We are pleased to announce the finalists for our Mixed-Media Portrait reader challenge. Thank you to all who participated in the challenge, and congratulations to the finalists. Finalists, please send your artwork to us by May 30th, 2018. F+W Media, Inc. ATT: Mixed-Media Portrait 2 Mill and Main Place Maynard, MA 01754 Carol Gallion •…
I have always been drawn to water, specifically the ocean. So, when I started planning this post for this Art Lesson, which deals with archetypes and their meaning, I decided to see if there were creatures of the sea that had any ties to creativity. In this quest, I discovered that whales are associated with compassion,…
Cait Sherwood’s journals have an energetic style. In the May/June 2018 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Cait shares an intriguing technique that was inspired by the patterns on fabrics and papers in her stash. Here, we offer a mix of Cait’s captivating art journal pages. Enjoy this sampling. Be sure to check out Cait’s patchwork technique in the…
In the May/June 2018 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Pam Garrison takes the fear out of using hand lettering in your art journal. Step one: Stop worrying about creating perfect letters. Pam presents two artful approaches to lettering that will help you create one-of-a-kind pages. Here’s a sneak peek at some art journal pages featuring…
In the May/June 2018 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Rae Misssigman shared her journey into art journaling. In this issue, you’ll discover how she got started and enjoy her unique style and techniques. Known for her colorful mark making and organic patterns, her journals will inspire you to make your mark. Enjoy this sneak peek…
Ali Manning is a mixed-media book artist and teacher with a lifelong love of books. In the May/June 2018 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Ali shares her Rust-Printed Long-Stitch Nature Journal. If you hesitate to start a new journal, fearing the blank page, Ali has a great fix to overcome that fear that involves rusty…
In the May/June 2018 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, we were thrilled to profile Jody Alexander. Jody is an artist, a maker of books, a librarian, and a teacher. Her handmade books often evolve into unique installations and sculptures that celebrate the characters she imagines, her collections of inspiring bits, and storytelling. Here’s a sneak…
If hand lettering is something you have wanted to try, the 2016–2017 Lettering Lessons Collector’s Edition is not to be missed. A variety of artists share their art and expertise in an inspiring mix of styles and projects. Accompanying videos offer a close-up look at artists’ work and a visual assist in learning their techniques.…
Cloth Paper Scissors had all the bases covered again in 2017: painting, collage, journaling, book making, jewelry, and more. A plethora of artists shared their ideas, experiences, and techniques in essays, artwork, and how-to articles. It was a year of discovery and creative adventure. This 2017 Collection has every issue, in its entirety. Just think…
We are pleased to announce the finalists for our A Stitched Collage Cityscape reader challenge. Thank you to all who participated in the challenge, and congratulations to the finalists: Terry Aske • New Westminster, BC, Canada Marilyn Huskamp • Agency, MO Katy Hurst • Spokane, WA Lynn Radford • New Brighton, PA Jennifer Mallory-Welch •…
