I’ve edited and ordered more printed copies of the drawings I showed in my last post. Meanwhile, I’ve returned to something I haven’t done for several years. That is, I’ve been folding old prints into small booklets which are sometimes called origami booklets. Here’s a link to one of those first pieces.
And here’s some photos of the booklet I’ve just made from a piece of a linocut I carved and printed in 1972. I’ve kept other untouched copies of the print and marked this one with felt pens and water soluble crayons and I’ve glued parts of the paper to itself. I love the element of surprise in these altered prints–the many shapes these booklets can take.
Arts of May 
The folding book is FAB Lilly , what a wonderful object 😊
Thank you so much, Phil!
I just love what you did, and it’s given me inspiration for my own work that just hangs around.
That’s great to hear. Thank you.
Hi again. I thought to tell you that I originally learned about making folded booklets in Cover to Cover by Shereen La Plantz. It was published in 1995, but there’s probably lots of additional information online these days.
Thank you for following my blog. That is how I have wound up here, with your beautiful artwork. I am really moved by your work.
You’re welcome and thanks for your kind words. I found your work yesterday. It has a depth of feeling that speaks to me.
Thank you very much!
A freestanding picture like the fourth made me wonder if you’ve ever considered scaling one of these books up into a sculpture. The “pages” would be metal, and you’d have to find coatings that would convey the colors (and maintain them if the sculpture were erected outdoors).
That’s quite an idea that has got me imagining such a sculpture in one of the gardens, woods or rural settings I’ve seen on travels around Ontario. It’s not something I have ever thought of doing myself, though I’m always aware of the sculptural nature of these booklets. It’s part of why I enjoy making them.
You might work with someone who knows about creating sculptures.
Butifull art
Thank you.