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Truly unique and fabulous hand-made journals, sketchbooks, botanical prints and original art!
Custom work is not available.
Mostly based on an old European binding style, these blank journals and sketchbooks are made with gorgeous fine-art papers, Italian leathers, hand-marbled/decorative/hand-printed papers and discarded vintage books.
Pages are hand-sewn on bands with pure linen thread.
Slow Art Studio started in a school-bus-house on Lopez Island in 1999. I draw, paint, carve stone, wood and bone with hand tools, sculpt and work in fiber arts, as well as making books. I am also a huge gardening, native plant and geology nerd and wildland explorer.
A Layaway payment arrangement is available on items that have been in the shop for at least 30 days.
Come visit the bindery if you are in the San Juan Archipelago!
Thanks for shopping small,
Brenna Jael
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Sena Peterson on Apr 18, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI highly recommend purchasing sketchbooks from Brenna. The sketchbooks are the best. They challenge me because of the colored pages. Just what I need sometimes. This one is on light blue paper.
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Della on Apr 10, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWhoa! A totally tactile experience. The buttery soft leather was a surprise! My journal is so nice to hold, (and make art in).
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Coco on Apr 7, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBooks are amazing for multimedia journaling and art projects. Highly recommended.
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pers1 on Mar 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous. The craftsmanship is amazing. I love the colors. Can't wait to use it!
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pers1 on Mar 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWhen you're salivating over the wonderful journals and sketch books, don't forget to check out the beautiful cards. Brenna put together a wonderful custom selection which I had her send for me as a surprise no-particular-reason gift to my best friend. I got a text from my friend with effusive thanks; she said, "these are destined for frames, not so much correspondence." Luckily there were two of each design, one to frame, one to send. These cards, which can't be purchased anywhere else, are competitively priced and reflect Brenna's skill as an artist and her attention to detail. So special!!
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Anne on Mar 16, 2024
5 out of 5 starsA truly gorgeous journal. I'm delighted with this seller and the products. Excellent service and fast, safe shipping. Thank you so much ❤️
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Anne on Mar 16, 2024
5 out of 5 starsA truly gorgeous journal. I'm delighted with this seller and the products. Excellent service and fast, safe shipping. Thank you so much ❤️
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Jonathan on Mar 14, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis item was beautifully made, as was the journal that I previously purchased from this seller.
About SlowArtStudio
Sketchbooks & Journals for artists, writers, and low-tech creativity...anyplace, anytime, no recharging necessary!
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Brenna Jael
Owner, Maker, Designer
I live in a tiny art town in NW Washington State. My Bookbinding studio is a small artist's garret, where I also live. I make my living on Etsy and teaching bookbinding classes. I'm filled with deep gratitude and I also work really, really hard!
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U Printing
Van Nuys, CA
I submit my original art designs and U-Printing prints the cards.
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Custom and personalized orders
You can absolutely mail a book to me to convert into a Journal or Sketchbook! Contact me for details.
Wholesale availability
Yes, I do bulk or wholesale orders for shops. I also do consignment sometimes. Contact me for details.
How long does it take to make a journal?
Anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 weeks!
Why “rogue” ?
Im sorry to say there is a lot of snobbery in the bookbinding and art universe, and I’m not interested. I’ve had - and will have - some great teachers, but I’m doing my own thing.
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