Did you know the term "collage" comes from the French word "coller," which means "to glue"? Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, two instrumental figures in the Cubist movement, coined the wor ...
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 ...
9 Unique Art Journaling Ideas for Creative Exploration (Post)What seamlessly blends artistry, writing, and personal reflection? Art journaling goes beyond creating aesthetically pleasing pages. As a form of self-expression with multiple therapeutic b ...
Getting Creative With Somerset Studio Artist Papers by Guest Artist Megan Whisner Quinlan (Post)When artist Megan Whisner Quinlan tagged us in a project featuring Somerset Studio's artist papers, we were so inspired by her work and thought you would be too. We invited Megan to t ...
Inspiring Gifts for the Artist in Your Life + a Giveaway! (Post)Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic women in your life the gift of creativity with items that will inspire her ...
Artistic Finds for Under $25! Budget-Friendly Items for Creative Projects (Post)Lately, we've been hit hard by price increases on many of our everyday essentials. It feels like they're going up almost everywhere you turn, and we sometimes think we cannot indulge in our ...
Gift Guide for Artists and Creatives (Post)Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic women in your life the gift of creativity with items that will inspire her t ...
6 Jane Austen-Themed Mixed-Media Projects (Post)Jane Austen fans, you will love these projects! Celebrate your adoration for the beloved author with these fun and simple mixed-media crafts. See below for the inspiration and be sure to use the h ...
Explore Your Creativity with these Online Mixed-Media Classes! (Post)Here at Stampington & Company we are always coming up with ways to provide creative inspiration and help you grow as an artist. Last year we were thrilled to present The Somerset Workshop ...
10 Surface Choices for Mixed-Media Art (Post)You may know canvas is a widely used base for mixed-media art. But as this art form encourages experimentation, what other surfaces can you use to bring your artistic vision to life? And whic ...
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 ...
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 ...
Inspired by Instagram: 5 Creative Instagram Accounts We Love! (Post)Browsing through Instagram is always a wonderful way to discover fresh creative inspiration! Today we're sharing a collection of our favorite artistic Instagram accounts that just may inspire your ...
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 ...
Celebrating What Women are Capable of: A Special Look Inside Our Premier Issue (Post)When we work on each issue of In Her Studio — the magazine that paved the way for this new, exciting title — we lament the many photos of artwork and creations we can’t fit into art ...
12 Creative Ways to Use Vintage Photos in Your Art Journal (Post)Vintage photos are often used in art journals to help the artist tell a story. We can’t help but wonder who the people in the photo were, what their lives were like, or what they were thinking ...
How to Construct and Deconstruct a Cardboard Journal with Guest Artist Michelle Ward (Post)We have a very special guest artist visiting Somerset Place! Please join us in welcoming to our blog the incredibly talented Michelle Ward. A gifted instructor, rubber stamp and stencil designer, ...
8 Mixed-Media Techniques to Try (Post)We’ve gathered some quick and easy mixed-media techniques that would make great additions to any canvas, art journal page, or creation you can imagine! See below for the inspiration:Technique ...
5 Handcrafted Bookmarks to Help Meet Your Reading Goals (Post)Many of us set reading goals at the beginning of a new year, either to read a certain number of books or perhaps to tackle some titles on our to-be-read lists. Why not combine your reading goals with ...
A Gift Guide for Artists & Creatives! (Post)Project pictured in A Somerset Holiday Volume 15 Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic wom ...
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 ...
5 Fun Uses for Washi Tape (Post)Washi tape is one of our favorite decorative art supplies! You can use it to adorn gift packaging, greeting cards, or even your keyboard. See below for a few fun projects to spark your creativity...1 ...
5 Ornament Projects You Can Make Yourself! (Post)Is it just us or is crafting even more fun during the holiday season? Whether it's hand-stamped wrapping paper or a special ornament that can be displayed for years to come, there are countle ...
A Tour of Our Journaling Magazines (Post)Grab your favorite pen, a cup of coffee, and clear a few hours for yourself. As you wander through the pages of these publications, you’ll uncover a wealth of journaling inspiration. Shine a sp ...
5 Simple & Creative DIY Gift Wrap Ideas (Post)With Christmas only 5 days away, many of us have quite a bit of wrapping to do! We always find that incorporating a creative touch to packaging is a simple way to make gifts more meaningful. Wh ...
Tree Book Project with Hand-Carved Stamps by Guest Artist Lynne Moncrieff (Post)We are thrilled to invite talented artist and frequent Stampington contributor, Lynne Moncrieff to the blog today! She is sharing a beautiful stamping project along with instructions on how to ...
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 ...
20 Mixed-Media Techniques to Try (Post)The wonderful thing about mixed-media is that anything goes, from materials, to topics, to techniques. But sometimes when you are faced with so many possibilities, you freeze with indecision. We’ ...
Glimpse Inside February 2022 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Get your creative juices flowing this month with our newest issues filled to the brim with projects you will love to try! Whether it's a mixed media project inside Somerset Studio or a bath a ...
Artful Building Blocks: 8 Mixed-Media Techniques for Beginners (Page)Somerset Apprentice magazine takes its readers by the hand to teach them the fundamentals of creating Somerset-style art — one basic step at a time. Today, we’re sharing some of our very ...