Watercolor painting on book pages

Instead of watercolor paper I am using old book paper today to sketch and paint some loose flowers. This technique is a great way to create some beautiful junk journal papers. I am using three diff…

Amber | Landscape & Floral Watercolor Artist on Instagram: "Panting in books is not a new thing. Nor is people ripping up books to use them in collage. Sadly…1000’s of books get tossed because no one wants them…ask any book store or library. Upcycling is a thing for a reason. The idea of using what we have or using things that are no longer used for their intended purpose is also not new. I know “ruining” a book isn’t for everyone but there’s also the other group that believes it’s…

Rae Missigman - Watercolor Botanicals ArtMarks on Instagram: "For those following along on this special journal journey with me, I’ve added a few more pages. I am so in love with everything about this beautiful old book. The pages are ethereal and yet have aged well, allowing me to paint them with beautiful watercolors. Each sheet as it is turned is a sound that makes my heart sing - a delicate crinkling that is music to my ears. The lacy French script telling a tale from long ago. This book…

Day 22/100 BOOKS Switching to bookmarks for this week 💖 Books - One of my favourite subjects to paint 😍 I don't know how many book theme paintings I have painted till now 😃 Any ideas?? Inspired from my own bookshelf though painted few less books 🤪 I didn't add pot at the top in the starting but midway I thought to add some greenery in this artwork. All thanks to gouache we can do such changes afterwards 🤣 Swipe ⏩ to see the process pictures; I attempted to capture every step, though the…

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Old books make great DIY craft materials that can be highly personalized. Learn more about easy and fun book paper crafts.

Adding a little color (and life!) to this 100* year old book. It’s art within art and probably the most use this books seen in over 100 years. 😂☺️ What have you used old books for?...