February 2015

February 24, 2015

Experimental Papermaking

I’m a huge fan of experimental papermaking, which takes many forms of course (quick, what did you think of when you read that phrase?).

My version of experimental papermaking involves embedding string and wire between sheets of high shrinkage abaca …

February 21, 2015

The Sunday Paper #43

In the Studio: I finished hand watercoloring the shapes for my artists’ book Interluceo. Béatrice Coron has also completed the paper cut illustrations, so everything is ready to send to the binder. Check out this animation of some of her …

February 17, 2015

Artists' Books in the Marketplace

The Codex Book Fair, which I’ve had the privilege of attending three times, is by far the biggest marketing gamble I take in my business. It is a huge undertaking on many levels – cost:  the hefty booth fee, …

February 10, 2015

A visit to the San Francisco Center for the Book

Greetings from the Codex Book Fair! As you can see, it is a BUSY event. I’ve hardly had a chance to escape my booth the first two days, but I’m hoping to get out and about today amongst the viewers …

February 7, 2015

The Sunday Paper, #41

Out and About: I’m not in the studio this week because I’m in the Bay Area. This weekend’s highlight: while teaching at the SF Center for the Book, I had the opportunity to meet Claire Van Vliet, who was at …

February 3, 2015

Vote for The Wish!

I’m off to California tomorrow to teach a workshop at the San Francisco Center for the Book, followed by the Codex Book Fair, which begins on Sunday. I’ve just completed the first short leg of my trip – I’m at …