Flea markets are great for finding hidden treasures and when I got my hands on some old books, I just couldn't stop wondering if these gems might be useful for something different than just reading.
Having a thing for aged and vintage things I got out my fineliners and started doodling on the pages. Turns out I really enjoyed the way words and art merged together creating something new entirely.
So with my art, I would like to show the world what a great medium a book is. They are so much more than just words on pages. They are adventures and inspiration in a thousand different ways.
I mainly do black and white illustrations, sometimes with splashes of red and it takes up to 8 hours to create those pieces but I love every minute of it, so what do you think?
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As a Bibliophile, I find myself conflicted with this form of art, there is no doubt the art itself is stunning and quite extraordinary; but the act of defiling a piece of literature just give me cold chills up my spine. The artistic outcry is exemplary and simply intoxicating, this is a truly a wondrous art form leaving me conflicted and perplexed, between the battle of love to the point of near worship of books and true appreciation for a breathtaking artistic endeavor.
As a Bibliophile, I find myself conflicted with this form of art, there is no doubt the art itself is stunning and quite extraordinary; but the act of defiling a piece of literature just give me cold chills up my spine. The artistic outcry is exemplary and simply intoxicating, this is a truly a wondrous art form leaving me conflicted and perplexed, between the battle of love to the point of near worship of books and true appreciation for a breathtaking artistic endeavor.
As a Bibliophile, I find myself conflicted with this form of art, there is no doubt the art itself is stunning and quite extraordinary; but the act of defiling a piece of literature just give me cold chills up my spine. The artistic outcry is exemplary and simply intoxicating, this is a truly a wondrous art form leaving me conflicted and perplexed, between the battle of love to the point of near worship of books and true appreciation for a breathtaking artistic endeavor.
As a Bibliophile, I find myself conflicted with this form of art, there is no doubt the art itself is stunning and quite extraordinary; but the act of defiling a piece of literature just give me cold chills up my spine. The artistic outcry is exemplary and simply intoxicating, this is a truly a wondrous art form leaving me conflicted and perplexed, between the battle of love to the point of near worship of books and true appreciation for a breathtaking artistic endeavor.
They are all beautiful, I prefer the ones that have red in them. You are an extremely talented artist!
What a wonderful collection of work. I don't think the books are defaced or devalued, I'd rather see any book regaining new life, than getting flung into an incinerator going up,in smoke - well that's my humble opinion ;-)
The drawings are beautiful, but there's no reason to destroy perfectly good books to make them. Because they are words on paper, about adventures and emotions, about which we cannot read since they're under ink. It kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
Stop destroying books. Use blank paper. You are a good artist. You don't need to destroy others' art for yours.
I'm highly conflicted, just as I am when libraries destroy old magazines noone ever borrows to read and they don't have a space to keep them but also noone checks if there is sth of value inside before destruction :(
I am legit stunned at all the pearl-clutching over this artist using pages of books as her medium. What is WRONG with you people, honestly? Bunch of nasty old scolds. She can use whatevertheuck she wants to use...ugh I bet you are the same people who see no value in graffiti. Do you have any idea how many books are thrown away - in the GARBAGE - every day in this world? She is creating something beautiful out of discarded paper with words on it; and I say this as someone who has read 3-5 books a week for decades on end. 10amCoffee, your work is beautiful; PLEASE do not listen to the philistines.
You bought these books. They're yours to do with them what you want to. Don't worry about these haters.
Great job :) I love your work, keep doing what you love, it's your happiness that's really matter, and it will just flow showing in your Art.
Very clever and talented! Love them all. I use book pages to make other things, and I occasionally doodle, paint or collage in books. However, they are just for fun. Yours is beautiful art! Thank you for sharing.
They go so well with the book page , a story in a story.and the red and black contrast!
I'd normally hate everyone who would mutiliate book in such way, but wow. The artist is so talented, it's perfect
What a wonderful collection of work. I don't think the books are defaced or devalued, I'd rather see any book regaining new life, than getting flung into an incinerator going up,in smoke - well that's my humble opinion ;-)
The drawings are beautiful, but there's no reason to destroy perfectly good books to make them. Because they are words on paper, about adventures and emotions, about which we cannot read since they're under ink. It kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
Stop destroying books. Use blank paper. You are a good artist. You don't need to destroy others' art for yours.
I'm highly conflicted, just as I am when libraries destroy old magazines noone ever borrows to read and they don't have a space to keep them but also noone checks if there is sth of value inside before destruction :(
I am legit stunned at all the pearl-clutching over this artist using pages of books as her medium. What is WRONG with you people, honestly? Bunch of nasty old scolds. She can use whatevertheuck she wants to use...ugh I bet you are the same people who see no value in graffiti. Do you have any idea how many books are thrown away - in the GARBAGE - every day in this world? She is creating something beautiful out of discarded paper with words on it; and I say this as someone who has read 3-5 books a week for decades on end. 10amCoffee, your work is beautiful; PLEASE do not listen to the philistines.
You bought these books. They're yours to do with them what you want to. Don't worry about these haters.
Great job :) I love your work, keep doing what you love, it's your happiness that's really matter, and it will just flow showing in your Art.
Very clever and talented! Love them all. I use book pages to make other things, and I occasionally doodle, paint or collage in books. However, they are just for fun. Yours is beautiful art! Thank you for sharing.
They go so well with the book page , a story in a story.and the red and black contrast!
I'd normally hate everyone who would mutiliate book in such way, but wow. The artist is so talented, it's perfect