For some time now I have been tinkering with the idea of trying my hand at keeping an Art Journal and/or venturing into the realm of Altered Books. Of course, both of these items are just two of many on my long list of things I have an interest in exploring since I began my journey into the world of mixed media art. So, when the opportunity to join in an Art/Poetry Journal Swap with other members of the ZNE Artists and Poets Group arose, I jumped in with great fervor and excitement.
Initially, it was my plan to make the whole Journal by hand. However, after a few days of research on various techniques and countless hours spent learning about all of the materials necessary to create a book by hand from scratch, I realized that I would really be biting off more than I could chew. After all, I did have a deadline to meet for the completion of this project. :-)
Not wanting to disappoint Cathy, the fellow ZNE Artists and Poets member for whom I was making the Journal, I searched high and low for just the right 'base' upon which I would build/create this very special Art/Poetry Journal. I found just what I was looking for in the Lama Li Pirate Book Journal.
According to the product description, Lama Li paper is handmade in the mountains of Nepal from the inner bark of the lotka bush. The paper inside looks rough and fibrous but has a silky surface that they say is surprisingly nice for writing or drawing.
After receiving my order and checking out the journal for myself, I must say that I was extremely pleased! Then began the blank canvas syndrome whereupon I became completely paralyzed and overly timid about doing anything to get started for fear of "ruining" the book altogether...
Initially, it was my plan to make the whole Journal by hand. However, after a few days of research on various techniques and countless hours spent learning about all of the materials necessary to create a book by hand from scratch, I realized that I would really be biting off more than I could chew. After all, I did have a deadline to meet for the completion of this project. :-)
Not wanting to disappoint Cathy, the fellow ZNE Artists and Poets member for whom I was making the Journal, I searched high and low for just the right 'base' upon which I would build/create this very special Art/Poetry Journal. I found just what I was looking for in the Lama Li Pirate Book Journal.
According to the product description, Lama Li paper is handmade in the mountains of Nepal from the inner bark of the lotka bush. The paper inside looks rough and fibrous but has a silky surface that they say is surprisingly nice for writing or drawing.After receiving my order and checking out the journal for myself, I must say that I was extremely pleased! Then began the blank canvas syndrome whereupon I became completely paralyzed and overly timid about doing anything to get started for fear of "ruining" the book altogether...
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