May Links: 2016

• I'm in love with this beautiful, floral Tattly Parlor wallpaper designed by tattoo artist Tea Leigh.

• Street Anatomy founder Vanessa Ruiz discusses reinvigorating anatomy through art. 

• With just a pencil and paper, a patient found escape inside State Hospital no. 3. 

• I'm fascinated by these incredibly organic, surreal synthetic fabric sculptures by Mariko Kusumoto. 

• Artist Miho Hirano's oil paintings combine ethereal women with the natural world. 

• I just added this gorgeous print by Yelena Bryksenkova to my collection. It combines so many of my favorite things: kitties, coffee, dreary days, and books! This one is next on my wishlist. 

• The science behind nature's patterns.

• Lisa Congdon's commencement address at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design was a powerful reminder for creatives, both old and new. "Show up every day. Show enthusiasm. Bring energy to your work and your working relationships. Remain humble. Grow the strength to persevere through every hardship, rejection or criticism. Conduct business with professionalism and integrity. Use your superpowers for good. And last of all, be patient with yourself."

SOCIETY 6 BAGS + JODY PHAM

I've just opened a Society 6 shop and am so excited to offer my illustrations in a number of ways, including prints, canvases, wearables, home goods and technological accessories! 

This is just a small sampling, but you can browse my shop here. <3 

Miss Calavera.

I've been wanting to draw something like this FOREVER.

8x10" and 11x14" prints are now available in my Etsy shop!

April Links: 2016

• These beautiful pottery designs were created using chemical reactions.

• Are you a freelancer who hasn't gotten paid for an invoice? Join the club. 

• I love how you can carry a little bit of nature with you when wearing these lovely terrarium necklaces. 

• 5 exercises to help boost creativity and divergent thinking.

• Does the work of narcissistic artists really earn more at auctions?

• In praise of melancholy and how it enriches our capacity for creativity.

• Caitlin McCormack's crocheted animal skeletons are amazing.

• A visual celebration of Prince and his legacy through his album art over the years. 

Spring is here (again).

I've been in another doodling frenzy! Flora will forever be one of my favorite things to draw (and attempt to embroider!).