An update...

So, I never realized this, but this blog apparently had some steady readers! I've been more involved in the art/museum scene as of late. Unfortunately, that does not leave me much time for crafting. If you followed this blog, I apologize. I will soon (hopefully) begin cross-posting from www.paperclips215.com

The most recent article I wrote is on a show here in Philadelphia called In&Out at Paradigm Gallery. It features work by Joe Boruchow and Erin M. Riley. Please check it out at: http://www.paperclips215.com/paradigm-gallerys-newest-show-inout-works-by-joe-boruchow-and-erin-m-riley/

Other posts I'm proud of include: http://www.paperclips215.com/tyler-held-stomps-1026/
http://www.paperclips215.com/interior-castles-new-works-by-daniel-de-jesus/
http://www.paperclips215.com/the-endless-one-paradigm-gallery/

I will let you know when I am making again. I promise it is sooner than you think. Things have been going REALLY well for me with my Art History career in Philadelphia. I have a job at a major museum and am loving it. Until then...

Best Planner Ever

What do you do when you hate all the planners in stores? You make your own. And that's precisely what I did. I don't think these pictures do it justice. I'll have to get you guys some real pictures soon.

Designed, printed, and bound by me.

Deets: inkjet printed, designed in Adobe Illustrator, none of the pictures nor fonts are owned by me, I mounted a cabinet card on the front cover. Pasted the paper over some cardboard to give it a border around the edges. Sewn with waxed linen thread.

Oh, and did I mention it's all in Italian? Sí.

Rutgers Camden Class

I am happy to say that for the second year in a row, I had the honor of teaching Alan Espiritu's Graphic Design class in Rutger's Camden! The class was actually huge, about 22 people. These are the final pictures. I taught them a basic case binding sewn on tapes. It was a lot of work - 4 hours for what's normally a 2 hour class! But all the students were great sports about it. Everyone's books turned out great! Thanks for the wonderful opportunity, Alan and Rutgers!

Students putting finishing touches on a book.

Gotta get that paste in there!

Working it in...

Finished product - mini book.

Two finished books stand side by side.

The classes' books, and mine. Can you guess which one I made?

I have to post something pretty important: there were a lot of protests going on at Rutgers while I was there. There is a proposed merger of the Rutgers Camden campus into Rowan. The students are not happy about it, and neither am I. The state of New Jersey is treating Education like a Business. There are faculty and students at risk here. They love their school and chose to go to RUTGERS, not to ROWAN. Nothing against Rowan, but it seems like a mess for everyone involved. To get more information, google or visit the following:

http://savejersey.com/2012/02/save-rutgers-how-the-merger-could-happen-and-how-it-could-be-stopped/

Everyone from Jersey: be sure to write your local  legislator and say that this merger should be STOPPED.

And, lastly, if you ever interested in learning any bindings from me, contact me and I'll be happy to set up a class with you.

EDIT: GET INVOLVED, SIGN THE PETITION

We need 10,000 signatures and are at the time of this post at 9052. Come on guys we can do it!