I lost my 51'st sketchbook. Which really stinks. While my handmade books are each especially unique, 51 was special for a different reason: I'd purchased it from the Shinola store in Detroit in 2016 when we were driving from New York to Montana on our way to the west coast, which was delayed because of a school I had to attend back in Texas. It was gorgeous with my Logo embossed don the cover... alas, it happens. So, I restarted Number 51 with my last in-stock handmade book.
Since we were leaving texas for 4 months, I decided my goal was to fill at least one page every day of the trip, more if possible, hoping to fill it during the trip. With 212 pages, it should provide plenty of runway and at 38 days in and 50 pages filled, I think I'm well on my way to filling my goal. I try to throw up the pieces I like better on IG and FB, but here are all of the pages today for the sake of posterity, or your enjoyment, as the case may be.
A screen print of my Sigourney piece from #MPYP with Louis Vuitton embellishments (front). Customized by spilled beer.
My Kieth Haring/Mike Judge mashup piece with Louis Vuitton embellishments (back).
Some introductory comments and a sticker I pulled from outside Meow Wolf in New Mexico . I was surprised to see it painted on a garage door across the street from our house on 5th Street in Berkeley.
End Sheets Front. I like to use old magazines to add some pizazz.
Some collage, a leaf I found from a few years ago when we were at Walden Pond and a sketch of our dinner from one of the first few nights were were here.
I like to add pages consisting of interesting parephenalia we pick up, here a map from the marriott in Oxnard where we discovered the Cowboys were camping. Also, BEST marriott we've ever stayed at. SWANKY. Something of a story about a cowboy in a strange land who sails away for peace on a boat with his cattle. I think it was a commentary on my feeling alienated here in CA.
A smiley face @angieromy made for us at convention. A repurposed bag from the Petrified Forest in AZ.
Sketches from the Kite Festival in Berkeley. Comments regarding Spinal Tap (on TV).
More from the marina.
Commentary on the first week in CA. The story of how Angie met Viv Savage.
Angie and Viv Savage and the House we stayed in the first month on 5th St!
Reaction to my mom's concern regarding a major earthquake while we are here and a drawing of a young lady who had the MOST AMAZING mowhawk I have ever seen. So green and perfect. Typography of Viv Savage's quote: 'Have a good time all the time.
Notes while watching 'Oh Brother Where Art Though'. An added program from our convention.
George Clooney (I know) from Oh Brother and the room in which we were watching it (5th Street)
Random things from the Exploratorium (toy Dino), inflated installation, a scooter I walk by on the way to work.
A boat from dinner at Pier 2 in San Fran. A forest path in the redwoods up the hills of Oakland.
Post card from Ghost Ghost teeth (opening reception) and doodles.
Detritus collage. Put your Mind into gear before you put your tongue into action.
3 girls drinking at Heinold's First and Last Chance. The history of Heinholds.
A print from a series of famous people from Oakland, purchased at the Compound Gallery.
Girls from Heinold's First and Last Chance, Hats and random details.
3 men replace the 3 girls. A view from the doorway of Heinold's First and Last Chance.
A beautiful face from the Regional Convention. A be by Lisa Hanawalt. Thumbnail story boards from the JW video 'Never Alone'.
Sad guy at Potelo's Organic (a vegan place). I wasn't crazy about the food. Rocks and view looking west from Berkeley waterfront.
Pre-paint drawing of a breakfast we had at Java Beach @ the Zoo in West San Francisco.
A view from the bed at the Cottage on 6th St, notes on life.
A copy of a drawing by Vera Bristol. A painting of us enjoying drinks at Heinold's First and Last Chance.
The living room in the cottage on 6th st (pre paint).
View of the Bay Bridge from the Exploratorium in San Fran (pier 3)