# art supplies (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover art supplies. Page: Feed: --- ## [When Best Intentions are Not Enough](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/best-intentions-are-not-enough/) _2026-08-21 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ For those who don’t know my history before becoming a full-time content creator and stationery maker, I worked as a graphic designer for Hallmark Cards for almost 20 years. I worked with some of the most talented lettering artists, illustrators and writers. I went on to work for two other companies as a product developer… ## [Yarn & Ink: Is it fall yet?](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/yarn-ink-is-it-fall-yet/) _2026-08-20 · Laura Cameron · The Well-Appointed Desk_ I am eagerly awaiting fall. I’m not a summer lover. Sure those first few sunshiney days of spring are amazing after a long winter. And I do love a good summer vacation, but mostly it’s hot and humid and I just want to cuddle up and stay indoors with my woolens and my hobbies. So… ## [Link Love: Paper, Planners and 2027 is coming!](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/link-love-paper-planners-and-2027-is-coming/) _2026-08-19 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ With every week that I do Link Love, I see and feel transitions in the types of posts I find. Lately, I’ve seen a shift towards the paper part of our hobby. As the vessel for our thoughts, ideas, plans and memories, paper can often be the most important part of the stationery hobby. Whether… ## [Notebook Review: Graphilo Style – 8.3″ x 4.7″ – Blank](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/notebook-review-graphilo-style-8-3-x-4-7-blank/) _2026-08-18 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ You know how sometimes you see the measurements of a notebooks and think, “Oh, I know what size that is” and just order it? Yeah, that’s what happened to me when I ordered the Kobeha Graphilo Notebook – Style – 8.3″ x 4.7″ – Blank ($34 or $0.36 per page, ). I thought it was… ## [147. Another Travel Sketching Kit](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/147-another-travel-sketching-kit) _2026-08-17 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ My regular pre-vacation art supply shakeup ## [Giveaway Winner: Galen Leather Sinclair Case](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/giveaway-winner-galen-leather-sinclair-case/) _2026-08-17 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ Thanks to everyone who entered the Galen Leather Sinclair case giveaway. I wish I had more to give away but I only have one so let’s celebrate today’s lucky winner: I’m happy to treat you this beautiful case! More giveaways soon so stay tuned! I’ve emailed the winner directly. If its you, check your spam… ## [Ink Review: Monteverde Trailhead Coffee & Cathedral Grove + Pen Flush (Dromgoole’s Exclusive)](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/ink-review-monteverde-trailhead-coffee-cathedral-grove-pen-flush-dromgooles-exclusive/) _2026-08-14 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ Dromgoole’s released a new collection of inks for the Portland PNW Pen Show. The set was a collaboration with Monteverde x Dromgoole’s Trailhead Coffee and Cathedral Grove (30ml ink set + 30ml Pen Flush for $23.04 – 0.25 per ml) and were inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Trailhead Coffee: Trailhead Coffee is a rich, earthy… ## [Autumn Sneaking In, a Cozy Popcorn Movie, and a Secret](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/autumn-sneaking-in-a-cozy-popcorn) _2026-08-14 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ I'm not actually going to tell you the secret. ## [Swirling with the Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/swirling-with-the-kaweco-sport-marble-ocean/) _2026-08-13 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ The latest release from Kaweco has been a source of fascination and, for some, disappointment. The Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean with EF Nib ($37) features a marbled plastic barrel that features teal blues, greens and clear areas. Because the material is subject to unexpected variations, purchasing one of these pens can be a bit of… ## [Link Love: I Blame Brad!](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/link-love-i-blame-brad/) _2026-08-12 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ Often when I work for Dromgoole’s at a pen show, I will have several people ask for the same ink. Inevitably, an influencer or two will have posted about a particular ink. Sometimes its a video or a TikTok but when I was setting up Link Love, I found out why I had dozens of… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VLDwhLiGRxva) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Giveaway: Galen Leather Sinclair Case](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/giveaway-galen-leather-sinclair-case/) _2026-08-11 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ I spent some time talking with the team at Galen Leather at the DC Supershow and had them pick the best of the