cover
Back cover
2 page spread
1 page!
I have been working on this altered book for 4 years, slowly adding my pages. I love asian art and feel a connection to the colors and style of oriental art. A lot of the papers used are from my aunts who traveled the orient in the 30's and 40's. I have incorporated their souvenirs into the book.
http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/three-muses-oriental.html
Back cover
2 page spread
1 page!
I have been working on this altered book for 4 years, slowly adding my pages. I love asian art and feel a connection to the colors and style of oriental art. A lot of the papers used are from my aunts who traveled the orient in the 30's and 40's. I have incorporated their souvenirs into the book.http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/three-muses-oriental.html
I love the old cover and, of course, your pages which are rich and colorful. Great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the book! Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow, Peggy, this is truly a keepsake! Imagine having those authentic bits of "vintage" oriental papers and souvenirs! I'm so glad you are posting this. It is really beautiful.
ReplyDeletefantastic bookpage Peggy!! would love to see more of it!
ReplyDeleteI love your book Peggy. It must be exquisite in real life. Gorgeous work. Junexx
ReplyDeleteWow Peggy I'm blown away this is just gorgeous...beautiful book fantastic collage...excellent!!
ReplyDeleteThat last page is a real winner, Peggy. What a bonanza to have the papers from your aunts' trip! Lucky you! Thanks for sharing with us at Three Muses.
ReplyDeleteOh, Peggy, what a beautiful keepsake you are putting together. A lovely take on Oriental.
ReplyDeletePeggy, this is a fabulous keepsake! The work is elegant and lavish! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous altered book, Peggy! I hope you will post more of it. You are fortunate to have your aunts' souvenirs to use.
ReplyDeleteWow Peggy, this is truly amazing! Just love your altered book and what an amzing keepsake!
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