Original Mixed-Media Book Art by artist, Lisa Kautsky

Approx. 5” × 7” made with 10 hand-bound signatures, approximately 80 pages;

A one-of-a-kind, handmade art journal featuring 10 signatures bound by
hand with exposed Coptic stitching. Each signature contains four
sheets of white mixed-media paper, interspersed with vibrant, original
prints.

The colorful papers are created from **repurposed materials—including
New York Times crossword puzzles and other recycled papers—**then
transformed with layers of rich greens, turquoise, magenta, purple,
and earthy tones. Traces of crossword grids, printed words, and other
original markings remain visible beneath the paint, giving every page
its own history and character.

The Coptic binding allows the journal to open nearly flat, making it
especially inviting for drawing, painting, collage, journaling, or
mixed-media work. The sturdy mixed-media pages provide plenty of room
for the new owner to make the book their own.