How to Steal like an Artist

Brilliant notes by writer Austin Kleon.

Dallas Shaw

Dallas Shaw is an inspiring Fashion Illustrator out of Wilmington, DE. I adore Fashion art anyway but these are particularly lovely.  Her aesthetic is so tasteful and refreshing... which is not easy to come by.

http://dallasshaw.com

Lulu

I am more than blown away by the illustrations of young German artist, Lulu. Her collages, paintings, and digital work are fluid and gorgeous.

Lulu Plasticpirate

Eduard Erlikh

Eduard Erlikh is by far my favorite contemporary fashion illustrator. His work is phenomenal and speaks for itself. I always love flipping through his latest works...the colors, the languid figures, the posh settings. So chic!!

www.erlikh.com

Blush & Bashful

In honor of Valentine's Day 2010, I am posting all things pink - my all time favorite color. Valentine's day is so alluring to me - not because of the romanticism but because everything everywhere is drenched in a palette that I have loved since I was little. Candy, cards, cupcakes, cocktails - all in pink! When else is it fashionably acceptable to utilize this color to such extremes after the age of 4?

Looks Good To Me

These fantastic watercolor prints were created by Caroline on the It Looks Good To Me website. This is an incredible discovery for me since I not only adore the water color illustrations on her blog but her insights and links are great too. I plan to make it one of my new daily stops.

www.itlooksgoodtome.com

Carolina Melis

www.carolinamelis.com

Caroline Benech

Caroline Benech is a French artist that does these stunning skylines and nudes in a combination of photography and digital graphics. They are so unique in their composition and palettes, they seem to glow.

Caroline Benech

Bison Entertaining

Bison Entertaining is a small Australian ceramics company that has put a contemporary twist on Fiestaware. The colors are so subtle and yet make a bold statement of cozy elegance. Everything seems to be thought out, from their store layout to their packaging. It is a cohesive story that is read very clearly. I found the store on decor8 - thanks to the trend genius of Holly Becker.

decor8
Bison Entertaining

Gwyneth Sutherlin

Gwyneth Sutherlin is an abstract artist based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Gwyneth's paintings are very in tune with her personality - soft spoken but incredibly expressive.
http://gwynethsutherlin.com/

Taylor Ann Smith

Taylor Ann Smith is an Indiana artist that has traveled the world and landed here in the Midwest. Her work is consistently transforming with the influence of her travels and experiences and yet she manages to maintain a style that is exclusively her own.

abstractmodern.com