When I first came across Paloma Villarreal’s (Paloma Kua) artwork, the first thing I noticed was the antique-looking books she often portrays in her work – lying on a table next to a cup of coffee or held by...
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...
Today marks the 300th birthday of one of history's great revolutionary thinkers - a man who changed the faces of philosophy, musical composition and literature (not to mention the inventor of the autobiographical form) - Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778).
Rousseau's effective...
There is magic and a quiet sense of tranquility in Anja Jane’s work. The Vancouver-based artist has translated her deep connection to Mother Nature into intricate art prints and postcards featuring nature scenes from North America, from the lavish jungle of...
This month's featured artist is Theodora Barda, a curious mixed media artist who turns her passion for exploring new artistic methods into learning workshops, where she teaches obscure forms of art such as fabric painting and tea bag art....
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was a man intimate with the mysteries of wind, sand and stars. He was one of the grand adventurers of his time but he is most famous today for his self-illustrated, philosophical story, The Little...
Constanze Guhr is a book lover and prolific German illustrator living in Berlin. Her inspiring 100-day projects and imaginative handlettering designs livening up the pages of her notebooks caught our eye, and we immediately wanted to learn more about her...
Have you ever wondered what the people behind Paperblanks get up to every day? Did you ever look at a Paperblanks design and wonder, “Hmm, how would this look on my desk?” Well, in this new exclusive blog series,...
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...
Have you ever wondered what the people behind Paperblanks get up to every day? Did you ever look at a Paperblanks design and wonder, “Hmm, how would this look on my desk?” Well, in this new exclusive blog series,...