameliart, it took me back to my childhood. Her work reminds me of the Jane Hissey books I used to read as a child.

Inameliart sells the artwork of Amelia, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Poland.
If I had a nursery I would love to cover it in these beautiful paintings!

 Amelia also has a blog where you can see more of her paintings.
 

Monster Mash

With Halloween coming soon, I think it's time to celebrate all things creepy and scary. Of course most of these monsters are probably too cute to scare anyone.

My top 8 Monsters from etsy:

1. Monster Leggings by Jam Sunglasses

2. Cashmere Upcycled Plushie by Sweet Poppy Cat

3. Pink Monster Mop Dress (in all sizes) by Here and There

4. Monster Patterned Wallet by Olivia Frankenstein

5. Tentacle Wall Sculpture by Art Akimbo

6. Kawaii Monster Shoes by Pony Chops

7. Mini Monster Pillow by My Mimi

8. Monster Hair Clips by Little Lady Bows

unBEARably cute.

Here are my top 9 brown bear related items on etsy:

1. Moon A3 Print from Sandra Dieckmann

2. Hand Painted Ballet Flats from Pony Chops

3. Bear Coasters from Dandyrions

4. Bear'd Tee from Accordion Apparel

5. Leather Bear Mask from Sundries and Plunder

6. Golden Teddy Ring from The Golden Plague

7. Custom Order Mini Bear from White Forest

8. Brown Bear Scarf from Bobbin 4 Apples

9. Walnut Bear Necklace from Ugly Bunny