Artist Review: Jennis Li Cheng Tien

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's new 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, we're featuring the digital art of Jennis Li Cheng Tien. 

Based in Berlin, Taiwanese model and artist Jennis Li Cheng Tien studied Interactive Media Design in Singapore, before moving to Germany in 2008. In 2010 she received her MFA in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies at the Bauhaus University of Weimar. 

Known for her ability to digitally create vibrant and varied portraits, her work involves the reprocessing of random images found on the internet with digital manipulation, to create mysterious blurred creations. Jennis has been working on the ongoing series 'Have a Nice Day' since August 2010 - a fusion of the artists love of contemporary fashion and paintings. 

Below is a selection of her beautiful abstract portraits. I love the use of neon in these eye catching colour combinations, which you can see more of on her website. Have a great week, Justine x

Stockholm - Monki!

Whilst in Stockholm I was introduced to an AMAZING new high street store called Monki (thank you Tessa!) The shop itself is just beautiful & uniquely styled. I could have bought every item in there (if my luggage allowance had let me!)

"Our stores are walk-in closets filled with treasures! To step into one of them is to step into a part of the Monki World: the strange Forgotten Forest, the bio-hazardous City of Oil and Steel or the magical Sea of Scallops".

Monki is a Swedish brand but I was actually told that they have stores in London too! (YAY!) Everything about their brand is stunning & visually appealing. Even their website graphics are innovative & adorned with beautiful illustrations. They also have a super uber cool magazine, you can read the current & past issues here.

"Monki is both a way of doing life and doing fashion. Monki is a store concept and a fashion brand. The stores are a part of a Monki world that constantly tells new stories. The clothes have a style that represents personality and independence, an alternative that’s full of dreams".

They are my new favourite brand & Swedish obsession! To shop Monki online click here.

Monki magazine! (Above & below)

I bought the chunky knit scarf (featured above).

Dear Colleen

And it's time for another Typography Friday!
This week were showcasing indie designer Colleen Pugh, owner of 'Dear Colleen' who creates art, fashion and homeware. Her aim 'is to create idea lead pieces that will make you SMILE and add quirky charm to your life'. We love her bold & expressive typography style as well as the humour behind it! You can find Colleen's designs on a range of products including tea towels, t-shirts & art prints.
Visit her Etsy Shop for more fantastic designs!

Enjoy your weekend! Kelly :)

H&M Autumn Fashion featuring Lana Del Ray!

Cutting edge fashion to share with you today featuring one of the studios favourite singers! Lana Del Ray has recently become the face of the new H&M collections, including their brand new 'Autumn Fashion' line. The photography is gorgeous with moody blues & greys, & Lana Del Ray is looking fabulous!
You can shop the collection online and find Lana's dreamy music on Youtube!
Have a lovely day, Kelly :)

We love...owls!

Happy Monday!

We love owls and they are so on trend at the moment, the cute birds are everywhere! From fashion to furnishings, the owl trend can be seen across a range of products and we just love seeing them. Rachael has even drawn her very own 'Crazy Cuckoo' on a card for a brand new greetings range! (See below). So have a 'hoot' and enjoy looking at the lovely designed products below!

Have a nice day! Kelly :)

Asos 'Suede Owl Across Body Bag'

BHS 'Bright Owl Cushion'

Miss Selfridge 'Moody Owl Vest'

ModCloth 'Swoop or Salad Bowl Set'

DENY Designs (Cori Dantini) 'Miss Goldie Shower Curtain'

Rachael Taylor Designs 'Crazy Cuckoo' Card

Graham and Green's 'Owl Knobs'

Paperchase 'Hoot Sweet Roll Wrap'

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters have some new crazy prints this season amongst dresses, tops, shorts & leggings. There are a variety of prints including animal, tribe, florals, damask the list is endless. I love the combination of animal & damask print on the dress in image 3 particularly the colours, there is also a little bit of lace detail on the top too. Enjoy, Hannah