Artists & Makers Review and Giveaway


You will definitely want to keep your eyes peeled for this brand new publication, called Artists & Makers, from Interweave/F&W/ ClothPaperScissors.  A lovely magazine, filled to the brim with very useful information for the artists and creatives out there like me, making a living making Art!  

I loved the article from my Facebook friend Jen Cushman, called "Work your Art",  where she talks about how to get away from the age-old term "Starving Artist" and answers a few really poignant questions regarding selling and teaching. 

There are  a few features on specific artists, and also some very helpful articles such as the one on setting up a perfect Open Studio sale/open house.   The In Focus article on how artists have chosen to give back to their community will have you interested and inspired in finding out about how you can help yours.

Half of the pages in this poor magazine are now dog-eared for me to go back to! I know you'll love to read this one cover to cover.

Guess what!?

I have 3 extra copies to give away to 3 random winners!! To enter to win, leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite artisan related magazine is and why.  I will announce the winners the morning of Monday Dec 1! See ya on the flip side!

Good luck!

Comments

  1. I love magazines and I think my favorite is Stringing. The jewelry is top notch and very inspiring. Lately I'm enjoying Cloth, Paper, Scissors because I'm hoping to get back into 2 dimensional art again. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. I love Studios & Where Women Create , something about seeing other's work areas

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  3. I subscribe to Where Women Create because I don't want to miss a single issue. I love to peek into artists' creative spaces and find such inspiration in their personal journeys.

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  4. I love Cloth Paper Scissors Studios. Am I the only person who scans other people's shelves to see what they are reading?

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  5. I love Bead and Button, because I aspire to do awesome beadweaving, and I love Quilting Arts because I need to do something with my fabric stash! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. I've read so many artist's publications - but my current favorite is Uppercase. This, too, looks like an amazing read! I'm in. thanks for the opportunity and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. Belle Armoire Jewelry. I don't buy it as often as I would like and it is filled with a lot of people I admire. I would love to be in those pages one day. I have never heard of this magazine. Will have to seek one out! Thanks! Enjoy the day. Erin

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  8. Hi! I have to agree with Erin above & go with Bell Armoire Jewelry! It's choc full of inspiration & information as well as several how-to's and lots of eye candy! I also love Art Jewelry Mag & Lapidary Journal. Thank you for the chance to win. I wish you & yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. This magazine sound like a winner. I'd love to see it and if chosen, I will share it with my artist friends. My current favorite magazine is Jewelry Artist. My subscription for Step by Step Wire Jewelry will be starting soon. Since I am a self taught artist, I look for help everywhere. I am excited about a new magazine. Hope like heck I get one. Happy Holidays.

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  10. I read a lot of magazines, but I believe Stringing is my favorite. It always has so many projects that I love and find inspiring. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. I would love to win this magazine. My current favorite magazine is Stringing is my favorite.

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  12. I would love to win this magazine. I do not currently have a favorite

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  13. My favorite is Belle Amoire Jewelry! This one sounds really cool though.

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  14. I don't know what my favorite magazine is. I change issue to issue and sometimes months go by where I don't read any. Then there's so much stuff on line that you can soak in directly. Pinterest! My favorite art magazine is pinterest, lol. I'd love to get away from being a "starving artist" as well.

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  15. It's hard to pick a favorite. My top 3 would be Stringing, Jewelry Affaire, and Crochet. Oh, and Where Women Create, too. If I had to pick, I'd say Stringing. I love the wide variety of styles represented. and all the different designers' takes on the themes. This new magazine looks interesting. I love to read about successful artists, so I can learn from them, and be inspired to keep pressing on toward my own goals.

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  16. I love magazines, but have been fascinated with Make magazine this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. I love anything Stampington puts out. Great paper, unique pieces, awesome photography.

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  18. Sounds like another great resource for artist.

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  19. Oh, this sounds so fab. I think my favorite is Jewelry Affaire because the designs are simple, but still stunning and the ideas included in each design really are do-able (within my range of skills). They always spur even more ideas from me. I always have a sketchbook by my side while I drool over pages. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

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  20. Favorites would be Jewelry Affaire and Where Women Create. I read and reread....go back weeks later and peruse again. Love 'em. I saw this magazine advertised somewhere and skimmed a copy on the stand, but I was too rushed to enjoy it. I'd love a copy - thank for another giveaway opportunity!

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  21. Oh dear, do I have to really pick ONE??!! Ok, anything Stampington publishes is fantastic. I treat them like a book vs a magazine. And then there's Step by Step Wire Jewelry - think I have every issue. But this new one looks like a winner. So hope I can be one - thanks Lorelei and IW/F&W.

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  22. I'm drawn to the Stampington issues for their variety and the look. This new mag looks great!

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  23. My first thought was, "I don't have a favorite!" There are so many out there - some good, some full of ads. But I really admire and appreciate Sage Bray and her quarterly magazine called "The Polymer Arts". She works hard to create thematic writers and articles that follow the theme. And it works. Joey Barnes

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  24. I love Polymer Café for those that work in polymer clay. It's always fun to see what other artists are doing in a medium you love. The new mag looks like a good read.

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  25. So cool! Love the concept of this new mag!!! One of my favorite publications is artful blogging by stampington

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