It’s taken four years… At the beginning of this year I didn’t think I would finally get there. But then it happened sooner than I thought.
Klick the book below and you’ll be taken to a preview of the thing.
Volume 2 of my shrine documentation. Yep, this is what *I* get out of the shrining shenanigans. I let go of all of the shrines, happily so, because before they go on their way, I take pictures. And then I put them into a book. Like most artists, I don’t actually pull those books out of my bookcase and flick through the pages every day, admiring my handiwork. Quite the opposite – it’s always slightly painful because the self-criticism never stops. But having the book means that a little part of my work remains in my hands. I have just ordered the book to be printed, and I can’t wait for it to arrive. If you are curious, you can see Volume 1 HERE, btw.
Thank you for supporting me in my ‘hobby’. I still love making these. And I see a lot of purple in my future 💜!
Richard Armitage at Variety Studio at TIFF 2019. Picture: Michelle Quance/VARIETY/Shutterstock
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That is completely amazing. Congratulations!! 🍾🎉🥂
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Hehe, thank you. The book is already uploaded to the printers and ordered.
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‘The Art of Shrining’ … lolololol … this book is so cool ❤ and really a great way of letting go and keeping the memories. Happy shrining, Guilty – to infinity and beyond! 😉
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Oh, hello there! Glad to see you are still reading here :-). Thanks for the comment. I’ll do my very best and keep shrining.
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IMPRESSIVE!!!!!
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Or obsessive??? 😂
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I didn’t say that….
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Hehehe… no. I did.
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Should be number one on the best seller list. You are awesome.
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Hehehe, nice one, Kathy. Thanks xxx
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🙂
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Oh my gosh. I didn’t notice Porter’s handbag the first time. Or Thornton reading N & S. Such fun!
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It’s always worth while looking at the details ;-). I just can’t be 100% serious in those shrines – I have to make fun of myself (and him)…
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Do an extra print for the next RAbirthday auction? I would certainly bid.
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Oh, that’s an interesting idea. I never considered that there would be any interest, but if you think so… I’ll keep that in mind!
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This is fabulous! I can only think of the joy this collection has generated for both the creator and lucky recipients. Congratulations and well done! ❤️
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Thank you, Donna 😊. I actually do enjoy having this record of the shrines I made. (I am annoyed with myself for not having properly recorded where the individual shrines went. I could probably still collate most of the info by going through the shrine posts one-by-one… Maybe that is my project for the next 100 – keep track of where they are going.)
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i would love to buy this book! it looks amazing! i would just sit there staring at a the little details!
amazing
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Aw, really? I’m both flattered and surprised. It had never occurred to me 🙂
These books are printed on demand, i.e. you can theoretically go onto the platform, search for it, and order it. But it is unfortunately really pricey. A book with that many pages (170) costs something like 75 pounds or so. 😦
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Eep!. I mentioned it to Andy and he briefly mentioned another printing platform. I’ll ask him later on (not a morning person 😁) genuinely it’s a lovely thing
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There are other printing platforms, I know. I have tried them. But blurb delivers the best results that’s why I have stuck with them. Mind you, it’s been a while since I tried others. Might have to do another round 😁
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yeah, he mentioned lulu but says he doesn’t actually know much about it (he just mentioned in passing) shame it’s so expensive!
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Just checked lulu. A 170 page book is 20 pounds cheaper there. If the quality is as good as blurb, it might be worth a try.
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It’s a wonderful memento, and looks beautifully designed. I even love the little virtual book preview. Yes I would be happy to help it to the best seller list.
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Hehe, I have no illusions there – this is never gonna make it to the bestseller lists. But I am already chuffed that you are being so nice about it. Thank you x
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Individual RAPS reveals in your posts are one thing, but seeing them all together in this beautiful book is mind boggling – your creativity is truly impressive!
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Aw, thanks… Hehe, I certainly have enjoyed my output so far. He’s really such a muse…
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