Monday, November 9, 2009

an Autumn sketchbook -- Vicky Williamson

a new folded sketchbook for Autumn

Like most of us, I love the colors and textures of Autumn. Recently I made a sketchbook from a folded sheet of watercolor paper, just for sketching botanicals this season. I thought it would be a good example if I get to teach a botanical sketchbook workshop next spring in Wichita.

next page

first pages opened up

Mi-Teintes paper cover

sketchbook unfolded
I've decided to use just ink, watercolor pencil, and watercolor crayons in this sketchbook.

5 comments:

  1. Super idea! Lovely start on this sketchbook! and THANKS for the idea of the cover -- I can use it for a class I'm taking at the moment. Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  2. Beautiful colours and a lovely memento of another Autumn gone past Vicky. I love having a lot of these sketchbooks around for different projects.

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  3. Wonderful, Vicky! I've seen this design using copy paper. I tried a sample but must not have folded it well enough. You've inspired me to try again :)

    This will be soooo great for a workshop!

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  4. Thanks, guys!
    Pam, this one is pretty wonky when folded -- the pages don't align perfectly. But that's part of its charm, I guess. And the cover hides that!

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