“I spent the majority of my childhood playing in our secluded and overgrown back garden,” she recalled in an interview with Enchanted Living Magazine. “I was absolutely fascinated by animals, and I was desperate for them to be my friend.”

Having spent her entire childhood immersed in nature, nature is also the driving force behind her art work. “At a young age I became pretty good at identifying birds and insects, and that connection has remained with me,” she notes.

Known for her incredible textile art, her work reminds of traditional taxidermy, but with no animals hurt during the process. Moths, butterflies, bees, but also moss and mushrooms, are meticulously recreated using fabrics, threads, and paint. “When starting on anything new, I almost always begin by researching three things: the creature, its colorings, patterns, and structure; the techniques I’ll need to use; and the materials I’ll require,” explains Yeadon.

And while the creation process itself takes time and effort, inspiration comes relatively easy. “Woodlands and forests are a huge inspiration for me,” says Yeadon. “I regard them as being my ‘magical place,’ a place deep in nature that awakens my imagination.”

Prepare to be amazed:

The post Look Closer: These Aren’t Real Insects! appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Some of her paintings include endangered birds, calling to mind the importance of protecting avian species. “Endangered birds are a gauge to the health of our environment,” Tanner writes on her website.

“By protecting the endangered we reassess our environment and our actions to come up with solutions for the species survival. It leads to growth, education, community and improves the environment, wouldn’t you say these are all great reasons to protect the endangered?”

Having studied illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and oil painting with Daniel Keys as well as several other contemporary master painters, Tanner now utilizes her talent to develop and promote the work of others, teaching and sharing her knowledge of classical oil painting. 

But her work also includes a lot of research, as she studies her subjects outdoors. “One time I travelled 12,000 kilometers for a species,” she recalled in a piece posted on Artsy Shark. “Crazy, right?” According to Tanner, many people do not see birds because they are small and fleeting. “But with a long lens, I have witnessed extraordinary behaviour that inspires me deeply,” she explains.

The post Rose Tanner Captures the Extraordinary Lives of Birds appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Jump forward two decades or so later, and she’s now based in Atlanta, GA with her husband, child, and two cats. But Wiehle’s work, whimsical and somewhat nostalgic, still very much reflects where she came from. “I love drawing trees, animals and folk art inspired stuff,” she admits. “And drawing something symmetrical is a lot of fun for me. It’s probably because I like things to be sorted and in order.”

With a growing fanbase both online and offline, her work has caught the attention of children worldwide (as well as their parents!); with one particular children’s book, Professor Pfeffer, awarded one of the most beautiful books in 2010 by Stiftung Buchkunst, as well as the junior award of the Academy of children’s literature in Germany.

“I love seeing pictures on social media of kids pouring over my books,” saysWiehle. “I feel fortunate and very thankful that this is what I get to do for a living. To see someone else enjoying my work is the best reward.” You’ll want to raise your children on her work.

The post Children’s Book Author Dedicates Her Work to Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Known for her delicate style of illustrating, her work features tender, whimsical, and furry cute animals colored in soft, earthly colors. According to Stajner, she enjoys painting these characters the most, capturing their minute details (from fur to whiskers).

Each illustration begins with some preparations, through animal studies or observation of animals in real life, after which a lot of sketching is done. The final painting is made mainly with watercolors and gouache, as well as colored pencils, with some digital finishing touches.

Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Stajner also runs her own Etsy store. In an interview with Lake she reflected that her dream project would include drawing bunnies, squirrels, fawns, and hedgehogs for paper products. “Like greeting cards, wrapping paper, planners, and other similar things,” she noted. “Drawing and designing, having that creative control over the product line. And not having a tight deadline or problems with people who will help you execute your idea. A dream project would be a non-stressful one.”

Inspired by the children illustrations of illustrators like Beatrix Potter and Lisbeth Zwerger, Stajner’s work will remind you of the joys of childhood. Show her some love on Instagram.

The post Add Some Whimsical Critters to Your Instagram Feed appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

His magnificent skills have earned his over 70 million views on his many social media platforms, with features in esteemed morning shows and other media outlets. He’s even won the 2019 People’s Voice Webby Award.

His proud dad/owner, Paul Lavery, discovered Harley’s hidden talent after placing a toy on the pup’s head.

“When Harlso was 2 years old I was playing fetch with him at home,” recalled Lavery in an interview with PEOPLE. “He loves chasing his ball across the living room and never tires of it. Whilst playing I set his toy chicken on his head and he stood still and didn’t shake it off. I couldn’t believe it!”

“A few weeks later it was Valentine’s Day and I placed a rose on his head and again he balanced it. That’s when we realized his hidden talent!” he added. Funnily enough, Harlso even helped Paul propose to his wife Jen by balancing the engagement ring on his head. “Jen said yes, but I guess I’ll never know if it was to me or to Harlso,” joked the pup’s owner on another instance.

The post Harley’s Hidden Talent Amazed His Owner appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Finches

Finches are perfect for people who don’t have lot of free time, as they require zero handling – food, water and a proper flight cage is all they need. However, these birds like to socialize with other finches, rather than with humans, so you might want to get them a few flock-mates.

Cockatiels

These adorable birds might be the highest-maintenance bird species on this list, but they’re still not very demanding. They require some out-of-cage playtime every day and they’re extremely intelligent creatures who can even learn to follow some commands.

Canaries

Much like finches, canaries don’t like interacting with people. There are many different types of canaries, but most of them enjoy being inside their cage.

