A Dash of Culture

Hello there lovelies,

I have a sneaking suspicion that I have somehow managed to catch the plague through the internet, possibly from Meg Needles. I don't know how this could actually happen, but suspect it is because my body forgets that I don't actually see people over the internet and somehow gives me their sickness anyway. That's totally plausible right? Anyway, since I am somewhat delirious, I thought now was the perfect time to introduce you to another one of my favourite artists - the self-described "freelance illustrator of illustrations", Gemma Correll.





I have been admiring Gemma Correll's work for an incredibly long time, and I jump a little inside every time I see her work being featured by the few print publications I still read. I love her cute & quirky illustration style, as well as her fondness for pugs. Her work always brightens up my day & I hope it does the same for you!

Until next time, xo.

A Dash of Culture - Juliette Crane

Hello there lovelies,

A little while back I read this fabulous interview on My Owl Barn, which introduced me to an amazing artist. These beautiful owls jumped out at me, and I have to say it was love at first sight. They are the creations of Juliette Crane, a mixed-media painter from Wisconsin.

"I love mixing all sorts of materials in my paintings-acrylics, spray paint, charcoal, pencil, ink, pastels, origami paper, glitter, vintage sheet music and wallpaper. I usually create on canvas, but lately have been experimenting on large sheets of Bristol paper and wood triptychs." - Juliette Crane on materials & mediums, from the My Owl Barn Interview.

"When I first started painting, I created a lot of girls and loved to cut their outfits from the vintage wallpaper my sister-in-law gave me. But then I came back from a trip to Australia and painted a lion. And after that, the owls started coming out in my work…and now I can’t stop! The owls made me remember how much owls were a part of my life growing up and how much they represented my childhood and what they meant to me."- Juliette Crane on why her artwork involves owls, from My Owl Barn interview.

This talented woman also runs classes and e-courses on how to paint owls, and her prints are available to purchase on her Etsy shop. You can also find more of Juliette Cranes' lovely work on her website, and blog. Once The Boyfriend and I finally move into the house in Wagga I want to fill it only with things that inspire me - I think a few of these owl prints might be absolutely perfect for my sewing room.


Have you guys been crushing on any artwork (or artists for that matter) lately? Do you fill your home/bedroom with artwork that you love?

Until next time, xo.

(Nonsensical) Thought For The Day...

Marc Johns draws lots of kooky, cool stuff. This is my favourite.

Until next time, xo.