I just discovered a new artist while reading the online magazine, Rue.  The article was describing a tea shop in San Fransisco called Crown and Crumpet.  The photo alongside the article showed a stunning teapot made by Crate & Barrel.  The design on the teapot (now sold out) is by Yellena James.  I immediately went to her website and etsy shop and was smitten at once with her paintings and prints. Her artwork has graced everything from bath products to snowboards and a lovely silk scarf for Anthropologie (also now sold out).  

I am very tempted to buy a print from her Etsy shop!