It seems, rather subconsciously, I was hitting all the themes for the current open call when I was drawn to snap these photos.
As evening arrives ever earlier, the setting sun offers some warm light over my workspace...
You can see my Jot cover mockup in the foreground of the photo. This book project has consistently been top of mind. I'd estimate the book to be 80% written at this point, but still a ways to go with editing and design. I will share an updated project timeline soon.
The newest issue of UPPERCASE magazine (#71, Oct-Nov-Dec) is out and about! It's available through subscriptions and single copies. North American stockists will be receiving their copies in early October; the UK distributor will be later in October. There are two options for subscriptions; start with #70 July-Aug-Set and issues #70 and #71 will be sent together now. The code creativepath gives CA$12 off subscriptions and renewals.
FOR CANADIANS: My efforts to reduce inventory costs continue. The first shipments of free cartons have been dispersed and we're ready for another round. (I gave away 2,040 free magazines in September.)If you're a Canadian non-profit, school, educator, event or community group that could use multiple cartons of back issues (30 per carton), please be in touch via this form.
p.s. Thanks to everyone who wrote to sympathize with the bot attack on my Shopify-hosted website. Apparently, this has been widespread and has happened to a lot of you recently, too. Fortunately, the rate of fake checkouts has diminished. I'm using Blocky Fraud Blocker and it is holding strong against any fake orders making their way through. To reiterate, nothing in my store or any UPPERCASE customer data is at risk and customer data is secure.
50% off back issues when you purchase 3 or more
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All Available Back Issunes BUNDLE: Issues #55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69 Thirteen magazines. The biggest bundle for the biggest savings! CA$150
Low inventory on last year's issue #67 about stencils, black and white and making something out of nothing.
With AI stealing our written works and visual art to feed large language models and output AI-generated images, it is becoming harder and harder to know what’s true. Genuine. Authentic. Human-made. Making art and craft and being creative—without any digital or technological mediation—is something we dearly need to hold on to. How do you explore your art/craft and express your creativity in a way that is completely authentic to you? What is the truth in your making? How are you expressing your truth and individuality? How are you discovering the truth of who you are by making art or creating something by hand?
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Making Zen is on now! FREE! Making Zen features 40 expert artists sharing their handmade craft techniques and mindful stitching ideas. You have free access to each day's sessions for 24 hours, or buy a VIP ticket to watch at your leisure. UPPERCASE is a media partner for Making Zen and earns a commission on sales resulting from these links. Thank you.
Jessica has invited UPPERCASE editor Janine as one of her cozy conversation guests, plus there are other activities and lessons about art-making, intuition, and art for self-care from over 45 creatives. Free! (optional paid upgrade options)
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