Posts Tagged ‘bookplates’
So close to spring.
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Every time I set up to photograph a new collection of books, I strive for something different.
I try to think about what the collection means.
What objects will enhance, but not distract from the books?
For this last collection, The Willow Collection, I wanted something that connected to nature,
but also to the illustrated bookplates.
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With the recent wind storm, and some neighbors pruning their trees in preparation for spring,
there were many branches down.
I decided to use these in my shoot, and added some much needed leaves.
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I’m very pleased with how the photographs turned out.
With each additional photo shoot, I find myself more and more excited to see the results.
I think I’ve finally found a system that works well for showcasing my work,
and still giving the customers as much detail as possible.
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I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them.
I’d love commentary or thoughts on this collection if you have any.
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The Willow Collection
Friday, March 5th, 2010
I’m very excited to announce the debut of the Willow Collection!
I’ve been working on this collection for a long while,
and it’s so nice to finally have finished it.
I love bookplates,
and thought that they would be a nice addition to my sketchbooks.
I wanted something that would personalize the book for each artist.
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Nancy Muller is an extremely talented illustrator,
and I was thrilled when she agreed to illustrate some bookplates for me.
I wanted something earthy, and LOVE her animal illustrations.
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The collection is comprised of 25 books,
and there are 5 books available
for each type of illustrated bookplate.
There are birds, a fox, a buck, a bat, and owls.
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Here are a couple of the finished ones:
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Check out www.NancyMuller.com for more of her amazing illustrations!
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