Ashley Seil Smith
2018 was undoubtedly the year of the woman. So what better artist...
Art
Holly Jolley
Chilian artist Holly Jolley’s illustrated portraits make me happy and jolly. Look closely or you’ll miss the details, like the cat wearing a beret, the beautiful patterns drawn on the clothing and animals, the sweet…
Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen
Honestly, wow . . . let’s just take a moment to bask in total awe of the pure magic that artist Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen creates, shall we? The Danish paper artist has been making paper…
Studio Grand-Père
These days, I’ll take all the positivity that I can get, which explains why I’ve been so drawn to lighthearted illustrations such as those of artist Rafaela Mascaro. Her work, each filled with clashing patterns, vibrant…
Ohkii Studio
It’s hard to believe that yet another summer is coming to an end. Honestly, where does all the time go? With my kids starting kindergarten and preschool this fall, you can bet I’ve been holding…
Lucy’s LA Sparrow Mart
Remember artist Lucy Sparrow and her adorable London Corner Shop, which was filled with 4,000+ handmade felt replicas of classic British candy bars, cigarettes, magazines, canned foods and beer? Well, she’s at it again -…
Studio Visit: Windy Chien
There's no denying the positive, feel-good vibes at artist Windy Chien's studio....
method x Creative Growth Encore Collection
I’ll never forget the first time I experienced Oakland’s Creative Growth, the oldest and largest non-profit arts center in the world for adults with developmental, mental and physical disabilities. I was there to tour the…
Tammy Kanat
After 12 years as a jewelry designer, Tammy Kanat knew she was ready for a change. But it wasn’t until she was faced with the conundrum of finding the perfect woven piece to add to…
