There is something magical and innocent about the treasures that come out of Erin’s hands. Her work, inspired by nature and infused with calm, bring us to a world that is peaceful and full of wonder. I am a keen follower of her work on Facebook., where she keeps posting her work in progress. I…
Sometimes the most beautiful things are made with materials that we all have at hand. Add remarkable talent, imagination, paper, a pair of scissors and you’ll find yourself looking into a whole new world! That was how I felt when I saw the work of Elsa Mora. Growing up in a poor area she took…
Witty and fun characters populate Liz Climo cartoons! I came across her work through a shared post on Facebook featuring a bear and a penguin… it was like waving candy to a kid! Instantly I found myself scrolling through her Tumblr page and I couldn’t stop laughing the whole time. Check out Liz Climo Tumblr…
Rachel Ignotofsky‘s illustrations take us to a clever and amusing world. They give us an impression that the world is a brilliant place to discover and that curiosity about what surrounds us makes perfect sense! I was drawn in by the whimsical illustrations of animals and scientific subjects. They are made for grown-ups and children,…
Each time a creature travels to a new adventure I try to make sure they will be as comfy as possible during the journey and I hope they will be received with a smile. Every envelope has a small illustration related to the creature inside: these are some of the latest parcels that left Creatureshire.…
I read somewhere that these days when people receive their mail the first letters they open are the handwritten ones. Possibly because there is something of the person who sent it in those characters, like a smile and a little of their own world. I enjoy all the process of making a creature from doodling…
Snow has finally arrived to St. Andrews… yesterday it snowed all morning and looking at the window I could see the snow falling upon the fields and the beach. It was magical! I like to go out in this weather, feel the crunch of fresh snow under my feet and the flakes sitting on my…
A while ago I mentioned my favourite book as a kid, and the last time I went to Lisbon I couldn’t resist to capture some photos of its illustrations to show you. The watercolours from The Monster in the Loch are simply marvellous and I still feel the excitement of going through its pages from…
Fábulas is the portuguese word for Fables. They’re usually small stories with something to learn from them. Last year I had the opportunity to see an exhibition featuring the illustrations for “Fábulas”, a book written by Joaquim Manso and illustrated by Almada Negreiros. Almada Negreiros was a self taught Portuguese artist with a tremendous impact…
A few weeks ago I was faced with an unexpected challenge: L. asked me if I could do ear some cuffs with the Little Creatures characters. It was the beginning of something new… I did some research and found really inspiring creations in all sorts of styles. Just take a look at Alkhimeia’s ear cuffs…
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