The Blank Journal and the Creative Genius

The inscription reads: Blank journal in search of creative genius for long-term relationship. Apply within.

Many of my art pieces become gifts to friends and family. This book is one of those pieces. A dear friend of ours from grad school has a lovely fiancé whom I wanted to give a hand-made gift. After quizzing him on her favorite colors, and meeting her, I decided to make a blank book. I designed the pages using standard watercolor paper. The cover is made of covers from recycled/thrift store books and packing materials. I attached the pages by sewing them against the fabric binding, through a variety of buttons. This was the first time I used that binding technique and the end result was solid. All of that, and a healthy dose of bookbinding adhesive, became this blank journal.