Reading List

I admit to being a casual, and sporadic reader. But after spending time with Roland this week for our family wedding, I though it proper to read his book. The others are for gifting. I'll let you know if it's recommended. 

Book Smarts

First Friday held a couple of openings, this one for Carol Aquilano's collection of sketch books. Reaching back to the 80s, she has traveled the globe with these gemstones. The detail, the subject matter, the pacing is just beautiful. If you are in Rochester, NY, check the fourth floor of Anderson Art Building. 
 

Diversions

Like many of us, around December I was resigned to staying put, and sought something simple just for fun. Enter a Susan Purney Mark online class! So, I've started working on my paper for making books. And those clotheslines in the studio sure come in handy. Now to fold and cut.
 

Art of the Book

At the opening of the "Art of the Book" was an international gathering of art made from books (altered book category) and book art (books from diverse media) at the Central Library in Rochester tonight. This collage by Gareth Fitzgerald Barry called "Narrative Portrait: Frederick Douglass" hit me.