“My true passion is reimagining vintage imagery and mixing with my own illustrations to create something fresh that bridges the generations.” Just like her art, Katie Pertiet’s home studio is a mix of old and new. In a space filled with vintage books, fresh flowers, paints, brushes and so much more, Katie blends patterns, colors, […]

Janelle Falke (née Penner) found her inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at an early age. Later in life, her inspiration came from every art form; from the early masters to modern-day graphics and advertising. Janelle is primarily self-taught and has experimented with various mediums, though she usually works with combining traditional […]

Pela Studio is made up of like-minded artists based in the US and Canada, combining current trends and classic design to create a unique style. Using its knowledge of home decor, client feedback, and sharp eye for style, Pela Studio creates custom imagery to fit nearly any look or program. With combined experience of over […]

Montreal-based art director Alain Pelletier has been in the poster and licensing business for over 25 years. Alain started in the business as an owner of a stationery company with broad distribution throughout North America. Alain’s keen eye for art direction helped launch his licensing business, Pela Concept. Alain loves to art-direct his team of […]

Chris Paschke is an internationally accomplished artist and calligrapher. Her fascination with both Eastern and Western letterforms and art has been a lifelong study. She has studied with contemporary European master calligraphers in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Russia, and after an inspiring visit to China her work took on a strong Asian influence. For decades her […]

Shirley Novak was born in Southern California. Her lifelong passion for flowers and color led her to follow her heart and also follow Claude Monet’s example of being a gardener and a painter. Novak’s style is colorful and juicy, using the design elements of her poppy plants extensively in her work: the lyrical and whimsical […]

Danhui Nai was born in mainland China and raised in an artistic household with her sculptor father and painter mother. Her natural passion for art was guided through classical training which she applies in her California studio to create beautiful, on-trend artwork in a variety of media. She studied interior design later in Paris and […]

Michael Mullan is an illustrator, designer and hand letterer. His work has appeared in editorials and ad campaigns, as well as licensed products for the home décor market. Michael’s illustrations are most inspired by folk art, 1960’s illustration, & Pop Art. Michael is originally from the suburbs of Chicago. He holds a BFA in Graphic […]

Sara Zieve Miller has been making art since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Her childhood was spent in a house in the woods where she spent countless hours making tiny animals out of beads. The plants and animals that grew and lived around her have been a huge inspiration for her illustration […]