Camp Pikaland!

Camp Pikaland

As quite a few of you know when we ran our survey a month ago, that we were about to launch an online space that’s dedicated to learning for artists, illustrators, and crafters. So, after a year of planning, months of sleep loss and lots of soul-searching along the way, I’m so pleased to share with you all my latest project: Camp Pikaland.

We’re on a mission to spread the idea of art education beyond borders; where everyone with a computer and an internet connection are able to connect with artists personally so that they can learn from them directly. The classes we offer will be open to all levels of learning, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced artist looking to brush up their skills.

At the moment, we’re so thrilled to be able to offer classes such as Taking Illustration Beyond 2D by Kim Welling and The Sellable Sketch: Developing an Irresistible Surface Design Collection by Michelle Fifis of the Pattern Observer among many others. There will be more classes and teachers to come, and I am excited beyond words. I’d love to have you join us – whether you’re coming along as a student or as a teacher.

A special mention goes to those who have participated in our survey – you’ve made my heart burst with gratitude and joy. Thank you all so much for all your continued support as we march along our new path, and we hope to grow with you along this exciting journey!

{A big thank you goes to Mary Kate McDevitt for all the lovely illos that you see on the site!}

Coral & Tusk

Coral & Tusk

Coral & Tusk

Coral & Tusk

Coral & Tusk

Rhode Island School of Design graduate Stephanie Housley has been creating these beautiful embroidery works and putting them onto pillows, baby booties (!), bags, aprons and paper under the label Coral & Tusk that she set up with husband Chris Lacinak in 2007.

She’s currently living in New York City but has spent quite some time in India where her experience with textiles and crafts in her travels have inspired her unique and sensitive handling of color and surfaces.

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Have a great weekend peeps! I’ve got a major reveal coming up next week, so if you haven’t signed up for our mailing list, it’s time to do so! 😉

Popshot printshop

Popshot printshop

Popshot printshop

Popshot printshop

After publishing 5 issues filled with beautiful imagery and prose (read previous articles about them here and here), the makers of Popshot magazine has launched their very own printshop – they’ve selected six of the finest illustrations from the past two years and turned them into beautiful, collectable art prints. Each one is available in a limited edition of 150 pieces and – check this out – they’re a whopping 550mm x 675mm in size!

{The above prints are from artists Mydeadpony, Esra Røise and Tom Hovey}

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