My name is Roben-Marie and I provide ideas, inspiration and quality instruction for hobbyists and art entrepreneurs. I teach artists from beginners to those making a living from their art through my blog and my popular online workshops.
As an artist, blogger, woman of faith and the owner of Paperbag Studios, LLC, my mission is to serve others and help them get the most out of their art as a hobby, or as a business. My own desire to learn and unquenchable curiosity keeps my fingers messy and my heart happy.
I have been a working artist for the last ten years, and am self-taught, so I believe that anyone can cultivate their creative spark. I’ve taught mixed media art workshops and retreats across the U.S. and my work has been featured in countless books and industry magazines including: Journal It!, The Artist Unique, Creative Letting Workshop, Art Saves, Exhibition 36, Journal Revolution, A World of Artist Journal Pages, 1000 Artist Journal Pages, "Somerset Studio," "Art Journaling," "Green Craft," "Artist' Cafe," "Artful Blogging," "Legacy," "Somerset Memories," "Somerset Life," "Somerset Apprentice" and "Somerset Gallery."
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I love Roben Marie's art. She's so creative, and recycles many things we usually toss in the trash. Love this mail art project❤
Posted by: Patty | May 05, 2017 at 07:33 AM
So fun to watch her process. Thanks!
Posted by: Christina | May 05, 2017 at 09:02 AM
Thanks so much, Patty! I am glad you enjoyed it! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 05, 2017 at 09:42 AM
Hey, Christina! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!!!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 05, 2017 at 09:42 AM
Great mail art! Love to watch your process...who wouldn't want to get this fun & happy package in the mail?!
Posted by: Jackie Davidson | May 05, 2017 at 01:03 PM
Hey, Jackie! Thanks so much and I am glad you enjoyed it!! :) I sent it to a friend with her birthday gift inside.
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 05, 2017 at 02:04 PM
Thank you! Beautiful as always and it is so nice of you to share your talent with everyone.
Posted by: linda | May 05, 2017 at 02:37 PM
Hey, Linda! Thanks so much and I am glad you enjoyed it!! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 05, 2017 at 03:53 PM
Wonderful project! Love how you reused the envelope and bits from everything in it! I always love your ideas!
Posted by: Maura | May 05, 2017 at 04:46 PM
Roben-Marie is one of the most creative and talented artist! She has a way of turning anything into something special! Great mail art! Now I want to create some mail art!
Posted by: Laura E | May 05, 2017 at 05:25 PM
So cool - totally love this!!! ❤️
Posted by: Anita tillman | May 05, 2017 at 05:38 PM
Beautiful, as always!
Posted by: Jane Frost | May 05, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Love, love, love this. Roben is one of my favourite mixed media artists. Thank you for sharing
Posted by: Bronny | May 06, 2017 at 06:08 AM
I'm so in love with that grungy style!
Posted by: Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith | May 06, 2017 at 06:51 AM
Robyn-Marie. You never fail to inspire me. I love that you make it look so easy...however I know it isn't. It takes time and talent and you have tons.
Posted by: Bonnie Moench | May 06, 2017 at 10:53 AM
Thank you! Love watching your styale and creativity!
Posted by: Julie | May 06, 2017 at 11:42 PM
Great video Roben! Love your work, terry
Posted by: Terry | May 07, 2017 at 03:03 PM
Love this Roben Marie makes me look at my trash in a new way. I can't throw anything away lol
Posted by: Jill Redding | May 07, 2017 at 04:29 PM
Roben-Marie's art project is amazing and it is so inspiring to watch her create! I also love that she recycles things that I wouldn't think of using. Thank you for the great video!
Posted by: ElenaL | May 08, 2017 at 09:06 AM
Thanks so much! It was fun trying to use it all!!! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:12 PM
Thanks, dear! You are very sweet and I appreciate you!!! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:12 PM
Thanks so much, Anita! I am glad you enjoyed it!!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:12 PM
Many thanks, Jane!!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:13 PM
You are very sweet, Bronny! Thanks and I am glad you enjoyed it!!!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:13 PM
Thanks so much and glad you liked it!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:13 PM
Thanks so much, Julie!! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:16 PM
Many thanks so glad you liked it! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:16 PM
Ha! Ha! Love that...thanks so much and glad you enjoyed it!! :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:17 PM
You are most welcome, Elena and so glad you enjoyed it!!
Posted by: Roben-Marie Smith | May 10, 2017 at 04:17 PM
wow! this envelope turned out beautiful and what a great idea to stich on paper, then glue on to envelope. You continue to inspire me!!
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Posted by: Tama Trotti | September 13, 2017 at 12:22 PM
So inspiring (as usual) Roben-Marie!! As much as I love the front, the back has so much visual texture, yum!! Will never look at a padded envelope the same again! 😉
Posted by: Wendy W | February 01, 2018 at 02:55 PM