Last week I received lots of fabulous stickers in the post from stickermule, featuring a couple of my very own illustrations and – wow! Not only was it really lovely of them to print these for me but the sticker quality is top notch – the print is perfect, the vinyl is impressively thick and the colours are spot on.

I don't normally post my own work or ramble on about how wonderful an online service is on my blog but I honestly can’t recommend them highly enough - thanks, stickermule!

Nothing for me can beat strong blocks of colour and a strong, simple composition. This "Salamander" lithograph by Ernst Deutsch is certainly to my liking - it was made in 1912 and can be found in the MoMA's collection (which is a great online resource to browse, by the way). 

Found via Cartolleria. 

I really like Nicola Meiring's graphic illustrations, which use shape and pattern to great effect.

Break a Lead is a Tumblr showcasing up and coming young illustrators from the University of the West of England, Bristol. Some fantastic work being posted - my tip is to click "Follow" and watch as the frequently-posted illustrations brighten up your Dashboard. Degree shows will be announced shortly - I'm looking forward to seeing the work in person!

This particularly super illustration is by Fran Court. 

Kobi Levi is a footwear designer who creates some of the most inventive shoes I have ever seen. The concepts are both clever and funny, realised impeccably through hand made craftsmanship. Make sure to check out the rest of his work.

ImagineNations are vintage globes which have been decoupaged by hand with recycled materials, turning them into one-of-a-kind creations. Great designs - I'm particularly keen on this "bon voyage" one.

Via BB-Blog.

Klimbim is a small jewellery label from Berlin. I love this hand painted miniature cyclist, who appears casually cycling along a necklace wire.

Julian Callos made each of his friends their own 'spirit animal' for Christmas. They are all wonderful, really well-made and full of character, though I am especially keen on this dog. You can see them all here on Julian's Society 6 page. 

Burlesque of North America are selling this poster in their store, designed by Mike Davis. According to the description, it was inspired by the patches on Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler's shirts during performances. I'm really a fan of both Arcade Fire and the idea of merit badges, so this really drew me in.

Italian designer Alberto Seveso made this gorgeous image by photographing ink mixing with water. It is one of a series of six, which are all equally impressive and available to download from his website as desktop wallpaper.

Found via Colossal.