Wow! I got this post finished and there are so many recaps, round-ups, and other wrap-ups for 2018 plus plans for 2019 that it might take the better part of a week to read them all. Luckily, we have all of 2019 to reminisce about 2018. Year-End Rounds Up and Resolutions: 2018, Penwrapped. (via Leigh…
Cheers: Ink: If you are an ink fan, 2018 was the year for you. Colorverse, 3Oysters, Color Charm, Pen BBS, Krishna, Ferris Wheel Press, and so much more. While not all these inks were new on the market this year, many of these washed up onto the shores of the US and Europe this year.…
Tina: Ana: Thanks to some advice from the fine folks at Wonder Fair, Bob picked up a few lovely stationery items for me. The staff advised him, “I don’t think she has this..”, “I have never seen a review for this ink…” and so forth. I was as tickled by the watchful eye of the…
A couple weeks ago Pantone announced their prediction for the Color of the Year for 2019. They chose “Living Coral” a coral color with a golden undertone that they say “energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.” I tend to think of coral as a pinky-orange. I think it’s definitely a pleasing color. So, in…
I look forward to the start of the New Year and my opportunity to re-evaluate my goals and plans for the coming year. For me, it’s about goal-setting and the like rather than giant RESOLUTIONS. I like to go through my mental bucket list and see if there’s anything I can accomplish in the coming…
In case you missed the silliness that ensued back in late October when Brad, Myke and I went to New York and Toronto, I thought I’d post the video here. Being the holidays, I figure most people are puttering around, relaxing and just hanging out. This video is my chance to hang out a bit…
by Tina Koyama I have only one resolution for 2019, and it’s the same as the one I made (and kept – at least halfway) a year ago: Clear out my studio of all unneeded art and craft materials, office supplies and stationery items. Yes, I still hoard use art and craft materials, office supplies…
