Bark Alphabet: Woodburned and varnished basswood tiles, abalone shell, white oyster shell, red-orange waxed linen cord. Approx: 1″ x 1″ x 3″ closed. Topic: an ABC book using adaptations of a Victorian neo-gothic alphabet based on curling bark forms. Private collection.
2006 looks like a sparse year for finished books here, but I had 15 other books in-progress then, plus several gonzo tapestries like this one.
Not all art is instant or easy. Some of my pieces evolve over a decade or more, from initial inspiration to finished art.