On Display

A selection of my handmade journals is on display now at the Humboldt County Public Library in Eureka.  This was the best photo I could take through the glass when I was in town last week.  Lots more photos are available on NorBAG's blog.

This is what I say about my books ~ "My interest in book arts is focused largely on creating journals from recycled materials. I make "art" journals, as distinct from writing journals—that is, books with pages that might be painted or collaged on in addition to some narrative text. My journals aren't "about" anything in particular, but exist to be filled in some creative way, thereby becoming something special as each one is used.

I fill the journal with pages made from recycled book and (heavyweight) magazine pages, journal and accounting paper, sheet music, wallpaper, my own hand printed papers, scrapbook paper, drawing paper, old envelopes—anything that can withstand being folded and bound. I often cover books with hand painted or printed papers, hand dyed fabrics, or recycled upholstery samples. I use different methods of binding each journal using one of a variety of hand bookbinding stitches."

Library hours are ~ Tuesday 12 - 5pm; Wednesday 12 - 9pm; Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.