December 21st, 2011
Today I’m obsessed with this floral painting infused editorial for 10 Magazine. Because it’s really flippin’ rad. And flowers are about 50 times cooler when 50 times their natural size. In my books, when in doubt, always go over-sized with florals. These beauties were painted directly over top of a set of photographs for a spiffin’ multi-mixed media look – photography, painting and fashion. Works for me!
Images via Trendland, found via sfgirlbybay.
November 13th, 2011
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.
October 7th, 2011
Last post. (Aww.) Kind of a random smattering of things here. A bit of Queensland, a bit of South Australia, a bit of Victoria, a bit of New South Wales… Very random. But pretty! I wanted to save the best for last, so here are all those breathtaking landscapes (and adorable animals) we all associate with Australia…
It would be the greatest understatement of the century if I didn’t say this was the greatest adventure and experience of my entire life. It was amazing, and I’m forever changed for it. (Also, I’d go back in a second. I feel like Sydney is home.)
And that’s all folks! Hope you enjoyed! If you want more, I have 100 more pictures on my Flickr. (No obligation, I’m sure you guys are on Australia overload at the moment.)
In case you missed any, you can see the rest of my Australia pictures in the following entries: Australia, Part I – Melbourne & Canberra, Australia, Part II – Sydney Suburbs, and Australia, Part III – Downtown Sydney.
All photos by me.
