the sketchbook project

A dear friend and fellow eco-artist Rikkianne and her business partner Ursula of Chakra Pennywhistle recently turned me on to Art House Co-op's The Sketchbook Project. I'm thrilled to announce that my mom and I will both be participating. Won't you?

"A sketchbook is a place to put your heart and soul. Let it out into the wild; we'll keep you connected." - Art House Co-op

This project invites people from across the globe to share personal artwork in a sketchbook based on any one of a variety of themes. Completed sketchbooks will then go on tour (be shipped around the country to various art galleries) for public viewing. I'm super excited to learn that my hometown of Seattle has just been added to the official tour!

When the tour ends next summer, all sketchbooks will be permanently housed in the Brooklyn Art Library. Since each sketchbook contains a barcode with a unique number, artists will be able to track real-time statistics about his or her sketchbook during the tour and for years to come (e.g., number of times the sketchbook is viewed).

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I sure am eager to get started. My sketchbook is officially in the mail and I've chosen the theme "If you lived here..." From time to time I'll be posting photos from my sketchbook here on my blog. I'm curious about what I'll end up with come January and I'm confident I'll enjoy the journey even more. Knowing my sketchbook will go on a tour alongside tens of thousands of others across the US is just icing on the cake.

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A little more about Chakra Pennywhistle

I couldn't leave without including a few images of these beautiful handcrafted organic pillows and recycled moneybag wallet from Rikkianne and Ursula. I had the pleasure of getting to know Rikkianne last year in a previous business life (I'm lucky to own one of her Little Modern Birds tea towels).

Folks who are familiar with the handmade movement and online sites such as Etsy, Poppytalk, and Cosaverde need no introduction to these pioneering ladies. I'm proud to say that I share their values for organic farming and choice of natural materials. I hope you consider choosing eco-friendly artisan goods like these the next time you are presented with a gift-giving occasion or simply want to spruce up your own place.




Next artist highlight: Liane of enhabiten.