Kay Leverton's Wonderful Scratchboard Designs

Kay Leverton, of Wales, creates her art using a medium called scratchboard.
If, like me, you aren't familiar with this, I'll explain.
 Using a sharp tool, or nib, a layer of india ink is scraped and scratched away, 
exposing the white clay surface underneath.
The resulting black and white image is detailed and dramatic.
Kay achieves fantastic texture, perspective and depth with her designs.

Find more of Kay's work here:

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Images used with direct permission from Kay Leverton.

Adorable Animal Pom Poms by Tsubasa Kuroda

I'm a huge fan of the pom pom, but, well... 

this takes things to an entirely new level of darling.

Tsubasa Kurdora, of Japan, created this adorable menagerie.

Bunnies, hedgehogs, puppies...

(lions and tigers and bears - oh my!)

Birds are represented and a lovable sloth as well.

They're just so stinkin' cute, don't you think?

Here she is on Instagram.

Karen Nicol’s Innovative Textile Design

Karen Nicol, of London, England, is a marvelously imaginative textile artist!

At a young age, she fell in love with embroidery and determined to make it her career.

With the courage to reach beyond the expected, she collaborated 

with others to design textiles for fashion and interiors,

finally exhibiting her work in galleries under her own name.

She's experimented with laces and has showcased her designs 

through a series of animals, including 2D and 3D embroidery.

Karen’s textile artistry is nothing short of innovative. 

She is passionate about embroidery and loves to teach and encourage others.

Enjoy this selection of her various works.

Karen's book, Embellished: New Vintage,

is a visual banquet of her vintage and textile treasures.

Visit Karen's website.

Images used with direct permission from Karen Nichol.

Curated Color: Warm Brown

Deep, rich brown.

Earthy comfort.

Wrapped in warmth. 

If you enjoyed this Curated Color post,

you may want to look at these as well:

Navy Blue

Sunshine Yellow
Wonderful White

Spring Green

Bubblegum Pink

True Blue

Outrageous Orange

The Art of Cactus Club

My passion for all things cactus continues.

When I spotted Cactus Club, I had to investigate.

There were terrific illustrations featuring cacti & succulents...

...as well as other fun, colorful patterns like these!

Catching up with Cactus Club:

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Images used with direct permission from Melinda Boyce.