UPPERCASE { Janine Vangool }

Hello 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...

Hello Reader, Would you like to be featured in an All About YOU newsletter? It's easy! Simply submit your work here. In case you missed it, there's a new discount code for subscriptions: Use the code creativeself for $10 off subscriptions or renewals. And, thank you for the continued excitement for Jot!, the next book in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration. Have a good weekend, A few more ways to be in issue #70 Nearly all the content for the next issue is in, and I've started designing...

Hello Reader, Today's the last day of newly released Sketchbook Revival sessions! You can still sign up for free and watch my session and others for a few more days. The option to upgrade to a VIP will be presented to you during that process. Once you're a VIP, you retain access to the videos and can watch them at your own pace. I am grateful to Karen Abend for inviting me to be an instructor. The opportunity pushed me into new creative directions. It was a learning experience—presenting...

This cover mockup uses scanned pages from my notebook, where I listed ideas for this vert book. I've layered them to represent the brainstorming process—ideas overlapping, intermingling and multiplying. I typed "jot!" on my typewriter, scanned it at high resolution and enlarged it to create the wordmark for the book. It was fun to create an entire cover with my own thoughts handwritten and typed on paper, then brought into the computer. Dear Reader, Thank you for an incredible week—the...

Hello 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...

Hello 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...

Hey there! In case you missed it over the weekend, the back issue sale will continue in my shop through today. Get $14 Canadian dollars off each issue when you add 3 or more to your cart. Canadian customers: Your back issues will be CA$10 apiece.US-customers: Your back issues will be roughly US$13.76 apiece. (The CA$14 discount fluctuates with the exchange rate.) Thanks for all your support of the back issues sale. Pricing will revert back this evening. Shop the back issues sale! Bestsellers...

Hey there! I'm having an inventory spring cleaning sale at my fulfillment warehouse (no local pickup in Calgary). Get $14 Canadian dollars off each issue when you add 3 or more to your cart. Canadian customers: Your back issues will be CA$10 apiece.US-customers: Your back issues will be roughly US$13.76 apiece. (The CA$14 discount fluctuates with the exchange rate.) Thanks for all your support of the back issues sale this weekend. Shop the back issues sale! Bestsellers cover by Sarah Matthews...

Hello Reader, It's time for some spring cleaning... I've put UPPERCASE back issues on sale — CA$14 off each issue when you add 3 or more to your cart. Canadian customers: Your back issues will be CA$10 apiece.US-customers: Your back issues will be roughly US$13.76 apiece (The CA$14 off fluctuates with the exchange rate). While supplies last—issue #45 is down to 50 copies. Shipping costs are not discounted. UPPERCASE is a substantial magazine. The cost to ship it domestically and...