3D Sketchbook Art
This is so cool, an incredible 3D illusion: See more here, and make sure you watch the video!
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Moleskine Monday: Great Lakes Writing Set on Etsy
This is pretty cute: This “great†writing set features the Great Lakes – Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior! The set includes a notebook and 5 pencils. The notebook is a blue softcover Moleskine Cahier notebook silkscreened with a silhouette of the lakes in light blue. It’s perfect for taking notes or doodles and is … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: Great Lakes Writing Set on Etsy
My Favorite Pens
Sometimes, a notebook is only as good as what you write in it with. A notebook can have the best paper in the world, but it still won’t be enjoyable to use with a crappy pen. Over the years, I’ve tried many different pens, but I’ve finally narrowed my choices down to a few favorites, … Continue reading My Favorite Pens
An Architect’s Office (and Notebooks)
The photo below is from an Chicago Tribune photo essay about the office of Bill Baker, the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill structural engineer who helped design the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, currently the world’s tallest building. He uses Moleskine notebooks and lead holders instead of pencils. There are more photos at the link, but … Continue reading An Architect’s Office (and Notebooks)
Moleskine Monday: Spotted on the Subway
I love catching people using notebooks on the subway. This man was drawing with a pencil in what I’m pretty sure was a Moleskine.
Review: O’Bon Notebooks (and Pencils)
I was happy to receive this lovely batch of samples from the good people at O’Bon. They make colorful and eco-friendly pencils and paper products. The large feather-pattern notebook on the bottom is a looseleaf binder. Then there are two wire-O notebooks, and 4 packs of pencils. Let’s take a closer look at the notebooks: … Continue reading Review: O’Bon Notebooks (and Pencils)
Holbein Multimedia Books
I’ve been thinking that I haven’t posted much about larger sketchbooks lately, so here’s one of my favorites. I’ve used a few of these Holbein sketchbooks over the years and always liked them. There’s something about the colors and that stripe up the edge and the ribbon closure that makes them seem nicer than other … Continue reading Holbein Multimedia Books
Moleskine Monday: deviantART Forum Discussion
Someone asks i just got one and i like the paper texture alot for pen and markers, but ive never used them for pencil and was wondering how yall feel about them, and how well pencil works on them Lots of comments, both pro and con. See the discussion at deviantART Forum: how do you … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: deviantART Forum Discussion
Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper, 9th Edition
Welcome to our 9th Carnival of Pen, Pencil, and Paper, collecting the past month’s highlights from blogs about pens, notebooks, office supplies and art supplies. The iPad may be getting all the hype this week, but we’re here to celebrate pads made of paper, ink that is not e-ink, and pages that turn in actual … Continue reading Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper, 9th Edition
Time for Another Carnival!
Since I’ve reconsidered my decision to chuck all my notebooks in favor of my iPhone :) , I thought it was about time I hosted another Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper. You can submit a post relating to notebooks, pens, pencils, office supplies, art supplies, etc at this link anytime up until 5pm EST … Continue reading Time for Another Carnival!