Category Archives: Inspiration

BookArts Retreat at Chateau du Pin

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Annie Fain

Come to the Loire Valley (in France!!!) this July and make books and mini-prints with yours truly and Laurie Corral of Asheville Bookworks. This heavenly 9-day workshop will be given at the Chateau du Pin, a half hour drive from … Continue reading →

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Mia Pearlman’s Papercuts

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Annie Fain

“Wow!”  was my first impression of Mia Pearlman’s gorgeous, hand-cut paperworks. See for yourself: (click on each image to see larger) She also has a photo-journal of her process on her website.  Her approach is incredibly simple (and time intensive) … Continue reading →

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Seraphine de Senlis

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Annie Fain

I recently went to the Fine Arts Theater to see the new film Seraphine based on the true story of the life of a French house keeper and painter. (Click on images below to make them larger) Though it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Jenny Mendes

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Annie Fain

I’m not sure I ever met Jenny officially, but I saw her from afar during one of my stints at Penland School of Crafts.  I remember loving her work and I just ran into her shop on etsy.  The following … Continue reading →

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Valerie Hammond

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Annie Fain

Valerie Hammond’s work is so incredibly moving and inspiring.  She makes me want to dive deeper and deeper into my imagination.  Here are some pieces from various shows, one of which was curated by  Kiki Smith. (Click on each image … Continue reading →

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