National Park Coloring Pages

May 16, 2020 Deanna Jensen

Just a few weeks ago at the end of April, it was National Park Week, the annual week in which we celebrate ”America’s Best Idea.” And in normal times, people would flock to the 400+ places in our National Park System to hike, camp, volunteer, and generally celebrate their amazing diversity of stunning landscapes, wildlife, and history.

This year is an oddball because the world is in the middle of a pandemic. COVID-19 has shuttered our national parks and shooed us into our homes; and depending on local guidelines, your access to the outdoors has likely become very limited.

And even as things begin to reopen and guidelines are eased, your travel plans may remain on hold for a while yet. That national park trip might need to wait just a little longer.

So what could be a more relaxing way to “head to” one of our great national parks, without leaving your own home?

Coloring pages…

The Sketchbook Project: An Endangered Legacy

February 8, 2020 Deanna Jensen

As an artist and designer, I sometimes forget that art is supposed to be fun. I am a full-time work-at-home mom of two, and the time I have to spend on art is sadly limited. Too often, I open up my sketchbook with the specific purpose of creating something to sell, instead of just practicing or, better yet, making art for fun (with no intention of selling it).

Enter, The Sketchbook Project.

What is The Sketchbook Project?

The Sketchbook Project is an ongoing collection of artists’ sketchbooks in Brooklyn, NY. Their permanent library includes thousands of sketchbooks from artists all over the world, gathered since their founding in 2006. It is open to the public and visitors can…

So You Want a Tattoo of Your Favorite Art?

October 15, 2019 Deanna Jensen

Getting a Tattoo of Your Favorite Artwork? Here's what you need to know before you head to the tattoo artist! - Dear Summit Supply Co.

You’ve fallen completely in love with a piece of art and you want to get it as a tattoo? Awesome! Getting some amazing art tattooed is a great way to express your story and share what’s deeply meaningful to you. And when you come across a design or illustration that perfectly resonates with you and moves you so much that you know you’ll love it forever, getting it inked might be just the way to go.

But hang on a second. Before you head to your local tattoo artist, there’s something you should square away.

Do you have permission to use that art as a tattoo?

Why do you need permission to use existing artwork as a tattoo?

Just because an image is posted publicly online - such as Pinterest, Instagram, or anywhere else - doesn’t mean that it is fair game for anyone else to use in…