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For the last several years I have been making handcrafted books for sale. But I am an imposter. Let me tell you my crafter story. I was a Painting and Drawing major at Philadelphia College of Art in the late 70’s to early 80’s. I earned my BFA but I left college not confident, energized and inspired but confused, exhausted and dispirited. What would I … Continue reading I Am Not a Bookbinder
This large sketch journal has a lovely piece of handmade paper on its cover. I bought this piece from a paper artisan at Book Paper Scissors. The rest of the book is mine. It has sketch and pastel papers inside. The next book has sketch paper and pastel paper, plus a middle section of mixed media paper. The cover has a piece of my own … Continue reading New Handmade Paper Books
I’d like to show you some of my latest books, and look forward to the new year. Just last summer, I began a series of books. This motif took on a life of its own and I’m still watching it develop. A sampling of what I have so far: I’m enjoying these. At the same time, I am improving the quality and durability of … Continue reading Old Year, New Year
Maddy Tree Books has just three more craft shows left this year. The first is a warm, welcoming craft/art show with twinking holiday lights, music, food, and free hot cider. A Bit of the Arts Holiday Art Sale will be at Lansdowne’s Twentieth Century Club on Friday evening and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday is annual Small Business Saturday. We will be on the downstairs … Continue reading My Next Holiday Show
We’ve had a stretch of beautiful blue skies and lower humidity. I hope it lasts! My confirmed dates are as follows, but several more are likely to be added. July 7 Swarthmore Farmers Market July 28 Swarthmore Farmers Market August 11 East Falls Farmers Market September 1 Lansdowne Farmers Market September 9 Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival September 22 East Falls … Continue reading Confirmed Shows
Here are a few playful books that we’ve recently done. The drawings are by my daughter, who loves that little spaceman who is all about peace and love. There’s much to his story, though, and it’s a sad one. More on that later maybe. The others are books meant to be simply pretty. You can’t do better than origami paper if you want pure … Continue reading Fun Books
Designing covers today. Continue reading Working
I started my 2018 season with two shows back to back this weekend. The pop up at Utility Works grand opening was a gala event, and the Spring event at East Falls was just as well attended. My dates for the season will be posted here soon. Here are a few new things. Continue reading What’s Up
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