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A fine art paperie devoted to inviting beauty, connection, and wonder into everyday moments.
Art for thoughtful living.
WRITING IS PRESENCE
In a world of instant messages, a handwritten note ask something different of us. It ask us to pause. To choose our words carefully. To let another know they are worth our time.
May these cards and keepsakes bring a little beauty . . . and a little presence into everyday life.
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Brighten someone’s day with a hand-written note. Celebrate with a personalized message to mark a special occasion.
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Notes of color to brighten your space and remind you to slow down and enjoy the moments that make up each day
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Deepen presence throughout your day by journaling, sketching, painting, and creative supports to invite you to pause and enjoy a peaceful present moment.
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Thoughtful collections when sending a thoughtful gift to…
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⛅︎ Brighten someone’s day
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✎ Put your thoughts on paper
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🎶 Invite art into your spaces
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PAPERIE
COLOR BUNGALOW
A fine art paperie devoted to bringing beauty, connection, and wonder into everyday moments.
Art for thoughtful living.
WRITING IS PRESENCE
In a world of constant motion, a handwritten note, a thoughtful journal entry, a quick sketch, or a quiet observation asks something different of us.
It asks us to pause . . . to notice . . . to choose our words, lines and shapes carefully(with intention). to express —-
These stolen moments here and there allow us to sink into the present moment and appreciate the subtle beauty that always surrounds us but often goes unseen—the changing light, a dancing shadow, the curve of a shell, or the kindness of a thoughtful note. These are life affirming moments. that remind us that joy can often be found in the littles of life’s miracles simply by paying attention - how a small act of writing a little something and sending to a friend or loved one can completely change the course of their day, week or month and offer them the same gift of taking a moment to pause, so relish in the present moment - the gift.
May these cards, prints, journals, and creative companions bring a little beauty... and a little more presence... into everyday life.
PAPERIE
Companions for artists, observers, and lifelong students.
The books from Swatland Studio explore painting, observation, creative practice, and the beauty of the natural world.
Each book is created to inspire deeper seeing, nurture creative growth, and encourage a lifelong connection to the beauty of the world around us.
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Alla Prima II: Companion completes the expansion of Alla Prima by offering in-depth details on the technical processes that go into creating paintings. Throughout the 264 pages, lavishly illustrated with 384 images, you’ll learn about surfaces and how to prepare them, paint application techniques, how to stretch canvases, choose a color palette, varnish, photograph, and ship your final paintings—and much more!
Katie Swatland’s latest book, The Eternal Student offers discoveries, lessons and delights in painting and the creative process.
Where do you capture your inspiration? Here are 60 blank pages of 100# Mohawk Superfine White Eggshell paper awaiting your sketches and notes. An exquisite surface for writing, journaling, composing, dreaming and drawing with a variety of mixed media including graphite, pastels, ink, acrylic and watercolor.
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Every order is carefully wrapped and prepared in the studio before beginning its journey to you.
A good book is a quiet conversation that stays with you . . .