the Sketchbook Project

The Sketchbook is in the mail!

The official date for postmark is 3/31/15, but I set my personal goal at 3/27; that would allow me a few days if I needed it.

So what's on the pages inside the little brown book? That may be revealed later.

FYI: The Sketchbook Project is an international on line art project that is based in NYC. Artists order a book & once it arrives have several months to decorate it as they desire.
Sketchbooks are kept in a permanent library and also they are sent on tour  around the USA (see post for May 9, 2014).

For me the idea of this project always starts out as a fun artistic outlet but unfortunately it ends up being like a dreaded homework assignment with a looming deadline. Every time I do one (I've done 4) I say: never again!
www.sketchbookproject.com

What's next? Straightening up my studio so that I can get prints ready for the upcoming Bartlesville Art Assn. Spring Show.

The Sketchbook Project

The Sketchbook Project made its first stop in Oklahoma this week. I drove to Norman, OK to find the truck parked at Main & Webster. 

I thought I came totally prepared with ice water & folding chair, but completely forgot the sunscreen & hat.

Here's the procedure:

Step up to window #1 and make yourself a library card.

Move to window #2, scan your card & pick a theme.

Pick up your books at window #3 (2 at a time).

Find a comfortable spot to enjoy the story & pics & artwork.
I studied how some books had been rebound in interesting ways. It gave me some new ideas.
When you're done, turn the books in & begin the process all over again. I stayed from noon to 3:30.