gouache and pastel
4×6
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Rosette pattern with feather stitch binding. A structured design for a book in progress. https://youtube.com/shorts/QJ3hKAa4p54?si=OjpzkhBN8Y20xVzC
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The Mould and Deckle Process
The mould and deckle are core tools in hand papermaking.
The mould is the framed mesh screen that catches the suspended fibers.
The deckle is the top frame that defines sheet size and creates the deckled edge.
The process follows these steps:
Fiber pulp is suspended evenly in water.
The mould and deckle are dipped horizontally into the vat.
The screen lifts, capturing fibers in a thin layer.
Water drains through the mesh.
The wet sheet is transferred (couched) onto felt.
Sheets are pressed and air dried.
This process reforms discarded fiber into stable, workable substrate.Watch here: https://youtube.com/shorts/SsTBJGkq1Ck?si=5Jf6PznlJOUzbF_n
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Roots and Thorns – mixed media artist book 4×5 inch handmade book created with plant dyed papers, slow sew work, original painting and drawings. It looks very old, intentionally, like an ancient grimoire. All of the artwork inside -including the small ACEO on the front-is mine with exception to a couple pieces of antique ephemera from my personal collection. Its one of a kind. the roots and thorns theme runs throughout the book on each spread and expressed in different interesting ways. $225
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About: a mixed media artist altered postcard. 4×6 inches.
Medium: graphite, pastel, ink and gouache.
Back pocket has some vintage extras.
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