Jonna Saarinen

I have just been to the RCA Graduate Show, and came across these fabulous textiles by Jonna Saarinen. Originally from Finland, Jonna specializes in screen printing, and her fabrics are just brilliant. http://www.jonnasaarinen.com/

Stunning Adverts

I discovered this really interesting 'making of' video for the Canon PIXMA printer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFcQI68njaQ



The above advert then reminded me of the Sony Bravia bouncing balls advert from 2006, which I absolutely loved.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XmUxf35AVk

Street Art

I have just joined http://www.stumbleupon.com and it's brilliant! I have just 'stumbled upon' these amazing street art images.... the majority of the images came from http://www.streetartutopia.com/

Cesar Manrique

So I have just arrived home from Lanzarote....why people call it 'Lanzagrotty', I just don't know, the island is stunning! This is partly due to the artist Cesar Manrique who fought for all the buildings to be no higher than the tallest palm tree, and that all the houses should be the same colour (except for the painted wood, which varies depending on location) Examples of his work can be seen throughout the island, and his large scale mobile sculptures appear on many of the roundabouts.

Holiday

I am going to the Canary Islands on holiday until 27th June, but I promise to post lots of exciting new finds on the blog once I get back. I hope you all have a lovely 2 weeks.
 

Kveta Pacovska

Kveta Pacovska is a Czech artist and children's book illustrator. Her book, 'The Little Flower King' is made from collaged paper scraps, paint and pencil drawings. She has illustrated more than sixty books, and won the Hans Christian Anderson Medal in 1992. Her images are lovely, and many of her books can be bought through Amazon... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Flower-King-Kveta-Pacovska/dp/0698400542/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1307981664&sr=8-5

Boxbird Gallery

Boxbird is a Brighton based gallery that showcases work by Fiona Hewitt, Nadia Taylor, Fanny Shorter, Dee Beale, Tom Frost and more. Work can also be purchased through their website. http://www.boxbird.co.uk/
 

Great Expectations-Francesco Clemente

I recently re-watched Great Expectations (1998 version) Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, it is visually stunning. I particularly love all the drawings and paintings by Italian painter Francesco Clemente. I really love this painting scene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69riGmktE00




 

Charlie Calder-Potts

I have just been to an exhibition of the super talented Charlie Calder-Potts. Charlie works with mixed media on sheet metal to create these beautiful pieces. She can be commissioned to paint portraits in this fantastic style, and they are incredible! http://www.charlie-calderpotts.com/index.html

Ken Done

I have just been staying in Cornwall, and the holiday house we were in had the most amazing Ken Done koala table mats and coasters. I grew up with Ken Done prints all over my clothes and his products all round my house due to my parents having lived in Sydney. However, I hadn't seen his work for ages, and it reminded me how great it is. http://www.kendone.com/default.asp

Children's Books

I was babysitting my boyfriend's nephew last night, and had a lovely time reading some amazing children's books. The illustrations below are some of my favourites from Rosie's Walk, Little Owl Lost, Lost and Found and Where the Wild Things Are.