a digital creative magazine published quarterly
Artist Jan Campbell carves intricate designs into what most carelessly toss away… avocado pits! Be sure to see more of her avocado art in our latest issue – we are so impressed!
– See more of Jan’s art on page 46 of izzie + sky // issue 09 –
Embarking on a seven month journey of world travel seems like a very exhilarating and thrilling experience to most. The opportunity to see the world, learn new things and fill your brain with countless memories that will stay with you for the rest of your years sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Imagine doing it alone, truly taking the time for yourself to learn not only about the world, but about who and what you want to be. With a lifelong passion for traveling, that is what Samantha Petrie did. After becoming accustomed to the typical 9-5 routine, Sam opted out for some time to explore and think about her next steps. As a result, Clover Artisans was born. A way to give a glimpse into and celebrate other cultures around the globe, Clover Artisans provides economic empowerment to the artisans behind the goods.
– Read more about Clover Artisans on page 38 of izzie + sky // issue 09 –
A coastal Maine gal, illustrator Abigail Halpin finds herself spending her days immersed in creativity, making beautiful, captivating pieces. Beginning her days creating just for fun, Abigail is inspired by artists whom hav made their passions their work, and continues to live each day at the center of her craft.
– Read more about Abigail on page 10 of izzie + sky // issue 09 –
We were beyond stoked when artist Shea Conlan agreed to creating our cover art for issue 08. We allow our cover artists to freely create with only a few guidelines so we were anxious to see the result! We couldn’t be happier with how the final cover came out.
Just like us, Shea is inspired by nature. “I’m entranced by the intricate, repetitive patterns of nature; it’s what attracted me to drawing in the first place,” says Shea. “There’s something so soothing in drawing the lines and grooves of nature’s patterns – something meditative. As I continue to focus on the fine details of nature, I notice more and more small patterns that repeat themselves over and over everywhere I look. It makes me feel a deep connection to the universe, and gives me faith that there is some sort of organization to the chaos.”
Click here to read more of Shea’s article and see more of her illustrations.
Need some Saturday inspiration? Then you have to check out Kristen Wiltshire’s artwork in issue 08. We asked her what inspires her to create and why she chooses to illustrate plants and flowers. You can even buy her work on her Etsy shop!
Read Kristen’s article and view her beautiful artwork in issue 08.
