Ideal Bookshelf

Ideal Bookshelf 98: MK

Ideal Bookshelf 98: MK
2010 / 8"x10" / gouache & ink on paper

MK asked me to paint the books written by his grandfather, so he and his sister could give it to their mother as a gift. I also made prints of the image so that all the family members could have one.

 

Ideal Bookshelf 97: IS

Ideal Bookshelf 97: IS
2010 / 8"x8" / gouache & ink on paper

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This was actually an experiment to see/show how 7 elaborate (and good) books look together. That is all. But it does look nice, no?

Ideal Bookshelf 95 & 96: AMG

Ideal Bookshelf 95: AMG

Ideal Bookshelf 96: AMG

2010 / 9"x12" / gouache & ink on paper

Two sets worth of the favorites of AMG.

 

Ideal Bookshelf 94: KS-Mc

Ideal Bookshelf 94: KS-Mc
2010 / 11"x14" / gouache & ink on paper

KS-Mc is a writer in Toronto, Canada. This was her 30th birthday present from her family.

Ideal Bookshelf 89: BW

Ideal Bookshelf 89: BW
2010 / 8"x10" / gouache & ink on paper

EK sent me the list of favorites of his friend BW. He couldn't get photos so I photographed the books at a bookstore. I love that they're so graphic and punctuated with bright colors.

Ideal Bookshelf 93: CRH

Ideal Bookshelf 93: CRH
2010 / 9"x12" / gouache & ink on paper

GH commissioned this for his wife's 40th birthday. It's hard to tell in the scan above, but there's a lovely rhythm of gold type and accents running throughout the books.