Back when the CREATE classes were still happening, I had the chance to take an amazing class with Andrew Borloz, who is just so great! Using Andrew’s stencil designs, we created our own hand painted book cloth for two sketchbooks. I love the way mine turned out, and bought almost all of Andrew’s stencils to… Continue reading Blast from the past
In December I was lucky enough to get a seat in a sold out class Mixed Media Academy with Donna Downey at the Ink Pad in NYC. Donna is so charming and funny. It was a great chance to see some of her work up close and in person. I love the project, and I… Continue reading Donna Downey class
Early on in some of the bookmaking classes I attended, I learned how to make a book with out glue or binding of any kind. When I teach this technique to students and other teachers, everyone is amazed that the book stays together just by the tension of the folded paper. It’s truly amazing! Below… Continue reading The No Glue Book
https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/SqMjvPEoZjE&source=uds When I am teaching classes, I try to allow some time at the end to have a little “gallery” showing. Everyone will usually set up their completed work and then tour around the room, giving themselves the opportunity to see their colleagues artwork. I also use this time to ask them to reflect about… Continue reading Oldies but Goodies
So I’ve realized that I abandoned my personal blog long enough and that I need to do more than vent/complain on here, and actually post something of substance. I’ve been inspired by Deanna Rio and her blog. I discovered Deanna from YouTube and her makeup tutorials, but she is a fellow creative soul and I’m… Continue reading A Fresh Start
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