From this lovely little online shop based in the UK called HOWKAPOW, I discovered the work of Eleanor Young — a Glasgow based textile designer and upholsterer who breathes new life to forgotten furniture via her studio Fun Makes Good.

From her website:
Fun Makes Good specialises in re-working previously unloved items of furniture into unique statement pieces, combining traditional techniques with a distinctive graphic aesthetic. Inspired by contemporary architectural forms and geometric shapes, Fun Makes Good combines detailed embroidery techniques with bold fragmented patterns and creative colour combinations to produce striking interior products using locally sourced, specialist wools, leathers and hand dyed cotton.

I love how her geometric patterns reminds me of Charley Harper’s work as well (albeit in a much simpler form!) You can get items like cushions, pouffes and more via her BigCartel shop or via HOWKAPOW.

We’re thrilled to bring you a giveaway this Tuesday, courtesy of San Francisco-based artist Gabrielle Rose – she’s the lady behind some of the loveliest watercolor and ink drawings that’s been floating out there online, and an opportunity to collect some of her work is not to be missed (need proof? Look at what happened last year when she held a giveaway here!

Gabrielle has put together a fantastic package of giclee prints – Girl with Key and Two Headed with Arrows along an 5 illustrated notecards bundled in a set that’s worth USD$53 in all!

To be in the running, just leave a comment on what’s your favorite medium for expressing yourself (or for those who aren’t making marks yet, what would you like to master?) — watercolor, acrylics, or just good old pencil? Share it with us!

We’ll hold a lucky draw when entries close next week Tuesday, 28th June!

In the meantime, see more of her work here:
:: Gabrielle’s Etsy shop ::
:: Blog ::

*UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Chelsea Miller as chosen via random.org!