The next UPPERCASE book! ✒️ 📓 ❤️
1 day ago • 4 min readHello Reader, I am excited to announce that the next volume of the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration is called Jot! This uplifting volume will be about journaling, note-taking, sketching, book-making, handwriting, and other ways of jotting down our thoughts onto paper. This book concept is one I've been exploring for some time (you might see some similarities in theme with it and my Sketchbook Revival "text" book session). I am consciously and purposefully incorporating hands-on elements...
READ POSTWow, thank you! ✒️ 📓 ❤️
about 10 hours ago • 5 min readHello Reader, Thank you so much for the amazing reception of the next volume in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration, Jot! In the 24 hours since I announced this title, more than 350 books have already been pre-ordered. (And I've received some lovely auditions already, too.) What a wonderful vote of confidence for this book! You're a bunch of kindred spirits, that's for sure. ❤️ In case you missed the announcement yesterday, read on for the project details. I've also added some more...
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4 days ago • 3 min readHello Reader, I hope you have a relaxing and creative weekend. If you're looking for something to do, Sketchbook Revival started today! In my 45-minute session, I play with the following methods for creating a "text" book—a sketchbook inspired by words and letters. Here's more about my session. My session airs on April 15 and will only be available through the Sketchbook Revival hub. And here's the link to sign up to view all sessions from 30+ artists. (It's free to sign up and watch. If you...
READ POSTInspired to share!
16 days ago • 6 min readHello Reader, Thank you to everyone who is signing up for Sketchbook Revival! More info about my session can be found here. It's free to sign up (the optional paid VIP pass gives you more time to enjoy everything; there are 30+ instructors over 11 days, so it is a full itinerary). I'm popping in to your inbox a day early with a reminder that the next batch of open calls closes on April 1st at 5 pm MDT. If you're planning to submit, please don't wait until the last minute! PRACTICE MAKES...
READ POSTExplore something new with me!
20 days ago • 1 min readHi Reader! I'm excited to announce that I'm one of over 30 instructors for this year's Sketchbook Revival! Organized by Karen Abend, the 11-day challenge starts April 11, with each day bringing you a new grouping of inspiring and instructional videos about how to keep (or start) a sketchbook practice that is creative and fulfilling. It's free to sign up! If you want unlimited access to the videos plus a giant list of bonuses from other instructors and me, there's an option to become a "VIP"...
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