Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Latest creations of artist books made into journals.  The covers are mixed media (pastels, inks, gesso, paste papers, etc., with bindings by me, in various sizes and styles of bindings.  These become one-of-a-kind journals that, actually, become more intrinsic with use.  Created in November 2011.
TAO TE CHING (Closed 5"x 8"x 1/2")
Hand bound--Double signature binding; Mixed media cover; Arches Text Wove journal paper.



Wisdom Book (Closed 8"x 10"x 1/2")

Hand bound--Japanese stab-binding; Mixed media cover; Bristol board journal paper.

Basket Journal (Closed 5.5"x 8.75"x 1/2")

Hand bound--Japanese Stab binding; Paste paper cover; archival laser journal paper.


Grandeurs de Papiers (Closed 6"x 12")

Hand bound--Signature stitch; Paste paper cover; Journal paper: one signature of assorted fine art papers, juxtaposed & overlapped to show textures & finishes.

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