Nothing quite says summertime like a visit to the beach! We always enjoy using the current season as creative inspiration. Incorporate seaside magic into your next craft by choosing a fun DIY pr ...
Autumnal Bundles for Sinking into Fall (Post)As lovely as summer always is, with its warmer weather beckoning us outdoors, we adore how fall inspires us to turn inward. The cooler weather provides the perfect excuse to spend more time indo ...
52 Inspiring & Entertaining Podcasts for Studio Time (Post)Podcasts offer an enjoyable way to receive inspiration, motivation, and entertainment while working in the studio. Below are a variety of podcasts beloved by some of the artists who have graced the ...
A Mother's Day Gift Guide (Post)Mother's Day is just around the corner and we've put together a delightful selection of gift ideas for you to browse! From beautiful sketchbooks and mugs to creative magazine subscriptions, you ar ...
15 Mixed-Media Prompts to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing (Post)Sometimes it takes just a little dash of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing! Below we've compiled 15 prompts to inspire your next mixed-media project ...15 Mixed-Media Prompts 1. We ...
30 Art Studio Organization Tips for the New Year (Post)When it comes to art studio advice, we’ve received a treasure trove of tips from the artists who have graced the pages of In Her Studio — but the artistic people who read those pages are ...
All About Doodling: Add Personality to Your Art With Just a Pen + FREE Printable Worksheets (Post)When was the last time you picked up a pen and allowed your mind to quietly zoom out of focus as you doodled on the page (tablecloth, napkin?) in front of you? Much like the act of coloring, doodl ...
Artful Thanks: A Gift Box of Gifting Supplies (Post)This project was originally published in A Somerset Life Summer 2016 Oftentimes friends or family help us out in such extraordinary ways that sending a card or flowers is not quite enoug ...
10 Unique Found Objects for Mixed-Media Art (Post)Found object art began to take shape in 1912 when Picasso made his cubist constructions from various scavenged materials, adding such things as matchboxes and newspapers. ...
10 Ways to Use Vintage Photos in Mixed-Media Art (Post)Blog post by Amber Demien, editor of Art Journaling I often think that looking at mixed-media art is like a creative scavenger hunt or game of “I Spy.” The closer you look at a canvas or ...
35 Inspiring Books to Supercharge Your Creative Practice (Post)The creative women who grace the pages of In Her Studio are generous in so many ways — with their time, experience, advice, support, and so much more. In their articles, many featured ar ...
8 Habits that Spark Artistic Creativity (Post)Creativity is the soul of art, the essence that breathes life into every brush stroke, every word on the page, and every note in the composition. Yet, no matter how creative you are, everyone eventua ...
7 “Novel” Ways to Use Old Books in Your Artwork (Post)We'll make a confession — we love to cut up books. It may sound barbaric, but there is something immensely satisfying about cutting up a book that you were forced to read in school, or a book that yo ...
Our Favorite Cubbies (Post)Featuring some of the most charming displays and planned arrangements we've seen, these studios take the compartmentalized storage one can only dream of to the next level. We hope these functional ...
55 Ways to Renew Your Creative Spirit (Post)Photo by Katrina Rodabaugh featured in In Her Studio Autumn 2019 Sometimes creative block is a symptom of a larger problem, like an all-together lack of motivation. Especially during ...
Creating Autumn Ambiance (Post)This article by Sarah Heron was originally published in Somerset Holidays & Celebrations Volume 9. I am a Floridian who absolutely adores autumn; the glorious colors in the trees ...
The Differences Between 6 Types of Mixed-Media Art (Post)As artists push the boundaries of traditional mediums, new avenues of creativity open up. Mixed-media art has emerged as a testament to this boundless creativity. It's the fusion of diverse materi ...
20 Tips to Overcome Artist's Block (Post)Photo by Anna Kern featured in In Her Studio Summer 2020 Creative block rears its head in many different ways, and sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part. For mixed-med ...
Sentiments in Stamps: Your Guide to Stamping in Mixed-Media (Post)Stamps seem to be straightforward art supplies: apply some paint or ink, press onto a surface, and you get an image. But how mixed-media artists use stamps is anything but basic. Stamping in mixed ...
Handmade Necklace Projects: Inspiration From the Pages of Belle Armoire Jewelry (Post)Whether it's quilting, art journaling, jewelry-making or anything in-between, here at Stampington, we are all about celebrating creativity. One of our favorite publications is Belle Armo ...
7 Creative Spring Garden Ideas to Explore (Post)Gardening isn't just about putting seeds in the ground and waiting for them to sprout; it's a means of connecting with nature, a therapeutic activity, and an artistic endeavor. Whether you're just ...
Junk Journaling Joy: How to Make Junk Journals Unique to You (Post)What is a junk journal? It is a one-of-a-kind, eclectic 'you' type of book. The beauty of a junk journal is that it can be anything you want it to be. Not only does junk journaling provide a creat ...
30 Art Journaling Tips From Mixed-Media Artists (Post)Art Journaling magazine always contains a wealth of advice from the artists who generously share their work within its pages. From practical tips to inspiring ideas and even motivational message ...
The Beauty of Altered Books in Mixed-Media Art (Post)Picture a worn book, its weathered pages telling stories of a bygone era, now infused with a vibrant new identity. What was once a vessel of literature has turned into a canvas for creativity. Alt ...
Our Favorite Plant-Filled Spaces (Post)It's no secret that adding plants to your indoor space can offer a host of benefits. By releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, plants naturally freshen up the air around us, and they're known ...