best of their new Leather Sinclair Pen Case in Deep Cognac just to share with one lucky reader. If you’re not familiar with the Nock Co. Sinclair case, it started its life… ## [Are you ready for planner season?](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/are-you-ready-for-planner-season/) _2026-08-10 · Laura Cameron · The Well-Appointed Desk_ I can hardly believe we’re here already, but we’re just 3 short weeks away from Hobonichi Day which means it’s almost planner season! I actually did a mid-year planner report back in May, but I’m excited to change some things up this next year, so I’m starting to think about things more! First off, a… ## [146. Painting in Public](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/146-painting-in-public) _2026-08-10 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ Put up an easel, meet some people. ## [#Selfietember 2026: Choose Your Tools](https://liketotally.substack.com/p/selfietember-2026-choose-your-tools) _2026-08-08 · Suzan Colón · Like, Totally!!_ Are you Team Analog or Team Digital? ## [Fashionable Friday: International Cat Day](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/fashionable-friday-international-cat-day/) _2026-08-07 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ Tomorrow is International Cat Day. If you know me, everyday is Cat Day so let’s celebrate our favorite feline couch potatoes. Trying to narrow down our combined love for stationery and cats was such a challenge. Van Dieman’s has a 15-color ink collection called Feline with fabulous illustrations on the bottles including Persian Princess which… ## [Meet These Self-Appointed Artists in Residence](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/meet-these-self-appointed-artists) _2026-08-07 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ Brilliant new projects are underway! ## [See You in DC?](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/see-you-in-dc/) _2026-08-06 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ I am hopping on an airplane right now and I’m headed to the biggest pen show in the US! Come see me at the DC Supershow this weekend. I will be at the Dromgoole’s tables as their resident ink expert. I would be happy to help you find the perfect ink to match your new… ## [Giveaway Winners: Aura Estelle Undated Planners](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/giveaway-winners-aura-estelle-undated-planners/) _2026-08-05 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ Thanks to all the entries into our recent Aura Estelle Undated Planner Giveaway. There is still time to order a copy of the Undated or 2027 versions on their website. Now, on to our winners! BrooklynBeka is our winner for the B6 Undated Daily version of the Aura Estelle Magnet planner. Congrats to Jennifer L!… ## [Link Love: Pen Show Prep](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/link-love-pen-show-prep/) _2026-08-05 · Ana · The Well-Appointed Desk_ This week is the end of the Yoseka Stationery Fest in Brooklyn and, for many of us, counting down the hours and days until the two largest pen shows in the US — the DC Supershow and the SF Pen Show. As we prepare for the upcoming shows, check out our special “Pen Show Prep”… ## [Review: Soolla Studio Bag](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/review-soolla-studio-bag/) _2026-08-04 · Laura Cameron · The Well-Appointed Desk_ Recently Ana asked me if I’d be interested in giving the Soolla Studio Bag ($65.00) a test run to see if she might want to carry them in the shop. I’m a bit of a bag collector, so I was super excited. I selected Aquamarine! The Studio Bag is sort of the ultimate tool bag… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GaIiUMfTNHTD) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [145. Drawing Your Territory](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/145-drawing-your-territory) _2026-08-03 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ A step-by-step for drawing a building in your neighborhood ## [#Selfietember2026 is Coming!!](https://liketotally.substack.com/p/selfietember2026-is-coming) _2026-08-01 · Suzan Colón · Like, Totally!!_ Here's the lowdown on our 30-day challenge ## [The Bear House Burned Down, and I Hadn't Drawn It](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/the-bear-house-burned-down-and-i) _2026-07-31 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ How big is my sketchbook's territory? ## [Art Supply Road Test: Rock Paper Pencil iPad Screen Protector by Astropad](https://liketotally.substack.com/p/art-supply-road-test-rock-paper-pencil) _2026-07-28 · Suzan Colón · Like, Totally!!