Jillian writes:

“Hi Lilla, just back from a week in my favorite city, Tokyo! It’s always so inspirational for me to be in this fantastic city. You’re surrounded by wonderful illustrations, and the stationary shopping really is out of this world. It all gets a bit intense, so it’s best to break up the day by having a rest in a pretty cafe and getting some great food, or visiting one of the parks (Yoyogi or Ueno). Hope you enjoy the photos! I can’t wait to go back next year.”

Monday: Allison’s new work for Print-on-demand Keds sneakers! Seriously.

Such classic European charm and wit. Allegra gets tons of book work. You can see why.

Friday: Guest Blogger: Jillian Phillips. Tokyo Visit 2009

Xenia Taler was approached by Barnes & Noble for a stationery collection. Here’s the fabulous result. These are reproductions on paper of her ceramic tiles. The effect is one you can only get with glazes. Not even watercolor can create the quality that is achieved with ceramic glazes. See more of her work here.

Wednesday: Work from a new, fully-illustrated book by Allegra Agliardi.