Altered book poetry

Innovative creativity from PaperArtsy. Paint, stencils, and techniques galore for any mixed media enthusiast to enjoy.

"The price"- Painted this on a page from a poetry book. By myself Brooklyn Watt.

Though I'm starting this blog on the 2nd, I did make a small piece of "art" on the 1st. It was very last minute because my husband and I came up with the idea to do this as we were getting ready for bed last night around 11 pm. I really wanted to start on January 1st (mostly because it sounds cooler) so I ran to create something semi-artistic before it became January 2nd! I like this idea of creating poetry by subtracting words rather than adding them, but I know if I had more time I could…

Take a page from an old book and have a go at found poetry. Add pretty doodles to make altered book art poems.

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Come learn a new way to write poetry and create art! During this hour-long workshop, you will be taught the technique of "blackout poetry." You will receive an old, buttery soft, cloth hardcover book that has been withdrawn from our collection. This book will become your new creation space. There will be open writing/snack time and