I cannot say enough good things about the artist strong facebook group and the webinars hosted by carrie brummer. Over ten years ago i was working with a group of students and they were to find artists that spoke. Altered book round robin incredible art department. Alter this radical ideas for transforming books into art by alena hennessy. Altered books on facebook was started by members of the yahoo. Altered books altered books gallery a gallery of altered books incorporating collage, painting, and poetry. Altered books are popular with mixed media artists.
For example, cutting the guts of the book out and turning the empty covers into either another book or, say, a purse or frame something you wouldnt normally associate with a. Everything from making just an embellished or decorated piece of book art to using the books form in a new way for a completely different purpose or function. This group is for the discussion and sharing of altered books. For them, the pages and their manipulation become the focal point of the piece. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. You can use any book youd like and any size that interests you. See more ideas about altered books, book crafts and book page crafts. But i am in need of a schedule change to accommodate for the upcoming 4th annual altered book art show and auction for the friends of the cooper queen.
Altered book art 18 wishes w hen my niece turned eighteen, i asked her what she wanted for her birthday. Altered board book ideas how to make altered board books. This is an account of how we altered a board book for a swap organised by the members of an artist trading card group with which were involved. Pdf this article examines how altered books can be used in art therapy with. Book journal, wreak this journal pages, journal ideas smash book, creative notebooks, smash book pages, creative writing, art journals, creative art.
The first 5 names are randomized names, you could see them as real given names, perhaps in a different language. Explore altered books soulbrush sessions with artist strong. First, i must give credit to holly moore whose blog is paper pieces of me. Getting started with altered book art and other altered projects. This is our 4th year on the artezine web book cam and it seemed like a good time to try something a little different. Altered books removing and gluing pages mixed media art. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. From superheroes to crime, from ponies to zombies, fourcolor panels to black and white, and all the combination of the sublime and mundane inbetween, we love it all. Altered book art mixed media artist books lisa kokin. What are the benefits of using altered books as an art form. Barbel ullrich, the tilted cross, mixed media altered book5. There isnt any common thread that ties our previous art experience together. See more ideas about altered books, book art and book sculpture.
Simply put, an altered book is an art object that has been created from an. Some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art. Theres a wide variety of these types of names as there are obviously a lot of different styles, languages and cultures that might need a dimension name. Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose. Altered books i alter, appropriate, and combine text from books about religion, history, selfhelp, business and sociopolitical ideology. Altered book artist lisa vollrath is a member of the online group and comments. Beginner techniques, tips, and tutorials to help you create you own altered books. How to make an accordion fold domino book artfully musing. Find a book that youre already altering, or any old book. Rather than simply employing a pseudonym, these artists consciously construct an alter ego or appropriate the life and art of another to create a new body or bodies of work that is distinct from their other artistic production. My technique is in the margins of the dominant trend in altered book art.
Sounded good to me, so i asked her what colors and theme she was interested in. I often start with a rough idea of something i wish to explore which can be inspired by the objects or materials i have on hand, or by ways in which i want to alter the pages of the book itself through cutting. Pdf altered books in art therapy with adolescents researchgate. See more ideas about altered books, book art and art journal inspiration. Inside youll find a variety of altered books ranging from those that started as childrens board books, to other sewnbinding books that have been used as the basis for painting, collage work, and found poetry. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art folded book art paper book altered book art book sculpture art sculptures arts and crafts tree folded book art pattern pattern name.
One of the best things about them is that you can apply any technique you already know from other creative areas to the book but if youre in the mood to try some new things, here are a few lessons. Creating altered book art is as much about the process as it is about experimenting with the materials ive used to create each work. Choose the right book for your altered book artist strong. Steampunk timekeeper altered book box flying unicorn creative team created. We are a group of young art students, with styles ranging from classical painting to alternative and abstract and we want to make a group to hold workshops set up events and activities and showcase our work, but we are stuck on the name. I started this blog so that i could share creative resources with other mental health professionals, both art therapists and therapists that want to bring art and creativity in to their work. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Art journals scrapbooking number of people in swap. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. Altered egos was a group exhibition of artists who produce art under assumed names and multiple authorship, or those who choose to explore hidden identities. Altered book and visual journaling psychology today. Case examples of using altered books in art therapy groups with adolescents are. Sculpture, altered book, found object brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. According to the international society of altered book artists, its any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. In the previous article we discussed what an altered book is and its history, what to look for when choosing an altered book and where you may be able to find them to recap on choosing a book. To check the construction of the book, hold the book up so you can see the inner part of the spine and where the pages. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Most altered book artists will utilize the existing book as a whole as the source material. Altered books is 6 weeks of creative discovery, playtime, and technical exploration.
