Works in Progress

I've been doing a lot more Altered Art than quilting recently. I seem to have a bit of a quilt block. I think it is because I have so many ideas for altered art that I have to get them out before I can get back to the fabric. Here is some of what I'm working on now.

This is a "book" my mom made from some of those free AOL cd holders. She glued three of them together, gessoed it and crackled the front.

This is the first page in the book. I printed the image and words on tissue paper ironed to freezer paper and then glued them on with gel medium.

Here is a shot of the pull out that goes in the first pocket. This spread's not finished yet, I just don't know what else I want to do here yet.

Here is the cover. So far, I've only painted what my mom did. I have some vintage images of children on big moons that I need to print out and add to this book.

Finally, this is a practice spread in a board book. I signed up to do a board book round robin and should be getting my book from the hostess soon. The theme is "winged things" so I'm going with the idea of the Power of Wings. i.e. independence, individuality, confidence, etc...

The background on this one is really fun. Its a crackle technique with elmers glue and paint. I saw this technique when I was browsing through the new Claudine Hellmuth book. I did something like this back when I work-studied at the UT Senic Shop and it is a great effect. I hope to get that book soon. It looks great.