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Intuition AND planning help your Art

by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

To what degree should you plan and prepare the art you create on the pages of your altered book? I see the amazing benefits of altered books and art journals as a space for creative play and self-discovery. I don’t see a lot of tools on refining artist skill and voice...

Tips and Tricks: Preparing the Pages of Your Altered Book

by Carrie | Build Your Skill

This week I show you a tool I use that you likely have in your home… but don’t use it for art. I find this super helpful for preparing pages of my altered book art. Discover two mediums you can use to prepare your pages and this easy and affordable tool today: “Use...
Creative Spirit Virginia Simpson-Magruder

Creative Spirit Virginia Simpson-Magruder

by Carrie Brummer | How to be An Artist

Virginia Simpson-Magruder (Kentucky Girl Designs) teaches creativity workshops in Marin County, CA using the visually exciting mediums of altered books, art journals, and collage. She also designs, makes, and sells hand-soldered glass pendant jewelry specializing in...

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