Thursday, October 30, 2008

Sneaky-Peeky

I've been working on a fun book project that documents the past ten(!) years of my artwork. I'm using Blurb.com and doing all the design work myself which has been interesting! I'm still learning photoshop so when the going gets tough I just cut and paste the page together and scan! I was inspired by my friend book, Artsy Mama's A Seasonal Guide to the Creative Life-thanks, Kari! I hope to have it out in time for Christmas! I want to include some how-to's and am open to any comments or suggestions you might have!! Here's a few pages to preview. Xo
Cover

Title Page

Bell Jar Assemblages

Assemblage paintings

Wreaths
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 30, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Katie, it's wonderful! I'm adoring the rich colours swimming together.
    Photoshop can be hair tearing inducing. I only know the most simple things but good on ya for taking that up!

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  2. Jenny Holiday & AaronOctober 30, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Seeeeriously SO exciting!!! Hooray for you!!! and Hooray for US!! : )

    Can't wait!!!!

    xoxo Jenny

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  3. Molly EvansOctober 30, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    my first thought was:
    I AM GOING TO BUY THE HELL OUT OF THAT BOOK!

    eloquent, i know. haha
    See you saturday! - molly

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  4. Amy BellOctober 30, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    wow!!! i cannot wait to get it!! what a GREAT idea!!!
    love ya

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  5. Melissa de la FuenteOctober 31, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Oh, Katie! That is absolutely beautiful! I cannot wait to see it when it is completed! YAY! Congratulations and so glad you are doing this!
    xo
    Melissa
    ps I so hope we get to meet you one day too, my friend!

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  6. Amanda AdamsOctober 31, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Amazing. Can't wait. I'll hope for Christmas.......

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  7. StaceyOctober 31, 2008 at 2:51 AM

    Oh! So fun:) I will definitely be getting a copy. Have a great Halloween...

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  8. UnknownOctober 31, 2008 at 4:32 AM

    How fab, can't wait untill it comes out :)

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  9. knackOctober 31, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    KATIE!! This is so stinking gorgeous!! You have done a fantasmic job!! I absolutely can't wait.....sign me up for a copy!!:)

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  10. lily potteryOctober 31, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    this is so incredibly amazing! I am so excited and can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

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  11. Liz DemosOctober 31, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    Looking good, girly. Can I reserve a copy now?
    xoxo

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  12. Katie RunnelsOctober 31, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks everyone!! You've inspired me to keep going! (its kinda hard for me to stick to a computer project!)
    Xoxo I love you!!

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  13. jaeOctober 31, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Hello. I'm new to your blog, but had to comment since I am working on a couple of similar projects. The pages look beautiful and like someone else said...photoshop is hair tearing inducing. It is so hard to sit at the computer for hours and put together this sort of thing....so from someone who feels your pain....I'm thinking of you. Nice to "meet" you.

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  14. blue mossOctober 31, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    so so exciting....it looks fabulous...cant wait!!!
    love michelle

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  15. Linda SummerfieldOctober 31, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Like your art, this is a book that will inspire and be like no other. You are so creative, I love how you used the old photo mats to frame your assemblages.
    Can I bet that this will be the first Blurb book on the N.Y. Times bestsellers list?
    Linda

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  16. Paper RelicsOctober 31, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    cute!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    What gorgeous pages! I've heard much about you and your blog, and I'm very happy to visit :) Your projects are beautiful!

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  18. KariNovember 1, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    You're so sweet!!

    I CANNOT WAIT to get a copy of your book. It's going to be beyond fabulous. The peeks are mouth watering. Can I pre-order now? hehe!!!

    Cheers!
    Kari

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  19. tamara!November 3, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    katie, that looks fantastic! what a great idea to do a book. i will totally buy one to adorn the coffee table.

    great to see you at the shop on saturday! take care.

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