Moleskine Exchange 34

Asking for Santiago's book, and my book ...

2011-03-05T08:18:00.000-08:00

Carlos, Santiago's book is still with you? When you want to send it to me?

Chris, sent you my book to Carlos?

By the way, where is the Yoda's book?

Sorry for my insistence on this, but I think before we define the group's future we need answers to these questions about the first round.
Cheers

Samantha's Entry, Chris's Book

2011-03-04T14:07:00.000-08:00

Samantha sent me this image to post to our blog. I think it's a wonderful entry and it's exciting to see something new here.

MolyX 34 at the MCBA Show

2011-02-28T08:16:00.000-08:00

Our talented group represented in the book of Carlos Chensio. It moved me to tears for the rare opportunity to see him live after being completed.

Farewells and Reunions?

2011-02-04T11:21:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends,

The artwork created in this group has been amazing. I think the artwork is one of the best representations of what Moly-X is all about. Great people and great art. There have been a lot of starts, stops and slowness with this group. We started way back in June 2008. Almost 3 years ago! It's amazing that it's been that long! It has been an honor to work beside all of you.

That said, I think it's time to shake up the group. Three years is a long time to keep a common goal in this technology age and I think for some of us our goals have changed. Our group doesn't have to quit, but for some members it may be necessary. I will have no hard feelings if someone doesn't want to continue so please don't feel obligated.

Our group as it stands:

Chris - USA
Chensio - Spain
Ramires - Brazil
Santiago - Mexico
Yoda - Mexico
Samantha - Turkey

If you would like to continue on with the re-group, please respond in a comment to this post. Because I'm writing this post, I'll respond here. I WANT TO CONTINUE. And I will continue with any of you that want to participate. Let's start this with the original enthusiasm we first had. That sparkle of a new group and run with it.

If you are unsure if you would like to continue, I would urge you not to. We want enthusiasm from all members and a willingness to commit.

At this time, it is my understanding that Santiago will not continue and I hope he has received his book with all those wonderful entries.

So let's Go! Who's in and who's out! No hard feelings either way. Let's get back at it.

MCBA - International Moleskine Exchange Exhibit

2011-01-30T13:57:00.000-08:00

Now it's official, I will in Minneapolis to the MCBA exhibit, I will be there between Feb 18 and 24 and I would love to see you there my dear friends from the group 34 :-)

The Fantastic 34's Books

2011-01-12T08:49:00.000-08:00

Our beautiful sons :-) I just have not worked on the Yoda's book, I think it is with Carlos...
I'm thinking about to visit the MCBA exibith on Feb 18th, I wold love to meet you all there :-)

Call for Entries

2010-12-25T19:48:00.001-08:00

I am thrilled that moly_x will be exhibiting at Minnesota Center of Book Arts (MCBA), between mid-January through March 2011. It's coming up! This is a great venue, and this exhibit could mean some wonderful opportunities for other exhibitions around the country, and possible grants. This is a very receptive community.

I would like a few of these great books from this group. These books do not have to be completed. If you have a book right now, would you consider sending it to me. It will be out of circulation through March, but it will get some wonderful attention. I will guarantee it's safe return, or delivery to the next artist on the list.

MCBA does a great job of documenting their shows, so you will have a nice record. Whoever is in the book may add another credit to her/his resumé. We will continue to look for other similar venues for moly_x exhibitions. There are many book art institutions like this around the country, and there are many university book arts, and illustration programs.

I have dreamed of this exhibit since we started this little project.
Thanks for you help.

Yours,

Marty

The little Queen

2010-10-21T12:56:00.000-07:00

My entry is about loosing my way.

I hope you'll like it Chris :)

Sleeping AGAIN? :-P

2010-10-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hello people.How are you?
It seemed that we could retrieve our group again and I was extremely happy for this, but 15 days have passed since the last post here.What is happening now?Chris, did you sent the Carlos book to Marty? ( To MCBA Exhibith) And where is my book? Did you sent it to Carlos?Carlos did you received my book? Did you sent the Santiago Book to me? (Do You have my correct address?)Lady Orlando, did you sent Chris book to him?We are a small group of talented and mature artists and we have no more excuses not to make things work like many other MolyX groups. We just need to keep in touch.
Abraços

Our group today II

2010-10-03T10:33:00.001-07:00

Santiago's Moleskine !

