Maija Louekari book covers

Designer Maija Louekari who is best know for her works for Marimekko has illustrated a series of book covers for Bonnier. Books are available in here.

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Maija Louekari joka tunnetaan parhaiten Marimekolle tehdyistä kankaista, on kuvittanut hauskasti 70-luvun hengessä kannet neljään Ruotsissa uudelleen julkaistuun klassikkoteokseen. Jokainen kirjoista käsittelee jollain tavalla naisen maailmaa ja oikeuksia. Pokkarit on julkaissut Bonnier ja kirjoja myy mm. Adlibris. Hyvä Maija!

One must dash

Nice posters and postcards for the fans of black and white by One must dash.

Bugs

Bugs come with summer. You may not like them, but here they are again and all you can do is live with them. Some of them are actually quite beautiful and especially the ones in these fashion illustrations by Italian illustrator Cristian Grossi.

Todo Muta wall art

These fantastic graphics are wall decals by Spanish design studio Todo Muta. Todo Muta was born as a 'graphic-object' studio and it focuses on designs on different surfaces such as fabric, walls, snowboards and ceramics. The studio also works together with other designers to create new products.
These and many other wall decals are sold by Accion Vinilo webstore. I might have to do some shopping there for my new walls...

Paper art by Fideli Sundqvist

Fideli Sundqvist is super-talented paper artist and illustrator from Sweden who amongst other things has done all the paper props to this beautiful children's fashion editorial published in Papier Mache.

Photos by Maria Wretblad 
Styling by Saša Antić

Blue world

Art by Jessica Durrant

Agent Pekka minimart

Agent Pekka is one of the leading illustrator agents in Finland. They represent over 20 talented artists but did you know they also have a minimart where you can shop for art prints?! So don't get just any poster on your walls, get a good one!

Posters from the top by  Santtu Mustonen, Janine Rewell, Santtu Mustonen and Jamie Cullen.

Inked puppets

I like these tattooed puppets by artist Norma V. Toraya from New York. Check out her Crankbunny-shop!

Photos via Crankbunny.

Black and white

Illustrator Tovelisa from Sweden makes these hearts and many other beautiful black and white drawings. Check out her blog and shop!

Poster and clock

Behind this cute idea is a Finnish designer and illustrator Birgit Paavola who has her own blog and a small webshop. She is very much inspired by retro wallpapers, fabrics and old household items and uses nice, bold colours in her work. This poster (42x29cm)  is designed to be used as a wall clock and with clock mechanism added. Great idea!

Polkka Jam on wood

I have been a fan of Polkka Jam's retro-style posters for quite some time. Now they have printed their lovely illustrations on wood as well. The size of the wooden wall art is 50x70 cm. Beautiful!!!

Typography art

Artist Christopher LaBrooy makes uncredible 3D typography art. Very impressive! The first one is my favourite.

Fantastic world of Karin

I don't think I'm ever going to get a real dog but I could see myself as an owner of one these dogs. Karin Söderquist is a talented illustrator who makes colourful 3D-illustrations out of wood as well as other works. More of her work in here.

Family on holiday

We are on holiday this week and I must say this holiday is needed. This cardboard family by illustrator Sanna Pelliccioni is my only new Christmas decoration for this year since it's not really meant for Christmas only. It is sold as a card in Papershop and can be cut out so that it stands on a table.

Dottir & Sonur

Dottir &Sonur is a Berlin based company behind this cute Origami design and lamp. Their origami bird flies in wallpaper, posters and cushions. I could easily see that wallpaper in children's room. Products can be ordered directly from the designers.

Photos by Dottir & Sonur.

Art of gift wrapping

I absolutely adore these! I found these wrapping papers by Australian born illustrator Megan Herbert when I went to see the exhibition on Icelandic Contemporary Design in Design Forum. Megan currently lives in Iceland and works there in various art  projects.

These wrapping papers are sold at the Icelandic shop-in-shop in Design Forum, so hurry if you want to get one for yourself. They can also be ordered from Megan's website. I bought the top two and they may end up on my wall as art because they are so beautiful. And so are the packages!

Photos by Marino Thorlacius.

Illustration by Satu Kettunen

Satu Kettunen is a Helsinki-based illustrator with an unique and fascinating style. She likes to work with collage and mixed media and isn't afraid to use surreal elements or colors. She has done illustrations for several magazines as well as personal work. I have to say I like her style a lot and this Lonely Rider is one of my favourites.

P.S. The cowboy poster above can be ordered by sending Satu an email at her website. Great idea for a Christmas present!!!