Make Your Own Gossamer Dew Necklace
I’ve always wished I could wear strings of dew-laden spider silk, so I played around with some hot glue and cabochons to create this necklace you see here. It’s my little homage to one...
My Mother, The Queen
Text and photography by Steve Parke
A Queen in the Forest: Capturing the Magic of My 87-Year-Old Mother
I’ve photographed countless people in my decadeslong career—including the artist Prince, over many years as his art director...
Gossamer Herb and Flower Drying Rack
Summer is finally here, abundant and alive—yet so fleeting.
Its magic lies in its impermanence, how it urges us to savor each sun-soaked day.
Summer joy for me means gardening and weekend trips to the farmers...
Unveiling Nature’s Intricacies: Marisa Aragón Ware’s Paper Sculptures
Discover the extraordinary paper sculptures of Marisa Aragón Ware, a Colorado-based artist transforming ordinary paper into intricate, lifelike creations inspired by nature. Explore her meticulous process and deep connection to the natural world.
Shimmering in the Shadows
We’ve been enamored of the work of Bridget Beth Collins, a.k.a. Flora Forager, for some time.
She’s a self-described petal painter, light seeker, magic weaver, and flower nymph, as well as the author of several...
Marvels of Steel and Silk: Exploring Ann Carrington’s Transcendent Web Artistry
Discover the enchanting world of Ann Carrington's steel spiderwebs, woven with delicate intricacy and adorned with vintage treasures. Explore her captivating artistry today.
Amelia Jane Murray’s Fae Langour
From the early 1820s until 1829, young Manx artist Amelia Jane Murray (1800–1896) rather obsessively painted fairies—smartly dressed and not overly active tiny creatures, that is, who reclined on feathers and stems and leaves as if they were chaise longues.
The Captivating Altered Book Art of Isobelle Ouzman
We all know that books contain hidden, secret worlds, but this takes on a new meaning with Isobelle Ouzman’s Altered Book art.
Open one of her books and the pages will unfold to reveal layers...
Edges, Corners, and Odd Facts for the True Book Lover
Incipit invites you to indulge in the sensory delight of books. From the tactile pleasure of turning pages to the enchanting aroma of paper and ink, explore the magic of bibliophilia.
The Art of Fore-Edge Painting
Would you like to give a gift to a favorite book that has given you … maybe everything?
Then talk to Maisie Jackson. She is a master at fore-edge painting, the art of rendering the...