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ART JOURNAL — What Remains When the Fire Goes Out

A quieter week in the studio—less structure, more reflection. From unfinished canvases and creative blocks to sea air, rituals, and the slow return to painting, this issue explores what’s left when momentum fades.

Featuring studio notes, works in progress, original art, and a look at spectacle and violence through Those About to Die.

A zine for artists in the in-between.

Preparing the Canvas: Behind the Scenes of My Artistic Process

Before every painting comes to life, there is the groundwork—preparing the canvas. Here, I’m stretching and assembling the canvas, an essential part of every artwork’s journey. From setting up the foundation to applying the first brushstrokes, the process is as important as the final piece. This step is where the creation truly begins.

My Dreams are Sketchy

Although that statement is very true, I would like to make this blog post about my love of sketching, as for me it is where my journey in art began. The earliest that I can remember drawing art is when I was about 5 or 6 years old, as I used to draw my grandad’s orchids. I still have one of those drawings. The beauty of drawing is that it is immediate and you don’t need much to be able to…

[Archive] Inktober 2022 | Crabby