Don’t you hate it when you get to a class and realize that you don’t have enough stuff to choose from or what you brought is not what you really want to do? Well, I am happy to provide an option for people to supplement their stash, I have made these fun kits for my [...]
May 29, 2009 | Categories: workshops | Tags: canvas books, mixed media, workshops | 10 Comments »
and spend a summer weekend in the woodlands of Wisconsin making copper and canvas mixed media books with me? I have been invited to share my process for making these books at Whispering Woodlands in Verona, WI August 8-9, just outside of Madison. Besides having a fun, relaxing weekend doing collage, painting, working with fabric [...]
May 18, 2009 | Categories: workshops | Tags: canvas books, metal, mixed media, workshops | 6 Comments »
This is the finished copper book that I worked on embossing during Open Studios.I decided to make a change to the books by backing the copper covers with painted grungeboard for extra stability. I really like the addition, giving the books a sturdy and clean finish.
May 05, 2009 | Categories: Creative Process | Tags: canvas books, metal, mixed media, sewing metal | 5 Comments »
I began by tearing canvas into 4″ x 8 ” pieces and painting both sides with gesso. I think if I were to start again I would tear them into 4 ” x 8 1/2″ pieces to allow for the bulk of paint and collage. When the pages were folded in half the book [...]
Mar 25, 2009 | Categories: Creative Process, tutorials | Tags: books, canvas books, metal, mixed media | 7 Comments »