Handmade Brown Leather Bound Journal Travel Adventure Diary Watercolor Art Notebook Ledger
Richly finished handmade leather journal in dark sepia, simply adorned with real hand hammered copper accoutrement on the exterior and elegant, original watercolors in silver & copper inside. This journal is perfect in size and confirmation, rugged enough for the great outdoors and tres chic for any occasion you might wish to draw attention to yourself. Ain't nothin wrong with that! -Measures 5 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/4" of rich, dark sepia oil tanned leather -Hand cut & trimmed into stylish fold-over design -30" hand cut, adjustable/removable leather strap in the same dark sepia -Hand hammered copper bar on front cover secures leather strap -Hand torn swatches of watercolor in copper & silver (inside covers, middle signature) -Five hand stitched signatures of Folio white printmaking/watercolor paper (250W) -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -Over 100 writable/recordable pages with deckle edge -European head bands -Artist signature
Finish
- white
- brown
Material
- silver
- leather
Base
- metal
Meet the Maker
Michael Graham
NewSouthBooks
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
Customer Reviews
Spencer Smallwood
Jan 20, 2016There are not enough written (or spoken) words to describe Michael & his art. He is a true gentleman and his books are beyond "Art". I now have several of Michael's books and they are, well, 'perfect'; period. Thank you Michael - very much.
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Rebecca Bendlak
Jul 18, 2017Michael was fabulous to work with and is a fine artist and craftsman. His beautifully bound pages of my wedding journal, all perfectly nestled in a beautiful custom cover, is the perfect gift for my husband to be on our wedding day. Thank you Michael!
Christy Allen
Jun 17, 2017Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!
Amy Briscoe
Jan 7, 2019Michael breathed new life into my husband’s late grandmother’s Bible. This precious keepsake, which was worn from many years of diligent use, can now be something we pass down ourselves thanks to Michael’s skillful hands. Michael kept me updated throughout the process, from receipt of the Bible to delivery, and he was careful to preserve all of the personal notes and scribbles. My husband and I are both thrilled with the end product!