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People of Paperblanks

Interviews with artists, authors and real-life journallers.

"Most beautiful things come from the heart."
“Childhood is a time of great discovery. It is a time when every morning brings new knowledge about the world and you can’t wait to get up and explore. Most of the people I grew up with were of...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people’s journals to celebrate their imagination and inspire others. This week we are getting to know Michelle McKendry, a wax seal creator and creative writer from Ontario who uses Paperblanks journals in many different...
The life and art of F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 – 1940) mirror the excesses and sublime brilliance of the society that produced him. As the foremost chronicler of the outsized ambitions, appetites and failures that have consistently defined America,...
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...
At Paperblanks, we are firm believers in the importance of personal storytelling and the need to empower writers in our community. This week we want to spotlight Megaphone and the significant work they are doing by creating meaningful work...
Cathy Thorne is not only a poet – she is a spontaneous typewriter poet. Based in Toronto, Cathy has been able to seamlessly combine her passion for poetry, people and old-school typewriters into her work. With a background in...
The muted and complex palette of pastel colours and the sensuous, sinuous lines of Alphonse Mucha’s work heralded a novel moment in art history. In works notable for their youthful energy and simplified draftsmanship, Mucha (1860–1939) helped to turn...
"I love that our journals take inspiration from all eras and all parts of the world, so no matter where someone is from they can find one that will appeal to them."