You have been collecting supplies with a vague junk journal project in mind, but now you don’t know where to begin? I totally understand. Welcome to my world. I love finding inspiration in everyday things, and when I run across an illustration or some vintage ephemera, my brain fills up with so many possibilities I […]
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What are Western Art Prints? Western Art Prints is a broad definition of a huge scope of art. It can mean any art produced in western America, or in the global western hemisphere. My interest in Western art specifically concerns cowboys, Indians, horses, cattle, ranches, and frontier life in general. North America west of the
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Start with an old book. It can be any old book of course, but the ones I prefer a vintage book printed during the late 1800s to early 1900s. The pages are nicely aged to a warm tone, the printing method is usually letterpress, which has a little bit of texture (as opposed to modern
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Why do I take apart old books and sell the parts? Repurposing old books is a great way to breathe new life into them and allow them to continue their stories. The pages and illustrations that I sell in my Etsy shop are removed from old books that are worn out or falling apart. They
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We all know about the most common Kliban Cat illustrations that you find on T-Shirts, mugs, and posters, you know – Cat with a guitar singing about the Mousies, Momcat with her baby. But here are my reader’s Top 10 Favorites, which may be a bit different than you would think. Kliban Cat art prints
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Japanese woodblock printing emerged in Japan during the 17th century and remained popular into the 19th century. The typical Ukiyo-e prints illustrate scenes from daily life. Landscapes, women figures (often, courtesans), and theater actors. Known for their vibrant colors and bold compositions, Ukiyo-e prints are visually stunning and provide a window into Japanese life and
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