Last weekend I had the distinct pleasure to tour my favourite illustration artist Alanna Cavanagh's art studio in downtown Toronto. A kid in a candy store would be an accurate way to describe how I behaved. To be able to meet your favourite artist in person and share hugs and laughs was the most fantastic experience. I started following Alanna in 2008 when I first spotted her iconic Big Orange Scissors print featured in the Wish magazine. Ever since then, I've been trying to find ways to incorporate her artworks into my design.
Picture below: Alanna's Eloise and SJP Sparkley Shoe prints on my basement hallway gallery wall.
Now let's take a peek at Alanna's stylish art studio, shall we? No surprise that she has wall-to-wall artworks, all of which appear so effortlessly cohesive.
Picture below: her bar nook featuring her Big Pear print. I am really loving this modern industrial vibe.
I even did a mockup on the intended wall.
For now it's looking pretty in our home foyer. I have to break the habit of buying it for cottage and ending up keep it for home :))
Picture below: Alanna's Eloise and SJP Sparkley Shoe prints on my basement hallway gallery wall.
Her living room: I love the overall earthy tones with a touch of vibrant orange, so nonchalant, and so very chic!
Picture below: her bar nook featuring her Big Pear print. I am really loving this modern industrial vibe.
And her Big Boss Woman print.
Of course I didn't leave empty-handed: this Bluebell Bouquet print is going all the way to our summer home!
I even did a mockup on the intended wall.
For now it's looking pretty in our home foyer. I have to break the habit of buying it for cottage and ending up keep it for home :))
Alanna is the nicest and sweetest artist I know. If you are up for some design and art inspirations, great conversations and plenty of laughs, send Alanna an email and book a studio tour with her at alanna@alannacavanagh.com.
