Artist Love: Beci Orpin

I am a big fan of Beci Orpin's work. I love the bright color palette she uses paired with geometric shapes and crafty mediums like paper cut-outs and yarn pom poms. Last week I treated myself to her new craft book, Find & Keep and have been turning it's pages over and over. Beci's book is colorful eye candy meets fun craft projects! My favorite!

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I was SUPER excited to find out she has also done a collaboration with Urban Outfitters! I am swooning over it all. 

She is having a giveaway this weekend on her blog too! Fingers crossed I win!

Dia De Los Muertos

I recently discovered Family Band and had to share this video today in honor of the Day of the Dead. Enjoy!



The group is by artists Kim Krans and Jonny Ollsin. They are also the makers behind The Wild Unkown. I just love Kim's illustration style. Especially her deck of Tarot cards. If anyone is wondering what to get me for Christmas, I would LOVE to have this :)

 

Artist Love: Michelle Blade

I recently discovered the work of Michelle Blade. I just love her latest project, 

366 Days of the Apocalypse. Every day during 2012 she has been creating a painting inspired by and in tribute to, the Apocalypse prophecies. Check out her entire series so far on her tumblr. Here are some of my favorites...

Artist Love: Diela Maharani

I recently 'liked' the facebook page of Diela Maharani (aka. Bloody Kirka) and have been swooning over her art updates ever since. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, she started her art career at the age of 22 after dropping out of accounting school. I can't get over the wonderfully bright colors and psychedelic patterns she incorporates into her art. So. Amazing.

She has prints for sale on EyesOnWalls. Also follow her facebook.

Artist Love: Izziyana Suhaimi

I came across the work of Izziyana Suhaimi a few weeks ago and am still totally smitten with her delicate pencil drawings and colorful embroidery. Her melding of art and craft together is breathtaking. The two mediums seem to fit together perfectly.

This makes me want to play with my own embroidery designs again.

Artist Love & A Back Ache

Please excuse my absence here this week. I've been struggling with severe lower back pain (conveniently caused by sitting and working at a computer all day). I spent the weekend in bed nursing my aching back, painting and reading How Georgia Became O'keeffe and Mati Rose's new book, Daring Adventures in Paint. Let's just say, I can't wait to paint! (as soon as this back ache goes away).

I recently discovered the work of Stacey Rozich from Seattle, WA and just love her style. I could look at her colorful monsters and the tribal/folk pattern elements she works into her compositions alll day.

Reminder: All Tie-Dye Tank Tops are 30% off this week in my Etsy shop! Enter coupon code HURRAY4SUMMER at check out.

Peace,
Rachel

Artist Love: Kathy Klein

I am in love with Kathy Klein's Danmalas made from gathered flowers and natural materials. The colors and mandala designs she created are just breathtaking.

To see more of her work, visit her website.

Artist Love: Riikka Sormunen

I am loving the work of Finland artist and illustrator Rikka Sormunen. The intricate patterns and details she includes in her work is stunning!

See more of her work on her website.

Artist Love: Jessica Singh

I recently discovered the amazing work of Jessica Singh via Design Work Life. The bright colors, themes, and patterns she creates in her illustrations are just breath taking!

Art Love: Eugene Andolsek

It's been a long time since I've done an Art Love post. I came across the work of Eugene Andolsek a few weeks ago and have been mesmerized by his kaleidoscopic drawings ever since. Eugene was born in 1921 and began to draw in 1953. He created his drawings using graph paper and a straight edge. His works were never displayed for anyone. Once he finished a drawing, it was tucked away in a closet. He didn't even consider himself an artist!

"His drawings gave him a means to cope with his insecurities and dislike for his job as a stenographer for the Rock Island Railroad. Concentrating on the intricacies of each drawing would release him from worries and make his humble surroundings disappear as he withdrew into his self made world of dazzling colors and the space he created on graph paper."

I hope you enjoy his works as much as I have. Check out more here.

Double Rainbow Rainbow

I so wish I lived in Toronto and could go to this show at the Show & Tell Gallery: Double Rainbow Rainbow. It's a collaboration of two of my favorite artists, Maya Hayuk and Jen Stark. Check out the gallery's website for more details about the show!