Category Archives: Books

Shadows & Shading Blog Hop

March 23, 2011

Congratulations to our blog hop winner Kimmy K, who said: “What a great giveaway! I would love to see what’s inside this book.” We had over 233 comments. Thanks to everyone who participated! Book Giveaway The Shadows & Shading book … Continue reading →

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First Friday Art Walk

March 1, 2011

Two of Copic North America’s very own (President Ken O’Connell and Product Specialist Marianne Walker) will be hosting an Art Walk and signing copies of their recent publications this Friday, March 4th in downtown Eugene from 5:30-8:30pm. Come enjoy wine and refreshments in … Continue reading →

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Artist Skaffs Book Signing

August 28, 2009

If you are in the New York City area Tuesday, September 22nd, then be sure to check out this event. Skaffs creator Luke Feldman will be doing a book signing and demonstration at Kinokuniya at the Avenue of the Americas … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Abner Graboff

August 11, 2009

During my blog reading this week I found a great feature on Illustrator Abner Graboff. For those of you who dig children’s book illustration, especially stuff from the 50′s and 60′s, this is a great read. Portland, Oregon Illustrator Ward … Continue reading →

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Scrapbooks – An American History

July 23, 2009

Last year Graphic Designer Jessica Helfand released a “Scrapbooks, An American History“. National Scrapbooking day was back in May (5.03) and we didn’t have a blog at the time so I had no place to point this out. She wrote … Continue reading →

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1000 Journals Project

July 17, 2009

If you haven’t heard about the 1000 Journals Project then you really should check out their site. I’ve had this book sitting on my desk for months and pick it up all the time for inspiration or just a quick visual break. It is a great reminder of the flexible nature of visual communication. Everyone has their own approach to mark making, drawing or doodling. There is a great deal of mixed media/ collage work in here as well. Makes me want to get up from the computer and go to my drawing table with nothing but a pile of old magazines, a glue stick and my favorite drawing tool. Continue reading →

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