Altering books again...

I've been working in my altered book once again after a long hiatus.  I realized that this particular book had me stumped because I wasn't playing with colour and pattern like I usually do, which I absolutely love.  The original theme of this book was art in some respect, but as I look through the images that I had included it seems more like things that are important to me.  Both things that I've been involved in (such as the first Mural Mosaic project) to things I love...like my home and creativity. 

Working on an altered book is where I really get to use a variety of media - stencils, stamps, paint, pens/pencils, collage, ribbons, pockets, etc. - and it makes me so happy.  It's slower going but exciting just to allow happy accidents to occur.  This is really how I enjoy my mixed media...this and artist's trading cards.  The beauty of altering books is that I can salvage books that might otherwise end up in a dumpster.  I love reclaiming items in this way, to give them new life as an art form.  And because I love literature so much, this is a perfect fit.  I hope I can teach another altered book workshop soon.