Monday, September 20, 2010

Sketchbook

My newest handbound sketchbook. Handpainted acrylic with white gouache Kanji script.
Black ink markings, white flower and moth stamping.

A close-up of the cover paper.

"Das Leben ist Zeichnen ohne Radiergummi"
"Life is drawing without an Eraser"


23 comments:

  1. Oh wow was für ein klasse Sketchbook.
    Das Papier ist ein echter Hingucker.

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  2. neat sketchbook...love the quote:)

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  3. I'm drooling over your sketchbook Cynnie! Stunning!!!

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  4. What a beautiful book, Cynnie! I'm staring at the cover paper, how beautiful!!!!!!
    I like the colors, the white script, the moths, the flowers..it all fits so well together! "Klasse"

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  5. super Toll dein Buch, und er spruch, total gut gefunden. Wieder eine tolle Arbeit, Cynnie, LG, janine

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  6. Oh Cynnie, das ist wundervoll....würde es am liebsten sofort benutzen wollen. Sehr sehr schön!
    LG Heike
    von Made-by-May

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  7. Beautiful scetchbook! Love your stamping!

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  8. Wonderfully done Cynnie! Did you do the lettering yourself? It looks really wonderful!

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  9. Gorgeous book you created ... it is stunning Cynnie!
    That quote is just perfect too!
    oxo

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  10. Cynnie, the book you are creating is just gorgeous. I love the colors and just everything. Have a fabulous day.

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  11. This is lovely! it reminds me of Oriental calligraphy :)

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  12. I think you should draw 'hot' sketches in this book, Cynnie! ;-)

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  13. Wow, what gorgeous paper you have created, and a beautiful book!

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  14. WOW!!! Your sketchbook is really lovely!!!! I have enjoyed my visit to your blog and thanks for the heads up on the mail art call, sounds fun!!
    Debby

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  15. thanks for showing an up close view of the cover- love the kanji and the subtle textures.

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  16. Cynnie, I've been having a lovely visit hopping around in your blog today! Your artwork is heavenly! Very drawn to your watercolors [adored the pink tulips!] and the bookbinding projects. But your guessing game earlier this month of the castle and the meadow shots...took my breath away! What peaceful, beautiful scenery. Xo, Sue

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  17. Astonishing that you made this by hand. You have such an immense talent Cynnie. I hope you are having a good week and finding time to create :) Lynne x

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  18. so gorgeous. and it just looks so professional

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  19. oh wow Cynnie....you have a lot of talent. Fabulous pattern created for this book and perfect binding.

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  20. Absolutely beautiful book, I wouldn't want to use it just have it on display :)
    I like the different layers you used of text and stamping, paint, inks to get that look. You are so multi talented Cynnie.

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  21. What a fabulous sketchbook- wonderful detailing up close Cynnie- beautiful crafting indeed!

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  22. Love all the layers used to create your beautiful pattern.

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  23. The cover is a true work of art- beautiful!

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Your comments are most welcome and I really appreciate your input. Thanks for coming by...Cynthia