MEET OUR COVER ARTIST, SALLI SWINDELL
Where do you live and what do you make? I live in a small town south of Cleveland, Ohio, where the long, chilly, dark winters make it super easy to cosy up and draw. I create all sorts of colourful illustrations – meditative abstract landscapes, yummy food illustrations, wherever my mind takes me on any given day. How’d your career start? Although I graduated with a degree in Fashion Illustration, it didn’t feel like the right fit. When I was hired as a line designer at American Greetings (one of the world’s largest greeting card companies) I felt I had finally found a place where I could learn and grow. I worked there for 10 wonderful years. My career as a freelance illustrator began the minute I left American Greetings and has continued to flourish. My brother Nate Padavick and I became business partners in the 2000s. We have built many creative communities – TheyDraw, Illustrators For Hire, The Illustrator’s Circle – and our founding principle “to promote and showcase the work of illustrators all around the world” continues to inform all our decisions. What’s your favourite way to spend time? When I’m not in my studio, I can be found hiking one of the beautiful trails near my house, cutting veggies for my vegan lifestyle or caring for our 19-year-old cat. Where can we see more? On Instagram @sallistyle, at salliswindell.com, and at they-draw.com/artists/salli-swindell
TABLE MANNERS
“Splat!” is the sound your breakfast makes when it hits the floor. “Splat” is also the name of this cute little side table, which has been expertly designed by Brooklyn creative Sophie Collé to prevent such a tragedy occurring in the first place. Nice! About $218, areaware.com
SMELLS SWEET
Things this biscuit won’t do: A) make your abode smell like freshly baked treats; B) satisfy your sweet tooth. What this confectionery contraption will do: A) hold your incense; B) look dang cute while sitting atop the flat surface of your choice. Pick it up for about $59 at ceramrap.com
VEST IN SHOW
Just when we thought our furry sidekicks couldn’t get any cuter, to prove us wrong., the maker behind SUNDAY, stitches up rad bandanas, jumpers and vests for pups and moggies of all shapes and sizes. Each piece is made from recycled, upcycled or thrifted materials, so eco-conscious pets needn’t worry about the environmental impact of their new duds. Spy the pick of the litter on Instagram and at
