How to come up with creative ideas for projects
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Ever since I started Papertint, I’ve been thinking a lot about ways to organize my art into projects, because I feel like it gives more meaning to my practice, and gives me a chance to improve my skills on a particular theme or subject.
These are the things that helped me come up with ideas for projects, so if you’re looking for some inspiration, I hope they can help you too.
Papertint Greens Collection Release
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These paintings are meant to awaken the senses and add personality to a home, while keeping a minimalistic feel. They are meant to breathe life into a room, whether it's traditional or modern.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Nancy Moy
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Welcome to the 10th interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations! Meet Nancy Moy, a calligrapher based in NYC.
This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Lorena Xavier Aquino
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Welcome to the ninth interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations! Get to meet Lorena Xavier Aquino, a journalist from Brazil, with whom I spent a lot of time during my stay there.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Andreea Iancu
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Welcome to the eighth interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations! Meet Andreea Iancu, a talented photographer and interior designer from Romania.
New Project: Papertint Greens
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Introducing a new project I will be working on for 30 days: Papertint Greens. This series is inspired by my trip to Thailand, in which I'll be experimenting with botanical art and vibrant nature hues every day.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Jamie Crowley
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Welcome to the seventh interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations! Meet Jamie Crowley from Northern Virginia, USA! This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Anna Jo
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Welcome to the sixth interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations! Meet Anna Jo, all the way from the Philippines! This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
Making of a book: Part 3
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A look into Peninsular
Welcome to the third and final part of a series that explains the entire process of creating the 100 Days of Papertint book.
In this post, I explain how Peninsular stationery shop do their craft, and how they managed to continuously improve their practice over the years. I chose to have the 100 Days of Papertint book made by them, because their story felt very close to my heart.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Kathleen C
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Welcome to the next interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations! Meet Kathleen from Canada! This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Katy Palmer
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Welcome to the fifth interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations, where I talk to Katy Palmer, a very passionate casting producer. This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
Making of a book: Part 2
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Welcome to part two of a series that explains the whole process of creating the 100 Days of Papertint book.
Making of a book: Part 1
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This book embodies my work created over 100 days, which consisted of making a painting a day and sending it to someone around the world. At the end of the project, I wanted to create a book of all the paintings, as a reflection of the journey and the way I got to virtually meet art lovers everywhere. This is part 1 of a series of blog posts that will explain the whole process of creating a book, which I hope will inspire others to explore their creativity as well.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Brita MacInnes
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For the forth interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations, meet Brita! This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Elana Esterhuyse
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For the third interview in the 100 Days of Papertint Conversations, meet Elana! This series is about connecting with winners from my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
100 Days of Papertint - What do people say?
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Here's a shout out to everyone who has sent their regards and best wishes these past few months. You’ve been a great source of inspiration and the reason I am excited to carry on with my art. See what the winners have to say!
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Lydia and Design
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This interview series is about connecting with winners of my 100 Days Project by learning more about their background, and how they connect with art.
For the second interview from this series, meet Lydia!
100 Days of Papertint Conversations: Kendall Chinn
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Art is as much about self reflection, as it is about connection. I enjoyed sharing my 100 paintings with people around the world, and now I’d like to take that connection further by starting a new interview series on my blog, called 100 Days of Papertint Conversations. I will be interviewing winners from my creative challenge, to learn more about their background and how they connect with art.
100 Days Of Papertint - The story behind selected works
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I am approaching the launch of my first art book, 100 Days Of Papertint. Here are some of my favourite original abstract paintings from the book.
100 Days of Papertint - Now In a Book
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100 Days of Papertint has been one of my longest and most personal projects to date. Find out how I plan to keep the project alive by making a coffee table art book of all the 100 ocean paintings.
#100DaysOfPapertint - One creative challenge, countless rewards
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Have you heard of the #100DaysOfPapertint challenge? Here’s what you need to know to win an abstract painting!
Art expo in Brazil
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During my stay in Brazil, I've had the opportunity to have a few artworks exposed at a cultural space called Lá na Casa in Recife. The theme I chose is oceans, as most of these artworks have been inspired from the Pernambucan scenery with its wonderful beaches.
Art, Design, and Inspiration in Brazil
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Notes on inspiration, new projects, and favorite local artists in Brazil
100 Days Project
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I’ve been living in Brazil for two months now and all this natural beauty of the Brazilian seascape has inspired me to create a challenge of making a small painting...
Parallax Art Fair London
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Welcome to the open view of Parallax Art Fair in London! Papertint artworks of all sizes will be exhibited on a wall here together with artworks of international artists from...
Bologna exhibition experience
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Excited to have had the opportunity to participate in the "Little Treasures" art exhibition organized by Trevisan International Art in Bologna. There were 80 artists from all over the world presenting their work and many of them came to join the opening event.
Upcoming exhibition in Italy
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During November 25 - December 7 2017, I will be a taking part in an exhibition dedicated to mini format paintings. "Little Treasures" is organized by Trevisan International Art and takes place in Bologna, Italy, at Galleria de Marchi.
Taking art to the streets - Papertint in New York
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While staying in New York, we took to the streets to temporarily showcase Papertint art. We walked to 11 different spots to find interesting daily life backdrops and interacted with locals. Every place was documented with photographs and videos, resulting in one of the most interesting art projects I’ve taken part in. The paintings were in a place just long enough to be documented, and then we changed to a new location.
The art of choosing a color palette
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Finding a general style for Papertint art was something that happened rather spontaneously. I think I found myself using rich colors from the beginning and having a great feeling of...
Taking risks
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Bold colors make a statement. A bit different from my usual palette, this painting consists of a heavier contrast between black and vibrant hues. When I started creating it, I...
Painting inspired by the passing of time
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"Color is a means of exerting direct influence on the soul." - Wassily Kandinsky The abstract shapes in this painting called "The wind in your hair" are inspired by the...
Painting on wood captures how light shapes the surroundings
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The inspiration behind "Flow" painting is driven by a connection with my surroundings at the time and by the idea of letting go of restrictions. I had not experimented on...
How art can fill up your interiors
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What does it mean to have works of art in your home? I think art plays a significant role in someone's interior not just visually but also at an emotional level.
Launching Papertint in New York
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Papertint is an art brand I created as an outlet for sharing my abstract art with the world. Painting has been my passion project for a few years, ever since...
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