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Altered Books

 

As well as a performer and photographer Shawna is an artist with many mixed mediums including the creation of Altered books. Altered book making varies by artist, but it is basically taking a old book and sculpting it, repurposing it, into a piece of art. Shawna uses books that have been discarded or are out of date as to respect the creation of the writers. 

 

Commissions are taken and available. Below are some examples of the books already completed. Rates vary by complexity.

Contact Shawna for rates.

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Commissioned as it was the gentleman's favorite movie.

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

left page detail

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Right page detail

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Commissioned work.

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

left side

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

right side

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

White Rabbit cutting in front of book.

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

two velum bookmarks to denote each section. 'Eat Me'- White Rabbit cutting. 'Drink Me'- Tea Party scene

Jennifer Hudson The Color Purple

Jennifer Hudson The Color Purple

Commissioned as a gift for Jennifer Hudson to celebrate her Opening Night on Broadway in The Color Purple.

Dames at Sea

Dames at Sea

Commissioned for the Director/Choreographer of Dames at Sea for a gift to celebrate his show's Opening Night on Broadway

Dames at Sea

Dames at Sea

Left page detail

Dames at Sea

Dames at Sea

Right page detail

My Paris

My Paris

Given to Kathleen Marshall the director of a new musical called 'My Paris' as an opening night present.

My Paris

My Paris

depth details.

Finding Neverland on Broadway

Finding Neverland on Broadway

Given as a gift to the Music Director of Finding Neverland on Broadway for her opening night.

Finding Neverland on Broadway

Finding Neverland on Broadway

depth details

Baby gift

Baby gift

(Sold)

Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

Created for a baby shower gift. (sold)

Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

Close up of Left side

Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

Close up of right side.

Finding Nemo Book

Finding Nemo Book

Butterfly 1

Butterfly 1

Butterfly 1

Butterfly 1

Butterfly 2

Butterfly 2

Butterfly 2

Butterfly 2

(without removable color panels)

Butterfly 2

Butterfly 2

Present for Baby Livi

Present for Baby Livi

(Sold)

Present for Baby Livi

Present for Baby Livi

Red Dragon

Red Dragon

(Sold)

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

(sold)

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Depth detail

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Close up on left side

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Close up on right side

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