Somerset Studio - Volume 30 - Issue 4 - Winter 2026

Across 176 pages, discover in-depth projects, art journaling inspiration, collage and altered-art techniques, artist features, creative prompts, and free artist papers to use in your own work. Whether you’re an experienced mixed-media artist or simply looking for your next creative spark, Somerset Studio invites you to explore without rules and make art that is entirely your own. Inside the Winter 2027 Issue: Celebrate creative freedom with our annual “Anything Goes” issue Journey to South Carolina’s Lowcountry through the enchanting work of Patty Wootton Discover a clever mixed-media approach to altered clipboards See how rusty, weathered textures come alive alongside unexpected pops of bright color Go “Behind the Barn Door” with mixed-media artist Mags Woodcock Give a vintage Rolodex a merry and imaginative new purpose Enjoy free artist papers, creative prompts, techniques, and plenty of inspiration for your own studio practice About Somerset Studio For artists who love to experiment, Somerset Studio is a 176-page celebration of mixed-media art and creative possibility. Each issue brings together inspiring artwork, innovative techniques, artist stories, art journaling ideas, collage, altered art, and projects designed to help you discover what happens when you follow your curiosity and simply create. Page Count: 176 Themes: Mixed-Media, Fine Art, Assemblage, Collage, Lettering, DIY, Artist Techniques, and More Departments: Special Features, Mixed-Media Minute, Make It Your Own by Michelle Ward, Collector's Choice by Lynne Perrella, Expressions, and Spotlights by Our Readers Free Gifts Inside: Free Artists' Papers, Interactive Prompts with Worksheet Pages, and Occasionally, Clip Art In Every Issue: Color Palettes to Try, Gatherings (Events in Your Area), Editor's Picks, and It's in the Details