As indicated in my Friday post, Fiona and I had started our Sketchbooks that needed to be in the US by the end of January 2015. Well we did get to finish them over the weekend. My book has come out better than I thought because of a design input from Fiona and single page stitching of the leaves by Fiona.
Fiona re-read the Sketchbook instructions and we realised I needed to include the identifying bar code etc on they back cover - in the end we decided to include the whole back and front cover and cut out a window for the stamped word Mountains on the front cover.
As you can see from the photos below the book has come together well - I'm pleased with it.
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Mountains Sketchbook - covers mounted to the aluminium covers and stitched by Fiona |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Mountains Sketchbook - covers mounted to the aluminium covers and stitched by Fiona |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Mountains Sketchbook - 5 leaves with mountain prints mounted |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Mountains Sketchbook - 5 leaves with mountain prints mounted - slight ben in the stamped page - metal tension |
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| ©2014 Barry Smith - Mountains Sketchbook - 5 leaves with mountain prints mounted |
It is great to have another artist as a one's partner - the design input and also the occasional practical assistance is really valued.
Our Sketchbooks need to be posted tomorrow so we have got them completed just in time.
you're doing well, i'm behind on two deadlines...
ReplyDeleteGreat concept, would love to hold it.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful, B, and so good that you and Fiona can work together like this.
ReplyDeleteV, P & C - thanks for you visit and comments. V - still it is good to have the deadlines to keep us motivated. P - it is a book with lovely weight - surprised myself. C - I'm always thankful that we can support each other. All - go well and enjoy life. B
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