Watching all the wildlife in the backyard is one of the most fun things of spring (I’ve definitely seen my share of bird/squirrel wars now). That’s why I’m loving Daniel Mackie’s work. Influenced by printmakers of the Ukiyo-e period and navy tattoos, each of the creatures’ habitat are represented inside each animal.
{Daniel Mackie} Blog | Shop | Facebook | Twitter
What’s your favorite animal?
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{Jill DeHaan} Portfolio
According to my planner, it’s National Handwriting Day. I didn’t know there was such a thing, but I figured we’d celebrate with an amazing handlettering artist Jill DeHaan. I first saw her work through these floral alphabets, which I just heart! Then, I found my way to her portfolio and I loved every single thing! It was really hard to pick faves.
Have you every tried to handletter?
Becoming a person that sketches and paints where ever they go has always been a little dream of mine. Looking through Rinna Clanuwat’s work inspires me to try to do it. She paints little things to remind herself as well as adorable animals and even on the plane. I’m loving them!
{Rinna Clanuwat} Facebook | Blog | Flickr
Have you ever carried an art journal with you?
Watercolor & fashion get me every time. These beautiful illustrations of girls and all things feminine by Sarah Hankinson remind me how fun it is to be a girl.
Which piece is your favorite?
{Lucile Prache} Website | Shop
As I work on the details of getting our new home, I’m dreaming of all the amazing goodies I can make in my new kitchen. I’ve never had so many cabinets before! These beautiful watercolor paintings by Lucile Prache have me swooning over the possibilities in a gorgeous way.
What’s your favorite thing to cook or bake in your kitchen?
Summer Wave Pillow (On Sale $19) | Seagull Print Top (£38)
With the recent hints of warmer weather ahead, I’m getting pumped for summer & all the things we love to do. Going to the river, picnicking, long bike ride adventures, and, of course, going to the beach! These two finds not only reminded me of each other, but make me want to begin hoarding sunglasses.
What are your favorite things to do in the summer?
As I’m looking forward to spring and bright colors, I’m thinking about the neutrals that tie it all together too. I’m loving the combo of burnt orange and brown. They’d look awesome with something bright pink or graphic. If you love these colors separately, you may also like the Daydream In Rust and Daydream In Tangerine Tango posts.
(Top to Bottom & Left to Right): West Elm Found Orange Textured Moroccan Rug ($999) | Burnt Orange Watercolor Feather Print ($4.50) | To Be Adored Amelie Dress ($180) | Mod Cloth Upper Haight Shoulder Bag ($170) | Free People Vintage Beaded Claw Necklace ($148) | Burberry Check Stamped Leather Strap Watch ($495) | Crate & Barrel Roy Vase ($15) | Kate Spade Tabitha Flats ($225)
Do you like the combo of burnt orange and brown?
The {Wish I Was Wednesday} was my way of showcasing the incredible talent that surrounds us. There is so much to learn from illustrators, photographers, designers, and others that pursue their life’s passion. It’s so rewarding to delve into their portfolios and websites to better understand their thoughts, background, and influences so that I can introduce them to you each week.
Here are your 10 favorites of Year One:
1. Marc Johns
3. Sasha Prood
4. Klas Fahlen
5. Dave Hakkens & Interview
9. Jordan Elsie of Horrible Adorables
10. Tatsuro Kiuchi
What was your favorite {Wish I Was Wednesday} this year? Who would you like to see featured?
A has always been into the past. All things vintage. He’s there. He used to type all his papers with a Royal typewriter all the way into high school just because he 1) wanted to be a rebel & 2) was just so into it. After graduation, his parents donated a lot of his “old” stuff to Goodwill and recently we found a lot of it at a local antique shop. Literally his exact stuff. Old erector toys he made and there we found his Royal. His old song lyrics still on the ribbon that he had specifically hand-wound to fit this typewriter. There it sat for over $200. He was so bummed!
I have to admit that like A, I still romanticize about clanking away at an old typewriter to get my thoughts to paper. There’s just such a satisfying sound. With this project by artist Tyree Callahan I saw on ManMade, I have all the reasons I need to buy an antique typewriter (as if I ever needed one to begin with).
The Chromatic Typewriter is a 1927 Underwood typewriter that Tyree replaced the typebars with ink pads. Each cooresponding key is labelled with the color and the shift key even works with each key to activate another color. This amazing work of art makes creating original pieces incredibly easy and beautiful.
Are you into vintage typewriters? What do you think about transforming them into something new?
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