Pikaland: The Illustrated Life

My homepage has been stuck on Pikaland for a good few months now and I thought I'd share it with you. Amy Ng (an Illustrator from Malaysia) updates Pikaland almost daily with inspirations and wonderful finds she thinks the world should hear about.

Amy aims to help connect illustrators + artists with their audience by pointing readers in the direction of their online stores and projects. I think this is a great idea.. us emerging makers need all the help we can get and I love learning about the work of others around the globe - reminds me that there is a future in the handmade even if Ikea can sell a mug for 50 pence.. millions of people still want the beautifully made!

A recent post bought a photo project by Jennifer Causey to my attention. The Makers Project seeks out handmade and artisan-produced products and the people behind them, documenting their studios, workplaces and the hard work which goes into making a success of a creative adventure. Beautiful photos and mini interviews + the project is still growing!

SHABD the designer

LENA CORWIN the printer

MAST BROTHERS the chocolate makers

REVERIE the jeweller

SAIPUA the florist