_ Is this the screen protector of our dreams? ## [144. Painting the weather](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/144-painting-the-weather) _2026-07-27 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ A few ideas for painting clouds ## [Drawing the Weather](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/drawing-the-weather) _2026-07-24 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ The Unexpected Delights of Hand-Drawn Weather Maps ## [143. A Naturalist Journal-Style Page](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/143-a-naturalist-journal-style-page) _2026-07-20 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ Here's a format to experiment with ## [a WRITING retreat](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/a-writing-retreat) _2026-07-20 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ time to make the donuts ## [If You Love Marshes, You're a Marshian](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/if-you-love-marshes-youre-a-marshian) _2026-07-17 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ and other adventures from SketcherFest ## [It's in the hands](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/its-in-the-hands) _2026-07-15 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ where we bake breadcrumbs ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/igPNyUdudbXd) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [142. Plein Air Painting at the Community Garden](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/142-plein-air-painting-at-the-community) _2026-07-13 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ A step-by-step guide ## [It's not "doodling"](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/its-not-doodling) _2026-07-10 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ where we make forward progress by giving ourselves a hand ## [An Artist Residency is a Door](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/an-artist-residency-is-a-door) _2026-07-10 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ and other recommended reading ## [Heartstopper Forever](https://liketotally.substack.com/p/heartstopper-forever) _2026-07-08 · Suzan Colón · Like, Totally!!_ It's okay to be an eternal teenager. ## [141. New pocket-sized art supplies!](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/141-new-pocket-sized-art-supplies) _2026-07-06 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ Let's test out some new materials ## [How I Became the Artist-in-Residence of the Trees on My Street](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/how-i-became-the-artist-in-residence) _2026-07-03 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ You can, too! ## [WRASSLIN' CENTAURS #6](https://liketotally.substack.com/p/wrasslin-centaurs-6) _2026-06-30 · Suzan Colón · Like, Totally!!_ Oopsies and Ozzy's best power ballad ## [Wilco, not Wilco](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/wilco-not-wilco) _2026-06-30 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ a postcard from North Adams, Massachusetts ## [140. A Painted Cover for Pocket Sketchbooks](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/140-a-painted-cover-for-pocket-sketchbooks) _2026-06-29 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ A cool idea for ultra-portable art supplies ## [Life in Hell Turned Out Okay for Matt Groening](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/life-in-hell-turned-out-okay-for) _2026-06-26 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ and other excerpts from my githerments journal ## [139. Sketchbook flip through](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/139-sketchbook-flip-through) _2026-06-22 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ Take a walk through my sketchbook! ## [Content Creator](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/content-creator) _2026-06-22 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ I bought a couple of new pens, and I'd like to tell you about them ## [David and Duane](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/david-and-duane) _2026-06-16 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ Where I had a long-term relationship with two great artists. ## [138. Pentel Pocket Brush Pens in Four Colors!](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/138-pentel-pocket-brush-pens-in-four) _2026-06-15 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ But are they waterproof? ## [How a Book That Doesn't Fit Can Be The Perfect Fit](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/how-a-book-that-doesnt-fit-can-be) _2026-06-12 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ Chatting about Travel Artist with James Richards ## [Themes in Space](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/themes-in-space) _2026-06-10 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ What's the story actually about, anyway? ## [137. Is This the Perfect Journal?](https://amystewart.substack.com/p/137-is-this-the-perfect-journal) _2026-06-08 · Amy Stewart · It's Good to Be Here_ I think I found it! ## [WRASSLIN' CENTAURS #5](https://liketotally.substack.com/p/wrasslin-centaurs-5) _2026-05-30 · Suzan Colón · Like, Totally!!_ Family, amirite? ## [I'm a sucker for a good pen](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/im-a-sucker-for-a-good-pen) _2026-05-29 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ Or, am I just a sucker? ## [The \*Space\* Walk](https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/the-space-walk) _2026-05-27 · Brian Biggs · Random Orbit_ It starts with a picture book. You know, for kids.