Handmade Exposed Spine Art Journal - Moonlit Grove No. 1

Black cotton fabric covers printed with metallic silver moons, eclipses, swirling clouds, and a tree of life, washed over with watercolor leaves in deep blue and green. The spine is hand-sewn with blue variegated thread with a French link stitch and strung with multicolored glass beads. A white glitter ribbon is tucked behind. Starry blue fabric hinges run along the spine. Inside, you’ll find end papers that fade from soft aqua to white.

Meet its fraternal twin Moonlit Grove 2

96 pages of white mixed media paper, left blank so you can paint, sketch, or collage. Small enough to carry and tough enough to travel.

No two books in the bindery are exactly alike, and once a book is gone it won’t be made again. The book you see in the picture is the book you’ll receive.

This Book Is Great For: Pen, pencil, charcoal, markers, ink, gouache, acrylic, and light watercolor washes all work well here. You can also press herbs and flowers in it, or use it as a grimoire to track your potionmaxxing. The paper has enough weight and tooth to handle wet media, so a little water won’t hurt it. If you go heavy with the water, expect some gentle waving as it dries. 

• Binding: Hybrid Coptic style with an exposed spine, made to lie flat with a case-style hinge for added durability.
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches (close to an A5)
• Paper: 110 lbs/180gsm white mixed media paper
• Pages: 96
• Cover: Cotton Fabric

Handmade in Pittsburgh, PA by Kinhollow Bindery.