Here in my River Garden Studio Autumn has arrived and outside
a storm is brewing and wind is scattering leaves everywhere...
but not in my studio.
Window light is ever present, always warming, always clear.
This week I have been glowing in the excitement that Storytelling with Collage, Techniques for Layering Color and Texture, the book I have been working and dreaming about for the last few years has a cover design and has it's own spot on Amazon Books!!
This book has been on my mind and in my heart for so long.
Now it is real, now I can visualize it and now I am even more anxious for it to come out and share it with the world!
Here is a new glimpse of my studio. I have made some changes. Now my studio is just for collaging.
Not to work on my computer, (I do that on the dining room table now) and I am moving my encaustic station out to the garage.
Drawers have been organized. My collections all have homes...
Here is a close up of one of the photos that you might see in Storytelling with Collage.
I am very thrilled that I got to do all the photography myself!!
Dozens of new collages and never before seen photographs fill the pages.
Here are also some some glimpses of some of the projects I will share in this book...
I will guide you through at least nine brand new projects,
so you can create your own version of them yourself.
Each chapter, the themes, the colors, the words and the images have been
carefully thought out.
You will see how I begin and how I get inspired.
And how I work.
If you pre-order this book now, (or have already), please leave me a comment letting me know by October 31th! (This date was extended)
And I will put your name in a drawing for one of my new pieces of art featured in this book.
It will be a surprise collage just for you!
Ordered your book today! I'm looking forward to enjoying it and all your inspiring ideas.
Posted by: Karen Wichert | December 18, 2015 at 08:58 AM
Can't wait to get my copy of this book! Congrats! :-)
Posted by: Jenny Petricek | December 05, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Congrats on your book publication... I can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Donna Watson | November 04, 2015 at 02:07 PM
I'm so excited about this book! It looks yummy!
Posted by: Lori D. | October 31, 2015 at 05:46 AM
Come March, I'll be anticipating the arrival of your lovely book along with the wonder-filled season of Spring. Congrats on the dream-come-true!
Posted by: jan b. | October 22, 2015 at 07:57 PM
I just pre-ordered the book! I already do storytelling with bead embroidery, and it's time I started creating stories with collage.
Posted by: Anne Marie Desaulniers | October 21, 2015 at 01:52 PM
Wow! Looks beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Elizabeth Hansen | October 20, 2015 at 08:32 PM
Hi Roxanne, I pre-ordered your book over a month ago. Looking forward to receiving it! You are one talented lady! Thank you for the happiness you bring to so many with your art and who you are as a person! Hugs xoxo
Posted by: Susan Rix | October 16, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Looking forward to getting my copy of the book for inspiration and tips! Glad I pre-ordered. It is nice to have something to look forward to.
Posted by: Christine Connerly | October 16, 2015 at 07:50 AM
Hi Roxanne! I've pre-ordered your book, and am so looking forward to seeing it. I've loved your e-courses, so I know the book will be wonderful. Congratulations on one of your dreams coming true!
Posted by: Carol Kitchell | October 10, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Found it! Pre-ordered your book, which I'm sure will encourage me EVEN MORE to join your workshop! Looking forward to seeing more!!
You inspire us all!
Posted by: Catherine Hart | October 09, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Hello. I just pre-ordered your book and am so excited. I wish it would be released sooner as I cannot wait to delve into the book and start the projects.
Congratulations,
Leslie Perez
[email protected]
Posted by: Leslie Perez | October 09, 2015 at 01:25 AM
Hi Roxanne, I've preordered your book since it hasn't worked out to attend one of your workshops...still want to take one live though! ;-)
Congratulations and I so look forward to receiving it in March! Take care and thanks, for this opportunity!
Posted by: Virginia Jaquez | October 08, 2015 at 03:49 PM
Congratulations on your book. I just went to Amazon and preordered my copy!
