The art of ben mauro

The Lost Bear Studios founder on the spark behind his passion, why he keeps a secret sketchbook and his advice for budding artists

The expert illustrator shares his story, tells us about his sketching habits, and gives an insight into his workflow for creating stunning book covers

We discover the secret recipe behind the illustrator’s unique style and how she uses her sketchbook as a medium to test out new tools

Some of the other things on our minds when we weren’t doing everything else

I knew at a very young age I was an artist. It was a calling for me. I was also fortunate to have a mentor in my teenage years; he was an accomplished artist and professor of art at a local college. H

From furniture and textiles to silverware and glass, these up-and-coming designers and makers are creating the most delightful designs