I went on a bookbinding binge the past few days. I finished up a few books I had started and set aside and bound several new books as well. In all, I completed about ten in the span of three or four days. I’ve been focusing on wood books lately because I acquired some more figured walnut and the chaotic pattern of the grain is very compelling. Here are a few examples of what I’ve been working on.

ForLisa 2013 3

I created this for fellow artist Lisa Cheney. Figured Walnut, Milk paint, Twine, Fabriano Artistico, Irish Linen Thread.

AlderRosewood 1

Alder, Rosewood, Fabriano Artistico, Leather, Stone beads, Irish Linen Thread.

MapleBurl 2

Maple Burl, Canson Edition, Irish Linen Thread, Leather.