Ellen Sherman is an artist, illustrator, and founder of Fin and Feather Art. Growing up in Michigan, Ellen received her BFA in Studio Art at Michigan State University, before moving to Florida. Ellen’s love for the outdoors and the natural world can be seen through her art illustrations. A lot of her paintings and drawings reflect […]
Author: beautifulhandmade
Featured Shop: Philomena Kloss
Creators of the adorable Philomena Kloss bears, Nadya and Tanya share a few things about their shop and inspiration.
The Art of Recycling: Tin Cans
I absolutely love the whole concept of recycling used things, or repurposing something old and turning it into something new and functional again. This is why I am always on the lookout for handmade shops that make use of recyclable and sustainable materials to produce their items. So many things can be recycled, utilized, and […]
Featured Shop: Colourful Fashion by ZIB*
ZIB* is a colourful fashion brand from Riga, Latvia that creates originally designed casual clothing and accessories for women and kids. It was founded in 2012 by Inga Priedite and Irena Andrejeva, who were then students at the Art Academy of Latvia. Each ZIB* garment is handmade from their workshop and goes through the entire process – from […]
Beautiful Workspace: Decor Asylum
Featuring the beautiful workspace and stunning creations of Dimitra, illustrator and founder of Decor Asylum.
Featured Shop: Adorable Animals by Gingiber
I love animals and I have this thing about adorable animal illustrations. I like simple, quirky drawings, and couldn’t resist doodles of hedgehogs, foxes, and fawns. So, you could imagine my glee having stumbled upon this shop called Gingiber (cute shop name, isn’t it?). And here today, Gingiber’s one-and-only doodler, creative director, and owner Stacie Bloomfield talks […]
Beautiful Workspace: Fin and Feather Art Studio
Ellen Schebor Sherman is an artist and illustrator – owner of online art shop Fin and Feather. I asked Ellen if she would be willing to be a part of the Workspace series. She gladly said yes, and sent over photos of her art studio in Miami, Florida. Most of her illustrations are inspired by nature. Some of my favorites […]
O is for Owl
O is for Owl. Known for their exceptional night vision and the ability to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees, owls are nocturnal hunters. They are masters of the silent flight and can sneak up on prey without being detected. These night birds are also known for their distinctive hooting sounds. These calls are […]
Workspace: Kelli Murray
I discovered Kelli Murray Art on Etsy, and was completely enamored by her art works. I love how her illustrations exude a feeling of warmth. There’s a sense of calm, kindness, beauty, and love in her creatures, as if you are taken inside a beautiful dream. I am so thrilled for Kelli to share her personal work space here on […]
N is for Necklace
Featured:gold whistle: junghwa {Vancouver, Washington}deer antlers: T Nine and Company {Redwood Valley, California}gold feather: Limon Bijoux {Grand Rapids, Michigan}raw pyrite gemstone: Fresh from the Kiln {Singapore}black onyx pendant: lola bean jewelry {New York, United States}clear quartz stone: MARIAELA {Bielsko-Biala, Poland}LOVE braille necklace: bird of virtue {San Francisco, California}wood house pendant: idniama {Spain}