Honolulu Altered Books Group April 2018

Aloha,

  This months altered book display shows off a colorful eclectic batch of artwork created by our talented artists.  It is quite interesting how each artist interprets the theme of each book they work in. This is perhaps my favorite thing about co-hosting this group. You never know what you might see from our members.

  I hope you enjoy this months art.

"Every child is an artist. The

problem is how to remain

an artist once we grow up."

- Pablo Picasso

Pam entertains us with her "Fishy, Fishy" layout.

Inhabitant of the sea.

Su created this watercolor in the

"Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs,

Along With A Few Corkscrews" book.

Scream or enjoy! What would you do?

Marcy's "Awkward Ancestors" spread is

about Soren Mads Christensen, who makes

friends with mermaids.

Darrell's "Festivus"page is about

celebrating a second birthday day.

Anna uses paints, paper and fabric in 

her "Swatches" layout.

Debbie shares her love of rainbows

in the "Favorites" book.

It's the daily little things that make life special.

Carolyn's "Exploration & Discovery" page

wants to return to the moon.

Rosemary's "Diary of Madame Blue"

layout.

Documenting her trip to New York.

Kim & Kehau's "Personal Dreamtime."

Chasing their dreams.

Alassandra's "Award Yourself A Merit Badge"

is for being well traveled!

Hope's "How Do You Art Your Life" page explores 

her love of music.

Okay it's time to listen to Nights in White Satin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqaiS-sDQyY

Honolulu Altered Books Group; March 2018

Aloha,

   Welcome to the March 2018 Honolulu Altered Books Group blog. We are one quarter of the way through this, the eleventh round for this group. We look forward to seeing what fabulous 

art we will see in the coming months.

  We want to thank Chef Iggy and Alessandra for letting us meet at Makana Market and Deli.

Visit them at makanamarketdeli.com 

"I don't think about art when I'm working.

I try to think about life."

-Jean- Michel Basquiat

Anna introduces us to her "Festivus"

holiday, kiss your chicken on the lips day!

Pucker up!

One smooch at a time!

Debbie created an underwater scene using

fabric swatches in the "Book of Swatches". 

Rosemary explores self exploration in the 

"Exploration and Discovery" book.

Sophia shares with us Madame Blue's trip

to Paris in the "Diary of Madame Blue" book.

Madame Blue likes to take photographs.

Did I mention the she is a foodie also?

Kim and Kehau's "Last Words" from

Santiago, Chile.

Alessandra's "Personal Dreamtime"

Have a zest for life!

Hope's  "Award Yourself A Merit Badge"

is of course an MBA.

Mini Book Artist!

Pam's "How Do You Art Your Life"

It comes from her heart!

Su's "Fishy, Fishy" layout is about the 

Leafy Sea Dragon.

Marcy's "Life is full of Ups And Downs, 

Along With A Few Corkscrews" spread.

She explores her favorite math problem.

Darrell takes us on a week long journey with

his fictional "Awkward Ancestors"  Aunti Girdy. 

Hair raising!

oops!

Just kick me!

No, not the grandkids again!

Dinner is served.

Girdy never was good in the kitchen!

Hurry up, my tea is getting cold!

Do you mind if I just hang out for a while?

Honolulu Altered Books Group Feb. 2018

Aloha,

  Welcome to the Honolulu Altered Books Group blog.

For this month's art (Feb. 2018) we share some great interpretations of the chosen themes. 

 We want to thank Alessandra and her husband for allowing us to hold our meetings at their restaurant. Please check them out : http://makanamarketdeli.com

"If I create from the heart, nearly everything

works; if from the head, almost nothing."

                                              Marc Chagall

Pam created an Art merit badge for the

"Merit Badge" book.

Su shares some inspirational art quotes in the

"How Do You Art Your Life" book.

Marcy stitched up an underwater scene for the

"Fishy, Fishy" book.

Darrell takes to the sky for the "Life Is Full

Of Ups And Downs Along With A Few Corkscrews" book.

No more fear!

Anna introduces us to Mille Pollo in her "Awkward 

Ancestors" entry.

Mille meets a young cluck.

She raised 3 boys.

She had to deal with strong temperaments.

The birdy sisters.

Otto Huber was trouble.

Debbie declares the 3rd Monday of February as Art Day

for the "Festivus" book.

What you will need and want.

Projects to work on.

Carolyn took a trip to the hardware store. It inspired

her to create this art using patches and paint samples for

the "Swatches" book. 

Rosemary designed this mandala art for 

the "Favorites" book.

A little ray of sunshine!

Sophia shares wisdom of Neil deGrasse Tyson

in her "Exploration and Discovery" book.

Kim and Kehau's entry into "The Diary of Madame Blue" 

is a patriotic song called Mele 'Ai.

A protest quilt.

Written in protest of the overthrow of 

Queen Lili'uokalani.

Alessandra's entry in the "Last Words" book speaks

of the artistry of life.

A beautiful use of dimension.

Hope visits the other side for the "Personal Dreamtime" book.

Hope stitched together a beautiful dream scene we

all can relate to.

Mahalo to Alessandra and Chef Iggy for sharing

their beautiful restaurant with all of us. It was a dream dinner

that everybody needs to check out.

 Thank you two for letting us have our meetings in this gem

in Kaka'ako, Hawaii.

Chef Iggy and crew.