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
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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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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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Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary5.0Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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Kelly Wulf
For Journal5.0We 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) - AB
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!
CAChristy Allen
For Large Bound Leather Planner Journal Handmade Notebook Copper Monogram (452c)5.0Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!
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