On April 14 more than 200 school girls were taken at gunpoint from their school dormitory in Chibok, Nigeria. You can read more on this and the resulting world response here.

I could not shake the horror from my mind and It came to me to do something to get the word out to the world in a visual way. The girls had gone, disappeared, what could we make to wait for them and make their abscence visible to the world? I came across a list of 180 of the girls names and i wanted to invite 180 women artists to illustrate a flower and dedicate it to their name in sisterhood, and hope. I spoke of this idea to a former student and amazingly talented illustrator Janna Morton and together we created this.

To date we have posted 110+  flowers and we have 70 more growing ! We ask that you take a look through the flowers, post your favourites, follow the tumblr or the twitter @bloomsofnigeria or like Blooms of Nigeria on Facebook. Spread the word- #bringbackourgirls. Its not a charity, its a vigil.

I’d like to post some more about the incredible women who have immediately responded to make these beautiful artworks, and although the project is not a charity, we hope that it does some good. It has certainly be a unifying activity for us and one which makes us connected to the world and reminds us of our humanity. – Rebecca Bradley

The new issue 6 of MOYO Magazine is here! Inside issue 6 (which is completely FREE) you can find:

+ Product inspiration from Susy Pilgrim Waters

+ Rachael Taylor’s trip to the USA featuring the Lilla Rogers Studio and LRS artist Rebecca Bradley

+ Top tips on manufacturing from The Design Trust

+ Behind the scenes with DENY Designs

+ Product photography with navyblur

MOYO Magazine is completely free and we want to delight as many people as possible with the wonderful world of surface pattern design. Please feel free to share the magazine on your blog and social media and tell your friends about it! Use hashtag #MOYOMagazine to share the love.

Rebecca writes:

I wanted to let everyone know that I will be teaching a 3 week class in London next July. All are welcome. We will be keeping a sketchbook, visiting lots of amazing collections and doing a lot of on site work. The fee will cover accommodation, breakfast and evening meal, In addition to all tours and on site travel expenses. Airfare is separate. This is through my school MICA: the Maryland Institute College of Art. You do not have to be a MICA student to go: All MICA Summer Travel Intensives are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Teachers and life-long learners, at least 18 years of age who have completed at least one year of college study, may participate in all programs NOTE: All students attending summer abroad programs must have a current, valid passport for travel. If you are a college student you will qualify for 3 college credits, but it can be taken as an audit.
If you are interested, please visit my blog here, where you will find more specifics.
It is going to be AMAZING! BRILLIANT!! and SPECTACULAR!!!

A beautiful little illustration by Rebecca for They Draw and Cook. Plus, the recipe sounds fun to make and delicious to eat! – Julia

See more of Rebecca’s work here.

Rebecca’s cool illustration for this drink appears on They Draw & Cook.
She writes on the site : “This is my favourite cocktail. The image mentions the dates of the invention, plus two modifications made to this classic cocktail! Cheers!”

Rebecca writes:

“I just heard that i got runner up in the They Draw and Travel Map contest. So honoured. I love making maps- I teach a class in it!”

From Oprah. com on Rebecca’s illustrated recipe of Pimm’s No. 1:

“As if the recipe’s name weren’t swank enough, this elegant watercolor from Maryland illustrator Rebecca Bradley (who’s spent time living in London and elsewhere in the U.K.) makes us want to turn this recipe into a tray that would hold glasses of the English cocktail for us and some friends as we sit on the lawn watching a polo match while we all wear fancy hats.”

Rebecca writes,
“Here is a fun product for back to school! It’s in a great box with recipe cards, stickers and lashings of illustrations!”

As Chronicle Books describes the product:
“So long, soggy ham sandwiches and PB&J! My Lunch Box offers families exciting new possibilities for packed lunches. These 50 simple recipes feature inventive sandwiches, tasty salads, healthy treats, and more. With so many yummy options to choose from, parents and children will gain a new perspective on lunch and another fun way to cook together!”

You can purchase My Lunch Box here from Chronicle Books.

Rebecca writes:

“Hi Lilla: Just out! The Twilight Saga : The official Illustrated Guide. I was lucky to work on this gorgeous book. It is chock full of art and beautifully designed. It was fun to enter the twilight world. Here is the original art for one of the maps and a night scene. I hope the fans enjoy it!”

All artwork is reproduced with permission from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved

Monday: A cereal box by Sarajo Frieden