People of Paperblanks

Interviews with artists, authors and real-life journallers.

Name: Eric Comstock Location: Salt Lake City, UT Education: Advertising Program at Utah State University Favourite quote: It’s more of a mantra... “Discovery is in the doing.” We’re so excited to have your artwork on the covers of our latest collection, Retro Pop! Can...
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...
Metalsmith, papermaker and artist Melanie Brauner doesn’t believe in talent. The success of her one-of-a-kind jewellery business, Verso Studio, comes from a place of kindness to herself, generosity and a genuine connection with her customers – and hard work...
Bookbinding has always fascinated us here at Paperblanks, and for more than 20 years we have been mesmerized by the ancient art of bookmaking and its history. Imagine our delight when we came across the bookart work of Rachel...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people’s journals to celebrate their imagination and inspire others. This week we are happy to welcome back to our blog writer Clio Velentza from Greece, who in 2016 was featured in our X Questions With...
"The mysterious aspects of a single person fascinate me and portraiture – the study of faces - is what I specialize in to try to understand how emotions are expressed."
Playful woodland creatures, colourful blooms and fruits, lush plants and friendly characters with rosy cheeks are some of the whimsical subjects found in Sam Pernoski's work. It is, as she describes it, happy art. Her folksy-style illustrations have been...
"My favourite Paperblanks book is the Back Pocket Mini from the Pocket Companions Collection. I like the rugged look of the cover. Also, I like the round corner format. It fits easily in my back pocket."
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...
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.