Thursday, November 21, 2013

Book 41


 
 

 
 
Book 41
Book 41 was chosen while it was still being created, that's really how special Book 41 is.
Book 41 is on it's way to Providence, RI, where it will continue to be quite special.
 

Book 41: approx. 4 x4x, 50 pages, longstitch with handwaxed thread, hand embroidered felt wrap with wood button.
Papers: artist doodles while at a conference in attachment psychotherapy, 50lb and 80lb blank paper, cover paper is black and white origami paper.
Book 41 was a delight to make, in part because I was with two close friends who are brilliant intellectually and creative and also amazingly caring. Book 41 holds curious doodles that were made while I was in a conference on attachment psychology, so Book 41 has a lovely energy and desire for a healthy connection. Book 41 certainly would like to be held a lot, and carried around daily, hourly perhaps. I’m sad that you reading now cannot choose Book 41, however it’s a joy to know Book 41 is in the world, and who knows, if you are in Providence on a special day, you may see Book 41.  



Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Book NECKLACES 38 through 49


Miniature Book Necklace 48 and 49
Book 48 has been selected and is thrilled to be traveling to Medfield, MA


Miniature Book Necklace 45, 46 and 47
Book 46 was purchased as a gift, smile
Book 45 and 47 are lovingly being worn by two girls in Ipswich
Miniature Book Necklace 42, 43 and 44
Book Necklace 42 is no longer available
Book 43 was purchased as a gift, enjoy
Book 44 is enthusiastically looking forward to a continued life in Iowa.
Miniature Book Necklace, 38, 39 and 40
 Book Necklace 39 was chosen and is no longer available
Book 40 is now making it's way to Iowa!
Book Necklaces 38 through 49
Yes it’s true miniature book necklaces with special charms and beads for embellishments. Each book is hand folded, sewn and covered. The numbers correspond to each necklace left to right. Each miniature book necklace is $25, contact me with your choice or perhaps choices at http://www.gofundme.com/4lawj8



Book 36 and 37: Woodland Sisters

Book 36 and 37: Woodland Sisters
The Woodland Sisters were chosen by my Mom, one will be going to her best friend, and I hope the other she will save for herself, these Woodland Beauties are now cherishing the Ohio landscape
 
Book 36 and 37: Titled “Woodland Sisters” Each book has 100 pages, a cover created with bark and other natural materials, longstitch, papers include various 80 and 50 lb blank papers, maps, imagery from bees and hives and more.
Woodland Sisters are a very special set of two books, created with bark covers, secured with wood glue and tacky glues, Woodland Sisters are both remarkably resilient and a bit delicate. As you can imagine they live in the woods, adventurous and brilliant, they know about survival and bliss in the wilderness. They have many stories to share, however the Woodland Sisters are excellent listeners and have vast spaces for your own stories and creations.
Woodland Sisters are $55 each individually or $100 for both

Monday, November 11, 2013

Book 25 through 35


 

 
Book 25 Through 35
 
 
Book 25 through 35: Each book is 3 x 12 landscape oriented, at minimum 20 pages in each book, Japanese stitch binding with hand waxed cotton thread
Paper: a wide variety of papers, both artistic and blank, graph, vintage maps, artist made paper from placing dye into bubble solution and blowing bubbles onto the page, art from artist’s sketchbooks, original art by artist, card stock, images of clouds, vellum, envelopes, pages from “The World of Birds”
Book 25 through 35 is a set of 11 books that have the same dimension and binding. They are a stack that could reasonably be exhibited in a home or otherwise, however they do prefer to be written or drawn in. Their long narrow landscape orientation reminded me of old Tibetan texts. As I was creating these books and stacking them for 11 days I felt a connection to time in this 11th month of November, knowing that I have 11 months to complete this project, but I also got lost in time as I created.  Choosing, stacking, cutting and binding the books became a welcomed rhythm. Looking through Book 25 through 35 can be a joyful meditative practice that may inspire writing or imagery that speaks to what is most meaningful, with the strong Japanese stitch, Book 25 through 35 is ready to hold all that you have to offer it.
Book 25 through 35 is the first $100. book that I have made.
To choose Book 25 through 35 donate at http://www.gofundme.com/4lawj8
and then send me, the artist, a message that you are choosing this Book Set

 


Sunday, November 3, 2013

Book 12 &13 (wrapped together) and Book 18 are on EXHIBIT!

 
Book 12 &13 Now on Exhibit at The Gallery at Porter Mills
 
 

 
 
Book 18 Now on Exhibit at The Gallery at Porter Mills
 
 
I am ecstatic to announce that Book 12 & 13 (wrapped together with wool) and Book 18 (all on its own ) were accepted into a juried Small Works show at Porter Mills Gallery. Elated, we are all in a tizzy about how proud we are of Book 12 &13 and Book 18. See the links below for their exhibition dates, and please consider joining us for the Opening of the Show Thursday November 7, 2013 from 6pm-8pm at 95 Rantoul St., Beverly, MA. At the Opening and during the Exhibit you may purchase Book 12 &13 and Book 18 directly from the Gallery.


Book 22, 23 and 24


 Book 22
Book 22 has been chosen and is happily on it's way to Medfield, MA
Book 22: approx. 4.5 H x 6W, 50 pages, cover made with paper from “The World of Birds”, hand sewn with waxed linen, bound with waxed linen and found shell
Paper: a wide variety of papers, both artistic and blank, graph, vintage maps, artist made paper from placing dye into bubble solution and blowing bubbles onto the page, card stock, images of clouds, vellum, envelopes, pages from vintage sea observations
Book 22 is certainly for the observer, be it the stars, moon or the sea, or anything really that changes and grows, or decomposes. Book 22 opens flat and generously invites you to write, draw, doodle, or simply makes marks in time to rhythms that you hear. Book 22 is a no-drama book, more on the scientific, creative and a bit sensitive side.
Book 22 is a $25 book.
Choose Book 22 and Donate at: http://www.gofundme.com/4lawj8
 
Book 23
Book 23 was chosen before it could have a photo shoot, yes it’s true.  Book 23 was a lovely 3.5 x4 book with 40 pages and a small rock and hand waxed linen wrap. Book 23 had a variety of pages, some original art by the artist, as well as vintage pages from “The World of Birds”. It was chosen with enthusiasm and now adventures in Portland, Maine.

 
Book 24
Book 24 has been chosen and will be making it's new home in Ipswich, MA
Book 24: precisely 5x7, 50 pages, Japanese stitch binding
Paper: Hokusai and Hiroshige recycled 2008 calendar, variety of 50lb, 80lb and textured white paper
Book 24 contains beautiful images by Hokusai and Hiroshige, in-between these images are blank paper in which you may fill with Japanese inspired imagery, landscapes or daily life activities. Perhaps you have a hankerin’ for some real or imagined calligraphy, if it’s possible to hanker for that….anyway, Book 24 is a solidly bound book with integrity and new found purpose.
Book 24 with it’s 50 pages and Japanese stitching is a $55 book.