The Peaceful Paintings of Melissa Launay

I was delighted to come across the art of Melissa Launay.

She uses bold colors, often in shades of purple or blue -my favorites.

Each painting evokes a sense of peace and rest.

I'm drawn in.

I want to sip a cup of tea in her sunroom,

laze in a hammock beside her palm-fringed lagoon,

choose some ripe vegetables from her garden,

and lean on her gate to watch the sheep.

More of Melissa's work can be found here:

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Images used with direct permission from Melissa Launay.

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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Etsy

Images used with direct permission from Kay Leverton.

Vanessa Lubach's Terrific Linocuts

Vanessa Lubach, of the UK, has a particular talent for linocut.

Take note of the overlapping tree branches and the fur of the squirrel. 

When the many steps in the process of creating a linocut print are 

realized and appreciated, one sees that her detailed artistry is truly outstanding!

Sketching, cutting the linoleum, printing each color.

The results make a lengthy process well worth it!

Well done, Vanessa!

Find more of Vanessa's work here:

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Etsy

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Images used with direct permission from Vanessa Lubach.

The Imaginative Art of Anna Silivonchik

The works of artist Anna Silivonchik show so much creativity and imagination!

She stretches beyond what is obvious and ordinary to find a place of enchantment.

Enter Anna's world and be delighted!

All featured works are available at

http://www.thinkfeelart.com/artists/#/anna-silivonchik-1/.

Imaged used with direct permission from 

the artist Anna Silivonchik and THINK+feel Contemporary.

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.

The Colorful Cat Studio's Wonderful Watercolors

I must draw your attention to Rachel Byler, a talented watercolor artist.
Rachel, from the sweet town of Hershey in my home state of Pennsylvania, 
calls her shop The Colorful Cat Studio.
Her work is exceptional, as you'll see by these examples.
Notice her subtle changes of different shades, as in the
heron wings and  hibiscus petals. Gorgeous!

Look for more from The Colorful Cat Studio here:

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Etsy

Images used with direct permission from Rachel Byler,
with a shout-out to this Messiah College grad!