Monotype gel prints – great artist books

Use gelatin monotypes to make artists books
Have summer fun and make some artist books

Do you have a summer fun list?  Are you getting some fun into your days?  If YES, then great and if not, then let’s start. Maybe you have a stack of monotype gel prints that could be put to good use.

Bookmaking is a great way to use up practice prints and recycled papers, to make art that can be handled, transformed and enjoyed.  Remember this is suppose to be fun.  Everyone has a different definition of fun, so pick yours and make a book.

  • If you love fast and easy, then collect some papers and a cardboard backing and bind with 2 metal ring binders.
  • If you love nature and twigs then, try a stab binding and a bit of twine.
  • If you love to sew then, choose a simple pamphlet stitch and some sturdy paper.
  • Then once you have your mini masterpiece, share it, use it, handle it, display it and enjoy it.

Books as art, are quite personal and have a unique ability to connect the artist, viewer and materials.

Do you have a message that could be communicated through an art book?  Share your thoughts below.

Enjoy,
Linda Germain