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People of Paperblanks

Interviews with artists, authors and real-life journallers.

Hamburg-based illustrator Mila Marquis is not only an accomplished contemporary artist who has been creating whimsical images to adorn children’s books and stationery for the past 20 years, but she is also one of our cover artists. Her ethereal...
For our "X Questions With" series, we're speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with their creativity and passion. If you have a story to tell or someone you'd like to see profiled, let...
For our "X Questions With" series, we're speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with their creativity and passion. If you have a story to tell or someone you'd like to see profiled, let...
  Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people's personal journals to celebrate their imagination and inspire others. Send us an email if you have a project that you would like to be featured. This month we get an insider's...
At the heart of Paperblanks is a celebration of human creativity and culture. And what better way to back that up by showcasing diverse artists on our journal covers? From our first releases in 1992 right up until our...
Every once in a while, we like to introduce organizations that make a difference in our community and that use journalling as part of their programs. We recently had the pleasure to talk with Vanessa Tsang, Program Manager of...
"I grew up amidst fields and forests in a small village in Austria. Our neighbor was an 80-year old German writer, war veteran and well-travelled wise man and as a child I became intrigued by his stories about the world outside of my small village."
To be a creative person is to live this life to the fullest, to be creative in everything you do. This is your birthright as a human being.
This month's featured artist is Tiggis, a psychotherapist who uses art to explore the unconscious mind. Discover more from Tiggis on The Conscious Mind Collection. An Interview with Tiggis: Our May 2019 Sketchbook Prompts Winner! Background Name: Tiggis, operating under The Conscious Mind...
Every year on Giving Tuesday, we profile a charity, organization or cause that is helping to make the world a better place. This year, we have connected with Maria de Gier about her project called #DrawForPeace. Check out our interview...