Creative

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...

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...

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.

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...

Discover the enchanting world of Ann Carrington's steel spiderwebs, woven with delicate intricacy and adorned with vintage treasures. Explore her captivating artistry today.

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.

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...

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.

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...

Discover the timeless tradition of marking your territory in the world of books, from childhood rubber stamps to personalized bookplates. Join author Cara Giles as she reminisces about the thrill of claiming ownership over beloved stories and explores the evolution of book ownership symbols throughout history.