TRANQUIL • LUMINOUS • ROOTED Stories from the studio, reflections on process, and the art of the handmade. Why Watercolor Paper Matters: Choosing the Best Watercolor Paper Recently, I began studying watercolor painting with a more dedicated and intentional focus. Rather than simply experimenting here and there, I wanted to truly understand the medium—its techniques, its challenges, and its quiet nuances. Almost immediately, one truth became very clear to me: the paper I choo

The Power of a Limited Color Palette for Artists

In every handmade book I create, there's a final gesture that completes the piece—my embossed artist mark. Subtle and tactile, this small impression pressed into the page is more than a logo. It’s a quiet signature of care, presence, and authorship.

If I had to name the one tool I couldn’t live without in my studio, it’s my HFS guillotine paper cutter. Here's why it's essential for any bookbinder.

Wondering what paper to use for bookbinding? I’m sharing my go-to choices, what features matter most, and how I make practical, beautiful books in my bindery.