Is Hand Lettering Good For Your Health?
In an era dominated by digital devices, it can often feel like handwriting is getting totally lost in the sauce. However, a growing body of research suggests that the act of writing by hand has significant cognitive benefits, particularly for memory and learning. In this blog post I’m going to explain why writing with our hand is good for us, and then I will offer you some suggestions on how to add this activity into your art practice!
Meet the Fodder School 4 Teachers: Megan Quinlan
Megan Quinlan has been a bookbinder and mixed media artist for over 25 years. She has taught several courses with Willa Workshops, and is known for her use of vibrant colors combined with paper portraiture, whether that be doll illustrations or photo cutouts, to make junk journals in her iconic style.
Meet the Fodder School 4 Teachers: Leaca Young
Leaca Young is an artist fueled by a lifelong love for creativity and who finds joy in capturing her thoughts and doodles through the boundless freedom of mixed media art. Inspired by botanicals, birds, and vintage charm, her creations reflect a passion for the natural world. Leaca is surrounded by stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, providing endless inspiration for her work.
The Magic of You: We All Need Different Things at Different Times
Sarah Gardner @juicy.s.art has a free tutorial on how to Accumulate, Curate and Store Magazine Images for Use in Your Art Journals and Collage Art on the Willa Workshops. Her new course, Love Your Imperfect Art Journal is available now!