If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a bajillion times: mixed media makes me insanely happy. Which is why photographer/artist Kari Herer is a big favourite of mine and why I’ve been following her work for quite some time. It was her magnolias and beetles series (see below, 2nd image from the bottom of this post) that first caught my eye. I absolutely love her take on photography + illustration, combining the two to create one complementary image composed of loose sketches and items from nature. It’s absolutely inspired, and a unique signature all her own.

Her new set of photographs featuring hand drawn rabbits adorned with flower buds is riiiiight up my alley.

It’s such a whimsical touch to the standard sketch by adding in the odd flower bud purposely placed across the page. The florals complement the drawings perfectly creating an unexpected and unorthodox point of colour, texture, and depth. I love it.

And here are some other favourites from her shop:

Images via Kari Herer on Etsy.

Monday, Monday. It’s here again. This gloomy morning needs a little livening up. Cue a menagerie of animals, a touch of nature, dramatic make-up, a few words of wisdom, some delicious architecture, and generous amounts of black & white. How’s that for a morning pick-me-up? (Plus I sneaked in a bit of Elijah Wood for ya. You’re welcome. ;)

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“When you consider things like the stars,
our affairs don’t seem to matter very much, do they?”
~ Virginia Woolf

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It’s Monday. Here’s a thought: why dread the start of the week? Instead, how about we start the week off inspired? Here’s what’s inspiring me. Now tell me, what’s inspiring you?

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I’m so in love with Marissa Textor‘s art. It’s incredible! So much detail, and I love the drama the greyscale brings to each piece. I also love her focus on nature and geology – lots of animals, rocks, vegetation. Beautiful. But do you want to know the best part? It’s really good, I promise. Mind blowing, in fact. Wait for it…

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