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Altered books bring together a variety of mixed media and papercrafting techniques including collage, journaling, rubber stamping, embellishing and scrapbooking. In the previous article we discussed what an altered book is and its history, what to look for when choosing an altered book and where you may be able to find them to recap on choosing a book. Altered books removing and gluing pages mixed media art. In this video i show you how i disassemble a book for repurposing, make and attach a new spine, thread pages and make your pockets. I guess it is only natural that scrapbook makers will want to adopt this concept and make their own, throw in some family photos and you now have altered scrapbooking. In class and at home, add sketches, scrap paper, leaves, poems, stars, twigs, photographs, and random found materials. The first time i saw a picture of an altered book in a magazine, the art form immediately grabbed me, and i knew i had to do that. Alter this radical ideas for transforming books into art by alena hennessy. Altered books folding part ii yesterday, i started sharing some of my experiments in folded book creations.

This generally means using the book s pages as a canvas on which to apply paint, collage or rubber stamping. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Some people like to be used, ive been used and amused, but thats the way i see me, my art groupie look. I often start with a rough idea of something i wish to explore which can be inspired by the objects or materials i have on hand, or by ways in which i want to alter the pages of the book itself through cutting, folding, etc. The creative possibilities are endless go where your imagination takes you. Altered books have been defined as any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Altered books are an exciting craft idea to get students involved in art, while also displaying key concepts learned in class. The andy warhol catalogue raisonne, paintings and sculptures. Confessions of a groupie by pamela des barres, take another little piece of my heart. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or. This is video 1 in the altered book tutorial series. An altered book is an old book, often no longer needed in its original form or for its original content, that has been turned into a work of art. A junk journal page based on sewing vintage journal, altered book.

Last weeks blog was about handling the rejection slip. This is our 4th year on the artezine web book cam and it seemed like a good time to try something a little different. Just like every scrapbooker needs an album, every altered book artist needs a book. Give books new life filled with creative expressionturn old books into personalized works of art with altered books workshop. I am fascinated by the random juxtapositions of words that occur when parts of text are removed to create other stories, or when texts from two sources such as business and religion are combined.

I am not a fan of the authors designs, and there seems to be little attention to planning a works composition or purpose, but i found the stepbystep photos and methods helpful at an introductory level. Turn a book into an art journal a tutorial lil blue boo. I alter, appropriate, and combine text from books about religion, history, selfhelp, business and sociopolitical ideology. A great project for in session art therapy when i was in graduate school for art therapy, i had never heard of an altered book or seen one, and certainly it did not come up in my materials class. Most altered book artists will utilize the existing book as a whole as the source material. Book art that will melt your brain brian dettmer aka the book surgeon. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. Artists from near and far enter incredible work in a silent auction. The book is altered through whatever means and media the artist chooses. An altered book is a book thats been glued, embellished, painted, cut, torn, stitched, collaged, rubberstamped and otherwise decorated to transform it into an art object. Altered books are an old way of recycling 11th century italian monks recycled old manuscripts 19th century old books used as scrap books, family albums, even containing recipes select a book with sewn stitched signatures, they are stronger to work with old, worn books are great for this project choose a theme. Altered book and visual journaling psychology today. See more ideas about book art, art journal inspiration and altered books.

Altered book making is a form of art in which people alter an existing book using a variety of materials. Things went well at the local opening the fourth annual altered book art auction and show in bisbee, az pictures below. Choose a book rescued from the library recycled books shelf. This is our 4th year on the art ezine web book cam and it seemed like a good time to try something a little different. Altered books workshop is a good guide to basic techniques. At other times the book is entirely obscured to become a completely new idea. Popular groupies books meet your next favorite book. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. I am fascinated by the random juxtapositions of words that occur when parts of text are removed to create other stories, or when texts from two sources such as. Some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art. And boy am i glad i thought about that before the weekend. Everything from making just an embellished or decorated piece of book art to using the book s form in a new way for a completely different purpose or function. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin artist.

Typically, the altered book artist begins with a book that. Explore 5 mixedmedia projects by guest artist finnabair. This lesson will describe several ageappropriate altered book ideas. Altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture. Ill never write my memoirs theres nothing in my book the only way you see me an art groupie im hooked some people like to be used ive been used and amused but that.

The author herself a wellknown altered book artist takes the reader from very basic ideas and explanations, to much more advanced information. They can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, goldleafed, rubber stamped, drilled, or otherwise adorned. This is a fabulous book to add to any artists collection whether you are into altered books or your focus lies in creating different mixed mediaaltered art projects. You are welcome to read more about books ive altered and used as art journals on my blog. Mar 01, 2004 this is a fabulous book to add to any artists collection whether you are into altered books or your focus lies in creating different mixed media altered art projects.

