Our Stories
The Paper Grain Manifesto
All paper has a 'grain' to it, except for hand-made paper, which can have a very weak grain sometimes. The grain is the way the slushy pulpy solution was running through the machinery at the manufacturer and naturally aligns together with the direction of the flow. It has nothing to...
Stencils, Prints, and a Shadow Turned Houdini
Sunday's Synopsis for April 23, 2023Notes, links, spotlights, and highlights from the Live Stream for Sunday, April 23, 2023, with Patricia and Mariah of PM Artist Studio.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhlQdv7RhCgNew Stencils and Tips Begin the VideoPatricia, of PM Artist Studio, demonstrated two tips near the beginning of the Live YouTube Stream on Sunday:...
Paulla Keen – Meet the Designer
“Every human being has the right to make something wonderful with their hands.” Born in Liverpool, UK transplanted to Cornwall, UK as a teenager and has been living in Amsterdam, Netherlands since 2000, Paulla rarely holds still! Professionally, Paulla is a Social Worker and Autism Specialist who has worked with children and...
Rhonda Dohna – Meet the Designer
“Make what you want. Nothing else matters.”A lifetime creator and art enthusiast, Rhonda Dohna was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, with two sisters. Her early life was influenced by the military as her Dad was a U.S. Air Force pilot who survived three wars. Sadly, when Rhonda was just...
Meet Our Designing Artists – Christy Hartman
Christy is a Montana native, growing up and still living in the Bitterroot Valley, where the TV series “Yellowstone” is filmed. As far back as memory serves, she always felt a strong need to create. Her father, also an artist, saw her talent and encouraged her to develop it. Though...
Gelli Prints and Oil Pastel Rubbings for Bracelet Armature
DIRECTIONS for Using Gelli Prints and Oil Pastel Rubbings:If you have a ready-made armature such as a tape roll then you can use the aluminum foil to add a textural element or use it to “size” the bracelet to your liking. An armature of folded or twisted paper is also...
Stickers, The Perfect Swatch Sticker
One of the factors in successful printing or painting is knowing the opacity of the color being used. This can be difficult to predict even when the brand has " swatched " paint. Enter the color swatch sticker with built-in value gradation and some PM promotion! Having tried many different papers...
Meet our Designing Artists – Ceri Griffiths
AKA Ceri the Crafter and Designing ArtistA recipe for an interesting life1 year as a fry cook1 year as a hotel chef15 years as a Cake decorator - Designing, Baking & Confectioner 17 years as a professional dancer and entertainer15 years as a business owner10 years TV demonstrator for craft shopping...
Fran Baker – Meet Our Designing Artists
“Don’t stop. You don’t have to be a genius to be an artist, you just have to keep doing art.” The first designer to collaborate with PM Artist Studio stencil design was Fran Baker, who lives in a 400-year-old house in Colchester, England. Along with Fran and her art supplies, the...
Gel Plate Printing Basics an Intro
Gel Printing What to Know Before Even Laying Paint to Plate – A True Beginners Guide to Getting Started with Monoprinting aka Gelli Printing SUPPLIES Must Haves: Gel Plate - P’s favorite is a 5x7 or actually her custom cut plate 6x8. You can always go bigger but smaller is easier to start within our...