The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

"EVOLUTION OF MAN'S MARKS"
Banner, 30" x 13'
Acrylic and sumi ink on painted Tyvek

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

12" x 12" x 1.5", Acrylic, gouache, and 23K gold on canvas

"Triple Crown Energy"

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

6" x 6" x 1.5" Canvas, Acrylic and gouache.

"Energy Three" 

"Energy Two"

6" x 6" x 1.5" Canvas, Acrylic, gouache, and 23K gold.

"Energy One"

"Energy Four"

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

The Dome Book completely open.

Closed - Front page

Random page spreads

Closed - Back page

"THE DOME BOOK"
Artist Book, 5" x 6" (closed)
Ink, pencil, colored pencil, gesso, bleach, waxed linen thread, 140# HP paper

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

"PISCES: Two Journals"

Two coptic bound books, contained within oval box, stitched in "caterpillar stitch," based on medieval bookbinding techniques. 

Box: 6"x 7-3/4" x 3", and Books: 5"x 3"x 1-7/8"

Mixed Media: Handmade Bark paper, Arches Text Wove paper, Waxed linen thread

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

"DA VINCI"

Artist Book, 6-1/4" x 9" (closed), Turkish Fan Fold.

Inside art: Sumi ink on Schiller paper

Cover art: Sumi ink on Arches Cover Black paper, ribbon

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

"11:00 o'clock Light"

Artist Book, 7" x 10-1/4" x 1/2" (closed)

Inside art: Sumi ink, pencil, colored pencil, watercolor on Arches Text Wove paper.

Initial letters: Acrylic on Arches Cover Black.

Outside cover art: Sumi ink, colored pencil on Arches Text Wove paper

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

 "abcxyz"
Artist Book, 7" x 10-1/4" x 1/2" (closed)
Inside art: Sumi ink, pencil,colored pencil, watercolor on Arches Text Wove paper.
Initial letters, acrylic on Arches Cover Black.
Outside cover art: Sumi ink, colored pencil on Arches Text Wove paper

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

"CODEX COLLECTION"

Mini books, made of hand-designed papers, each hand bound, contained  in wire cage, sized 7"x 7"x 2".

Mixed Media: Textured paste paper, acrylic, linen thread, painted cage wire.

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

Folded Book & Slipcase

Unfolded front of book

Unfolded back of book

"TOWERS WITH GOLD"

Artist Book & Slipcase, Book: 2" x 11" x 3/4", Slipcase: 2-3/8" x 10-1/2" x 1"

Book & Slipcase: Walnut ink, Sumi ink, pencil, colored pencil, 23K gold on 300# CP watercolor paper, sewn with waxed linen thread.

The Language of Marks (2015), Continued:

 "SACRED SIGNS"
Artist Book, 5" x 14" (Closed)
Ink, Gouache, pencil on 140# CP

A TJW COLLECTION: The Language of Marks (2015)

A one-woman show was held at Tulsa Artists' Coalition in the Brady Arts District, Tulsa, OK, from October 2nd to October 31, 2015. Twenty-two (22) pieces were created for this show, including artist-books, framed 2D work, and a 30" x 13' banner. Images of a few pieces will be shared on this site.

"MARKS OF DISTINCTION"

Framed 2D, 19.5" x 12.5"

Sumi ink on Canson Mi-Tientes paper

(SOLD)

SPEAKING VOLUMES: TRANSFORMING HATE (2015)

Speaking Volumes: Martin Luther King Quotes

One-sheet accordion book--30"x 22", Open

Acrylic on Arches Cover black paper.

CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE - Living Arts of Tulsa Fundraiser 2014

"BACK ON THE HIGHWAY"
Artist Book
Mixed Media: Walnut ink, sumi ink, watercolor, colored pencil on 140# HP, with cover, same medium on Arches Text Wove, ribbon.

"ROOTS: A Journal Box"
Journal Book and Box
Mixed Media: Journal book--Walnut ink, sumi ink, watercolor, colored pencil on Arches Text Wove paper; sewn with waxed linen thread. Box and cover--Walnut ink, sumi ink, watercolor, colored pencil on Arches Text Wove paper.

FOUR ELEMENTS (December 2013), Continued:

 "BISTRO VIEWS"
Artist Book
Mixed Media: Acrylic paste paper, pastels, gouache, colored pencil