IsabeauxStudio

Recently for a work presentation, I decided to make swatches of techniques in paper.  Currently I work for a company that makes photo albums, and I wanted to test a theory of incorporating "recycled bits" into the product.  This was namely craft paper and fabric scraps used to create pattern and design for the photo album cover art.  The goal was to not only re-use materials, in an eco-friendly way,  but to also provide a "shabby chic" look to our product. 

I used my sewing machine for the first time in many years, and played with stitching on paper.  I found that the stitching on the craft paper "elevated" the look of the paper and gave it a more tailored feel.  I discovered in the process, that modifying the craft paper in this way, made it look richer, and gave it the  look of suede.

Doing these "quick & dirty" swatches for the purpose of my meeting was quite exciting in a number of ways.  Mostly, because making the above, had been the first thing that I had done creatively with my hands in quite a long time.  I was excited in the end result, as using  the paper material, gave me a window into a potentially new media.  It was for me an epiphany, as it set my mind to percolating on the possibilities of how to incorporate the this new technique into my art.