Monday Musings: Lauren Spencer King

I came across the work of Lauren Spencer King when I was looking for a bit of inspiration online. I love her use of mixed media and the subtlety of graphite against black and white images.

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Some new sketchbook drawings...

 

 

 

 

Monday Musings: Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns

I love looking through old cross stitch patterns! I came across this website where you can download patterns from lots of different publications for free. Happy stitching!  

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Monday Musings: Cute Japanese Packaging

If this bottle was in my cupboard I would feel compelled to drink from it all the time!

Daily Drawings: Weekend Drawings

A few sketchbook drawings from the weekend...

Monday Musings: Ramblin Worker

I enjoy works that are a labour of love and artist, Steve MacDonald's embroidered maps certainly fall into that category! Steve goes by the name, Ramblin Worker. Check out more of his work on his website...

Daily Drawings: New Sketchbook Characters!

Sorry for not sharing my drawings of late but if i'm being honest there hasn't been many to share! I've been spending a lot of time getting my new cross stitch patterns together (more on that at a later date) and trying to finish bits n pieces of jewellery for craft sales.

Here are some characters that I've been doodling in my sketchbook over the past couple of days....

Icon: Jacqueline Groag

Jacqueline Groag was born in Czechoslovakia in 1903 and despite her success as a textile designer during her lifetime her name isn't known to many outside the textile industry. Looking at her designs from the 1950s, they could still be used in many households today without looking dated which is a testament to her talent.

I enjoy her playful illustrative style that adds a painterly element to repeat pattern. The bold colour palette of the designs ensures that smaller details 'pop' especially in designs with a darker background.

Here are some more designs for you to enjoy...



1952



Family Outing 1954



Good Morning 1954



Untitled 1950s



Paper Dolls 1957

Monday Musings: Super Mario Stamps

I like the idea of anything that makes everyday life a bit more fun so these Super Mario Bros stamps were right up my street. They were released in Japan in 2007 and weren't accepted as postage outside of Japan but collectors were allowed to purchase the sets and have them imported.