The backstory: A couple of weeks ago, WAM, the museum where I teach, announced faculty would be having an art show. We didn't have a show last year because of the pandemic, and I should have anticipated a show coming up. The faculty usually has an art show in the Fall to coincide with the opening of Fall classes. Fall classes started the first week of October. While I had time to do a piece, I wouldn't have time to get it framed properly.
What to do? I could have submitted a piece I've done in the past, but decided that would be my plan B. I decided to make a small (2.5 inch square), accordion fold, alphabet book. The book wouldn't take too long to make and wouldn't need to be framed. The staff that is hanging the show can display the book on a plinth or in a case.
The book has been made, lettered, and illuminated. It's just waiting for things to thoroughly dry before being put together. Vincent and I are trying to decide on which paper and button to make a belly band to hold the book closed. Patterned paper? Plain paper? Light green button? Dark blue button? So many choices.
Whatcha doin?
Having to make a decision is sometimes hard. I was at the doc's and now I'm resting. Have a great day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHard especially when you like all the choices
DeleteIf anyone can give you inspiration, it would be Vincent. Do we get to see the finished piece? Hope you have a great day CJ.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow
DeleteBeautiful work I would love to see the finish too
ReplyDeleteCome back tomorrow
DeleteVincent knows best.....I'd go with whatever he recommends! ;)
ReplyDeleteI let him decide
DeleteAn art show! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun
DeleteI like the dark blue button, but I think Vincent will know best, dear.
ReplyDeleteI liked the dark blue button, too.
DeleteWhat a fun idea. Can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteDomani
DeleteOh, can´t wait to see the result, pretty-please!
ReplyDeleteOne of my GDR-teamleaders once sang the Russian alphabet to me (in East Germany they learned Russian).
Funny memories!
I'll have to check out YouTube to see if I can find the Russian alphabet song.
DeleteI love Vincent overseeing your projects.
ReplyDeleteHe's a great help
DeleteI'm sure that Vincent will know best :)
ReplyDeleteHit the publish button before I'd finished typing!
ReplyDeleteAs I was saying I'm sure Vincent will know best.
To answer your question " Whatcha Doin?"
Today I went and did the weekly shop, managed to pick up a few bargains, so came home happy.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
All the best Jan
Finding bargains is always a good thing
Deletei saw and i liked in the last post! i have been walking a whole heck of a lot while the weather is good because then winter comes and I'm a slug for the most part.
ReplyDeleteYup, it's almost hibernation season.
DeleteVincent is so cute!
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