Today's Book Guild post is one of many celebrating the release of the self published book One Artist Journal by artist and blogger Orly Avineri.
Orly is the creator of a popular blog, also called One Artist Journal, which highlights her own journal pages and related thoughts and which has become the basis for her book.
I am happy to say that she is also a contributing artist in my own book, The Pulse of Mixed Media, in which she wrote the following artist statement:
"I am a gatherer. While on my tracks I find sky-kissing mountains and deep valleys, barren deserts and lush rainforests, wandering nomads and firm settlers. My tracks take me places. At times I get lost. Enchantingly, as soon as I gather my findings, lay my images and words on a physical or virtual canvas, I get found."
Orly doesn't know this (until now) but I had read her artist statement at everyone of the artist talks I hosted for my book.
I greatly admire Orly in terms of how she expresses herself in both images and words. As such, I was thrilled to be asked by Orly to contribute some words of my own to her back cover. As can be seen in the image above, I wrote:
"When I discovered Orly's blog, I found a feast for the senses. Orly's posts highlight spreads from her journals. They are always layered, complex, detailed, thought-provoking, and filled with movement and color. You get the sense that each and every aspect of the pages has deeper meaning and a personal significance. Her artwork is fascinating to look at and she has a way with words. Much like the details in her artwork, every single word seems carefully chosen and important. Her writing is eloquent, descriptive and powerful."
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You can buy One Artist Journal on Amazon
or in Orly's eStore (which ends up being a better choice for Orly). You can also enter a giveaway to win a copy of the book by leaving a comment on the giveaway post on Orly's blog.
or in Orly's eStore (which ends up being a better choice for Orly). You can also enter a giveaway to win a copy of the book by leaving a comment on the giveaway post on Orly's blog.
I am not the only person today to celebrate the release of Orly's book. Click on the following links to see what others are saying:
Brian Kasstle: apaperbear.wordpress.
Carla Sonheim: carlasonheim.
Cindy Woods O'Leary: artfuljourneyretreat.
Donna Cetorelli: solegarden.com
Dorit Elisha: lifeasafiveringcircus.
Erin Faith Allen: callofthewildsoul.com
Gina Rossi Armfield: sweetsistergina.
Glenda Hoagland: pilgrimsthoughts.
Irene Rafael: irenerafael.blogspot.
Jane LaFazio: janeville.blogspot.
jill Berry: jillberrydesign.com/
Kelly Kilmer: KellyKilmer.blogspot.
Liesel Lund: liesel.typepad.com
Monica Moran: thecreativebeast.
Pnina Gold: pearlandroses.wordpress.
Rachel Urista: rachelurista.
Teesha Moore: teeshascircus.blogspot.
7 comments:
Orly is my idol!
I first saw Orly's work in Jill Berry's book and then on your "Pulse" and I as blown away. Her talent is so "natural", it blooms and blooms.
Just ordered the book.
Have been enjoying your latest series on reviewing books, but I don't know if I'll be able to afford it!
I think I met Orly's work through your blog Seth; and through the Pulse Book. I love her bright colors and use of Hebrew script in her art pages! How wonderful that so many are advertizing her book for her!!! I hope she sells tons.
Well deserved for this fantastic artist!
Oh I am so getting this! Love her journaling!
I follow Orly's blog avidly and am a great admirer of her work. Thanks for the info, and links.
Awesomeness! thanks for the chance to win :)
So glad you got to add your comment to the back cover of Orly's new book- congrats to you for that and congrats to Orly on her new publication! The collaboration of artists continue!
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