Hello! I’m Liss from Melbourne, Australia and I’m visiting while Holly is only here on a part-time basis until she settles into her new country. I keep a little visual inspiration blog called Daydream Lily, it’s where I post all the things that inspire me, think dreamy photography, illustration, handmade loves and creative homes. Today I’m sharing 6 of my favourite things and the artists who inspire me, and I hope that you’ll love them too!

1. Creative unique Jewellery, like that of Vanilla Bug — Created by Melbourne based Amy Borrell, Vanilla Bug is a collection of her creations from cute water colors to handmade jewellery inspired by tea parties, whimsy and childhood nostalgia. My favourites are her milk and doily brooches.

2. Sarah McNeil — Sarah McNeil is a Melbourne, Australia based artist, illustrator and crafter. She creates wonderful portraits of people and animals from watercolour. She will even paint a custom portrait of your pet. When not painting, you can find her knitting adorable bunny brooches, also available in her etsy shop.

3. Collages like those of Sonia Ahlers – I find Sonja’s, mixed media works so inspiring, it makes me want to do some of my own collages. She has published two art books, Temper, Temper and Fatal Distraction which are full of bunnies, silhouettes, collage and humorous scribbles that give you an insight into the mind of this creative gal. I can spend ages just looking through them, each time discovering something new!

4. i.klee – These Colour Cards by i.klee are just mesmerising. They’re the perfect combination of design, quirky knickknacks and beautiful photography, all my favourite things!

5. Cori Kindred — Cori’s takes dreamy Polaroid photographs, that were featured in the book, For The Love Of Light, a tribute to Polaroid photography. If her pictures weren’t enough to inspire me she also creates gorgeous crafty goods which she sells via her shop. My favourites are these vintage paper flags.

6. Erin Paisley-Stueber – I was so excited to see her illustrations in the booklet of Lisa Mitchell’s new album Wonder. If you haven’t heard of Lisa Mitchell’s, music you must have a listen, she has a sweet folksy style. Watch her latest single, Coin Laundry its all about a girl who lives in your washing machine and collects buttons and things that comes off your clothing, very cute!

Thank you so much for having me on decor8, Holly! ~ Liss

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18 Responses to “6 Amazing Artists You’ll Love”

1 Barbara commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 9:39 am

Wonderful
.-= Barbara´s last blog .. =-.
2 Addie commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 9:45 am

Great recommendations!
3 Laura Gaskill commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 10:22 am

Oh my!! I adore every single one of these artists – and they are all new to me, so thank you so much for sharing them with us, Liss!

And Holly, thank *you* for inviting Liss to post on decor8 – what a wonderful lady! I am going to check out her blog right this minute.

Oh, and that video was so cute and creative! Love, love, love.
.-= Laura Gaskill´s last blog ..Bringing Dreams And Passions To Life =-.
4 Shanon commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 10:24 am

Great choices! I especially enjoy Erin Paisley-Stueber’s pieces. They are adorable but with a slight edge. =)
.-= Shanon´s last blog ..It’s all pink and there were ruffles. =-.
5 Studio M.M.E. commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 10:58 am

This is such a great website! Thanks so much for the recommendations! I love it when people support us artists! I’d love to be featured on your site, if you ever have an opening! Please feel free to stop by my shop and check out my prints and handmade envelopes.
.-= Studio M.M.E.´s last blog ..The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Handmade Envelopes =-.
6 Kim commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 11:03 am

Ooh I love the paper flags by Cori Kindred! They seem so romantic!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Carry On =-.
7 Christine commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 11:32 am

wow–what an amazing collection–you do Holly proud!!
.-= Christine´s last blog ..Oh. oh. oh. oh…….I can’t even speak straight today… =-.
8 blue bicicletta commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Gorgeous picks! I especially love the photos of flags made of old letters! Just beautiful!
.-= blue bicicletta´s last blog ..That Kite I Drew =-.
9 Powered by Tofu commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 4:34 pm

Loving the milk carton!
.-= Powered by Tofu´s last blog ..Roasted Pepper & Tomato Soups: In Season Cooking =-.
10 Leigh commented:
August 20th, 2009 at 4:52 pm

I adore sonja and erin as well. Excited to check out the other 5! Thanks, Liss & Holly.
.-= Leigh´s last blog ..Dressing It Down =-.
11 Nadinoo commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 2:13 am

I love all the recommended Artists, thanks Liss for sharing! You do have a great eye for visual treats.. I think my favorite has got to be the illustrations by Erin Paisley-Stueber, with those sad little eyes who could resist?
Although saying that the fatty caty is also adorable.. hmmm now I just can’t decide… x
.-= Nadinoo´s last blog ..Lula’s glasses case – €7.50 =-.
12 eco-stylista commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 4:40 am

Great list! Thanks for sharing!
.-= eco-stylista´s last blog ..The ultimate wardrobe mission: week no. 2. =-.
13 The Shutter commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 6:55 am

I’m crazy over the flags.
14 Stacy Stanfield commented:
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:57 pm

If anyone is in the market for beautiful letterpress art to hang on their walls or give as gifts, please check out my letterpress shop for affordable art:

http://www.lot9press.etsy.com
15 Penny Patten commented:
August 24th, 2009 at 11:05 am

What a wonderful collection of artists. I really like the collages! Thanks for sharing!
.-= Penny Patten´s last blog ..So our Chicken Coop is complete! =-.
16 jamieofalltrades commented:
August 24th, 2009 at 11:08 pm

Oh my! I just love that heart cut out garland. How sweet!
.-= jamieofalltrades´s last blog ..summer dessert :: peaches ‘n cream pie =-.
17 puglyfeet commented:
August 26th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

Wonderful compilation. Excited to visit each one.
18 Barbara commented:
January 12th, 2011 at 4:43 am

What lovely work! Thanks for sharing their talent with everyone.

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