The post These Low-Maintenance Birds Make Great Pets appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

“I spent the majority of my childhood playing in our secluded and overgrown back garden,” she recalled in an interview with Enchanted Living Magazine. “I was absolutely fascinated by animals, and I was desperate for them to be my friend.”

Having spent her entire childhood immersed in nature, nature is also the driving force behind her art work. “At a young age I became pretty good at identifying birds and insects, and that connection has remained with me,” she notes.

Known for her incredible textile art, her work reminds of traditional taxidermy, but with no animals hurt during the process. Moths, butterflies, bees, but also moss and mushrooms, are meticulously recreated using fabrics, threads, and paint. “When starting on anything new, I almost always begin by researching three things: the creature, its colorings, patterns, and structure; the techniques I’ll need to use; and the materials I’ll require,” explains Yeadon.

And while the creation process itself takes time and effort, inspiration comes relatively easy. “Woodlands and forests are a huge inspiration for me,” says Yeadon. “I regard them as being my ‘magical place,’ a place deep in nature that awakens my imagination.”

Prepare to be amazed:

The post Look Closer: These Aren’t Real Insects! appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Some of her paintings include endangered birds, calling to mind the importance of protecting avian species. “Endangered birds are a gauge to the health of our environment,” Tanner writes on her website.

“By protecting the endangered we reassess our environment and our actions to come up with solutions for the species survival. It leads to growth, education, community and improves the environment, wouldn’t you say these are all great reasons to protect the endangered?”

Having studied illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and oil painting with Daniel Keys as well as several other contemporary master painters, Tanner now utilizes her talent to develop and promote the work of others, teaching and sharing her knowledge of classical oil painting. 

But her work also includes a lot of research, as she studies her subjects outdoors. “One time I travelled 12,000 kilometers for a species,” she recalled in a piece posted on Artsy Shark. “Crazy, right?” According to Tanner, many people do not see birds because they are small and fleeting. “But with a long lens, I have witnessed extraordinary behaviour that inspires me deeply,” she explains.

The post Rose Tanner Captures the Extraordinary Lives of Birds appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Jump forward two decades or so later, and she’s now based in Atlanta, GA with her husband, child, and two cats. But Wiehle’s work, whimsical and somewhat nostalgic, still very much reflects where she came from. “I love drawing trees, animals and folk art inspired stuff,” she admits. “And drawing something symmetrical is a lot of fun for me. It’s probably because I like things to be sorted and in order.”

With a growing fanbase both online and offline, her work has caught the attention of children worldwide (as well as their parents!); with one particular children’s book, Professor Pfeffer, awarded one of the most beautiful books in 2010 by Stiftung Buchkunst, as well as the junior award of the Academy of children’s literature in Germany.

“I love seeing pictures on social media of kids pouring over my books,” saysWiehle. “I feel fortunate and very thankful that this is what I get to do for a living. To see someone else enjoying my work is the best reward.” You’ll want to raise your children on her work.

The post Children’s Book Author Dedicates Her Work to Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Known for her delicate style of illustrating, her work features tender, whimsical, and furry cute animals colored in soft, earthly colors. According to Stajner, she enjoys painting these characters the most, capturing their minute details (from fur to whiskers).

Each illustration begins with some preparations, through animal studies or observation of animals in real life, after which a lot of sketching is done. The final painting is made mainly with watercolors and gouache, as well as colored pencils, with some digital finishing touches.

Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Stajner also runs her own Etsy store. In an interview with Lake she reflected that her dream project would include drawing bunnies, squirrels, fawns, and hedgehogs for paper products. “Like greeting cards, wrapping paper, planners, and other similar things,” she noted. “Drawing and designing, having that creative control over the product line. And not having a tight deadline or problems with people who will help you execute your idea. A dream project would be a non-stressful one.”

Inspired by the children illustrations of illustrators like Beatrix Potter and Lisbeth Zwerger, Stajner’s work will remind you of the joys of childhood. Show her some love on Instagram.

The post Add Some Whimsical Critters to Your Instagram Feed appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

His magnificent skills have earned his over 70 million views on his many social media platforms, with features in esteemed morning shows and other media outlets. He’s even won the 2019 People’s Voice Webby Award.

His proud dad/owner, Paul Lavery, discovered Harley’s hidden talent after placing a toy on the pup’s head.

“When Harlso was 2 years old I was playing fetch with him at home,” recalled Lavery in an interview with PEOPLE. “He loves chasing his ball across the living room and never tires of it. Whilst playing I set his toy chicken on his head and he stood still and didn’t shake it off. I couldn’t believe it!”

“A few weeks later it was Valentine’s Day and I placed a rose on his head and again he balanced it. That’s when we realized his hidden talent!” he added. Funnily enough, Harlso even helped Paul propose to his wife Jen by balancing the engagement ring on his head. “Jen said yes, but I guess I’ll never know if it was to me or to Harlso,” joked the pup’s owner on another instance.

The post Harley’s Hidden Talent Amazed His Owner appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Finches

Finches are perfect for people who don’t have lot of free time, as they require zero handling – food, water and a proper flight cage is all they need. However, these birds like to socialize with other finches, rather than with humans, so you might want to get them a few flock-mates.

Cockatiels

These adorable birds might be the highest-maintenance bird species on this list, but they’re still not very demanding. They require some out-of-cage playtime every day and they’re extremely intelligent creatures who can even learn to follow some commands.

Canaries

Much like finches, canaries don’t like interacting with people. There are many different types of canaries, but most of them enjoy being inside their cage.

The post These Low-Maintenance Birds Make Great Pets appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.