One more altered book finished. This is also a sketch book cover. The finished look is metal, like wrought iron. The inside and back are covered in a beautiful upholstery fabric. I've been reading "The Game of Thrones" and watching "The Walking Dead" series and this piece seems to be a fusion of the two.
Here's how it started.
And here's how it finished. The wood is half inch, so it has a very hefty feel to it.
Most of the techniques are from Michael DeMeng's online class "Punk Fiction". I've spent all winter working on assemblage projects. I have a few more finishing up, time will be spent out of the studio and in the garden. Just another kind of exhilaration (ahhhh spring).
Nice choice for your fabric. Looks like a medieval tapestry. Also, it's amazing to see how paint can transform things... like kid's toys!
Posted by: Rebecca Ryan | 03/20/2014 at 03:41 PM
I bought one fabric and decided it wasn't right, so this was my second choice and I love it, never thought of it as a medieval tapestry but you nailed it. And like I said, kid's toys - when you're done, give them to me.
Posted by: Karen | 03/20/2014 at 07:09 PM