2010-10-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

I hope that's crazy enought for you Santiago ! :D

Our group today

2010-09-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, maybe it help us to take a picture about how and where are the books

Ramires book is done

2010-09-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends, Here is my entry in Ramires book. It's very much a continuation of Samantha's entry. My entry was inspired by the movie "Ponyo" which is an animated film. Hope you like it. Here's a picture. Tomorrow I will post a hi-res scan to Flickr.

This is the last book I have. I would really like to know where the other books are. Please email me or comment here if you have a book. Thanks!

Edit: Hi-res image is up on Flickr.

Chensio's Moly is done!

2010-09-22T14:39:00.000-07:00

I just finished up my entry in Chensio's moly. By the looks of it, every has completed one entry in his book. YAY!

I haven't taken a Hi-Res scan yet, but here's a crude photo. I'll post the hi-res to flickr after I scan it tomorrow.

Hi 34's :-)

2010-09-08T10:49:00.000-07:00

How are you all?Any news about the books?
Abraços do Brasil

Santiago's book !

2010-06-14T15:09:00.000-07:00

Today I received the Santiago's Moly from Chris !

Santiago's book is done and done. Finally.

2010-04-28T07:05:00.001-07:00

I've had this moly for a long time. I'm very happy to be done and very sorry to delay our awesome group. I've been inspired by Asian art for a number of years and this is a testament to that. My own little Hokusai for Santiago's group. I hope you like it.

EDIT: This book will be sent to Chensio next.

Look what I found!

2010-03-13T04:57:00.001-08:00

Life has a funny way of monopolizing your time and you end up forgetting important pictures on your hard drive. What a thrill it is to meet a fellow Moly-Xer. Back in August, I met our very own Chris, the Rebelpapa, and handed him Chensio's book. Chensio, your book travelled with me from Istanbul to San Francisco, to New Hampshire, where it was delivered safely to Chris. A bit longer than posting it, but much more fun.

I can't believe I neglected to post this.
Chris, it was wonderful to meet you!

I have a new tube of paint.

2010-02-21T08:43:00.001-08:00

Check it, my friends.
I'm going to add a little something to that black swirl soon.
And some more blue.

Progress in Santiago's book

2010-02-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hey group, just wanted to post my progress on Santiago's book. I finished the sketch part of it a long time ago. I just started adding paint today (about 40 minutes so far). I'm going for some dinner now. When I get back I'm going to put in a couple hours. I'm really hoping to be finished by the end of this week before I go away on 2/14. I'll only be gone for a week and I'll bring the next book in my queue to at least get the rough sketch done. Enjoy!

The Wonderful 34 Books

2010-02-03T10:37:00.000-08:00

Dear friends and artists this image above would give a clearer view of the current status of our group. It is noticed here that although we stopped for a long time we are not so badly to take back our project. The book of Samantha example has completed the first round and others are very close.I would love to be able to help more for our group did not die so near the end when we have done works of art so stunning together.Chris and Yoda, it seems that you have some books, just try to make a plan to continue sharing your great talent on our books and talk to us.
Chensio and Santigo, you will be in the way of some of these books, are you ready to go with your incredible art? (say yes please :-))) As we read in the last post, Samantha and me are ready to move on. When I was making this chart, I could see how many wonderful things we did together.
Please, comment here what you think.

Target Date?

2009-12-08T15:13:00.000-08:00

what do you think about choosing a target date for completing the first cycle of our group?
I know this may sound a little corporate vice industry, but maybe we need a target to achieve together.
My suggestion is very friendly, I think we completed in June 2010 when we will complete two years.
My studio is not ready yet and I had new problems with my new place, but I paint in the backyard if necessary to continue working with you, I am very proud of this group (is my first in Moly_X) Feel free to disagree or call me a crazy office guy or something like that. I love you all :-)

Hi All!

2009-11-02T12:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to stop in and say hello. I hope everyone is well these days. I'm doing well enough, though my clarity for artwork is at an all time low. I have 3 of our exchanges books. I've been really stuck, but I'm getting my hands dirty and hope to get them done soon.

