I just finished teaching my Tiny Art class at the Community College of Beaver County. We had a wonderful time painting small natural items with gouache.
For our final project, we made journals using old books and book covers, and mounted our paintings inside.
I removed the text from an old, tattered textbook, and refilled it with 140# watercolor paper cut to size.
I simply tied the folded pages in with a thick piece of cotton string. No sewing or binding required!
My class demonstration paintings are mounted on the pages within.
Several pages remain blank at the back -- space to add new paintings to my book.
I love the handwriting in old books, and the worn, yellowed look. It adds character.
I invite you to take a class with me. For a list of my upcoming classes in Beaver & Washington Counties, PA, follow this link:
Click on "Arts"
You can also check out my "Take a Class with Betsy" page here: https://betsyblissart.blogspot.com/p/online-art-classes.html
Happy Creating!
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