Here is a round-up of some of the most inspiring art work for children's rooms that I have seen lately. I am particularly drawn to the bold and the vintage - hope you enjoy this little selection.
Kathy obtained a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the University of Queensland and now lives and works in Brisbane. Her vivid and fun-filled nursery illustrations are created using Gouache on paper.
Laughing Elephant
Laughing Elephant is a publisher of books, gifts, and stationery, emphasizing graphic design, great illustration and childhood, friendship and idealism. Laughing Elephant draws upon one of the largest private collections of picture books and pictorial ephemera, to create reproductions of, and products inspired by, vintage images from the Victorian age through the retro sixties.
Laughing Elephant is a publisher of books, gifts, and stationery, emphasizing graphic design, great illustration and childhood, friendship and idealism. Laughing Elephant draws upon one of the largest private collections of picture books and pictorial ephemera, to create reproductions of, and products inspired by, vintage images from the Victorian age through the retro sixties.
Lets All Make Believe
Amanda Tanner is a busy parent living and working in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She makes time for her vintage story-book inspired creations while the household sleeps....Amanda's chosen medium is water colour but she also loves pen & ink, acrylics, collage and digital art.
Belle & Boo
Mandy Sutcliffe's inspiration for drawing children came from the hours she spent drawing french children in Parisian parks during an exchange year from Leeds Metropolitan University, where she was studying illustration art. The character of Belle, with her bobbed hair, bright eyes, vintage clothing and insistent curiosity also contains elements of Mandy herself as a child. In addition to the cute, quirky and glorious world of Belle & Boo the rabbit, and their woodland friends, Mandy has also illustrated three children's books, including the whimsical and delightful Evie's Seaside Lullaby , which she also authored.
Mandy Sutcliffe's inspiration for drawing children came from the hours she spent drawing french children in Parisian parks during an exchange year from Leeds Metropolitan University, where she was studying illustration art. The character of Belle, with her bobbed hair, bright eyes, vintage clothing and insistent curiosity also contains elements of Mandy herself as a child. In addition to the cute, quirky and glorious world of Belle & Boo the rabbit, and their woodland friends, Mandy has also illustrated three children's books, including the whimsical and delightful Evie's Seaside Lullaby , which she also authored.
Matte Stephens
Matte lives in Portland Oregon and his distinctive work is inspired by Mid 20th century industrial and graphic design. His original paintings, featuring stylized city-scapes and quirky animals, are gouache on panel and the art prints created from these are printed on archival matte paper.
Petit Collage
Originally from Buenos Aires, Lorena Siminovich is a San Francisco based artist, designer, and illustrator. Lorena has illustrated 16 books for children published by Chronicle Books, Templar UK, and Candlewick Press. Petit Collage is a line of modern baby and child wall décor and accessories with a vintage twist. Founder Lorena Siminovich’s distinct hand-made collages on wood were the first to capture the hearts of parents everywhere. The collection has expanded to include mobiles, posters, mirrors, prints on wood, and more, handcrafted in a sustainable manner from the best-quality, most eco-friendly materials available.
Well, there it is for now folks. If I have missed out your personal favourite, please leave a comment and let me know. Those of you well into children's decor will, of course, have noticed that I have not included any decals in this round-up - shock, horror, what an omission! Rest assured, my next Nursery post will be all about the stick-on and peel-off - and there is even a post just for grown-up decals in the offing!
Happy Home-making!
Matte lives in Portland Oregon and his distinctive work is inspired by Mid 20th century industrial and graphic design. His original paintings, featuring stylized city-scapes and quirky animals, are gouache on panel and the art prints created from these are printed on archival matte paper.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Lorena Siminovich is a San Francisco based artist, designer, and illustrator. Lorena has illustrated 16 books for children published by Chronicle Books, Templar UK, and Candlewick Press. Petit Collage is a line of modern baby and child wall décor and accessories with a vintage twist. Founder Lorena Siminovich’s distinct hand-made collages on wood were the first to capture the hearts of parents everywhere. The collection has expanded to include mobiles, posters, mirrors, prints on wood, and more, handcrafted in a sustainable manner from the best-quality, most eco-friendly materials available.
Well, there it is for now folks. If I have missed out your personal favourite, please leave a comment and let me know. Those of you well into children's decor will, of course, have noticed that I have not included any decals in this round-up - shock, horror, what an omission! Rest assured, my next Nursery post will be all about the stick-on and peel-off - and there is even a post just for grown-up decals in the offing!
Happy Home-making!
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