The covers of this book are made from covers reclaimed from a book heading for the landfill. Covers were removed, painted, collages, 3-D elements added, and stitched with coptic binding with wood added at binding. 3-D elements include 3 beach stones and driftwood.
3" x 3.5" book, cover made from recycled cardboard, painted with fluid acrylic and gesso. Inset illustration from an antique bird book. Six signatures, each wrapped in (purchased) decorative paper. Case has an opening so inset illustration can be viewed when the book is in the case.
12" x 16" handmade book, cover made of recycled cardboard. Cover design painted with fluid acrylics, gesso, and image transfer. Coptic binding, 4 signatures.
3" x3.5" handmade book and case , coptic binding with antique illustration inset and painted cover. The cover and case are made of recycled cardboard, painted with acrylic and gesso.
