Books
Books Written and Illustrated by Virginia Sumner
"Plain and Simple Acrylic Painting" is a twenty page hand bound booklet that explores the basics of acrylic painting, supplies, composition, color theory and more. Virginia Sumner has been making art since the 1980's and painting with acrylics since 2016. This booklet pulls together thirty years of Virginia's experience and answer's some introductory questions about acrylics like:
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"The Circus" is a book inspired by Virginia’s decade and a half working in the technology industry, the characteristics of various job sites along with the observations and interpersonal dynamics she encountered. The emotions and introspection that gave rise to these verses also demanded a light and colorful contrast while simultaneously complimenting the subject matter. The Circus theme provided a series of fun and colorful images, through both a macro and micro lens, often used as an analogy to the workplace.
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"The Journey" is a 22 page 8"x 8" picture book. This fictional story depicts one person’s journey from farm to city and is illustrated with images from a collection of a watercolors by Virginia Sumner. This book is a lovely gift for anyone embarking on a new chapter in their lives or in the midst of a difficult time and centers setting one foot in front of the other and focusing on the scenery we pass along the journey.
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"Sights at the Circus" is a 20 page 8"x 8" picture book. Written and illustrated by Virginia Sumner. This fun and colorful book is illustrated with images from Virginia's cut paper series Circus. "Sights at the Circus" is an easy read and delightful gift for anyone reading to young children.
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Book Arts
Hand made journals, books and kits are available through Virginia's Etsy Shop ArtbyVirginiaSumner
Blank Journals - 5 x 7 inches
These cloth covered case bound journals contain 60+ pages of sturdy mixed media paper hand crafted, a ribbon page marker, delightful designs to chose from. The perfect handmade gift for journaling, poetry, drawing, etc. Made using the same kits shown below. Purchase on Etsy click here "Books and Calendars" |
Journal Making Kit - Cloth Covered Case Bound Book
This kit includes illustrated instructions and pre-cut supplies* to assemble a beautifully handmade 5x7 inch journal. The pages are blank and perfect for a handmade gift, journaling, poetry, drawing, etc. Purchase on Etsy click here "Kits and Instructions" |
Chunky Journals - Denim & Hand Painted canvas cover
Denim and hand painted journal. Sixty blank pages that handle a variety of water and mixed media. Hand sewn pages for durability and lay flat design. Great for art journaling, bullet journaling, sketching, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, etc. Purchase on Etsy click here "Chunky Journals" |