Artist’s Studio

The Draw of the Great Outdoors

With summer upon us, the sun is shining and if you’re anything like us you can feel the great outdoors calling. Getting outside for any reason is therapeutic, but nothing quite beats taking insp... Read More

July 12, 2018

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Doodle Challenge

In support of this year’s National Doodle Day and to help raise awareness for a good cause, we’ve challenged our staff to doodle. How is this a challenge you ask? Well, we gave them 1 min, no pre... Read More

September 18, 2017

Interview with Pen & Ink Fashion Illustrator: Adriana Deco

What drew you into Fashion Illustration? When I first came across fashion illustration it was a very innovative form of art to me. I intuitively started to draw inspirations from fashion magazines ... Read More

August 19, 2016

Interview with Alison Carmichael - Handlettering Artist

The art of handlettering is still alive and well. In fact, it has been going through a bit of a resurgence following the prepoderance of digital typography. Even the big brands are approaching the han... Read More

May 18, 2015

Love your Workstation?

How do you arrange your workspace? Do you work best in your very own blend of organised chaos, or are you a bit of a neat freak (a la Monica from Friends)? We asked eight bloggers to take a photograph... Read More

May 5, 2015

Love Poetry: How to Write Haikus

Poetry and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. What better way to express all of your passion and romance than to write a poem for a loved one? Rather than giving in to a Hallmark card, get creative an... Read More

February 11, 2015

An Interview with Conor Collins - Winner of #InkToWin Competition

[caption id="attachment_1177" align="alignleft" width="350"] Conor's winning entry[/caption] Conor Collins won our #InkToWin competition with a wonderfully creative and personal artwork. ... Read More

December 22, 2014

Christmas Craft Tips: Send A Handmade Card This Year!

Christmas time is here once again, which means it’s time to get in touch with your friends and family to wish them all the best for the festive season. Why not make things extra special by adding a ... Read More

December 15, 2014

The Results: #InktoWin Art Competition

On the 15th October 2014 we launched an art competition, inviting you to create a piece of artwork using ink. Just over 1 month later the competition closed, and we were delighted to receive 73 wonde... Read More

November 26, 2014

Art Competition: #InkToWin a Platinum Fountain Pen worth £2,000!

To mark the launch of Platinum Mix Free Inks, Pen Heaven is hosting an art competition. Simply create a piece of artwork in ink, upload a photo and you're in with a chance to win a handmade Pla... Read More

October 15, 2014