I have a confession to make.

I can’t draw people. Or rather, I try to make them look perfect all the time, and I end up with drawings that look… weird.

It’s during these times that I wish I had the talent of others, such as Tomasz — an artist and illustrator who works for children publications and weekly press, and is based in France. From him I learn that I should let go and not care too much about proportions — especially the face (which I am always getting into trouble with) and just let everything slide.

I love his shop that’s filled with his drawings and also his blog that is filled with sketches and more.

{Thanks Meighan!}

I’m signing off until Monday as I have a packed Saturday and some furniture to break into on Sunday — remember to have tons of fun and happy weekend everyone!

I first stumbled onto the Flickr pages of Allyson Mellberg when I was just clicking around (I can be lost there for hours!)

And then I clicked onto her shop where she sells her sculptures that are hand stitched and embroidered; and also her blog that she shares with her husband Jeremy. And of course, of her exhibition at Cinders Gallery which has already ended. I love the theme of it though, as explained at the gallery’s site:

The title “Do Little” for Allyson Mellberg’s second solo show at Cinders is both a reference to the doctor of the same name who realizes he can speak to animals and a jab at our general public’s apathy towards increasingly important environmental issues. With playful and intricate drawings on paper, Allyson depicts magical encounters with strange animals and plant life, self-invented yoga poses, diseased girls with pockmarks and enchanting, huggable rock formations. There is a sense of discovery and wonderment amongst the natural world that fuels much of her work and adds optimism to their subtle warnings of how our own behavior can affect the world around us in both positive and negative ways.

Allyson creates delicate fine lines and a soft color palette with all natural non-toxic materials that include homemade walnut ink, vegetable inks, and egg tempera. Small sculptures and dioramas will also be part of this installation of all new work.

Be sure to head to Cinders Gallery and have a full browse at her work — they’re gorgeous!

Some of you may be familiar with Maki Squarepatch, a shop run by two sisters, Xin and Enqi who makes these wonderfully offbeat bags, stuffed toys and clothes from recycled clothes.

Fast forward two years and Xin just set up her own portfolio at Doinky Doodles as the two began to pursue their individual goals and dreams. She also runs a new Etsy shop where you can find what she does best — piecing together pre-loved items to make huggable creations.

She’s also an artist, and you can see her fabulous zines and follow her via her Flickr stream.