Saturday, June 13

Book (binding) Lover

I always tell folks that I suffer from AADD (art attention deficit disorder) because I flit from project to project. Technique to technique.But recently I find that book-making, paper-making and book-binding have grabbed the lion's share of my creative time.

I LOVE making books!Botany.

Now, that's an interesting subject. It would make a great book . . .
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23 comments:

  1. IsabelJune 14, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    So glad you have AADD...how else could we be showered with images such as these!
    Those are not books-they are treasures full of intention and the magic of your heart. Love how you "framed" botany and leave us wanting to search inside.

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  2. rochambeauJune 14, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Glad it has captured your attention. AND you are good at bookmaking! These are great! You are SO good at all the things you touch, Leslie!!

    xox
    Constance

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  3. lynne hJune 14, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    leslie, this is SO beautiful! the binding technique that you're using looks like it creates a book that lays open nicely -- and it's so gorgeous! i also love making books. it's somehow satisfying in many ways... xo

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  4. The Adventurous Art TeacherJune 14, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Finally someone gave a name to my problem. (AADD) I definitely suffer or should I say enjoy the same disorder.

    Karen

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  5. rivergardenstudioJune 14, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Oh... this has me totally captivated... my stitches are so ordinary compared to this exquisite binding...I am in love with it too! Roxanne

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  6. Gilding the Lily WorkshopsJune 14, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    OMG, Leslie this book is fantastic! What a beauty! So... when are you going to share a few of these with us and perhaps let go of a few? Is there an online store in your future? These are just terrific and I for sure would love to have one, as I'm sure many others wold.

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  7. StephanieJune 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I love how you completely throw yourself into each new work...love to see it spilling out all over!

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  8. JudyJune 14, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    And it is something you excel in!

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  9. somepinkflowersJune 14, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    oohhh...
    every thing is all neat
    and orderly
    and loverly
    and
    will you just look at the up~close and personal
    cross~stitches...

    like little kisses
    holding everything together...


    :-)


    i am in awe,
    complete awe....

    you must
    have ever~so nimble fingers
    and fantastic near~vision...


    not to mention
    your camera could capture
    a gnat on a flea
    burrowed into a snowflake

    or
    something like that.


    man!

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  10. somepinkflowersJune 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    PS-->i love this---->
    AADD (art attention deficit disorder)

    ME TOO!

    ha!
    you should see my library/studio/room-place/studio---->

    a Michael's mini~me...
    oh my1

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  11. RobinJune 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    when I come back east, will you show me some of your treasures? absolutely amazingly beautifully fabulous. I am in awe..... and adoration!

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  12. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Hi Leslie: ohhhhhhh, myyyyyyy - I LOVE THIS STITCH !!!!! : ) love, love, love to make my own little books too. took a binding class on the coptic stitch and love it soo much I've made several as gifts just so I would not forget the stitch, ha : ) now you've come out with THIS ONE, ohhhhhh it is yummmmmmy : ) did LK teach this at your get together ?? I was hoping she would have a class at ArtUnraveled this year but nope :( I own her boooks and carry them everywhere with me and I am just itching to get her new one. sorrry, I can rattle on when I'm excited. just wanted to comment on how much I LOVE your blog, I check in everyday, and all your art and of course your ever sweet little grandbaby-man and his pal, ha : ) thanks for sharing : )
    Blessings, Sandra in AZ

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  13. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Love seeing your bookwork! What a fascinating endeavor.

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  14. anna mariaJune 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    That is a gorgeous book!
    Where did you learn? I'm really attracted to books made utilizing the covers of old books.
    Love it.

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  15. anna mariaJune 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    P.S.
    I have just started reading a book I bought about a year ago (that's how much I flit from one thing to the other) entitled "Botany for Gardeners".

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  16. Joy and KathrynJune 15, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful Leslie!
    I may need to have a "reminder lesson" with you since I haven't had a minute to work since our workshop together.
    Joy

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  17. SethJune 15, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    This got a gasp out me when I saw it. Amazing with a capital A. This binding is so beautiful and clever. And I am loving the colors too.

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  18. sgsidekickJune 16, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Leslie, everything you put your hand to turns out a work of art. you are truly talented.

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  19. Renee HowellJune 16, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    WOW!

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  20. susannaJune 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    GORGEOUS bookcover, Leslie! These are my favorite colours, too. You really are on a roll, creating incredible artwork!

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  21. ebJune 17, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    gorgeous Leslie!
    I have the same affliction
    so eager to learn this set of skills
    I have a Coptic class next week!
    right here a couple of towns over
    looking forward to that...

    xox - eb.

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  22. La Dolce VitaJune 18, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    AADD! LOL ! love your work!

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  23. leeJuly 1, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Thank you for the lessons. I am enjoying my new skills.

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