3D Paper Art by Noelia Lozano

October 17, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

It always makes my day when I’m introduced to a talented, new paper artist, and Noelia Lozano’s 3D paper sculptures have me feeling totally jazzed.

Noelia, a Spanish graphic design student, originally started out studying journalism and telecommunications but realized that design was where her passion truly was. Since then, she’s been enthusiastically building a portfolio filled with her clever, colorful paper sculptures, which include everything from student projects to contest entries to her own, personal endeavors.

In addition, Noelia has created some very cool videos that document her creative process and show just how much time and effort goes into building her pieces. Check out this one for her “Mi Mundo” sculpture (above, top):

Cute Greetings + Prints by Rosy Designs

October 10, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m such a sucker for cute things, and these cards and art prints from Rosy Designs are absolutely adorable. The cutie patootie Halloween cards (above) are making me giggle and smile, as are all of the sweet, illustrated greetings and prints in the Rosy Designs shop. – found via pin

images from Rosy Designs

Friends With Benefits

October 05, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

I love the idea behind the new Friends With Benefits project by Baltimore based printmaker, Erin Wallace. Erin wanted to share her love of letterpress with artists and friends in fields that don’t normally get much letterpressin’ love, so she asked seven madly creative people whose work she admired to create a piece with the first Friends With Benefits collection theme: piles. Each artist used the same two-color palette, and Erin printed and packaged them for all of us to enjoy!

As Erin says, “This project’s mission is to not only reap the benefits of all parties having madly talented friends and acquaintances, but to really prove that the anonymous printer/artist relationship isn’t the way things need to be. I’m proud of my craft and everything I print contains my absolute lust of printmaking.”

Artists participating in the first Friends With Benefits collection include Andrew Neyer, Sam Alden, Jen Mussari, John Chae, Jordan Bernier, Alyssa Nassner, and Luke Pearson, as well as letterpress printers, Typecast Press and Gilah Press. Also, a portion of the proceeds from the project will go to MAP International. Check out all of the letterpress goodness that you’ll find in your FWB package:

images from Friends With Benefits / Erin Wallace

Papercut Jewelry by Mr. Yen

October 04, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

There are so many amazing new papercut pieces in the Mr. Yen shop that my mind is boggling at all of the hand cut loveliness. I love that Jonathan is exploring larger scale pieces, like the intricate “Today is Your Day” typographic papercut above, and his new collection of papercut leaf necklaces is divine.

The necklace collection was inspired by autumn leaves, and each piece is cut by hand using a scalpel. The delicate, feminine designs would make wonderful statement pieces for special events and occasions, and though they’re necklaces, I think that they would look wonderful as ornaments on a Christmas tree, too.

images from Mr. Yen

Bee’s Knees + Cat’s Pajamas Prints and Postcards

October 03, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

Aww, I am so digging these new, hand-lettered creations by Emily Martin of The Black Apple. The sweet new art pieces, which feature old-timey sayings, “You’re the Bee’s Knees” and “You’re the Cat’s Pajamas”, are available as either a set of postcards or individual art prints that lucky recipients can display as a daily reminder or affirmation.