Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Feb 7th 2025
February is Black History Month, and we’re celebrating by shining a spotlight on seven incredibly talented calligraphers of color, along with Calligraphers of Color, an inclusive community dedicated to uplifting BIPOC lettering artists. These artists are not only masters of their craft but also advocates for representation, accessibility, and empowerment within the calligraphy world.
In this newsletter, you'll discover a diverse range of le… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 26th 2023
Pearl Ex by Jacquard are safe, inert powdered pigments that can be used for a multitude of arts and crafts projects. Pearl Ex can be mixed into any viscous medium for a metallic/pearlescent effect, including oils, acrylics, gouache, wax, polymer clay, watercolors, and so much more. These pigments are colorfast, temperature resistant, weather resistant and non-tarnishing, and can be applied glass, metal, wood, fabric, paper, any other surface… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 17th 2023
Hi All! My name is Sophie Taylor and I am the artist behind @taylor_design_studio. I'm a long time fan of @paperandinkarts, so it's a treat to be writing this blog post. I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself for those who might not know me. I'm a California native and live on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere. I've been a crafter for as long as I can remember, but when I took my first lettering course back in 2018, it change… Read more