This custom journal is constructed from deep terra cotta red leather and adorned with an iconic Fleur de lis. This is Louisiana after all! The journal measures 5-1/2" x 7-3/4" x 1-1/2" with wrap around removable/adjustable strap and over 100 hand torn pages of Folio fine art paper
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
As sole proprietor at Studio of Visual Arts, I have been a professional illustrator and printmaker for 35 years. My illustrative work is represented in five Louisiana State Museums, countless corporate collections and has received numerous prestigious grants. NewSouthBooks was born as a natural extension of that same artisanship. I am now producing and marketing handmade, leather bound journals of quality and distinction, each journal a unique presentation with original artwork as adornment. All leather, new or old, is hand-cut and trimmed. I use only the highest quality fine art/printmaking paper (250w), hand stitching each signature. My leather journals are truly bound books using traditional book binding materials. Adding to the distinction is the incorporation of original artwork to inside covers and often, the middle signature. On this site, you'll see many examples of work previously completed for clientele. Just find me and we can discuss making one to suit your individual needs and taste
Katy Reincke
For Handmade Leather Bound Pressed Flower Journal Purple Travel Diary Art NotebookThank you so much for a beautiful journal! I got this as a Christmas present for my mother and I know she'll be very happy with the finished product! I really appreciate all the communication and time you put into this. Hope to hear from you again when I need another journal!
Rita Biletsky
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)I’m extremely happy with the finished product! My bible arrived today and the leather cover is so beautiful, exactly what I pictured. I have no words to describe how happy I am with it. This is something that will stay with me for life and Michael did an amazing job, I highly recommend him to others.
Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper DiaryMichael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Sarah Groat
For Handmade leather journalI was very impressed, not only with the leather journal, but with the communication by the maker. I wasn't expecting to receive such prompt replies, considering I live in another country and time zone. Michael is lovely and I will definitely be coming back to do more projects in the future.
I can't recommend Michael any higher to anyone wanting a handmade leather diary.
Thank you Michael!
keith nelson
For Custom Order Leather Travel Journal Personal Diary Planner Notebook (460b)leather travel journal turned out perfect , great experience ordering from Michael , highly recemended
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