What can I say about Bernadette Sipkes? Well she is a print maker and illustrator from Auckland, New Zealand, she sells totally affordable art on Etsy and if she had any idea how much I idealize her, she would be a little weirded out.
Sugarloop prints are the epitome of beauty in simplicity.
This is what Bernadette has to say about her work:I find inspiration in mid-century kitchenware, furniture and
textile prints; vintage wallpaper; Scandinavian design; Florence Broadhurst; Lotta Jansdotter; Marimekko and; Lefor-Openo. My drawing tool of choice is the humble pigment liner! Lately, however, I've been having fun using my digital pen and tablet therefore giving a "hand drawn with ink" look and feel to my digital art/giclée. I also like working with the Gocco (a type of toy serigraph printer from Japan) - its imperfections and unpredictability are part of its charm and it won't be around for long so I am making the most of it.
I've got plans for a trio of her prints in my house. I just need to pick which ones.
"The Owl and the Pussycat" is my current favorite in her shop. If you love it too, leave a comment, you may just be lucky enough to win the drawing on Dec.15th and receive it in the mail all the way from New Zealand.
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again, you have THE best taste.
beautiful stuff!
Love these! I'm SO glad I stumbled upon your blog (though I don't know if my budget is...). I think my favorite is the Striped Bird in Tree.
I love her illustrations! They are super un!
I love this one the most Metallic Turquoise Rooster Original Art LIMITED EDITION Screenprint (Gocco) con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
Her art is so fun/unique! Love all the little birdies! I think my fav is the owl w/ the cat at the bottom of the tree:-)
I was just looking at your etsy shop, and though I'd pop in on your blog. I really like these prints! I think the owl/cat one is my fave, too. I have a thing for bird prints, and I love anything with kitties!
Wow, what a gorgeous shop!
oh what a find she is divine talent!!! fingers crossed again!!
How fun are her illustrations ! I love them all.
again, I love the sellers you choose.. I keep browsing their work.
Amazing work! I love owls and cats.
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What a great find!
Thanks for sharing her artwork with us! It is so wonderful:)
Another great find! Thanks for sharing this fabulous artist!
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I have had some sugarloop prints wisted for awhile now. Just looking at them makes me feel happy.
I love the Three Birds and the Deer ones best, but really, they are all fabulous.
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these are too cute, thanks for sharing!
beautiful! i would love to win =)
p.s. saw you on the front page! Congrats
I love me some Jungle Boogie in Pink....too, too cute!
This is a fabulous find!
Sooooo Cute!!! Wouldn't mind one of these!
Thanks April!
dude. i have spent about 16 million hours on the computer today (updating my etsy) even though it was with only a few things. it wasn't planned but just sort of happened. ANYWAY....i tried to email you (but, well...you know...i can't locate your email address) so i'm leaving this message here.
i hadn't planned on doing it, but i did upate my shop. when/if you're looking for a 'giveaway' on your blog let me know and i'll donate something. convo me. lookin' to spread the word about my shop.
You have marvelous taste!!! I, too, love the owl and the pussycat, since I love, love, love anything owlish. Keep up the wonderful blogging you're doing, and keep on showing the cute things!!
Hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas!
Wow - these are super cute. I would be totally thrilled to win!
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Makes me want to have a little girl's room to hang it in.
simply enchanting prints - would love to win!
I have loved her for a while, but she never has my favorite print in stock. Maybe if she sends me this one, I will forgive her.
These are stunning. What talent. The simple elegance of these is wonderful.
You do have great taste.
so beautiful! i love them all!!
i love the whimsey of these prints.
Super cute print! You are sharing all the etsy treasures! so fun :)
Wow, really nice work. I like all of them!
Will write you soon.
I really like the Tan Scandinavian Horse Signed Open Edition Giclee Original Art Print.
Fresh and beautiful-- I want to repaint my kids' room using to complement these fun pieces!
So colorful! I love the rooster!
I LOVE the green bird with flowers! So cute!
I love these prints. They are super fun and appeal to both the kid and adult in me.
Adorable! I wish I could draw; even my stick figures are ugly...
~~Meredith aka Maggie Sue
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I hate such talented people. Okay, not really, but I sure am jealous of their creativity!
So lovely! Thanks-
I think my kitties woudl love this print almost as much as I do.
She is so talented, she's been in my favorites for sooooo long.
This print would look perfect in my daughter's bedroom!!
I am LOVING The first two! Thanks so much for sharing all your loves! :)
super cute
These are fabulous! I would love to hang "The Owl and the Pussycat" in my daughter's room (who is due the day you are drawing the winner!)
You have great taste! Will you become my shopper!
she has a wonderful aesthetic!
Ooh that would look perfect in my daughter's room!
Oh Oh Oh, this would be a cute theme fora baby room also!
total cuteness. I am not sure how you have such great taste and maintain a budget.....
I love everything! My after Christmas spending list is getting longer!
It's so cute! I love it! I mean, how much better can you get than cute owls and cats?
I LOVE that print!
Beautiful! I especially like this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18538008
Thanks!
Those are sweet!!
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Cute!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cheers,
Melody
Such beautiful work!!!
Count me in!
Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)
I love that all the art illustrations are so cute!
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Oh, these are wonderful. I would love to win that print!!
I love the retro, crisp, and clean feel of her graphics. Fun stuff! Thanks for the giveaway.
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