Artist Review of the Stillman & Birn Zeta Softcover Sketchbook

Stillman & Birn Zeta Softcover Sketchbooks are praised for their thoughtful design and quality manufacturing, making them a popular choice for artists and illustrators alike. In this article, Amy Sharp shares her love for the smooth and durable paper surface of the Zeta Sketchbooks, and their exceptional handling qualities, adding comfort and ease to her drawing practice.     Artist Review of the Stillman & Birn Zeta Softcover Sketchbook by Amy Sharp This is my absolute favourite sketchbook, one of the few that I’ve managed to fill from cover to cover, and I’m currently on my third one! One of the biggest reasons for this is the paper. I’ve tried several other sketchbooks with ‘smooth’ paper, often finding the paper to feel thin and cheap, with a strangely slippery quality. Stillman & Birn’s Zeta Softcover Sketchbook balances the smooth surface with thick, high quality paper, creating a much better drawing experience.     This allows pencils to glide across the surface, but with enough tooth to allow controlled and detailed lines. In addition to this, the paper is sturdy enough to withstand vigorous erasing; this is a very important quality for me as I constantly revisit and edit ideas.   …

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Brianna Parker: Rhythm in Rituals

Brianna Parker won Péjú Oshin’s Choice Award in Jackson’s Art Prize this year with her work The Art of Frying Plantain. In this interview, she discusses physicalising her thoughts, the three stages of painting, and transforming a simple domestic task into a performance. Above image: Brianna in her shed studio space     Josephine: Could you tell us about your artistic background? Brianna: I’ve always had a natural affinity for art. From early on, I discovered that creating was not only a way to express myself but also a way to make sense of the world around me. My sketchbooks became a space where I explored my reality, emotions, and imagination. Through exercising this love of creating I was able to refine my technical skills and visual communication, by experimenting with diverse mediums and studying the practices of other artists. My first step into the art world came through attending art school, which was an interesting yet eye-opening and formative experience. It not only allowed me to strengthen my artistic professionalism, but also gave me deeper insight into society and culture beyond the curriculum.     Josephine: What does a typical working day in the studio look like for you? …

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