Handmade Leather Bound Journal Pewter Travel Diary Watercolor Art Notebook
Leather bound journal made from cowhide so soft it feels like kid leather. Touch it to your face, caress the cover then fill the 96 pages with whatever strikes a chord in heart or mind. Adorned with original watercolors in silver & copper on the inside, perfect for any traveler or cafe table poet. And that pewter trim does lend to a certain, how should I say . . . look of the sophisticate! -Measures 4 1/2" x 5 7/8" x 1" fold-over design -Very, VERY soft apricot color leather, hand cut & trimmed -Removable 26" leather strap with pewter tips -Strap secured with pewter strip on spine -Four hand torn signatures of folio fine art/printmaking paper -96 writable/recordable pages with deckle edge -Original watercolors in copper & silver featured on inside covers -European head bands -And bien sur, my signature All journals ship USPS Priority
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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
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Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary5.0Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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Aryn Gabai
For Leather Bound Handmade Western Pocket Journal Copper Cowboy Diary Travel Adventure4.8The maker was great to work with, easy to communicate with and made sure our book arrived within our timeframe. A little high on the price, but the quality was much higher than standard books in a store. A definite memory made with this purchase.
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Amy Briscoe
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)5.0Michael 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!
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Spencer Smallwood
For Distressed Pig Skin Leather Bound Travel Adventure Journal Ledger Planner5.0There 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.
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Chantal McKinney
For Custom Leather Bible Recovering Made To Order For New International Bible Copper (403)5.0I 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.
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