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, Have you ever been asked: "Where do you find your inspiration?" Or this one: "How do you find inspiration?" Throughout my creative career, these have been the most common questions I get asked! I always find these questions sort of funny... It's like you already had inspiration and simply misplaced it, and you're searching for it like lost keys. Or it's a destination somewhere, but we don't know how to get there. Thinking about this concept of inspiration being a place to be...

Take 10% off orders over $100 with the code circle10. Hello Reader, If you're curious about what's inside the next issue, I've just uploaded a flip-through preview of the forthcoming UPPERCASE. I have to get the mailing data compiled early Monday morning, so this is the last call if you're not already a subscriber of the print magazine to get it mailed directly from the printer to you. (Subscription orders are welcome later of course, it's just that you'll have to wait until July for it to be...

Hello Reader, Are you critical of your handwriting? I tend to write faster than I should, trying to make my hand keep up with my thoughts. This results in incomplete letterforms (especially the last couple of letters in a word) to the point of illegibility to everyone except me. In some respects, keeping my personal, handwritten notes somewhat indecipherable makes me feel safer. In that my full thoughts are not completely on display. That I maintain my introversion and privacy. I'd love to...

Dear Reader, Today, I have two fun ways to (possibly) be published in the Jot book. I will feature some readers' letters and postcards in the book and use the submissions to design one of the signature dust jackets for the Encyclopedia of Inspiration. Submissions might also be posted in an online gallery or in the UPPERCASE newsletter. 1) Write a Letter Write a letter about why jotting down your thoughts, feelings and ideas on paper is meaningful and important to you. Your full message should...

Hello Reader, The significant task of my week was accomplished: the next issue of UPPERCASE is okay to print! printer proof of the cover (art by Elen Delafouge Jones) Ending this weekend: use the code perfectcircle for CA$15 off subscriptions or renewals. Offer expires May 31st. The previous three issues and the forthcoming issue 70. I'll see you soon with a special message about the Jot book and how you can participate by post! The next issue, #70 (July-Aug-Sept) Subscribe starting with the...

Hello Reader, I'm waiting for the printer proofs for the next issue, so in the meantime, here are some screenshots to give you a small teaser of what's coming... cover art by Elen Delafouge Jones Save CA$15 until May 31st with'perfectcircle' Please subscribe* or renew* to be on the mailing list for issue #70! If you subscribe or renew before the end of the month, get CA$15 off with the code perfectcircle. (The code cannot be retroactively applied to past purchases.) Subscribe / Renew * A note...

Hello Reader, The design of the next issue of UPPERCASE is done! After another round of proofing, this issue is off to the printer tomorrow. Inconveniently, the power's going to be off at my office for some upgrades, so I'm sending this message early in the day. If you have any questions, I'll reply to you when I can. And now, it's time for the cover reveal! The front and back covers are both by UPPERCASE readers who submitted to the open calls for issue #70. I love being surprised and...

Hello Reader, The design of the next issue of UPPERCASE magazine is nearly complete! I've only got the cover pattern, Snippets, Abecedary and table of contents left to design for issue #70. It feels good to be close to done since this issue goes to the printer early next week. Then, while this issue is at the printer, I will transition back into Jot! book curating and writing. I'm not ready to reveal any spoilers from the next issue, so I'm sharing Finley's creativity today. His art class...