The Artist Notebook is a blog by Lake & River Studio, merged with Just Add cloth, featuring articles, news, latest works, and more.

Color: Choosing Warm Tones Or Cool Tones For Your Home

Color: Choosing Warm Tones Or Cool Tones For Your Home

Color: Choosing Warm Tones or Cool Tones for Your Home Do you like the warm comfort of earth tones and sunsets? Or are you more into the cool, serene peace of a muted grey sky...
Kiwi Puff Pastry Tarts

Kiwi Puff Pastry Tarts

Simple to Make Kiwi Puff Pastry Tarts The kids were informing me of the various things their classmates bring to school in their lunch sacks, and after I was incredulous over the lychee, they convinced...
Why Art Needs Negative Space

Why Art Needs Negative Space

Negative space is the standard when you want people to focus on the art in front of them. It is why galleries have uncluttered white walls. It is why most museums keep exhibits airy and...
What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins: Book Review

What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins: Book Review

What Comes After is a debut novel by JoAnne Tompkins. A seemingly smaller town in Washington state is shocked and suffering after the death of two teenage boys, which comes to light as being a...
Advice for Starting A Company As A Teenager

Advice for Starting A Company As A Teenager

Image via Pexels.  Advice for Starting a Company as a Teenager Are you interested in starting your own business and becoming a teenpreneur? Whether it’s pet sitting, computer repair, or product sales, it’s never too...
Raspberry and Red Onion Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Raspberry and Red Onion Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Raspberry and Red Onion Vinaigrette Here is a quick one for all those salad lovers. I hate most bottled salad dressings. While there are a few jarred ones in the refrigerated produce section that are...