Handwoven Textiles by Erin Barrett

mmcgregor005Inspiration

Erin Barrett is a fiber artist and textile designer based out of her home studio, Sunwoven. I love the way she combines a variety of fibers and colors to create cohesive designs with tons of texture. Her pieces simultaneously pull a room together and transform the space. For more of Erin Barrett’s work, visit the links below: Instagram: sunwoven Website: … Read More

Collages by Eugenia Loli

mmcgregor005Inspiration

Eugenia Loli is a filmmaker, illustrator, and a vintage collage artist. Her collage work often places people in surreal scenes — a few of which I’ve shared below. For more of Eugenia Loli’s work, visit the links below: Instagram: eugenia_loli Website: redbubble.com/people/eugenialoli/shop  

Watercolors by Kirsten Sevig

mmcgregor005Inspiration

Kirsten Sevig creates prints and products of her whimsical watercolor paintings through her studio, Striped Pear Studio. It’s so fun to follow along on her Instagram as she posts in-progress photos of her new designs. I’ve found that her notecard sets make great gifts! For more of Kirsten Sevig’s work, visit the links below: Instagram: kirstensevig Website: stripedpearstudio.com

Halloween Themed Illustrations by Cheyenne Barton

mmcgregor005Inspiration

In the spirit of Halloween weekend, here are some whimsically spooky themed illustrations by actress and artist Cheyenne Barton. Happy Halloween everyone! For more of Cheyenne Barton’s work, visit the links below: Instagram: chey.barton Website: cheyennebarton.com

Illustrations and Paintings by Helen Dardik

mmcgregor005Inspiration

One day I’ll have to share a post on all of the artwork I have around my house. I think a print by Helen Dardik will be next to join the collection. 😊 Helen Dardik is an illustrator, painter, and surface pattern designer whose work is vibrant, folksy, and playful. For more of Helen Dardik’s work, visit the links below: … Read More

Abstract Paintings by Heather Day

mmcgregor005Inspiration

Today I’m sharing a selection of abstract paintings by Heather Day. One thing that I love about Heather’s work is how all of her pieces — whether on a wall or in a notebook — embody her unique style. It’s not just a line.. it’s Heather’s line. I think that, especially for abstract work, this is something special. In my … Read More

Patterns by Teresa Chan

mmcgregor005Inspiration

Sometimes I daydream about becoming a pattern designer. On the days Teresa Chan’s lovely patterns come up on my feed I dream about it a little harder. Teresa is a pattern designer whose patterns are used around the world in fashion, home goods, wallpaper, stationary, and more. …these DUCKS!!! For more of Teresa Chan’s work, visit the links below: Instagram: … Read More

Poetry and Digital Mixed Media Art by Morgan Harper Nichols

mmcgregor005Inspiration

Morgan Harper Nichols writes poetry and makes digital mixed media art which she creates and shares as part of her daily practice. In regards to her work, Nichols says, “I like to include both abstract and figurative elements in my work, as well as both conversational and poetic language. For me, this is about learning to hold what is known … Read More

A Brief Tribute to the Banjo

mmcgregor005Inspiration, Portfolio

Have you ever decided you want to play the banjo so you go out and buy all the stuff but then you realize you just liked the aesthetic around banjos so you illustrate a manatee playing a banjo with his little friend instead and call it a day? …or was that just me?