{ ROOTS } : is an altered book spread. Prints, pouches and art prints available through my Society 6 shop.
{ Etsy Shop Update : Sunday, March 19th at 4 pm EST } //
I will be having an Etsy Shop Update this Sunday, March 19th at 4 pm EST. In addition to my handmade books, ecoprint booklets, paper scrappy packs and bookmaking kits, I will be adding INSTANT Digital Collage Sheets, Mini Print Sets of my Art Journal Spreads, Eco-print Scrappy Packs and MORE.
Below is just a quick sneak peek of all the goodies that will be made available to you!
One of many INSTANT Digital Collage Sheet Downloads featuring my journal spreads that include song lyrics.
This is Bun Bun. She arrived in my journal spreads and is inspired by a story my housemate told me about a friend of his dance routine.
I have been eco-printing for years and my studio is overflowing with beautiful pieces of printed paper that are just too gorgeous to go to waste!
Can't decide which collage sheet to download? No problem! Grab a set of my super adorable mini art journal collages featuring some of my favorite critters!
{ Valentine's Love Letter Workshop } : January 28, 2017 // Blacksburg, VA
I am so excited to partner up with my friends over at The Joyful Quill to create this truly unique bookmaking/writing workshop on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at The Artful Place in Blacksburg, VA. I will be kicking off the workshop by leading a 'Flower Fold' bookbinding experience. This mini book is adorable, so easy to make and looks terrific! Next up is Lesley and Jenny from The Joyful Quill to lead you through a writing exercise to help you craft the perfect love letter for your Valentine!
Pre-registration is REQUIRED...so please follow this link for event details!
{ NEW Works : Available at * Troika Gallery * // Floyd, VA
I have been working hard lately to get new works to various galleries as well as keeping my Etsy shop stocked. These lovelies below are available at Troika Gallery in beautiful Floyd, VA.
{ LEAF SONG } : 4 x 3 x 1" : Front Cover View
{ LEAF SONG } : 4 x 3 x 1" : Back Cover View
{ LEAF SONG } : 4 x 3 x 1" : End Cover View
{ LEAF SONG } : 4 x 3 x 1" : Front Cover Detail View
{ LEAF CATCHER } : 3 1/2 x 6 x 1" : Spine View
{ LEAF CATCHER } : 3 1/2 x 6 x 1" : Back Cover View
{ LEAF CATCHER } : 3 1/2 x 6 x 1" : End Cover View
{ LEAF CATCHER } : 3 1/2 x 6 x 1" : Front Cover Detail View
{ WIND WHISPER } : 4 x 7 x 1" : Spine View
{ WIND WHISPER } : 4 x 7 x 1" : Back Cover View
{ WIND WHISPER } : 4 x 7 x 1" : End Cover View
{ WIND WHISPER } : 4 x 7 x 1" : Front Cover Detail View
{ FOREST FLOOR } : 8 x 6 x 1" : Spine View
{ FOREST FLOOR } : 8 x 6 x 1" : Back Cover View
{ FOREST FLOOR } : 8 x 6 x 1" : End Cover View
{ FOREST FLOOR } : 8 x 6 x 1" : Front Cover Detail View
{ FOREST PARADISE } : 10 x 5 1/4 x 1" : Spine View
{ FOREST PARADISE } : 10 x 5 1/4 x 1" : Back Cover View
{ FOREST PARADISE } : 10 x 5 1/4 x 1" : End Cover View
{ LEAF LUCK } : 6 x 3 1/2 x 1" : Spine View
{ LEAF LUCK } : 6 x 3 1/2 x 1" : Back Cover View
{ LEAF LUCK } : 6 x 3 1/2 x 1" : End Cover View
{ LEAF LUCK } : 6 x 3 1/2 x 1" : Front Cover Detail View
{ Rust Experiments : In the * Studio *} //
I have been experimenting with Rust lately. Taking evening strolls with my young daughter and collecting 'Sidewalk Treasures.'
I had no idea that there were so many choices in mordants with Rust.
I have obsessed with Alice Fox's work and recently purchased her book, Natural Processes in Textile Art.
In this book, Fox explains how the many mordants to obtain a quality Rust print.
I experimented with a variety of teas.
As well as red wine...
...and coffee.
I have been delighted with the results. I am looking forward to sewing these into my books and enhancing collages.
What about you? What are your favorite mordants for Rust? Perhaps you can join me for a weekend of Rust experiments and Bookmaking...