Filed under: Fleeting thoughts..., printmaking | Tags: Art book, book, linoleum print, printmaking
Okay, so I started another lino print. This one was less abstract…and I like it much less. The ink is a dark blue/black. I intend to color in the white areas, when the ink dries. Sigh. I’m trying not to let this get me down.
Then, as I was inspired by yesterday’s mini books…I decided to make another! Yes, this one is totally handmade, so it looks…well, less polished. I had fun doing it. I may be on a book making binge, as this one was fun too! I like being able to work as I go along, and not have to plan too much along the way. Unlike the linoleum print, where one has to plan out a little…this book had no plan at all! MUCH more fun.
Now, inside:
And the cover:
And some close ups:
I’m happy with it. I know…WHAT is it, really? Who knows. Like I need more books in the house? Hmm…like I need more of anything in the house? I’ll have to purge some of someone else’s books to make room for these. JUST kidding!
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slightly wonky 
Liz – The little book is lovely! It is a wonderful gift item, I think. You could write favorite quotes on the pages, or lines from a favorite poem or a haiku. I think favorites quotes would be best – something soulful and inspirational!
Comment by Jean Kostojohn December 17, 2010 @ 8:19 pmThank you!!!!!!!!
Comment by slightlywonky December 18, 2010 @ 8:36 amso much for staying anonymous, huh mom? I agree, a fantastic gift item. It would also be a terrific home for your cartoon-ish ink prints (which I love) do you see the theme here? I believe many a famous children’s author started out this way (a la Shel Silverstein & Leo Lionni). This would also be a great place to write down some of the wonderful things that come out of little mouths (and then gift it to said little person at a much later date). So in the purging process…all people get to stay right?
Comment by Growing Muses December 26, 2010 @ 10:04 pmOh, that’s such a great idea to make the little books about things that “the peanut” says! Good idea!!!
Comment by slightlywonky December 26, 2010 @ 10:27 pm