Posted by: Carolyn | October 08, 2015 at 03:36 PM
Roxanne-- it is so very exciting that your book is ready! I have preordered it and cannot wait to see it! Your artistic sensibility comes through all of your writings; your blog is thoroughly enjoyed and so do look forward to your book.Sincerely and with hugs,
Susan Lehman
Posted by: Susan Lehman | October 08, 2015 at 02:20 PM
Roxanne, so, so EXCITED for YOU... I've pre-ordered your WONDERFUL book.... I can't wait to meet up with you, so you can sign it for me.... lol... Love, Love, Love to YOU!!!!
Faith
Posted by: Faith Gaspar | October 07, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Congratulations Roxanne. I know how hard you have worked on this. How exciting to see it come to life!
Posted by: Seth | October 05, 2015 at 08:00 PM
sorry........hold... :)
Posted by: pat | October 05, 2015 at 02:52 PM
I just preordered your book and am looking forward with excitement to hole it in my hands to read and be inspired.
Posted by: pat | October 05, 2015 at 02:51 PM
I preordered the moment I found out you were doing it! Can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Tami | October 05, 2015 at 05:01 AM
Just finished with the pre-order on Amazon! Very exciting!
Posted by: Mary Ann Lehrer-Plansky | October 04, 2015 at 09:43 AM
Dearest Roxanne- I pre-ordered a copy of your book and am so thrilled to be a part of such an exciting time for you. Can't wait to actually hold it in my hands when it arrives! You will always be a special person in my life! love and hugs xo Jilly
Posted by: jill zaheer | October 04, 2015 at 02:24 AM
i have pre-ordered your book Roxanne. I just love your art work.
Posted by: Jan | October 03, 2015 at 07:58 PM
Congratulations on your new book, Roxanne! So wonderful! Can't wait to get my hands on it an enjoy! You are such an inspiration! xo
Posted by: Mary C. Nasser | October 03, 2015 at 05:47 PM
I still want to come to one of your workshops, but a book (yay!) is the next best thing! I am so excited and inspired by your beautiful collages, Roxanne. When I recently shared with a friend about your work, she said I "sparkled." I am definitely pre-ordering your book though it will take months to arrive...so maybe I'll just have to give myself the gift of your online course while I wait. ;)
Posted by: Rosann | October 03, 2015 at 05:00 PM
just pre ordered. so excited. as you know, I love, love your style and now will be able to look at it everyday AND follow directions to make my version. woo hoo. Congratulations for all the work put into birthing your creativity into hard copy for us.
Posted by: Dianne Thompson | October 03, 2015 at 04:59 PM
I pre-ordered as soon as you put the news on Facebook!! Can't wait for it's arrival.😁
Posted by: Chris Gray | October 03, 2015 at 03:13 PM
I have pre ordered your wonderful book and am certain it will provide hours of insight and inspiration. Congratulations to your organizational efforts too. I'm sure you found amazing treasures to use in new ways.
Posted by: Vicki Barton | October 03, 2015 at 03:10 PM
Pre-ordered it the minute you announced it!
Posted by: Kip Kozlowski | October 03, 2015 at 02:39 PM
I am sooooo in! You've worked so hard, I can't WAIT for my copy to arrive:) It will go down so great with many cups of tea:) So Proud Of You!!! Xo Laura
Posted by: hastypearl | October 03, 2015 at 01:28 PM
i pre ordered your book from Amazon UK as I live in England but it doesnt look like I will get it until april but I am. Sur it will be worth the wait!!!!
Posted by: Pam Bailey | October 03, 2015 at 12:18 PM
I have been waiting a long time for you to write a book. I am now crossing the days off the calendar until I can hold it in my hands. Thank you for sharing your art, your beautiful photos, and inspiring me to stretch my wings.
Posted by: Jeannie | October 03, 2015 at 12:17 PM
Beautiful expression of your art. I will visit your blog often, thank you so much for sharing your artwork with the world. I am so inspired just looking, taking in how much detail there is too see.♥
Posted by: carol | October 03, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Roxanne, I was so excited to pre-order your book. I sincerely believe in supporting fellow artists. However, now that I have read the back story and see that this book was years in the making, I am super excited. Good for you
Posted by: Glenda Hoagland | October 03, 2015 at 10:50 AM