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Artist Sue Zipkin is so beloved for her adorable figural work and stunning floral watercolors ... many people do not know she also has a passion for modern, abstract painting! In this video, see Sue paint canvases that will become the basis for Painter's Joy, then enjoy a glimpse of additional abstract works around her studio.

Laurel Burch Deep Dive

Learn more about artist Laurel Burch and how Clothworks and Laurel Burch studios are taking her art in exciting new directions. This video features Aarin Burch speaking about her mother's origins as an artist and includes dozens of beautiful photos of Laurel's art and her adventurous life. She traces the arc from Laurel's early jewelry creations to the latest Laurel Burch fabric collection, Earth Song.

Designer Profile

James Wiens

A native of British Columbia, James finds inspiration in both observing nature and the actual practice of painting. His focus on realistic art with animals, stunning botanical still lifes, dramatic figuratives, coastal images, landscapes, and fun paintings of everyday life has made him a favorite in the gallery scene. One element that lends so much authenticity to his work is his fascination with the interplay of different colors and structural elements of his subject; for example the way he needs to incorporate lavender, amber and chartreuse to paint a flower that the viewer sees as "white."

James works from photographs, whether of large wild scenes or close-ups of blooms. Only a short time of day provides the most beautiful light, so he spends that time taking hundreds of photos to get one or two he can work from. After that, he paints fully by hand, describing himself as "photoshop challenged." He compares his art process to the way he grew up on a dairy farm, a place where people are outside and able to observe nature, yet also managing nature. "I'm not trying to change the world in big, big chunks. Just a little bit ... a little bit of wonder would be wonderful, so that's the way I live."

Check out his latest collection, Lake & Lodge, shipping November 2025.

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Hummingbird Days

by Katie Pertiet

Amazing Alphabet

by Cindy Shake

Lemon Zest

by Heatherlee Chan

Perfect Blend

by Gia Graham

Jungle

Friends

Unicorn Magic

by Anne Stokes

Hummingbird Days

by Katie Pertiet

Amazing Alphabet

by Cindy Shake

Lemon Zest

by Heatherlee Chan

Perfect Blend

by Gia Graham

Jungle

Friends

Unicorn Magic

Americana Digital 36" Canvas Apron Panel

Americana Digital Stars

Americana Digital Stripe

Americana Digital Medium Floral

Americana Digital Patchwork

Americana Digital Tossed Bouquets

Americana Digital 36" Placemat Panel

Fleur de Rose Digital Leaves

Fleur de Rose Digital Forget-Me-Not

Fleur de Rose Digital Abstract Floral

Fleur de Rose Digital Viney Floral

Fleur de Rose Digital Paint Dabs

Fleur de Rose Digital Star Flowers

Fleur de Rose Digital Dahlias

Fleur de Rose Digital Flower Stamps

Fleur de Rose Digital Butterfly Garden

Fleur de Rose Digital Packed Floral

Fleur de Rose Digital Night Bloom

Fleur de Rose Digital Bouquets

Americana 10" Squares

Fleur de Rose 10" Squares

Americana Strip Roll

Fleur de Rose Strip Roll

Americana 5" Squares

Fleur de Rose 5" Squares

Americana Fat Qtr Pack

Fleur de Rose Fat Qtr Pack

Fleur de Rose Col 15FS

Fleur de Rose Col 10

Americana Col 15FS

Americana Col 10

Amazing Alphabet Digital Stars

Amazing Alphabet Digital Letters

Amazing Alphabet Digital Stripe

Amazing Alphabet Digital Alphabet Toss

Amazing Alphabet Digital Storybook

Amazing Alphabet Digital Blocks

Mouseplay Baby Mice

Mouseplay Daisy Field

Mouseplay Mushroom Dance

Mouseplay Tossed Scenes

Mouseplay Meadow

Mouseplay Pictorial Stripe

Mouseplay Small Blocks

Coastal Cottage Digital Geo

Coastal Cottage Digital Seashells

Coastal Cottage Digital Tossed Floral

Coastal Cottage Digital Beach Bike

Coastal Cottage Digital Packed Floral

Coastal Cottage Digital 24" Panel

Lemon Zest Dot

Lemon Zest Plaid

Lemon Zest Floral

Lemon Zest Digital Slices

Lemon Zest Digital Tossed Lemons

Lemon Zest Digital Citrus Grove

Lemon Zest Digital Signs