Unveiling Paper's Treasures: Insights, Inspiration, and Artistry
Dive into the world of fine art papers with the Paper Connection blog. From expert tips on paper selection to artist showcases and cultural explorations, discover the stories behind each sheet and unlock your creativity.
Artist of the Month, Nichol Markowitz
With expressive and thoughtful line, Nichol Markowitz's work engages the fragility of memories and our conceptions of the self. In…
Simple Snowflake Origami
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...or so it usually goes - but, with a 55 degree New…
The Wrapping is a Gift in Itself
'Tis the season for gift giving. Wrapping can be a ritual and a way to extend the love beyond what…
Washi in My Everyday Life
Part 2 – Wonderful Washi While washi (Japanese paper) is a long-lasting Japanese traditional craft, how it became an important part…
Our Paper World: Origata
Paper Wrapping as Ritual Although no longer an inexpensive wrap, receiving and giving a gift wrapped in washi, no doubt,…
Artist of the Month: Mariana Ramos, Printmaker + Book Artist
Paper Connection was thrilled to visit Puerto Rican printmaker and book artist Mariana Ramos Ortiz at Brown University's Walter Feldman Book Arts…
Hikkake Echizen Magic
Echizen washi comes to us from Fukui Prefecture, a very famous paper-making area in western Japan. It is a region that…
Summer Cyanotype!
Summer is the season for cyanotype! Cyanotype is a sunshine-filled simple, and satisfying project to experiment with using washi. Follow…
Sugikawashi!
Paper Connection Founder and President, Lauren Pearlman Sugita describes the exquisite paper, Sugikawashi! Check it out here: Sugikawashi
