Creative 7:4

SMALL STORIES

I adore the work of Small Stories, aka, Gabrielle Reith.  Gabi's illustrations are b-e-a-oootiful, full of fun and frankly, magical.  Each one tells a story (folklore/fairytale) and what makes me love her work more is that she reflects and supports the Doric dialect of the north east of Scotland.

I always wish that my drawings could transform into something as spectacular as Gabi's creations.  Alas, it never has or will.

Her cut and sew tea towels are also genius and I am lusting after the owl and the pussycat cushions (see below).  Illustrations with a comfy purpose...... need, need, need this in my life!  Some folk would say that there is a fine line between what's designed for children and for adults but I see Gabi's designs fitting perfectly in both worlds (who really wants to grow up anyway?!)  I would quite happily fill my house with an extreme amount of Gabi's drawings and wooden jewellery.

 www.gra-small-stories.co.uk

 

Creative 7:1

A WOODEN TREE

I had to start with A Wooden Tree, aka, Kirsty Anderson.

Kirsty is an inspiration... As you can see above her work is faaaaaantastic. Using reclaimed fabrics, she creates new lovely jubbily creatures out of granny's old curtains and table covers, etc.  With a vintage style, her works are timeless, quirky and like her, down to earth. 

No home is a home without something from A Wooden Tree (pretty sure I have at least four items). 

We first met at the first ever Tea Cosy event back in 2009 and I was lucky enough to be asked to exhibit alongside Kirsty at the Foyer Gallery in Aberdeen.  

I have majorly grown in confidence with my own work since then and Kirsty has always been there to answer my continuously worried and silly questions and supported me.  I will always respect her for that.  

Check her out at www.awoodentree.com