Focus on Book Arts Conference

The Focus on Book Arts Conference is held every two years in Forest Grove, Oregon (just outside Portland).

I'll be teaching a class this year. You can find more information on their website. I can also send you a catalog if you'd like one as I have a few left.

I'll be teaching a class on creating raised and inset designs in Paper, Fabric and Leather.


The description:


In this class, we will create three samples that can be used as covers for books, one each of leather, fabric and paper. Tips and techniques will be explored as well as design layout instruction. Many samples will be shown and techniques discussed. Embossed hinge designs will also be demonstrated. We will discuss different glue options for each type of material and technique as well.

Chinese New Year's Resolutions

For those of us who missed January's New Year Resolutions, it's sometimes best to just start on the Chinese New Year. My new year's resolution is to get organized and post more often on this blog. My goals are more detailed but I won't go into that right now.

I had a wonderful Valentine's Day. 

Breakfast made by Daniel. 

So sweet! 

Book Arts Class in Ephraim, UT starts in one month!

The book arts class at Snow College starts on March 17th (St. Patty's Day). You can read the above flyer for details. Students who sign up need to bring a few things to class:

• pencil
• metal edged ruler
• cutting mat or a thick magazine to cut on
• scissors
• an exacto type knife with extra blades
• a magazine to be thrown away (this will be used as a glue station)
• paper or notebook to take notes if you wish

Custom Order Info

I've set up a new blog with just custom order information. Currently under construction but should be up within the next couple of weeks. Thanks!

VISIT THE CUSTOM ORDER WEBSITE HERE.

Custom Artist Portfolio

Wonder where I've been? I've been buried in the studio with custom orders :)

I've had several inquiries lately about artist portfolios. I'm making one next week with the plastic sleeves which will probably be the last Christmas Present I send out.

But today, I sent out the following custom artist portfolio with heavyweight black pages. I love it!

24 pages of black stonehenge with natural deckled edges
Embossed hinges
Soft leather in grey, white and black
Metal plate inset into cover with engraved name
Sewn with strong black linen thread
Sewn in an Ethiopian coptic stitch so the pages will open completely flat
Spacers sewn into spine to allow things to be added to book
Rounded hollow drop spine

I hope Brynn loves her Christmas Present that was special ordered by her brother and I wish her all the best with her future artwork!

The front cover

The embossed hinges along the rounded spine

These pages will open flat and look at that awesome drop spine!

Inside of front cover

A page showing the spacers which allow for photos or actual art pieces to be placed inside while still allowing the book to close.

The inset name engraved name plate