Then tiffany shares tons of tips and prompts for creating in your new art journal with different types of paper, paints, inks, and fabric. It has some very good pictures, but in all cases they are small. An altered book is a mixed media artwork that transforms the physical properties of a book as well as its meaning. Theres nothing in my book, the only way you see me an art groupie, im hooked. Book selection is a very personal decision but keeping in mind these five factors will help. A hardcover book is easier to personalize because it is stronger. But no collages of sad turnofthecentury children with pointy hats or wings. Many mixed media art techniques can be used to create this artwork, from painting, stamping, journalling and collage. The first time i saw a picture of an altered book in a magazine, the art form immediately grabbed me, and i. The first time i saw an example of this intriguing art form, it immediately sparked my interest.

How to make an altered book art journal altered books are one of my all time favourite journals. On this page, i would like to share with you some of the book projects that i am working on and hopefully give you a little inspiration. Alterations may be as simple as drawing or painting on a page. My technique is in the margins of the dominant trend in altered book art. Because of its text and images, a book provides an interesting substrate for an art journal. Jun 10, 2019 altered books are books that are changed from its original form into a piece of art. Collage in altered books creativity is my passion lenna young. Handmade journals handmade booksaltered booksaltered artart doodlearte sketchbookglue book. According to the international society of altered book artists, its any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. After several weeks of creating folded forms using books i decided to start altering the book shape before i started folding. For example, cutting the guts of the book out and turning the empty covers into either another book or, say, a purse or frame something you wouldnt normally associate with a. Altered books i alter, appropriate, and combine text from books about religion, history, selfhelp, business and sociopolitical ideology.

See more ideas about altered books, book art and altered book art. I find them easy to work with and yummy to look through. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An attendant, simultaneous body of work is shown on the book objects book constructions page. Some people ask me how i got started making altered books. Antique or victorian art is frequently used, probably because it is easier to avoid issues. For them, the pages and their manipulation become the focal point of the piece. Sometimes words or images from the book are retained as a part of the altering.

Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin. In this class, tiffany julia combines aspects of art journals, creative journaling, and junk journals to create a personalized notebook to create and play in. I love using old books as the basis for mini albums. Take a preprinted book and make art right over the pages. Altered books is taking existing books and reworking them into works of art.

Feb 14, 2004 altered books workshop is a good guide to basic techniques. Bad girl disappeared from the joan flasch artists books collection in the late 1990s. In professor young songs graduate environmental arts and education class, heres what students are asked to do. See more ideas about altered books, book art and altered art. My approach is to gut the pages entirely and use only the books cover.

T he motor girls on crystal bay was my first altered book project. Altered art is a very popular craft form all on its own and making altered books are right up there at the top. Meet other local enthusiasts of altered books, the big trend in the arts and crafts world. Everything from making just an embellished or decorated piece of book art to using the books form in a new way for a completely different purpose or function. Feb 09, 2010 i love using old books as the basis for mini albums. Love me in a picture, kiss me in a cast, touch me in a sculpture, whisper in my mask.

Altered book project the motor girls on crystal bay. Fabulous ideas to create visual art journals laurie goodson, betsy mcloughlin, susan pickering on. The 75 best altered book videos altered books, book art. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling artjournalist. Some of my creations are shown in the right hand sidebar and are available on etsy. Altered book art mixed media artist books lisa kokin artist. I will just leave the stories i like and remember from my childhood intact and alter. I often start with a rough idea of something i wish to explore which can be inspired by the objects or materials i have on hand, or by ways in which i want to alter the pages of the book itself through cutting. In this video i will show you three different binding techniques for creating unique minis from old book covers i found at. Here i share all of my best tips for choosing and prepping an old book to become a blank canvas for your own art journal. In narrative therapy the primary objective is to help clients find stories in their lives that allow them to gain flexibility and insight in their ability to resolve challenges. Altered book art mixed media artist books lisa kokin.

This group is for those of us who enjoy doing collages, altered art work, or visual journals. How to prepare an old book for altering or art journaling. This post will share some of my collage art in an altered book, without reference to any instructions because thats what the workshop is for. Its a large hardbound book and would be perfect to do this with. Old books make for great art journals and altered art pieces. Simply put, an altered book is an art object that has been created from an existing, printed book. The existing book becomes the canvas for the new ideas and images. Weve tried every month, every other month, 2 pages a month, 3 pages a month, big books, tall books, old books, new books, fat books, thin books. Jul 08, 2012 some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art. Apr 10, 2012 altered books folding part ii yesterday, i started sharing some of my experiments in folded book creations. It seems to be one long commercial about specific products, which, if i were inclined to do research, i bet i would find are all from the same company. Altered books are books that are changed from its original form into a piece of art. Learn how to repurpose a hardcover book, assemble an assortment of papers to use, and construct your very own altered book complete with pockets and tuckin spots. Dec 18, 2012 according to the international society of altered book artists, its any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art.

The altered books event is a benefit for the copper queen library in bisbee. This is listed as a paperback book about making altered books. See more ideas about altered books, art journal inspiration and book art. The catalogue raisonne constitutes an indispensable record of the artists paintings, drawings. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning. Creating altered book art is as much about the process as it is about experimenting with the materials ive used to create each work. Altered books is an art form in which existing books are reworked into works of art. In brief, my simple altered book not only helped to reauthor the experience of mild tbi, it also empowered me to honor and transform my healing journey through art and image.