...but I didn't actually promise I wouldn't buy any new books...
Since I have started buying Cloth,Paper, Scissors a mixed media magazine I have diverted a little from straight textiles to paper arts which has of course had me browsing those type of books.. Research I call it... I do see a possible 'crossover' in using some of the techniques used in paper arts in conjunction with my textile crafts...
These two are whims of fancy I know but are both excellent... I had seen the Sharon Soneff''s- Art Journals and Creative Healing - before Christmas in our opposition store and I convinced myself that I didn't need to buy it then and there - instead I ordered it at once when I got back home...
These two are whims of fancy I know but are both excellent... I had seen the Sharon Soneff''s- Art Journals and Creative Healing - before Christmas in our opposition store and I convinced myself that I didn't need to buy it then and there - instead I ordered it at once when I got back home...
It has just arrived into the store and I spent last night lost in its pages - while I see this book as more inspirational than instructional - is is amazing to see the pieces of work put together by people who have done so in a time of crisis in their lives... They have used art journalling as a way to either make some sense of this part of their lives or to salve an 'open' wound -whether it be emotional or physical.
The Decorated Page - Gwen Diehn - got me in hook, line and sinker - I had to have this one immediately or as soon as I could part over the money for it - and from the opposition!!!! I am worse than - well, at least on equal par with Gollum and his ring - his precious... Iargued justified to myself that it was a Christmas present to me.
The Decorated Page - Gwen Diehn - got me in hook, line and sinker - I had to have this one immediately or as soon as I could part over the money for it - and from the opposition!!!! I am worse than - well, at least on equal par with Gollum and his ring - his precious... I
I just love the presentation of this book - from the front cover to the back cover - it is a delight... If anyone reading this is into Altered Books,journals or albums - look no further - this is the book for you - it is both instructional and 'eye candy'... I have just discovered a companion book - The Decorated Journal - so I guess what I will be doing the very first opportunity I get...
I have always been interested in the connection between any form of art and self. And these two books only further emphasise that connection.
The pleasure that I have from these two has been immeasurable - they are books which I will dip into time and time again...
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I'll be thinking of you on Monday; I bet you'll have your nose buried in these books all day - enjoy! Looking forward to having a peek at them myself next time we get together.
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