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...
As we move further into the year, each season offers an opportunity to refresh one’s mind and reflect on personal stories. Journalling prompts are a wonderful way to determine where to focus your energies and discover new directions.
To inspire...
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...
We asked our Instagram followers for the best books they've read recently. As we're all finding ourselves with some extra time to spend indoors, or safely socially distanced outside, we thought a fan-favourite book list could help you find...
It is no secret that at Paperblanks we are enthusiasts about handwritten letters. In the past we've brought you many stories about pen pals who become lifelong friends, a love letter collection, a letter writing challenge and typewriting socials,...
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've officially turned the calendar page to December, and the countdown to the new year has begun. To help you get into the spirit of the season, and maintain a sense of calm as the holidays heat up, here...
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...
Feel the embrace of a magical evening with our spectacular Paperblanks Fall 2025 design, Silk Sky. Inspired by a traditional silk satin wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this journal evokes...
There’s no doubt that winter is the perfect time to sit in and hunker down with some reading.
If you're wondering what to do with a free weekend this chilly season, may we suggest putting your coziest socks on, turning...