Hi, friends! I’m Andrea Lake, and I have to confess—I’m not much of a summer girl. It’s usually a chaotic season at work, making it hard to take time off or plan a proper vacation. And the hot, humid weather? Definitely not my favorite. So I’m incredibly excited to welcome […]

Autumn Favorites with Tombow

Hi all, it’s Carola and in this post, I’m sharing a simple way to turn your favorite fruit sketch into a gorgeous watercolor illustration. One of my favorite creative activities in the Fall is to draw seasonal food and capture the rich and warm tones. I decided to do that […]

How To Turn A Fruit Sketch Into a Watercolor Illustration

Hi, friends! I’m Andrea Lake. As a proud planner person and memory keeper, I’m always searching for ways to stay grounded, focused, and intentional—especially when it comes to taking care of myself. September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to check in with your mind, body, and […]

Journaling for Self-Care Awareness Month with Tombow

For National Coffee Day, I wanted to show you how easy it is to reuse coffee cup sleeves by personalizing them in a creative way. Hi all, it’s Carola and in just a few simple steps, you can turn the sleeve on your to-go cup into a customization project. I […]

National Coffee Day Custom Cup Sleeves

Hey y’all, I’m Katie from Studio Katie. Have you tried the new Urban Sketching Set from Tombow yet? Keep reading to see how I used this set to illustrate the cutest little Japanese Tea House! First, Let me tell you what comes in the Urban Sketching Set: 3 Tombow Dual Brush Pens, […]

Product Review: Tombow’s Urban Sketching Set

Whether you’re just starting your journaling journey or you’re looking to refine your line work, our new Fine Liner Foundations and Trend-Inspired Journal Spread Workshop is the perfect way to build skills and immediately put them into practice.   In this free, two-part class, lettering and journaling artist Emma Chin […]

FREE Fine Liner Foundations and Trend-Inspired Journal Spread Workshop

Ready to combine your love for nature with your creativity? In our latest free online art workshop, illustrator and sticker artist Katie Smith (@studio.katie) will show you how to draw, ink, and color stunning National Park–inspired sticker designs using Tombow MONO Drawing Pens and Tombow Dual Brush Pens — including […]

Free National Park Sticker Art Workshop with Katie Smith

Hi all, Carola here to show you how to sketch a retro illustration using pencils! I used Tombow MONO Drawing Pencils to draw a camera in a few simple steps. The MONO Drawing Pencils are great for artists, architects, and writers because they are precise. The quality and crispness in […]

Illustrating a Retro Design Using Pencils

Hey Tombow friends, It’s Katie here to show you how to create color studies! Have you ever started a painting or illustration only to realize halfway through that the colors don’t quite capture the mood you envisioned? Me too. One way that I’ve been working around that is by creating […]

Color Studies: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Colors for ...

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DIY Lucky Pennant Flag for National Craft Month By Sara Hynes   Hello friends! I’m Sara Hynes, and today I’m going to show you how to create a fun, colorful DIY Lucky pennant flag to celebrate National Craft Month. This project is perfect for crafting with your little ones or […]

DIY Lucky Pennant Flag for National Craft Month

Hi, friends! I’m Andrea Lake, and I’m so excited to share another fun project to celebrate National Craft Month with you all. Earlier this month, I received my Tombow VIP Mini Box, and after playing with the mini colored pencils for just a few minutes, I felt inspired to get […]

Craft Your Creativity with Tombow

Hi friends, Carola here to show you how to create a tea themed journal spread! It’s National Craft Month and a perfect time to revisit your hobbies, such as journaling. If you enjoy a certain beverage (whether it’s coffee, tea, or something else), here’s an idea: save part of the […]

Create a Tea Themed Journal Spread for National Craft Month