Pearl Notebooks

Viarco Putty and Graphite Stick Blog

Two of the latest Viarco products that we are now offering are of the “non-traditional” sort. The Portuguese based company has always been known for their creative edginess, and that is very relevant in these new items.   Changing…
Viarco Carbon 999

A Closer Look at the Caran d’Ache Exotic Pencils Wood Box Set

A closer look at the Caran d’Ache Exotic Pencils Wood Box Set Caran d'Ache's Exotic Wood pencils are gorgeous, and their new limited edition wood box set gives you a gorgeous way to display them. This gift set showcases and highlights…
Workset

Quick Tip to Keep Your Pencil Points Sharp in Your Pencil Cup

Points up or points down? There are many pros and cons to keeping your pencils in a cup with the points up vs. points down. Some people who keep the point down do so to easily identify the graphite grade on the pencil. Those who…

Pencil Artist of the Week: Anne Keenan Higgins

This week's pencil artist of the week is Anne Keenan Higgins. Anne Keenan Higgins began a career as an art director in advertising but after developing her signature whimsical style she began licensing her artwork to the greeting card, gift…