Lots of people don't know the difference between one type of printmaking and another. I'm a printmaker and (occasionally) I need to look some of these up - usually the ones I don't do (or do as often). Wiki has a great section on this which outlines "which are which" and what consitututes printmaking versus say, painting or copying. Printmaking is a really fun avenue to go down if you are either an artist in another medium or just someone looking to explore this art format. F

A couple of years ago, Timothy Ely (one of my fav book artists) wrote a blog about his "artist's journey" - its a great read (not a long one) and is in sections. I encourage all of you to read the sections and to check out his amazing work as well. But the process of developing an artists' book, as seen through the eyes of Timothy Ely is fascinating... Part one, Part two, Part three, Part four.... Image credit: Unknown (assumed Timothy Ely) - from Pinterest. #fbacblog #withfb

Artists, Including David Hammons and Barbara Kruger, Reimagine “I Voted” Stickers New York Magazine commissioned voting stickers with imaginative designs by 48 artists. This is amazing to look at no matter where you sit on the Political Spectrum And...make sure you voted! #withfbac #ivoted #fbacblog #artistsposters #newyorkmagazine

A fun look at a fun book..enjoy the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkTYtSausso&feature=youtu.be #withfbac #havingfunlookingatartistsbooks #fbacblog #thestringbook #keithsmith

NOMA its one of the local galleries in Frederick, MD. Their latest exhibition is rather cool and they have a zoom link-in to go and see it all or just hear the artist talks! Annie Quinlan and Tom Sterner have some wonderful artwork to go and see (live or online). "ARTIST TALK 7pm Thursday 10/22/20, in the NOMA Gallery or join us on zoom,  by clicking: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9303016033?pwd=MjljQ2xWNi9lcWV2WE9RTFMrbllxZz09" "For an on-line tour of this exhibit, click here: h

Our local Indie bookstore in Frederick, MD, has a great event that I wanted to share with you. Its always fun to try something new. Even if you don't have "young people" (what a term!) in your household who would read this, its fun to watch and listen in on, and yes, even I love a good novel targeted at the younger crowd..*shock, horror! Maybe you will find new books for the Winter? In their words: "Join us on Thursday, October 29, at 7 pm for our virtual event with debut YA

The National Museum of Women in the Arts has a great exhibit to check out right now. This can give you an idea of all the things that can be done with paper and features some fab artists. "Paper Routes—Women to Watch 2020 Open through January 18, 2021 The Women to Watch exhibition series is a dynamic collaboration between the museum and the national and international outreach committees presented every two to three years. This initiative increases the visibility of emerging a

There are lots of fun books that you can make from home! This is a video from Otis College about how to make a fun flutter book...you decide what you want to use it for later on (or conceive an idea today!) Have fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xeBbp8TcJA&t=215s&fbclid=IwAR2rFSxxllEnhTciUdMbIh_db5FjilloOmXeR8mVaAhwrlj9MnGdH-fZIhA #withfbac #fbacblog #flutterbook #DIYFrederickMD #FrederickMD

Tumultuous Absence - the 26th annual New Jersey Book Arts Symposium Rutgers New Brunswick Special Collections and University Archives is delighted to announce that this year’s New Jersey Book Arts Symposium will be held in cyberspace November 5 & 6 and 12 & 13. As in years past, it will feature speakers, panels, exhibits, artist in residence, and a chance to interact with other book artists. New this year are opportunities made possible by the virtual format: live streamed an

We all love to here people talk about their art work and their artist lives! Here's a fun set of artist's talk to take in this week. The Bibliographical Society of America has a joint event with the Book/Print Artists/Scholars of Color Collective, and this is the second event in their series of talks. It's a great chance to hear about some beautiful work and to support artists of color! The event signup is here: Book/Print Artists/Scholars of Color Collective: Irene Chan, Dev

For those of you who hate getting junk mail in your email box, you many not know that while Amazon has their Prime Days this time of year, other places are having their sales too. One of these is Blick Art Materials They have massive discounts now for all types of arts supplies (in case you want to stock up for the Winter)! Check them out. And also check on your local art supply store at this time - to make sure they all stay in business. #fbacblog #withfbac #dickblick #getar

Here is a great article (found via Helen Hiebert) about an artist who makes some AMAZING paper flowers as art. It's hard not to think of flowers as all the ones in our gardens are receding for the year. But we can make paper ones to "stand in" during their absence (Oh, yeah, and you COULD buy store ones I guess, but tis is more fun). Check this article out. #withfbac #fbacblog #paperflowers #artwithpaper #exhibitionsonline

Her's a little activity to follow along with and make a small, easy popup of your very own. Bookzoompa, has a little activity sheet on their blog from 2011, that you can use as a template and some easy instructions. There are also some excellent links to popup artists to look at including Carol Barton who taught at my old school, The Corcoran...her stuff is awesome. Here is the link: https://bookzoompa.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/a-nod-to-how-to-make-pop-ups/ This is a photo of

Just check out these links: #NorthAmericaHandpapermakers #freeconference #papermaking #withfbac #fbacblog

I know a lot of people hate reading poetry. I guess it is a scaring experience from school days or maybe being force-fed the stuff in childhood. But now, as adults, its time to take a new look at some poetry - find some stuff you enjoy. Poetry is able to reach us with emotions and express some sensations that other art forms and literature does not. (I know, they told you that in school too - me also). But it REALLY does touch on things humans have trouble expressing in other

Okay, I know what people are going to think of this initially (ew...), but I'm sure people had the same reaction to cow and goat leather way back when. Fish skin actually makes a great binding material for books as an alternative for leather and also gives a book (or box, etc) a very different look. They can also be dyed easily and are fairly available. This is a look into what some bookbinders have been doing around the country with fish skin bindings (covering books and thi

A LOT of people know the name Ansel Adams. He's that guy who photographed grand pictures of the Western and Interior of the USA years ago (Think Yosemite Park classic photos). Now there is an exhibition going on about his work, and Fine Books Magazine has a really interesting article about "A Fresh look at Ansel Adams". In case you just want to see the exhibition and not read about the amazing new books about his life and work...here's that link too: https://crystalbridges.or

Everyone loves free stuff (as long as it is not misused). Well, the Hathi Trust is probably a name few of you have heard of, and I would like to introduce you... https://www.hathitrust.org This is a resource for free online books (for download or printing out in hardcopy to read). It is also a treasure trove for those willing to dig a little deeper and find new titles you may be interested in by using the search engines with keywords. I hope you also read the "fine text" and

The Traveling Bookbinder is traveling less this year, like many of us, but she has a fun little activity for everyone to do...a small pocketed book to make! For a short break from the hectic day, or something different to divert a friend or the kids (for a short break from school)...head to https://www.thetravellingbookbinder.com/2020/04/make-a-fold-up-pocket-book/ And enjoy! Image from The Traveling Bookbinder site: #withfbac #travelingbookbinderproject #doanartprojecttoday

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, launching in July 2020, will carry the first helicopter to the surface of Mars! This helicopter has to be super lightweight to fly on Mars. It also needs large blades that can rotate really fast so it can generate enough lift to overcome the gravity of the Red Planet and lift off the ground. In this NASA/JPL-Caltech activity project, you will build a paper helicopter. Then, just as NASA engineers had to try out different versions of the Mars he