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The Benefits of Daily Drawing

February 13, 2021Lauren

Over the last few months, I’ve been getting back into a daily drawing practice. There are a lot of reasons for this: one was the simple fact that I missed taking enough time each day to doodle and experiment with… Continue Reading →

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The Animals are Back, and They’re Book-Festival Bound

August 24, 2016Lauren

I’m delighted to be presenting at the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival in a couple of weeks. Festivals are one of my favorite bookish things because it means I get to meet readers—and let’s face it, in today’s online-driven world, that… Continue Reading →

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Lauren Faulkenberry

Lauren Faulkenberry

Author of the Bayou Sabine series. Book artist, printmaker, rabid reader, freelance writer and editor. Lover of language and wild stories. South Carolina native.

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Today’s drawing: how does a crow say happy birthday? 🪶🪶🪶
After experimenting with some different stab bindings, I've found one I like for this next batch of journals. These are hardbound with a hinge to make for easy opening (and sketching!) and are made using some bright handmade papers I've had stashed away for ages. I couldn't resist adding a little bit of printing to these, using some leaf and bird blocks that were loafing in the studio. I've added a few to my Etsy shop (link's in the profile) and am about to order some new papers to expand the color palette.
Doing a little printing for book covers tonight. I unearthed some lovely handmade papers from the depths of the closet, and—you guessed it—put a bird on it. Printed some subtle leaves underneath, and then some happy blackbirds. Tomorrow: binding!
Today’s experiment: embossing leather for more miniature books. #bookbinding #bookbinder #handmade #etsysellersofinstagram #bookarts #weekend #arteveryday
Last night’s doodle went to an unexpected place. New designs are coming soon, and this weekend is going to be some much needed painting time. 🦋🦋🦋
Today’s drawing in progress: a floppy eared bunny. 🐰🐰🐰This week’s blog is a little perk into my daily drawing practice, and why it’s become valuable to me. 🌿 It’s partly meditative, partly experimental, and it reminds me of some very important things. 🌿 You can read more about it on my website (link in bio). Hope you’re doing something you love today!
I couldn't help myself. I made the cockatoos into 8 x 10 archival prints, and also made them in two different color variations: one in pink tones, and one in gold tones. My experimenting also led to a super bright yellow version, which is perfect for someone who really digs yellow. (That person is not me, but that person is out there!) 🌺 🌺 🌺 I had so much fun with this one that I started drawing a few more, and have been playing with colors I don't typically use much. My weekend project is to finish a couple more birds in this new series and do some test prints. 🌿 🌿 🌿 What color would you like to see in a monochrome print?
I have a whole flock of cockatoos ready to send out with orders, thanks to the awesome printing at @smartpress. I couldn’t be more pleased with these little guys and will send them out with all of my shop orders! Thanks, Smartpress! You rock. 🦋🦋🦋 #etsyshop #etsy #etsysellersofinstagram #birdnerd #illustrationart #28featheredfriends #illustrationartists #dailydrawing #arteveryday
I added a few new paintings to the shop today, including this little swallow. He's part of a new series of 6 x 6" paintings, acrylic on wood panel. It seems like my color palette is getting brighter on these dark winter days, but I think I'm ok with that. 🌺 🐦 🌿 What's your favorite bird? I just might paint it next!
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