Here comes a tutorial just in time to have fun for the weekend. Altered book intuitive art journal challenge idea is something that can be done anytime and anywhere with a group of artist friends. Words and art together as storytelling is comic books and unlike any other artform. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Altered book your choice of design min 8 pages swapbot. Many teens came to experiment with artmaking in a way that made them forget their selfconsciousness for a while. Altered books have been defined as any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Acknowledge the artist by name here in the caption. The artists book in general, the altered book in particular.
This altered book was created by a participant in a workshop i taught at the chalk xchange in vancouver, bc. Please feel free to contact me about my work andor the various types of classes and workshops that i offer in my studio. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. The ultimate guide for learning to art journal your visual journal. Im carolyn mehlomakulu an art therapist and psychotherapist. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or.
Any name book fold pattern to create your own folded book art. Spontaneous art therapy activities for teens the art of. Weve tried every month, every other month, 2 pages a month, 3 pages a month, big books, tall books, old books, new books, fat books, thin books. See more ideas about altered books, altered art and altered book art. Groups, started in 1999, contains the internets largest repository of altered book information. Book brain code altered book, encaustic, paper, oil pigment, found objects. See more ideas about art, zine and altered book art. Here are some basic altered book directions to get your book ready. Fabulous ideas to create visual art journals laurie goodson, betsy mcloughlin, susan pickering on.
See more ideas about altered books, book art and altered book art. Its not intended to be a definitive list of instructions, because theres no right or wrong way to alter a board book, but perhaps it will give you a few ideas. Following is a list of 22 art activities for teenagers that encourage spontaneity, original thinking and imagination. Use any theme, any colors, just have fun making an altered book. I think something interesting could be done when folding or rolling pages within the book. He is noted for his alteration of preexisting mediasuch as old books, maps, record albums, and cassette tapesto create new, transformed works of visual fine art.
In the picture on the left the last, c, is an example of a sewn binding. Its best if you use a hard cover book that has a sewn binding. They can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, goldleafed, rubber stamped, drilled, or otherwise adorned. Keep it onesided so that your recipient will be able to glue it into their own altered book, if they desire. If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here. Four teen boys are locked in a lab in a basement where a teen girl and scientist dad live. One of the best things about them is that you can apply any technique you already know from other creative areas to the bookbut if youre in the mood to try some new things, here are a few lessons. All projects focus on the creative process instead of an endproduct. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. See more ideas about book art, art journal inspiration and altered books. This is the name given by egyptologists to a group of mortuary spells written on. I am fascinated by the random juxtapositions of words that occur when parts of text are removed to create other stories, or when texts from two sources such as. Please note that if you are currently a member of more. Altered by jennifer rush is a book that has so many twists and turns to go with the suspense.
Meet other local enthusiasts of altered books, the big trend in the arts and crafts world. Here are some photos from my own altered book which i have worked on in different situations, first started it in the supervision group i facilitate, then worked on it alongside several patients who are doing altered books as well as in my studio the other day when i. Take a preprinted book and make art right over the pages. See annys faqs courtesy of altered book list on yahoo groups. Antique or victorian art is frequently used, probably because it is easier to avoid issues. Technically, an altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into something different, altering its appearance or intended meaning. Altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture. An altered book is a book that artists alter or change using various art and craft techniques to create an object of art. Holly hosted a domino book swap in the marie antoinette mail art group and thats where i learned to make these books. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin artist. Using old books to make art some ideas on altered books altered book workshop7 see more. While doesnt appear to be a specific connection between book artists, the popular altered book artists group on yahoo boasts over 1800 members. This group is for those of us who enjoy doing collages, altered art work, or visual journals. Find books for altering at library sales, thrift shops, garage sales, flea markets, and from family and friends.