365 Handcrafted Books: Psychology of Paint, Day 258

Handcrafted with the Precision of Alexander McQueen

Handcrafted Book 258

Haute Couture: I am reminded of the meticulous attention to detail, the precision, the skill, the creativity, and the countless hours it takes to make one handcrafted dress.  I try to apply this same philosophy and practice when making my one-of-a-kind handcrafted books.

Materials

1. Vellum
2. Antique music sheets
3. Linocuts

4. Acrylic paints
5. Gouache
6. Pencil

Binding & Cover

1. Book boards .087

2. Archival adhesives
3. Acrylic mediums

4. Linen thread

Techniques

1. Illustrations

2. Mixed Media
3. Linocuts

Text

My Little Son