Thursday, September 17, 2009

binding, binding, binding

Still laying low and not as productive as I would like to be. Being pregnant with a 2 and half year old has proven to be quite exhausting for me. I am constantly reminded of Binky Bergman's comment to me about being a sleeping bag with feet. ha! So true! Anyway, in the meantime, I have been working on adding more handbound journals to amanobooks.com.

I have been working on creating more Natural Elements journals as my stock is embarrassingly low. And I also have added more mixed media cover journals. Here are my four most recent additions:

signs_from_the_sky
signs from the sky
6x8 blank handbound journal

growing_mending
Growing and Mending
6x6 inch blank handbound journal

vessel
vessel through which the earth sings
6x9 inch blank handbound journal

bound_together
Bound Together
6x8 inch blank handbound journal


The imagery in two of these journals may look familiar as I used previous paintings as the start off point. It's fun to revisit an older painting and then take it a step further.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to comment with congratulations on my last post! I am just thrilled to have been a part of the project and James Shipp will let me know once the cd becomes available online for anyone who is interested in purchasing it. I will pass along the link for sure!

13 comments:

Thea said...

These are all wonderful, Bridgette! My favourite is "signs from the sky".

Crystal said...

I love the mix here Bridgette ~ I plan to own one of these some day soon!
And many congratulations are in order, on the album cover but more importantly on your pregnancy!
Wonderful!
Crystal

Julie said...

Bridgette- how did I miss you are pregnant? CONGRATULATIONS! BEing pregnant with another youngster...I can't even imagine. You are a super hero! xo

tangled sky studio said...

Bridgette,
I was just admiring the journal I purchased from you and am in awe of your beautiful bookbinding....

beth

Mar said...

they are all beautifully covered books!
sooooo
your're havin' a baby !
a little playmate to the one ya already have...well
here is to keeping ya healthy and having a easy birth..
:)

i can relate to the "sleeping bag with feet"
so
if you hear that one again
thanks for lending it to me
:)

Wen Redmond said...

I love the thoughtfulness of these books.
Like the quiet anticipation before a poem forms.

layers said...

It is amazing that you are getting art work done-- pregnant with a small one around? you must have a supportive hubby.

The Adventurous Art Teacher said...

Just LOVE your new journals. The binding is beautiful. I just starting to get into journaling and making my own sketchbooks.It's so much fun!

Seth said...

More beautiful journal covers! Nobody does trees like you!!!

Evangeline said...

These are amazing! So beautiful!

Kelly Jeanette said...

wow, you must be very busy-and tired. I love your jounrnals. Beautiful!

Nishant said...

I love the mix here Bridgette ~ I plan to own one of these some day soon!
And many congratulations are in order,
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Audiart said...

I didn't know you were pregnant either. Well, now I will stay in the know since I'm following your blog.

Beautiful work. I mentioned you and your work and our connection in my debut entry.

Stay well sister.

Peace and Love,
Audi