Sunday, January 16, 2011

A wee book

I have managed to pull together a sweet little book using some of the encausticed-rusted-pages over text that I have been playing with.

This one tells the story of life lightening - getting lighter as we move forward, emerge from tough times, and find our way back.

I combined the colour of the pages with the thickness of the pen and density of the ink to create a bit of a transition. In no way, is the book about being free of worry or drifting delightfully without a care in the world; it's simply about reaching a better place.

I interspersed the pages with other lovely rusted and textured pages and then created a non-repeatable Fiona binding using some lovely soft leather I found in the cupboard. It ended up being a combination of approaches, all of which needed to be modified in order to achieve the outcome.






Posted by Fiona Dempster at 6:30 PM
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11 comments:

  1. CarolJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I really like you one-off Fiona binding! It looks very touchable, I'd like to hold it in my hands. What a delightful little book, Fiona.

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  2. Fiona DempsterJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Carol - it DOES feel lovely to hold! And the binding holds together well but could have been better resolve with a bit more time and thinking I think.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Very nice textures.

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  4. Sara BowenJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love it - what a beautiful book. I love the rusted paper and the words, words, words. I must find out how to make rusty paper! Very intriguing. Sara x

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  5. jgrJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Oh, it's beautiful!

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  6. Anna MavromatisJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Wonderful book, wonderfully photographed!
    xox

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  7. Velma BolyardJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    this is why the internet is evil--i cannot hold this thing! arrgh! i do want to touch it, evidence, i think, of a successful artists' book. really fine, fiona.

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  8. LouiseJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Exquisite!

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  9. ronnieJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    deelush-ous!

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  10. Fiona DempsterJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Tim - thanks for dropping by and yes, the textures are nice!

    Sara -I shall send you a recipe soon I promise!

    Thanks Jane and Anna - and for the kind words re photographing - yours is always so beautiful Anna.

    Velma- I laughed outloud! It is a lovely thing and feels beautiful - soft on the outside and all interesting on the inside.

    Thanks Louise and Ronnie - lovely words.

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  11. brandiJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    ~"In no way, is the book about being free of worry or drifting delightfully without a care in the world; it's simply about reaching a better place."

    you my beautiful friend are not only a unique artist but a wordsmith too...this piece resonates deeply with me...reaching a better place...and it is through your work and words that help each of us be reminded of such journey...i thank you and barry greatly for all of your healing energy...a constant...great comfort you both bring to my days...i hope all is well and always much love light and blessings be with you both~

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