Leather Bound Sketchbook Watercolor Journal Personal Art Ledger Diary (597b)
This is a serious sketchbook for the serious sketcher. Constructed from rich sepia stone oil leather and 180 hand torn pages of Stonehenge 250w fine art watercolor paper. This truly bound art journal can be as personalized/customized as you'd like. With beautiful original watercolors from yours truly, hand cut pocket/sleeve on the back, hand hammered copper and on and on there's a lot to like about this book. Let me make one for you. More pages? Different dimensions? Art of your own? Think about it then contact me -Measures 11" x 7" x 2" of dark sepia stone oil leather -Hand cut & trimmed into stylish fold over design -Hand cut, fully adjustable/removable leather strap triple wraps -Hand hammered copper keyhole -Six hand stitched signatures of Stonehenge 250w fine art/watercolor/printmaking paper -All pages hand torn with deckle edge -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -180 hand torn deckle edge pages -Large hand cut leather pocket/sleeve on back -Original watercolors in your choice of colors on inside cover pages -Hand torn inside paper sleeve -Finished with imported silk head bands -Signed by journal maker -So . . . since this is a custom-made-to-order journal, let's do it to your specs
Base
- metal
Material
- leather
Features
- personalized
Size
- large
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.
Christy Allen
Jun 17, 2017Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Kelly Wulf
Apr 22, 2016We received your journal & it's absolutely wonderful. You're a class act - from the way the journal was packaged to the quality of the journal. My husband is very happy, and so am I. The page quality is exquisite, not to mention the binding and leather work. We'll be repeat customers. Thank you so very much! Kelly Wulf (& Howard)
Jeremy Wagner-Kaiser
Feb 10, 2015Michael's work is beautiful and delivery rapid. I am beyond pleased.