UPPERCASE { Janine Vangool }

Jelena Obradovic Hello Reader, Oops, I think the entire month of October went by without a Pattern Journal! I've been busy with the release of the Glue book (all about collage) and getting the forthcoming issue of UPPERCASE magazine to the printer. If you're not yet a paid subscriber to UPPERCASE magazine, I'd love for you to join us. The code take15 gives CA$15 off on subscriptions, renewals and gift subscriptions. (You can consider this a "Black Friday" deal—this is the largest discount on...

Hello Reader, I'm popping in again, this time with some previews for the forthcoming issue and a reminder that everyone can use the code take15 for CA$15 off subscriptions and renewals. I sent renewal notices by email yesterday, so anyone whose subscription has concluded recently has been notified. If you're already a subscriber—thank you! Please share the discount with your creative friends or purchase a Gift Subscription for someone. If you have an active subscription but want to extend it...

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Hello Reader, Did you see the cover reveal on Tuesday? The next UPPERCASE cover is by Lora Slobodian with lettering by Lilla Rogers. This issue is at the printer! Please subscribe, renew or update your subscriber address by November 20 (that's next Thursday) to be on the mailing list. This issue will be dispatched as soon as possible in December. Use the code 'take15' for CA$15 off a subscription or renewal this weekend. SPECIAL OFFERS Use the code "take15" at checkout for CA$15 off...

Dear Reader, I'm excited to share with you the next UPPERCASE cover! The artwork is by Lora Slobodian from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, who is just starting out as an illustrator. This is her first time being published... and on the front cover of a magazine, no less! Lora submitted to the open call "Illustration and the Elements of Creativity" in which the creative brief asked the artist to use the elements of earth, water, air and fire as visual motifs to express themselves as an...

Hello Reader, The next UPPERCASE (#68, Jan-Feb-Mar) is this close to being sent to the printer. Just another round or two of text proofing to go... Cover reveal's coming next week! Please subscribe, renew or update your subscriber address—the next issue will be mailed in early December. Use the code 'keepgoing' for CA$10 off a subscription or renewal. Glue is available in my shop! (Purchase 3 or more Encyclopedias and get 20% off the cover prices.) Connect with kindred spirits. UPPERCASE...

Dear Reader, I give to you a photo of a geranium. I've been nurturing my geraniums indoors since September—I made a cutting off the mother plant, but I wanted to preserve the beauty of this flower stem. Maybe it will inspire your creativity in some way? Design of the next issue of UPPERCASE is just days away from completion! It's issue #68, Jan-Feb-March 2026, but it goes to the printer next week so that it can be printed and mailed in early December. The hope* is that it will get into the...

Dear Reader, Between designing the next issue (nearly 60 pages done!) and my daily tasks, I'm playing with oil pastels and scissors. It may or may not turn into the next UPPERCASE cover... It's just a spark of an idea at this point! Subscribe to UPPERCASE magazine The discount 'keepgoing' gives CA$10 off a print subscription/renewal. This week's updates I'm looking for some subscriber studios to publish in the next issue! Share your workspace, studio or corner of the dining room... wherever...

Dear Reader, Making Zen starts tomorrow! It's a free online event where you'll be introduced to new artists and do some mindful stitching. Each day, a new batch of videos is released and available for free for 24 hours. (If you want to watch at your own pace, you can purchase a VIP ticket for lifetime access to the presentations plus some bonuses from the speakers.) UPPERCASE is a promotional sponsor and affiliate. It's a working weekend for me—design for issue 68 is underway! If you have...