Wednesday, June 27, 2012


(From top to bottom: "Sometimes I Act Like Myself" by Tim Sebright; "Ode to the Pollinators" by Theater Clouds - Elly Mackay; "Ember Bunny" by Tiny Fawn - Darrah Gooden; "Mae" by Holli - Paola Zakimi; finger puppet box by Lazy Animals; and hand-felted baby mobile by Sheep Creek Needlecraft - Andrea Burnett.)

I started out doing a completely different collection this week, then stumbled upon Tim Sebright's illustration and was so inspired by it I decided to abandon that post in favor of a nursery collection. None of the art featured here is strictly off-limits for those of us who don't have any bambinos, of course. I would gladly hang any of these awesome pieces in my apartment.

I love the retro color palette and whimsy of Sebright's illustration; the texture, layers and light in "Ode to the Pollinators" and "Ember Bunny"; the sweet, storybook feel and loose drawing in Holli's illustration; the super cute finger puppets (that mini pastel bunting kills me); and the wonderful texture and soft forms in the needle-felted mobile. All of these pieces have a soft color palette and a serene, calming affect, don't you think?

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16 comments:

  1. Gorgeous collection, love the artwork. So beautiful. It is truly wonderful to share the creativity and skill that is out there isn't it. So happy to have stopped by :)

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  2. I agree, these would be great for those with or without kids :) I love the mobile!

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  3. So beautiful! I love all the prints, the first is amazing and I love the work of Elly Mackay and Holli, I already knew.
    Thanks for sharing all these beauties!!

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  4. That print is amazing. I didn't think of it going in a nursery until you mentioned it, but it would be great in one. I love sophisticated color palettes for a kid.

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  5. Beautiful! I love the whimsical feel!

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  6. This is great Mary! You are such an amazing curator. I love the rabbit.

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  7. Yes, the color palette is so lovely! I would totally love to be surrounded by colors and materials of this softness! Loving to "act like myself" :D

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  8. Awesome collection. I really like that top picture because of the flexible person.

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  9. These are the cutest illustrations - especially love the little bunny! Greetings from Atlanta. ;-) Also, you might like my latest giveaway. Everyone who enters wins a $15 virtual gift card to Inpink jewelry!

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  10. beautiful!

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  11. What beautiful illustrations! I love the fiurth one down especially. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. I just discovered your blog and I am really enjoying reading it! Love the "Instant Art Collection" you posted and the beautiful creations you make! Congratulations!

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  13. Such pretty pieces! I'd say the illustration of the girl and bird is my favorite--beautiful colors :)

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