The Old Book Project

Actual publication date: 02/06/2016

I walk into the Utah University Art Department. We are doing a program called Addicts to Artists, where they encourage recovering addicts to partake in art in order to help them find an identity in recovery from drugs and alcohol. I had never heard of Book Art but I am so glad I found out about it. I thought at first it is blasphemy to draw in books! But I see it as taking art and making it into a different kind of art.

Curious Yellow

This is an example of how to use book art. You can paint, draw, use marker, and just make your own design inside an old book.

During my time in Chicago, I very much enjoyed doing book art. I am not the best artist in the world but just coming up with something unique is always the best. I really enjoyed using a book as an artistic creation.

Cry Me a Poem

Here is an example of a way you can make a poem by just circling some words and crafting the words into your own. I love the idea of taking some else's words and making them your own.

You can either make poems, draw, make a story, or paint. It is a great use of an old decaying book. I love old books and love even more making them into a continuous piece of art. You've probably already heard of it but if you haven't it's a great project for your students, art patients, etc.

Grab an old book that doesn't mean anything to you and start creating. You never know what words you'll find in yourself.

Here's a link of some great book artwork that hopefully will inspire you: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/217087644515530355/

It's easy and fun to do just grab a sharpie and make yourself a piece of art with a piece of art!

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