Accordion-Style Home Book by Kirsten Varga

Home sweet home!

Houses are a recurring icon in my artwork. I have lived in many houses over the course of my life, and so I find myself fascinated by their visual variety as well a the symbolism they inherit. During this time when we are asked to stay safe in our homes, they are an even bigger influence in my art. 

Today, I would like to share with you an accordion-style book that features several of my favorite quotes about “home”. 

I am using the Gelli ArtsĀ® 3×5″ printing plate to create landscape monoprints. For these, I ditch the brayer and apply the paint with a palette knife. I do use the brayer later on but not on the plate! I will also show you how to fold an origami pocket envelope, which I use to tuck my hand drawn houses into each page. As with most of my books, they are never truly finished. I tend to add journaling and drawings to them over time. I hope you are inspired to make your own book and write down your thoughts about “home”. 

Click below to watch Kirsten’s video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_6GQb-anEU&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for being here and happy creating!

Materials:

Gelli ArtsĀ® 3×5″ Printing Plate

Gelli ArtsĀ® mini printing tools

Gelli ArtsĀ® brayer

Bone folder

Canson mixed media paper (18×25″ sheet cut down to 6×24″)

Canson watercolor paper (9×12″ sheet cut down to 1.875×3.25″)

Gesso

Liquitex basics acrylic paint (in various shades of blue, green, yellow and white)

Palette knife

Embossing stylus

Bubble wrap

Double sided tape (I use a Scotch ATG)

Adhesive for paper (I use Yes Paste. A glue stick would be good, too)

Dictionary paper

Dip pen with nib and black ink

Yellow colored pencil

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