What kind of interesting pieces of work do you get on the wall of a passionate illustrator? I was so curious to find this out, so I asked Yvonne de Jonge of Mouseblossom blog, to join us for this month’s “On The Wall” feature. As you’ll discover, she has an amazing collection and I was so happy to see that she included one of her illustrations to showcase here today. Yvonne is from the Netherlands and along with her blog, she has an Etsy store featuring her work which includes some very sweet porcelain brooches, so do take a look at that and pop over to her lovely blog to say hello.
For my husband’s birthday last year, I asked Nicola Rowlands to make a portrait of him and our Sphynx cat (above). He likes birds, so she drew a bird on his shoulder, aw. It hangs in our hallway (which was a little dark to photograph) and makes us smile every time we walk past it.
This print of a photo by Ries Straver (below) adds a little humour to our bedroom wall. As designers, we often work strange hours and this photo reminds me to get out regularly or end up like this lady ;) Plus, I like the colours against our green wall.
To my shame, these three gorgeous sewn prints (below) by Clare Elsaesser (Tastes Orangey) are still unframed. I had custom passepartouts made, so that’s a start, right? This was another lucky early purchase on Etsy: she doesn’t sell sewn prints anymore.
I have a mood board (bottom) in the little room where I draw which I change around regularly to fit my mood or inspiration for what I’m working on at that moment. The tiny artwork on top is ‘Morning fog’ by super talented and sweet Franca Garrels.
I actually have lots more unframed prints and original illustrations by various artists: I’m dreaming of a big picture wall when we move house…
Thank you so much for sharing what’s on your wall Yvonne, what a gorgeous collection!
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Mel xx
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Really interesting because she features different styles and techniques. Didn’t know her and will have a look now at there Etsy store. Happy weekend, Mel!
Very nice to meet Yvonne here and what lovely prints…. the sewn ones are my favourites!
Thank you for the inspiration ladies. xx
It really is a gorgeous collection, I particularly like the set of three sewn prints, they are beautiful! Xx
They are gorgeous! I love everything but that boy looking at the wall is so striking to me… Mel x
Beautiful art! I love it!
She has such an enviable collection. Thanks for visiting:)
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Really nice to see the walls behind all the green plant love (Yvonne was one of the first Urban Jungle Bloggers that joined us!). I love the very personal collection of photo prints, illustrations, sewn prints and her own work! And the wall colors are so very Mouseblossom, very recognizable! Thanks Mel & Yvonne for sharing these!
Now that you say that, I think that I met Yvonne through UJB! Mel x
That’s just awesome! And SO one of the purposes of UJB! Thanks Mel!
Thanks so much for inviting me, Mel! xx
Such a pleasure Yvonne. Thank you! Mel xx