I’m in love with this new French design studio – how great is their art? I love discovering new designers for a range of things but especially for kids art. Art like this that may be aimed at kids but really it’s ageless and will be loved by adults too. I’m loving the posters as well as those quirky animal trophies. Every child should have some art on their walls and I’m planning to have a lot in Anya’s new room – the only trouble is choosing from all the amazing kids art out there. But I think those animal trophies and that adorable juggler print are going to be hard to pass up! Visit Melanie, the designer’s shop to see the rest of her striking collection of kids art.
I vividly remember the first piece of art that my parents bought for my room. I was allowed to choose and I picked a colourful painting of a sweet little girl in pigtails. The painting was very simple even though it had many little details. The girl was smiling and looked so carefree and happy that I guess I imagined seeing myself in her and that’s what probably attracted me to it. When I saw this work by Ekaterina Trukhan it reminded me so much of that painting and it took me right back to my childhood filled with happy memories. I was instantly drawn to her work and really wanted to share it here.
Ekaterina’s drawings are used for children’s books, calendars, parenting magazine articles and more. I can see the appeal of the illustrations for both adults and kids as there is humour as well as a sense of playfulness to her work. The illustrations for children remind me of what childhood should always be about… laughing, singing, dancing, playing and just having lots of fun. Whereas the ones for parents are funny and very telling. I love the one where the confused child is being pushed into every kind of extra-curricular activity possible; don’t we all know parents like that?! Originally from Russia, Ekaterina Trukhan is now based in London and you can see her portfolio on her site. She also has an etsy store where she sells prints, calendars and other sweet little things adorned with her drawings. {The etsy store is currently closed for holidays but check her blog for the latest news}.
I’m on the hunt for some cool art prints and posters for my daughters room. Her walls are bare (apart from a feature wall with the gorgeous pip early bird wallapaper) so I have a blank canvas. I’m loving the idea of putting up lots of different prints, posters and postcards in close proximity to each other. When I’m looking for unusual, off the beaten-track art for kids rooms, I often head to etsy because I know I’ll find something and sure enough this time I found Lily Moon from Cyprus. I loved it! Lily Moon is unashamedly girly but not cutesy and that works for me. The art is inspired by imaginary stories and there is something about each one that draws you in and allows you to make up your own story. I also love the old fashioned feel of the drawings and the soft colour palette. One of my favourites is the little girl with the rabbit called ‘Alice’. But they’re all magical and I think I might just have to get some for my daughters wall collage.
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Ebabee Likes is a style guide for babies, kids, teens and their mamas. It’s all about inspiration, ideas and indulging yourself and your brood. It’s written by me ~ Nomita ~ a style loving girl from Mumbai who now live’s in London. Read More...
