hello blog family. i've missed you. although i'm happy to be complete with the 2015 weekly bookmaking challenge, i keep feeling like i'm supposed to be posting something here every week. i reckon it's the conversation i miss most, the sharing, and the feedback. creating art can be such a solitary activity, like most contemplative practices. but when we can design a step into that process that allows us to share what we're doing and how we're doing it, without effecting the end product, then we can enjoy a full creative exchange. that's what the previous blog challenge gave me.
so now i'm thinking about what's next and what i can honestly commit to producing on a regular basis. that's the question i'll explore this week and get back atcha as soon as i get an answer.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Final Wks. 46 - 53: The Holiday Books
although i'm 3 days late for my final posts of 2015, i'm happy to get it done. the 2015 commitment was a BEAST to sustain; however, some good work came out of that commitment, which has laid the foundation for my next exhibit in 2016. more on that later.
as for this final post, i made one new journal for another private journal circle--that's another BIG surprise that came out of this year's work. i can show the cover but not the inside, which has participants' names and other info on the first two pages.
i also made a new photo book out of this old 4" x 12" sales log book from way back when. my artist friend William Rhodes gave it to me--he knows i like to turn odd things into books. i love the size and the vinyl cover, which should stand the test of time.
lastly, i made over 50+ 2016 calendar BARDS in December. the folded down size is @ 3 1/2" x 4" with hard covers. at first glance it looks like a two-sided card with original art, a new year's message, and space to write a message of your own.
the signature actually folds out to an 8 1/2" x 11" calendar that includes spiritual principles, disciples, new and full moon dates for each month. people love these BARDS because they're pretty, functional, easy to carry and easy to keep on a desk/table top.
so there. i'm complete with the book-a-week challenge, and want to thank everyone who has followed this blog. i hope you were inspired to make art and meaning out of the substance of your own lives. many blessings in the new year.
as for this final post, i made one new journal for another private journal circle--that's another BIG surprise that came out of this year's work. i can show the cover but not the inside, which has participants' names and other info on the first two pages.
i also made a new photo book out of this old 4" x 12" sales log book from way back when. my artist friend William Rhodes gave it to me--he knows i like to turn odd things into books. i love the size and the vinyl cover, which should stand the test of time.lastly, i made over 50+ 2016 calendar BARDS in December. the folded down size is @ 3 1/2" x 4" with hard covers. at first glance it looks like a two-sided card with original art, a new year's message, and space to write a message of your own.
the signature actually folds out to an 8 1/2" x 11" calendar that includes spiritual principles, disciples, new and full moon dates for each month. people love these BARDS because they're pretty, functional, easy to carry and easy to keep on a desk/table top.
so there. i'm complete with the book-a-week challenge, and want to thank everyone who has followed this blog. i hope you were inspired to make art and meaning out of the substance of your own lives. many blessings in the new year.
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