Repurposed Sketchbooks 31 Nights Project

First you need to find an old book you can repurpose First you need to find an old book you can repurpose. (I prefer hardbacks) Places you could find them: Deseret Industries Your Grandmas house (ask her first) Dollar Store Libraries (look for discards) Your Home may have a book or two no one wants. If you have exhausted ALL your resources come talk to me.

Understand the assignment (study the task sheet – especially the criteria) You have at least 31 entries in your sketch book. (20 points possible) 2. Your book shows creative exploration (not doing the same type of stuff over and over). (20 points possible) 3. Your entries use a variety of methods and subject matter. (10 points possible) 4. Your work is original (not copy work) (10 points possible) 5. Project shows time and effort. (20 points possible)

Give it a creative cover

Use your list of “titles” to inspire you to create. 40. Ancient Wisdom 41. Mind Games 42. Hesitation 43. Trapped 45. Visitation 46. Empty 47. When No One Was Listening 48. Insignificant 49. Flying Inside 50. Right in Front of Me 51. Simply Glorious 52. Magical Memories Here’s a few to get you started thinking…

We will have period checks – so STAY CAUGHT UP!!!

Do at least one entry for every time we meet in class Do at least one entry for every time we meet in class. (Do a few extra to challenge yourself.)

Here are some example pages to get you started thinking:

Have some fun!

Try different styles

Be messy!

Collage and paste stuff in

Try different media (ink, paint, pencil, etc.)

Fill the page

Try something new

Don’t be afraid of Messing Up. Don’t rip anything out Don’t be afraid of Messing Up! Don’t rip anything out! It’s all a part of the process! Respect the process!

Respond to what you see on the page.

Use symbolism

Let your style emerge!

I can’t wait to see what your will create!