March 3, 2010 - 9:50 am
Week after week, I find yet another reason that I adore San Francisco. Though I doubt I’ll ever live there again, I long to visit and reconnect with the many friends I made there. Tis a pity that I didn’t meet Aimee Sicuro during my 3 years in the city.
Finding Aimee’s illustrative works in the December 2009 issue of Yoga Journal (YJ, stop being so awesome!) led me to her website. From there, I found that Aimee has both a blog and an Etsy shop! Swank 
With a client list ranging from the Wall Street Journal and Good Housekeeping to publisher Simon & Schuster, it’s clear I’m not the only one who fancies Aimee’s talents.
(From the December 2009 issue of Yoga Journal – enchanting, no?)
[Images courtesy of Aimee Sicuro]
February 3, 2010 - 10:25 am
I was first introduced to the illustrative work of Tracy Walker in 1,001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom from Chronicle Books (one of my all-time favorite publishers). Her style is pleasantly modern but with a complex simplicity that is a bit hard to describe … but very easy to appreciate:
Unfortunately, Tracy doesn’t keep a blog or have an online store with prints … but maybe we can convince her otherwise. 
[Images courtesy of Tracy Walker & i2i Art]
January 26, 2010 - 11:54 am
Soft lines and pastel colors contrast with emotional eyes and nightmare fears. They all blend seamlessly in the artwork of Australia’s Kareena Zerefos. I was introduced to Kareena via the ever-awesome decor8blog and was entranced by her subtle, realistic style.
Stop by Kareena’s website/blog for all her latest works & visit her online store, featuring t-shirts, signed prints, greeting cards and more!
[Images courtesy of Kareena Zerefos]
January 19, 2010 - 12:25 pm
Time for some awesome art! I discovered Scott Bakal a few months ago & can’t get enough of his work. Living most of his live on Long Island but now settled in Massachusetts, Scott’s work has been recognized with numerous awards. His client list ranges from Yoga Journal Magazine and the Wall Street Journal to Runner’s World and Business Week. Even with 3 college degrees, Scott still spends most of his time drawing, painting, & lecturing to college students.
There are countless ways to describe Scott’s exceptional artwork: emotional, vibrant, spiritual, shapely, political, contemplative, dynamic … Judge for yourself – I think you’ll become a fan of his work as quickly as I did. 
For even more Scott Bakal, visit his news blog & art blog.
[Images courtesy of Scott Bakal]
October 29, 2009 - 10:38 am
Autumn has truly arrived – the leaves are changing color, falling fast, and the rain just keeps on coming. A bit of irony, if you ask me. The next two days are forecast to be rather sunny, which I’m happily embracing!
The scarcity of the sun reminds me just how inspirational it is & the impact it has on our body’s natural rhythms. I am so much more rested & productive on sunnier days. In contrast, on rainy or overcast days, it takes me longer to complete tasks & I often need a nap in the middle of the day.
With the sun shining brightly through the skylight in my living/dining room, I’m in a creative, colorful, animated mood. As part of my enlightened outlook, I’m delighted to share the illustrative works of Annick Poirier. Based in Quebec, Annick has been working in the graphic design industry for over a decade.
Annick’s work has been featured in countless advertisements and magazines, including Yoga Journal (how I found her), Natural Solutions, and Reader’s Digest. Her love of nature can be easily seen in almost all of her works. “Her style of illustration is the sum of her past experiences and that of its values,” says her website’s biography.
I hope you enjoyed Annick’s work. No matter the weather where you are, try & smile today – it will brighten everyone & everything around you.
[Images courtesy of Annick Poirier]
September 1, 2009 - 10:18 am
Having just returned to the world of college education, I haven’t had much time to kick back or write blog posts. Thankfully, I’ve found an artist that makes it very easy to smile and to share her great creations with you.
Born in Germany, Anke Weckmann has been living & designing in London since 2001. Even her Twitter profile simply says, “I love to draw very much.” It’s a good thing that she does because Anke has some serious talent. I’m not the only one who thinks so either. Just this month (yeah, it is September already), she has illustrations in 3 magazine and 2 new prints in her Etsy shop.
What I adore most about her drawing style is her proud use of color, angular edges, and rosy-cheeked people. Can’t get enough Anke? You can also read her blog and find her on Flickr.
[All images courtesy of Anke Weckmann]
July 16, 2009 - 4:15 pm
Yoga Journal Magazine has, yet again, introduced me to a fantastic illustrator. I’ve been swooning over Andrea Cobb’s work ever since I spotted the following creation in YJ’s August 2009 issue:
After living in NYC for a decade, Andrea is now doodling in North Carolina (tidbit: I love NC & visited often as a kid). By looking at many of her nature-inspired images & eco-themed pieces, it’s clear that she has a noted appreciation for Mother Nature – yet another reason to love her!
Need more? She did a large collection of works for Whole Foods a few years ago, some of which I recognize from my first shopping trips to their stores.Also, you might recognize her work from the great book, Secrets of Simplicity by Mary Carlomagno.
With one tattoo by Rubens LP & another planned, I could easily see myself getting a tattoo of Andrea’s work (I’ll keep you posted on this) – maybe one of her fruit or garden pieces?
[T-shirt designs that have yet to be printed; would love to see it in organic cotton.]
If you enjoy Andrea’s art as much as I do, then you’ll be overjoyed to know that she DOES sell prints of all her pieces – hooray! She should open an Etsy shop; I bet it would do quite well.
[All images courtesy of Andrea Cobb]
June 18, 2009 - 1:54 pm
As a lover of crafts, interior design, and photography, it should come as no surprise that I love art too. While I highly appreciate classics like Van Gogh and Salvador Dali, the type of art I’m talking about is often used in advertisements and magazine articles.
One particular artist shows up in at least half of my favorite magazines on a regular basis: Sarah Wilkins. Her works always bring a smile to my face & I bet they will do the same for you. You’ve probably seen her art before and didn’t even know it. Delicate yet emotionally powerful, it is easy to see why Sarah has made such a successful career out of her art.
My wish: that Sarah had a blog! (though she does update her news page each month) It would be great to get an inside peak into her life in Paris and ongoing projects. You can feel the positive energy flowing from each piece, done by a woman who loves life & has happily found her purpose within this world.
My 2nd wish: that Sarah sold prints of her art! Couldn’t you easily see some of these works hanging in your kitchen or living room?
[All images courtesy of Sarah Wilkins]
