my new cornish muse

Carolyn Saxby has just been discovered by yours truly and what a delight. I have been struggling recently with transfering my work from one media to the next and linking for example my drawings to my stitch brief...until now. Her blog is absolutely inspiring, she can do literally ANYTHING. She lives in St Ives so living by the sea must be the key ** note to self: enquire if she would like a lodger **

carolynsaxby.blogspot.com

Lucy Joy Oldfield

Lucy is a gem I found while researching for inspirtation during my module of screen printing. Her work is quaint,cute and endearing!She reminds me of Cath Kidson, but a lot more animated, Her colour palette is contemporary, balanced and beautiful. I can see her designs on tea pots, hand towels and wall hangings..I would be the first to make an investment.
Take a look at her website: http://http//www.lucyjoyoldfield.com

Coco - Forget me Not

Coco is a textile designer/ illustrator/ fashion designer. She has exhibited her work in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, Barcelona and London...she is certainly seen AND heard. (her work in Barcelona was in 2009 at fashion week....she is my new muse!).Her work is also featured in a few books ranging from illustrations, drawings, fashion to couture... now I want to change my name to Coco!

Her latest collection is named 'forget me not' which is a range of silk scarves (one shown on print above). Her scarf designs are a unique mix of geometric patterns, totems disguised as animals, esoteric imagery and childrens story tales shown as ilustrations, Her colour palette is very 60's/ 70's.

The only store in the UK to sell these scarves are Fenwick and Liberty’s (London) that sell these beauties; and they are a little pricey.....but if you fancy an investment or have a rich boyfriend/father/grandparents....tell them Coco called and she has a sale on.