Handmade Red Leather Bound Journal Travel Diary Copper Watercolor Art Notebook
Leather bound handmade journal in richly stunning terra cotta leather and meant to slip into an equally stylish handbag. Beautifully adorned with a hand-hammered copper bar and brilliant original watercolors hand torn to fit. 80 deckle edged pages fill the slender profile and a single entry should be enough to attract attention at the sidewalk cafe as you order espresso or maybe an old fashioned Tom Collins. Anywhere you carry it and on any occasion, this exquisite travel journal/diary will be the perfect companion to any ensemble. Ladies . . . -Measures 5" x 6" x 1" of very rich terra cotta red oil tanned leather -Constructed in fold-over design, hand-cut & trimmed -30" red leather strap, double wrap-around -Cover flap is adorned with hand hammered copper bar to secure strap -Five hand stitched signatures of Folio bright white fine art/printmaking paper -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -80 writable/recordable pages all with deckle edge -Inside covers features a hand torn, original 'starburst' watercolors in red & copper -All journals are truly bound, never stitched to the cover -European head bands -Signature by artist and journal maker -Shipped USPS Priority in one business day
Finish
- white
Base
- metal
Material
- leather
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
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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.
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!
Chantal McKinney
Aug 17, 2018I abaslutly love the work that was done, my bible is beautiful and just what I hoped it would be...He got it out sooner then the 3-4 weeks and simply delighted me. I will most defiantly be sending another in soon. Thank you so much
Sarah Groat
Jul 30, 2015I 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!