Works in Progress...
I create my own travel sketchbooks using watercolor paper and mat board and that "hands on" process makes my work feel more personal from the get-go. Over time, one thing has led to another and I've become fascinated with creating little mini books that I fill with watercolors... or whatever. Here are a few accordion style pieces in progress.Each is about 4" x 6" folded. The top book is one that I made to take to Italy. The 2nd one will be titled "Fly" and my plan is to illustrate a bird on each of the 8 panels. The round book is all about bird nests... and the little purple book... who knows!
All of these little books started in workshops that I teach in Making Art Books and Sketchbooks -- one of my favorite things to teach. It's a joy to guide each person through the mechanics and then watch them design and craft book unique to their personality.
