This is the first page of my Sketchbook Project 2011. I’m really excited about this opportunity. There is a link on my side column that has all the details but basically when you sign up they send you a sketchbook to fill however you want. They do give you themes to pick from.
My theme is: “Face in the crowd”
I’m doing my own take on that theme by crowding my faces with all sorts of flowers and patterns.
Once you pick your theme and fill your journal you send it back to the Brooklyn Art Library where it will live permanently apart from the tour it will be taking in 2011. Every sketchbook will have a bar code on the back which will enable them to email you every time someone looks through your journal. How cool is that?! Sketchbook Project 2011 will have a tour starting in March 2011 where all the journals submitted for this project will go on tour just like a concert to major cities libraries where people can look through your sketchbook. There are about 40 pages in this little journal so I figure if I do one page a day I may be finished by the end of summer. Hmmmm 1 a day………I think I can handle that!! I have to think of it that way or it’s a little overwhelming.
So here it is page 1 of this Sketchbook Project 2011. The journey begins(O:
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You know you're getting old when... I thought I signed up for this project.... then nothing came in the post and I guess I never did! Thanks for the prompt! Actually, I'd rather not put it down to age - it's more the hectic life I lead...
ReplyDeleteOOO, Rebeccca, I love your daisy faces, and what a great project! It will be so neat to be able to follow your journal, almost like you are traveling along with it. You're inspiring me to try this project also, . . . just not sure I can stick to one theme throughout 40 pages, lol. But, hey, I'll never know if I don't try, right? Will search for the link to sign up now. Happy Day, Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteOh my, just saw the link to my blog on the right here! How sweet of you! The award was very well deserved; you are one fabulously talented blogging artist!
Rebecca, She's Beautiful!!! I can't believe you already got your book! I am so excited about this! Gotta ask.....what do you think of the paper? Is it thick enough? Did you paint your girl or marker her? Your book is going to be Amazing!!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous, I love all your little details. What a fun project to be part of. I will check it out, just don't know if I have the time to participate but would love to. My house is being remodeled this Summer and my "studio" is part of the demo.
ReplyDeletePerfect way to start your new sketchbook! Thank you, too, Rebecca, for this sweet award! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteHow cool....I want to do it as well just can't decide what theme to go with...glad you listed how many pages because I was wondering about that....plan on visiting the tour when it hits Chicago so I will have to check yours out...I know it's gonna be gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty Mommy!
ReplyDeleteOh you're off to a great start here! And yes, this is such a cool endeavour! good for you...I am pretty sure that you will be able to handle the one journal page a day quota...if not more so! hehe...you are a creating machine! and I love ya for it!
ReplyDeletehave a great night!
ciao bella
creative carmelina
Oooops I forgot to thank you for passing on the blog award to me..i see it here on your side bar! sorry I didn't come straight away...but as I mentioned, if I'm not here visiting you sweetie..then you know I'm not on line at all! right!!!!! got that!
ReplyDeletethanks again!
ciao bella
I'm honoured, touched deeply that you'd think of me that way!
xoxox
creative carmelina
oh WOW ! I admire your ability to take on the project and commit to it !! This is a really great project.. maybe i'll try next year.. like 2012? =)
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca! This sounds like sooo much fun! I've heard about this project here and there....and it sounds like such a wonderful challenge! I might have to jump in with you! Love your sketches...they are lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Becca,
ReplyDeleteI will be joining you shortly w/ the Sketch book project!
It is truly for everyone.. so I do hope more people do it and we have soooooooo much time yet. I can't wait!
hugs, Darlene