How is everyone else doing? Where are the rest of the books?

Warm regards,
Chris

Chensio's Book

2009-07-04T12:55:00.001-07:00

I thought I'd carry on with the wolf mask in Yoda's beautiful entry. There's something so touching and mysterious about wearing a wolf mask. I think the two entries look pretty good together. I hope you like it Carlos!

address change

2009-06-30T08:20:00.000-07:00

Dear friends I'm changing my postal address, I moved to my new place last weekend (were I'm building a new studio too :-))I'll send a e-mail with the new address.
Thanks a lot

Finally!

2009-06-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

I finished my entry in Ramires' book.
I am so sorry it took so long but here it is, and soon it'll be off to you Chris.

Click on the image to see it larger.

A preview of Ramires' book:

2009-05-14T01:05:00.000-07:00

This is an image I've had in my head for a long time and never got around to drawing, inspired by an Otis Taylor song. Every now and again, I go through an indescribable phase and hit shuffle on all my Otis Taylor songs. His music is so pictorial; I don't know how else to put it— "Trance Blues" is what he calls it, but it's more than that. I feel, see and smell when I listen to his music. The images created by his words, percussive banjo playing and the occasional cello are so vivid, they're like dreams. I highly recommend checking him out.

Where are our books now?

2009-04-13T06:10:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, just to know, since december I don't have any 34 books (Samantha's was the last).

Looking for my loved one

2009-03-27T00:54:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for chensio's moly.

Judith

2009-03-17T01:37:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for szaza's moly.

I hope you like it :)

WOW!!

2009-03-16T12:36:00.000-07:00

Simply, WOW!!

Szaza

2009-03-07T00:52:00.000-08:00

Fly to Morelia. Saludos, buen día.

Chris and Chensio

2009-02-22T22:11:00.000-08:00

Chris

Chensio

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Little comments:

Please make more than two pages.
I´m not too happy with my Moly, I put a theme so try to document about it.
I will work more faster, sorry if I was late.

Saludos, buen día.

Ramire's Moleskine

2009-01-28T00:45:00.000-08:00

I been wanting to make some good old fashion mermaids, from the times when they used to have wings instead of fish tailes :)

Hope you like it.

Another delay

2009-01-27T08:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Artists,

I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be out of commission for about a week. I hope it takes less time. In the meantime, I'll be thinking hard about my entry into Santiago's book.

Yoda's Mt. Fuji waves, minus Mt. Fuju...Sorry Hokusai!

2009-01-21T01:14:00.000-08:00

Here it is. Sorry it took so long everyone. Ii have been working on this piece for a while. It took a long time to get it "right".

I have two molies still left to do right now. First up is a one for the Moly X Portrait 1 and then I will get to Santiago's Moly X 34 book.

Where are all the Moly X 34 books right now?

Happy 2009

2009-01-08T01:04:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!
By the way, anyone want to give us a new beautiful banner for our blog? :)

I'm leaving on a jet plane

2008-12-08T08:52:00.001-08:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be away for the next 3 weeks. I'm going to take Santiago and Yoda's books with me to work on, but no guarantees that I do them. I'm on vacation!

I'll still have email and internet access. BTW, Szaza, if you finish a book you can still send it to me, I'll just get it when I return.

Enjoy the Holidays All (if you celebrate them that is).

Samantha´s Book

2008-12-07T20:45:00.000-08:00

Two ways to fold and see :-) Samantha I realy love your book.

I Have Samantha's Book

2008-11-26T03:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I receive the wonderfull Samanthas book, all of your entries are incredible. i can't get to sleep so well last night : -)))

Finished!

2008-11-21T01:53:00.001-08:00

Santiago's book— sorry I took so long! I'll send it to Chris tomorrow.
The theme is "locura," or crazy. This is the insanity of giving too much of one's self— sometimes you give and give and give until you have nothing left. It's not necessarily a bad thing, just painful sometimes.

Funny how my contributions to this exchange have so far all involved my insides or things coming out of me.

Just to follow up...

