As part of our 30th birthday celebrations, we’re sharing a peek behind the scenes and introducing some of the people who help bring our products to life. Check out the Paperblanks30 tag for more special anniversary content!
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Bruges-based Joke Boudens is a multidisciplinary artist whose wide range of works includes lettering, calligraphy, illustration and printmaking. Whimsical critters, exquisite hand lettering and intricate patterns featuring elements of geometry and tiny botanicals are a common thread in her work, but you...
Due to the scores of holiday cards that are mailed out this month, December 7th is often recognised as "National Letter Writing Day." With email and social media posts slowly taking over our means of daily communication, it's important to celebrate...
Today, we’re talking with Teneal Kotzé, a "poetic painter" and art student who is unafraid of experimenting with different themes and mediums. We are excited to share her story with you, and welcome her to the #PeopleOfPaperblanks community. To see more...
"My theory about writing is that you need to keep at it. I write every day and try to stay focused on creating the best possible stories."
"I am really concerned about power and how it is constructed, and also about finding a voice for experiences that have been left on the margins of society or history."
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...
Being a creative entrepreneur takes courage and resilience, endless nights and busy days. It also requires wearing many hats and learning new skills or honing existing ones. One thing is for sure, though: it needs a great deal of...
Name: Terrence James Coffman
Age: 69
City/Town: Jefferson, Wisconsin
Country: USA
Places: I currently live in Jefferson, WI. I was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Falls Church, VA. In the mid '90’s I lived in Lacoste, France where I began...
Name: Goldeen Ogawa
Age: Mid twenties
Residence: California, USA
Occupation: I am a speculative fiction author, artist, illustrator and cartoonist, though I tend to blur the lines between those labels quite a lot.
Teachers/Education: I didn’t have teachers as many people would recognize...