When pencils don't draw, but function as stilts

Let me introduce to you: Julie Morstad. She makes slightly disturbing and odd, but wonderful illustrations. They make me feel nostalgic sometimes.

Photos from Ateliergallery

I really like the last one, I think because it looks a bit like this photo. It's the tall Natalia Vodianova, as Alice in Wonderland, in a doll house. Sometimes I feel exactly like her expression.

Photo from Style

Julie also created the cover for the album "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood" from country singer/songwriter Neko Case. And she made the illustrations for her video "Maybe Sparrow". I really like the combination of real and drawn scenes.

So, the first days of December are the greatest. It's getting colder and darker, the Christmas-tree waits to be decorated, everybody is very busy with the preparation for the holidays and I can't wait.

Blowing bubbles in our bathroom

Etsy is a great website to find beginning artists and creative people. For example this user, her name is Shelby Healey. Her art is very sweet with funny details. On her website you can see her work. There are also some paintings, but I like her collages the most. And you can click on this link for her blog, where she shows her work and inspiration.

Photo's from her website and Etsy

I love the quote on her 'About Me page': "My objective is to create something that asks to be looked at."

By the way, I received a postcard from Finland today! Yep, from Postcrossing, the project I told you about yesterday. This time I did upload the card, look what a cute picture!

When the whale was bigger than the ships

Just stopping by to show you two things! First is a sign of life, second is this great artist I found on Etsy: Sarah Blank. Be sure to click on the link at her name, because her blog is an absolute must see!

Photo's from Etsy

These drawings have a vintage look with soft details, but at the same time a gloomy atmosphere. This combination makes me want to look at them, I think.

Do you recognize that feeling when your head is very busy, while you actually don't do anything? Well, I guess I have that feeling for the last days. It's weird.

Please cut my heart out

Papercutting is a new kind of art for me. All you need is a knife or scissors and paper blades. Oh, and lots of patience and punctuality.
The results are very very nice! I especially like the work of Elsa Mora, also called Elsita. Here are some photos to convince you how beautiful her work is:

Photo's from Elsita, all about papercutting

Elsa also makes beautiful illustrations, paper dolls and pins you can admire at her Etsy shop.

Here's to the wind that blows and the ship that goes and the girl who fears no danger

These fairy-like paintings and illustrations are from Catherine Campbell. If you like it, it’s possible to buy some of her artworks at this Etsy shop. And she also has a nice blog: My folk lover, definitely worth watching it!

So, that’s enough with the advertising. I just love her work. I love the colours she uses, the magical themes, the red cheeks and that scentence. Here’s to the wind that blows and the ship that goes and the girl who fears no danger.

More than just a book

Hi there! I'm back and I've got a great artist to share with you. Her name is Jennifer Khoshbin.






Words, or even letters, books, photos and drawings. That's her magic.