Crayon Magazine is a journal devoted to the graphic arts and the literature related to them.It features visual art, long form essays, literary fiction & more. Our ethos is to provide a place for artists & writers to publish works and ideas about Traditional Art andfoster a sense of community among artists practicing the the art form. 


We’re looking for essays that include, but are not limited to: memoirs, nature pastorals, philosophical commentary, travel dispatches and more. The more fluid you are with the term “essay” the better. We’re looking for work that naturally pairs well with the nuances of art, uncovering the wider meaning within timeless themes that give our readers something to think about.

The submissions should 

  • Scratch beneath the surface of a tale, finding its wider meanings to give our readers something to think about. 
  • Not be more than 2,000 words, although this is negotiable in certain circumstances.
  • Works translated into English also welcome


We use Submittable to accept and review our submissions.