Focusing on art made entirely from graphite, the 'Tiny Pencil' magazine features amazing pieces of work that leverages pencils. Founded by artists Amber Hsu and Katriona Chapman, the magazine will be released twice a year. Each issue contains a collection of art and comics with a theme from a group of contemporary artists. The first iteration of the magazine is based around forests and is aptly named 'The Forest Issue.'
Each page of the magazine has an extraordinary piece of work created with only pencils. With 64 pages of high-quality paper bound together, the magazine is jam packed with inspirational pieces made with the simplest of mediums. Artists such as Kristyna Baczynski, Yoko Tanaka and Katriona Chapman are featured in the first issue of the magazine.
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Trend Themes
1. Graphite Art - The 'Tiny Pencil' magazine showcases the trend of using graphite as a medium in art, presenting an opportunity for artists to explore new techniques and styles.
2. Specialized Art Publications - The release of 'Tiny Pencil' magazine highlights a trend of niche publications focusing on specific art mediums, offering an opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to connect and explore their shared interests.
3. Theme-based Art Collections - The concept of 'The Forest Issue' in 'Tiny Pencil' magazine demonstrates a trend of themed art collections, inspiring artists to create cohesive bodies of work around specific subjects.
Industry Implications
1. Art Magazines - 'Tiny Pencil' magazine presents an opportunity for the art magazine industry to cater to niche audiences and provide a platform for artists working with graphite as their preferred medium.
2. Stationery and Art Supplies - The growing popularity of graphite art showcased in 'Tiny Pencil' magazine encourages a potential increase in demand for graphite pencils and other related art supplies.
3. Artistic Collaboration and Promotion - 'Tiny Pencil' magazine offers an opportunity for artists, both established and emerging, to collaborate and gain exposure by being featured in dedicated graphite art publications.