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Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal Pages [Paperback]

Lynne Perrella
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Book Description

March 1, 2004
Creative souls want and need a special place for recording and decoding their interior world—a place to download all their creative ideas, a place to remember the events of the day, or a place to doodle, to draw, and to dream. This book is for all these people—it's an engaging and intimate glimpse into the personal pages of a wide variety of select artists and journal keepers whose works not only provide visual delight and inspiration but evidence the intensity and devotion that such personal journals invite.

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About the Author

Lynne Perrella is a mixed-media artist, author, graphic designer, and illustrator. Her interests include collage, assemblage, one-of-a-kind books, and art journals. Her work has been published in numerous books and magazine articles, including Collage for the Soul: Expressing Hopes and Dreams Through Art (Rockport Publishers, 2003). She is on the editorial advisory boards of Somerset Studio and Legacy magazines. She conducts creativity workshops at various venues and exhibits collage in galleries throughout the Berkshire Mountains. Lynne owns and operates Acey Deucy Rubber Stamps. Her catalog of designs features her original illustrations and collage compositions, which are available as quality rubber stamps. She lives with her husband, John, in Columbia County, New York.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592530192
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592530199
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Welcome to my Author's page. I live and breathe mixed media artwork. I am a collage artist, author, and workshop instructor. Years ago, I was consulting with another artist who was writing a book on Altered Books. I knew many colleagues in that field and was happy to make recommendations and forward along any potentially-helpful information to her. One day, I got an email from her stating that she had decided to also include the topic of Art Journals in her book. I immediately fired back: "Hey! That subject should have its OWN book"; and she recommended that I work up my own book proposal on the subject. On an impulse, I went ahead with the idea, and within a week I started writing my first book, "Artist's Journals and Sketchbooks", published by Rockport/Quarry in 2004. I realized how affirming it was to be an advocate and a spokesperson for a topic I felt strongly about; plus it was a joy to feature the work of artists I knew and respected....plus some new faces. The other compartments of my life, as a full-time artist and a workshop instructor, work well with my more recent role as an author. All of the aspects, of all these endeavors, seem to interact perfectly. Since my first book, I have gone on to do four other titles. "Alphabetica", "Beyond Paper Dolls", "Art-Making: Collections & Obsessions" and my latest book, "Art-Making & Studio Spaces". Every aspect of doing a book project is interesting; from the first sudden "what if?" vision of a potential book idea, to planning the book map/pagination, to working with my photographer, to interacting with the contributing artists, and getting the guidance and coaching from the editors at Rockport/Quarry. Not unlike the art-making process itself, my goal as an author is to attempt something that is unique, distinctive, and personal. I would like artists and non-artists alike to encounter my books and feel that they are being welcomed into a fascinating artform (mixed media) where personal artistic exploration is alive and well.

Customer Reviews

Treat yourself to this book and free your creative muse. Y. Cowan  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
I recommend this book for those into art journaling. Cassandra Childs  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
A very interesting book and some good ideas. J. Tom  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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134 of 138 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, you do need this book April 20, 2004
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't care how many books you have on altered books, artists' journals, etc., this is a book you'll come back to over and over again. It presents material in an orderly fashion, though never in a predictable one. Not only is each technique or idea explained, but there are examples of each. The only people who might not benefit from this book are the ones who need a literal cookbook of instructions: "Take item A, place three inches from top of item B, on the left." Highly recommended both as inspiration and an easy-to-use reference work.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Who says money can't buy happiness? April 13, 2004
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Money can definitely buy happiness. I used some to buy this book, and am I ever happy that I did. I've been carrying it around with me for a week and I haven't finished reading it all yet. There's so much to see, and such interesting artists to meet within its covers. It would have been great if Lynne Perella had just shown us her own work, but nooooo, instead she has generously incorporated work of many other artists, which gives this book a lot of richness and depth. It's very inspiring to see how simple art materials like acrylic paint and colored pencils can be used in such a fresh way--techniques anyone can learn are presented in an unpretentious, non-intimidating format. Would-be artists are going to be motivated to get out their stuff and start splashing paint around!

If you are at all interested in loosening up your own artwork, or just wondering what's up with all the current buzz about journals and book arts, I highly recommend you grab this book as soon as possible, because a couple of similar titles have sold out almost as soon as their first printing was released, and this one might too--it's that good! Buy this book--you won't be sorry!!

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for waking my muse September 7, 2004
Format:Paperback
This book unlocked something inside of me. Freed me, really, from self-constraints and myself. How, you ask? Here it is. Maybe it will move something in you too.

"Where to begin? Art journals are something we create for ourselves alone-not merely a self-indulgent activity, but something worthwhile, important and vastly creative and self-revelatory. There is no pressure to make them `come out right,' and the time we give to creating our personal pages, finding our authentic voice, and letting it sing is time well spent. Silence your inner critic, and begin to think of your art journal as a companion, a muse, a soul mate." (Perrella, page 11)

Wait a minute. You mean, in addition to writing in my journal, I can draw in the SAME journal? And not only that, I can use PAINTS? Really? Watercolors AND Acrylics? The sides don't have to be perfectly white and straight? You say it's OK to glue things in there too?

Let me tell you, since reading that bit three weeks ago, I have filled 48 double sided 8.5"x11" pages in my journal (which hasn't left my side, by the way). It's bulging with goodies and has a big (accidental) magenta splat at the top, which I love because it reminds me that my journal doesn't have to be perfect. I should also mention that in the last few weeks, I've been prolific in my work as an artist and jeweler, too. What a bonus!

Friends have told me I'm "taking off like a rocket lately" and I'm "just on fire". Yes! What is it? It's my art. Maybe it's like the first blush of love. Whatever. I'm telling you, it's like someone turned on the light inside.

Many thanks to Lynne Perella and to all of the artists who shared their journals and sketchbooks.

Treat yourself to this book and free your creative muse. It's candy for your eyes, mind, heart and soul.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars i love lynne perrella
yes i love this book... yes it is worth it... BUT
i just wish it was in kindle format... *sigh*
Published 1 month ago by Wasisco
5.0 out of 5 stars Good choice
I purchased this book when I first began art journaling. Some of the good things about this book are several artists are featured, so many styles are shown in the photos, which is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Reggie
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to gather inspiration
This is great book to get ideas and gather inspiration on how to do your own artist journal. Definitely worth buying if you're just starting.
Published 4 months ago by Javapie3
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't really like....
I didn't really care for this book maybe because its an early 2000's and so much has changed and its basically just not up to date...
Published 5 months ago by Me&Candy
5.0 out of 5 stars good
It has some amazing pictures to get inspired for your own journal. I liked it. Can't way to do try out some new ideas.
Published 17 months ago by lees
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration!
Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks....what a fantastic place to go for inspiration! I have recently had this book next to me wherever I am and reach for it any spare moment. Read more
Published on April 21, 2011 by Terri L. Withrow
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideals
This book is full of great ideals for creating your own art journal.Very inspiring.I enjoyed reading every project and I highly recommend this book to everyone who keeps a art... Read more
Published on March 14, 2011 by rainedayz
5.0 out of 5 stars Unblocks your blocks
This book may not be for absolute beginners, as it is not a recipe or a step by step instruction book. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by E. Macie
5.0 out of 5 stars artist;s journal and sketchbooks
This book has a wealth of knowledge. if you are looking to extend and explore collage books and add a different touch to your art, this is the book for you. Read more
Published on January 16, 2011 by Donna May
5.0 out of 5 stars great service
the service was great.......the merchant answered my questions, and the delivery was before scheduled time. the condition of the book was as indicated. Read more
Published on July 4, 2010 by emiko
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