I’ve been meaning to share Sarah Yakawonis’ incredible work with you since it popped up in my inbox a couple of weeks ago. The Portland, Maine-based illustrator and graphic designer discovered the art of quilling in 2010 and has been passionately pushing the medium into new and unexpected territory with creations like her amazing, quilled drop cap series.

Head over to her blog for additional shots/details of her latest projects, and be sure to drop by her shop to pick up prints of some of her quilled creations. Don’t miss her headshot – hint: it features a quilled beard!

images from Sarah Yakawonis