Signed, sealed and delivered. Just in the nick of time!
My sketchbook is on its way to the Brooklyn Art Library. If I can’t be in NYC, at least a little part of me can.
So, the good news.. there is still plenty of time to sign up for this years Sketchbook Project. I would highly suggest it. A very fun and inspiring community to be a part of.
This year for the first time you also have the option of joining “The Limited Edition” group! Not only does your sketchbook 2012 get to live in NYC at the Brooklyn Art Library, but it will also be published!
I want to be published!
Every contributor to the Sketchbook Project Limited Edition Vol. 1 will be included in a series of art books documenting the project. Together, the series will provide insight into the imagination and process of each artist participating in the project. Bound by the Brooklyn Art Library Press and hand-finished in our Brooklyn workshop, the book series will be published in the fall of 2012.
The bad news…last I looked there were only 700 spots left. That may sound like a lot, but considering they accept 5000, your time may be running out.
Sign up here.
Ok here is a little peek into my sketchbook. I chose the theme ~ along the line. I kept mine in black and white so I could pick it up anytime, anywhere and work on it. However, how creative you want to get with it is entirely up to you. The only restriction is size – it has to remain within the covers of the actual sketchbook.
You are lucky I didn’t show you it in its entirety!
Actually I only had a few more pages.
After discovering that the paper is a little flimsy, I tore mine apart and added my own paper. I may have missed a few pages…I am hoping no one counts.
All in all pretty pleased. I made mistakes. I made discoveries. I enjoyed the process.
I forgot to sign it…nothing…not even my web address. Still shaking my head…
I am having a bit of a hard time parting with it, but I will see it again on its world tour!
Dates for the World Tour are here.
AND trust me, I will be using it as an excuse to get to NYC very soon!
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Your book is beautiful….a wonderful addition to their collection, I’m sure.
Xx
Thank you!I love your sketchbook…so colorful. I am definitely looking it up in May when the tour comes to Vancouver.
I love that you kept it all black and white. It’s very cohesive (and pretty!) that way. You are right, too – that paper is waaaay too flimsy. I did it last year and I glued every two pages together. Congrats on finishing it, and being willing to part with it – both can be quite daunting!!
Heather – just heading over to your blog! Nice to hear from you.
Julie, so exciting. Both you and my very dear friend Pauline Leger have sent in your sketchbooks. I wonder how long it takes for the to get them into the library. Fun!
Very cool! I love “trust the process.”
Congratulations Julie!!! What a fantastic book!
This is such a fun project and your sketchbook is AMAZING!!!
Oh god I wish I had time to do something like this! Looks awesome. Look at you, getting published.
Oh you are funny…me and 5000 others getting published! Its a start…but you will be there before me.Kepp sending recipes!
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Congrats, Julie! That’s gorgeous!!
Oh my gosh it is so great.. I LOVE your black and white graphic drawings so much! I can see why it will be hard to part with it.
Julie, your sketchbook looks fantastic!! i love that you chose to keep it in black & white… such fun! I participated as well (for the 1st time!) and just mailed mine too. Wasn’t it fun?!? I never thought I’d be disciplined enough to finish it, but i did. And you did too!! Congrats! You did a great job. xoxo
Thanks Pauline! I had heard that you had participated, but I don’t think I have seen it yet? I will go and check your blog again. Its so much fun checking them all out. Will you get a chance to see them when they tour? Julie
How beautiful! How did you part with it? Hey, I miss you around the FL group. I’m so busy with HSHB and Flora’s class. What’s up with you?
This is fantastic work Julie. I’m in awe of what I see here and it would be so lovely to sit down with a cuppa and your amazing sketchbook and just gaze at all the beautiful work. Well done! xxx
One day we will…and hopefully it will be at your house. I am dying to get down there! jules