A journey through drawing outside the lines
COLOUR- To imagine the world without it, for most of us would be impossible. Can you do it? Can you set your mind to visualize your world without a colour even for a second? Hardly. It is omnipresent, an unbreakable bond with our surroundings, and our perception. Colour is always doing something, whether it sends a message or subliminal triggers an emo [...]
Tribute to Eric Carle and multicolor Boya crayons
Children's books author Eric Carle most definitely does not need to be introduced.. His signature collage technique is so recognizable, and simple yet rhythmic texts are perfect for children. Even non-English speaking families like ourselves can enjoy these books and learn something along the way. But, let's get back to those collages! Aren't they pure Multicolor boyacrayons [...]
Leaf Rubbings
Leaf rubbings are the funnest art craft for fall. And it is definitely fall now. The air is crisp and beautiful fall colors are all around us. Leaves have started to fall and this is where the fun starts. Creativity and nature are the best companions. Start with a nice walk in the park and try to collect as many various shapes of leaves as possible. Any shape is great f [...]
Painter meets Boya crayons
When Azra Kostić, the painter behind Bajkovija art brand, contacted us to inquire about Boya crayons we knew right away that imagination can take you a long way. [...]
Eva LaRue in Korčula, Croatia
Eva LaRue, aka Natalia Boa Vista from popular TV Show CSI Miami is spending her summer in Croatia as an ambassador of the new, unique luxury hotel chain Stories. While she was in Korčula we were lucky enough to meet her and her 16 year old daughter Kaya who is also traveling with her. Would you like to know what Eva and Kaya picked from our shop? [...]
Boya Shop & Atelier in Korčula in 2017. too
Third year in a row now we opened our Boya Shop & Atelier in Old Town Korčula (Don Pavla Poše 4) Like in the previous years, we offer the whole selection of products with a Limited Edition products popping up every now and then. All you need to to is come visit us and try them out. We picked Korčula because we fell in love with it during our summ [...]
Drawing Stages in Children’s Artistic Development
Developing creativity in today's digital world is more important than ever. There are less and less things we need to find solutions for because we have all kinds of technology help. Creativity and creative thinking starts with drawing. Drawing is always a time well spent, because it is not just fun, it helps children express their emotions, personality, imagination. It it al [...]
Color red – the color of love
In case you did not get fed up with red yesterday, come follow our Cinnabar Red board on Pinterest. [...]
Boya all around us: Boya crayon necklaces and Valentines Day
Dears, we are surrounded by hearts this week. Boya necklaces we made for you for Valentines Day are beautiful and we are so happy you love them too. Have you already gotten your love a gift? Are you going for the classics – chocolate and flowers or will you try something quirky, like our drawing necklaces? Victorija from Blue Turpentine blog will be drawing her love mes [...]
Happy New Year
Image: nokonceptTime flies. It is hard to believe 2016. is almost over. dn the year was intense on so many levels.At the beginning of the summer we launched 4 new Boya colors and we didn't even have a chance to properly introduce them to you. Thay are finally available on our web-shop as Vintage set of 4, as well as single packaged or in a postcard set. Among unforget [...]
Halloween coloring printable – Booyanka
Halloween is just around the corner and since we make crayons, instead of pumpkin carving we decided to do some coloring. Maja created a free printable you to download and enjoy. And remember, coloring is not just for children, get your creative juices flowing and have some fun together! Have a look at how Maja did it and then go and fetch yourself one booyanka [...]
Boya crayons tested by Claudio Fornas
Several days ago we were honored by the visit of Italian artist Claudio Fornas to our little shop & atelier in the heart of Old town Korčula. Although Boya crayons are usually perceived as baby crayons, we can't emphasize enough how versatile the crayons are and how their shape and transparency as well as the freedom of hand movement they allow are good for professional [...]
Boya at sea and Instagram crush
Are you following Ivana Kuluz on IG already? Well you should be! Her feed will take you to dreamland, to some other dimension where everything is peaceful, slow and beautiful. We are so happy our crayons found their way into that dreamland too somehow! Thank you! Save [...]
Drawing with boya crayons – brush stroke movement
Why are Boya crayons different and good when it comes to artists, and generally users with artistic talent? When it comes to drawing, painting there are artists with drawing expression and painting expression. Artists who draw tend to see their artistic expression in lines, contures, shades, while painters basically paint in colored surfaces, and every color gives you a dif [...]
Boya in The Pioneers of the Balkans competition
Hosted by Balkan Venture Forum on 3 & 4 December, the region‘s leading influencers, media and corporate representatives will meet the 50 best startups of this program as they pitch to more than 100 regional and international investors Find the AGENDA here. And buy a ticket here. [...]
Why is this drawing tool so different from others?
As opposed to the restrictive form of pencil-shaped drawing tools, Boya’s ergonomic form has been devised to allow for a more natural and expressive approach to drawing. Despite the fact that the dot is the basis of every drawn line, form or colored surface, one does not draw millions of dots to form a line or shape. Instead, these lines are created with the drawing tool, whi [...]