Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Jane Austen Book for Round Robin


Front and back covers:  I tried to stay with a narrow color scheme- pale blue and browns.   By all means- artists, please do not feel that you have to stay with this palette!  It was an exercise in 'control' for me- since I tend to be all about color and lots of layers. This book can be about all things 'Jane'- whether it illustrates bits from her novels, works around quotes, or simply gives a snapshot of what it was like during her era in England.

The inside cover and facing page introduce Jane and her 'England'


This spread is illustrating a few quotes that I found amusing.  So many of Jane's novels had a focus around marriage and the surrounding etiquette involved in courting that special prospect.

The back facing page is featuring an ATC I received in a recent 'Jane' themed swap. Beverly Sager is the artist and I thought this would be the perfect home for the ATC she created for me.  My 'sign in' page is on the inside of the back cover and is a large envelope to collect calling cards- just like Jane would have done!  I hope you enjoy working in my book- I will be so thrilled to see all of the wonderful and diverse creative energy you have to share!

4 comments:

  1. Lovely pages Jill!! Can't wait to get my hands on your book :D The palette you worked with is one of my all time favorites.

    looking forward to getting to know all my journal mates.
    xoxos

    Carla

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  2. Well done for keeping to your challenge of a limited palette, looks great. LOVE your 'sign-in' page, calling cards - how cool is that!
    I am really looking forward to working in your book, I don't know an awful lot about Jane Austen, but love England - and a good challenge. It will be fun. Ux

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  3. Great work! Can't wait to see it in my hands. I am enamored of the felines that own you too.Felines rule!

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  4. oh this is so great ... I would have loved working in it ..... Linda F

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