In our quest to read more in 2020, this week we are looking to some of our favourite authors for inspiration for the next titles to add to our New Year's reading lists.
We've put together a selection of...
Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) remains one of the most influential painters in the history of art. His expressive brushstrokes and bold use of colour helped shape the rise of Expressionism in modern painting. Over the course of...
A new trend has taken TikTok by and you might be wondering: what is junk journalling? Or maybe you already know! It’s not so easily defined, but the general idea is to use recycled and collected materials to create...
We have always been book people here at Paperblanks, reproducing everything from antique bindings to handwritten manuscripts. To celebrate the craft of writing and a love of reading, here are some of our favourite quotes on the subject of...
From the union of two Greek words – kallos, which means “beauty” and graphein, which means “writing” – calligraphy simply translates as “beautiful writing.” But this ancient practice is much more than the art of forming beautiful symbols by...
We held an exclusive sold-out event with our partners, Cartoon Saloon, where their co-founder and director, Tomm Moore, joined us in a special book signing! On a rainy night in Dublin, a community bound by creativity and a love...
Days, weeks, months and years can go by so quickly. This is one reason why commemorating special moments is important. If you've ever thought about how best to treasure your memories, whether they're special occasions or just the everyday,...
Introducing St. Petersburg, part of our new Lentulov’s Cityscapes series. The original painting, titled Monastery, was created in 1917 using oil on canvas. Depicting a bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem Monastery in Russia, its rich, vibrant colours and...
As we move into a new season, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the special memories we create over the summer. Whether cottaging at the lake, playing tourist in your hometown or exploring an exotic destination from...
June is well underway and with it the countdown to summer is officially on. We are so ready to trade our rain gear for sun hats and pack for a picnic in the park.
To celebrate the changing seasons, we've...