Inspiring Creativity Across Disciplines

A creative entrepreneur with a mission to connect with and inspire others through a new global social good company.

Music Mondays: Barbelle

A new artist with a new take on motion and movement in music.

Culture/LifestyleAmanda MarkoMay 23, 2016Music Mondays, New ArtistsComment

The SideProject

When Jake Eshelman first started Side Project Skateboards (SPS), he had no idea it would do so well. In addition to all his other endeavors, SPS requires his time, his devotion and his passion—not that he would have it any other way.

Creatives/FeaturesAmanda MarkoMay 22, 2016Comment

Creating With Intention

We all create for a reason. No matter the cause or event that sparks that interest or draws out that passion, there is purpose and intention behind both the process and the art itself.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoMay 11, 2016Creative Process, Trouvé MagazineComment

Homespun Hummus

The only hummus recipe you'll ever use from Volume 02 feature, Jason & Jamie Jiminez.

Culture/LifestyleAmanda MarkoApril 2, 2016Comment

Art In Motion

Charlie Ford unites the art of dance with the tangible art of drawing.

Saint Udio Blacksmiths

Art from raw materials, machinery, fire, welding masks and dirty hands.

Studios/SpacesAmanda MarkoMarch 5, 2016Studio Tour, Blacksmith, Sculpture, Creative ProcessComment

Being The Artist You Are

Notes from an artist on finding your style, and being ok with it.

Work/Inspiration, Reader FavoritesAmanda MarkoFebruary 16, 2016Creative Process Comments

Show Me Your Hands: The Chocolate Maker

A chocolate maker brings bean-to-bar Ecuadorian chocolate as well as hot cocoa, coffee, and other delicious confections to the Five Points neighborhood of Athens.

Culture/Lifestyle, Creatives/FeaturesAmanda MarkoFebruary 11, 2016Comment

Sérendipité: Lausanne, Switzerland

A shop tour with our stockist in Lausanne, Switzerland, Sérendipité.

Studios/SpacesAmanda MarkoFebruary 7, 2016trouve magazine stockist Europe, Stockist SpotlightComment

Brien Beidler: Bookbinding, & The Case For Conservation

An interview with artisan Brien Beidler, learning that while bookbinding and book conservation sounds similar, there are important differences.

Creatives/FeaturesAmanda MarkoFebruary 4, 2016Comment

Caroline Pittman: Paint & Passion

A one-on-one interview with fine artist Caroline Pittman whose art is the ultimate form of expression and her personal refuge.

Creatives/FeaturesAmanda MarkoFebruary 2, 2016 Comment

The Moorea Seal Store

Our Seattle stockist and specialty shop The Moorea Seal Store.

And Then I Woke Up

In the studio of Ugmonk founder and designer Jeff Sheldon.

Creatives/FeaturesAmanda MarkoJanuary 7, 2016Comment

Show Me Your Hands: The Painter

A painter who's work is incredibly colorful and whimsical, while her process is completely organic.

Creatives/FeaturesAmanda MarkoJanuary 5, 2016Comment

Conservation Acts

Karen Vidler specializes in the conservation of leather bookbindings, humbly tackling her craft while respecting the natural aging processes of the materials used in construction.

Amanda MarkoDecember 22, 2015 Comment

The Lost Discipline of Self-Removal

Learning the value of getting alone and minimizing distractions to create truly inspired work.

Work/Inspiration, Studios/SpacesAmanda MarkoDecember 15, 2015 Comment

Knack Studio

Knack Studio shop tour in the Village of West Greenville.

Studios/SpacesAmanda MarkoDecember 9, 2015Trouvé Magazine Stockist, Trouvé Magazine Stockist US, Stockist SpotlightComment

Wooden Ducks

When considering the creative process it is also important to highlight and to cherish a certain beauty that can only occur through the natural aging process.

Studios/SpacesAmanda MarkoDecember 8, 2015Comment

Volume 04: The Process Issue

A note from our editor on Volume 04, the process issue.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoDecember 8, 2015Comment