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First tries are always the hardest!

I just took a video class on bookmaking and collage from Tangle U.

My first time doing either one.....well, except for a foray into making what are called Bitty BookZ for Zentangle tiles. (But that is another "first tries" story.)

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As with all my "first tries" I learned a lot:

  1. I like minimalist. KISS (KIS,sister) principle. Do not overwork the page. (Except when experimenting.)

  2. After you decide on a layout for the page, take a pic because you won't remember where to put what when it comes time to glue on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th pieces--especially if they overlap.

  3. Metallic Panpastels do not blend as well as the regular Panpastels..but the colors are lovely. (Or maybe work with that and see if that is true..... First tries do not make hard and fast rules after all, only opportunities to explore more.)

  4. Explore ways to tie the images together.

  5. The first try is always the "hardest." Remember back to your first try at something you now love doing?

  6. Most of all: Appreciate it. Note what you like--that is how you build your creative repertoire.

So here it is, my first try:

Cover page




Don't worry about "crappy" when you are experimenting or learning anything.



My favorite page--and rule, too. Fodder (that is what you call the collage bits) does not cry--remove it and try something different.



Experiment now, you will use what works later.



Now this page meets the KISS principle!



Let's see--what can I do to fix this one? (No mistakes, only opportunities, remember?) Gesso is your friend. Right over that black design. Then re-paint, re-collage, re-something to bring it back to simplicity.



Definitely "overworked" this page. Luckily I used watercolor and could wipe it away with, yes, plain water.



And onto my next book--this IS addicting.



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