How beautifully arresting is the work of Izziyana Suhaimi? Izziyana describes herself as being endlessly curious, and in her own words..“My work primarily involves the use of embroidery. I am interested in collapsing the boundaries between traditional and popular cultures and exploring the links that exist between these two. My work examines how this particular mishmash manifests itself in modern times, especially concerning modern youths.”

Izziyana prefers to work with craft-based techniques, and has exhibited her pieces in Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan. Stunning, huh?

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There was some pretty awesome stuff on show at the recent Pick Me Up exhibition at London’s Somerset House, but one of the collections which screamed at us from across the room was the work of Hattie Stewart. Pick Me Up was packed with great stuff.. don’t get us wrong…and soooo many talented people had their work on show, but it was Hattie’s work which really stood out from the crowd, bringing a fresh, cheeky, slap-in-the-face – which we absolutely loved. Hattie has not only exhibited worldwide but has collaborated with the likes of Adidas, YCN, Nylon Magazine and Diesel – to mention just a few from a very long list. We think it’s pretty safe to say that you’re gonna be seeing a lot more from Hattie in the future!

I love paint drips incorporated into artworks, it gives the feeling of incompleteness and error and yet somehow manages to look so aesthetically pleasing. Carl Moore’s series of works on animals provide the perfect combination of beautiful artwork mixed with beastly paint drippings. There’s also something about the background shades that really bring out the colours of the subject and just adds to the overall intensity and graphic nature of the work. We love them!

We came across the work of Jamey Christoph on Pinterest and fell a little bit in love. What a dreamy child like view he has of the world! We really like the colours, the retro feel, the texture – in fact what’s not to like?! Working out of his tiny apartment in Dupont Circle (with his dogs for company…), Jamey produces illustrations for a range of media including newspapers, magazines and greeting cards. He has a blog, Alley Cats & Drifters where you can keep up to date with his latest work and see snippets of what he is currently working on.

Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Lesley Barnes creates beautifully magical work. Her designs are packed with colour, imagination, and sooooo much fun that it’s no surprise her work has been shown at film festivals worldwide winning numerous awards. She has produced animations for television (BBC, Channel 4), film, documentary and has directed a number of adverts, as well as building a client list including Wrap magazine, V&A Museum, Node rugs, Anorak magazine, Puffin and Bestival. She is one talented laydeeee! Enjoy….

Malika Favre is one of those designers who we can’t believe we haven’t already featured here on Morning Edit. Shame on us!! On a recent visit to the uber-fantastic Pick Me Up show at Somerset House we were blown away yet again by her work – this time her brand new rather kinky Kama Sutra A to Z. And so we just had to share her work with you asap! Her work is absolutely stunning.. it’s sexy, stylish, clever, fresh and she has such a strong, distinguishable style which she absolutely owns. Yep – we’re in love. Take a peep at the following as we think you will be too….