2008-11-18T04:55:00.000-08:00

...Were are our books now? :-) I don't have anything here now , I'm wating for Samanthas book from Carlos now.
Abraços :-)

Two books are fliyng From Brasil to Mexico

2008-11-15T05:12:00.000-08:00

Chris and Carlos Molys are going to Santiago in a strong and bubble envelopes, they will arrive between 10 - 15 days (I sent yesterday morning) . Sorry for my late :-P
I'm waiting for Samanthas book.

Chensio's Book

2008-11-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

"Flying with my dad" - Sweet memories from hard times.

In my mind I was a "co-pilot" to my hero, before her another hard work day.

Again I can't obtain a good photo :-P

Santiago, I'll send that monday to you :-)

finally finished !

2008-11-01T15:49:00.000-07:00

hi to everyone !!! how are you ?!

well, thats my entry on the Samantha's moly, I hope you like it !
Ramires ! , one more going to you ! ahahaha

:)

cheers !

Chris Book - Ramires Entry

2008-10-26T18:28:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, following the theme I use a pocket watch to represent the most precious thing I did lost (or waste) in my life: Time.

Sorry for the cel phone photo ( I lost my camera too :-))

Is a little (and fast) acrilyc paint, and I hope you enjoy Chris.
I'm working now in Carlos book and I'll send two books to Santiago next week.
Thank you all, sorry for my poor English :-P

Ramires Moly

2008-10-20T16:47:00.001-07:00

Here is Santiago's entry into Ramires's Moly. Santiago has sent this book on to Yoda.

Great entry.

Good News

2008-10-10T20:31:00.000-07:00

Today I recieved the Chris and Carlos books from Carlos, both are fantastic and Iwill start work asap. Thanks a lot.

Chensio's moly

2008-10-05T16:19:00.000-07:00

err...what is thaat ¿?! I know...a big shit !

sorry..Im not much inspired these days...so I hope you do a better work! hehe

Tomorrow I will send it to you Ramires !

Beethoven's Doves

2008-09-30T19:23:00.000-07:00

Here's my entry into Zaza's book. The scan doesn't quite capture the texture of the image. Hope you like it.

The inspiration came from a concert I went to recently. I saw a t-shirt that had a similar design and that just got me thinking. This is what came out some hours later.

Here's a song by The Swell Season and part of the inspiration of the this piece Falling Slowly

Once, I lost my mind !

2008-09-29T15:54:00.000-07:00

My entry on Chris Menice moleskine.

well...thats the most important thing I had lost...I think...hahaha, I hope you like my interpretation of your theme !

I will send this...and my own moleskine (that I will draw in tomorrow or so...) to Ramires these week ! so check out your mail Claudio! ^^

hugs and kisses !!!

:D

The Devil's Ball

2008-09-29T14:06:00.000-07:00

My entry for manodepapel's moly.

I don't know if its crazy enough but I hope you like it :)

I'll send it to Samantha this week as soon as I could go outside my house :)

My entry in Yoda's book

2008-09-29T11:48:00.001-07:00

My head is full of albatrosses.
Please click on the image to see it larger.

Manodepapel entry

2008-09-15T17:00:00.001-07:00

This is Santiago's entry.

His theme is "locura" (crazy, insane), yay!

Right now I'm working on it so it's goint to stay safe here at my house.

Ta-dah!

2008-09-12T14:17:00.001-07:00

I finally got around to finishing my entry.
Chris, I'll be sending it off to you tomorrow.

Click on the image to see it larger.

Not Lost, just late. Finally, I finished it.

2008-09-02T18:48:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry to be late with this. I've been in a real bad slump lately. This didn't come out quite as I had hoped, but I'll have to be satisfied.

I still have to do the sign in page, but that is a much simpler drawing. The theme of my books is "lost objects". Recently my wedding ring was swallowed by the Atlantic ocean. As I was swimming, the ring just slipped off. I felt it happen, but I didn't see it. The water was clear, but my ring was gone. Swallowed by some plants that didn't exist.

So please add a drawing to my book. It should be something you lost that was important to you. Have fun. I've got to start to learn how to do that again. Chensio this book will be on it's way to you shortly.

A hand shake :-)

2008-08-17T17:51:00.000-07:00

Great artists and Dear friends from 34 Group, sorry to be late, but I was working so distant from my "Molys" and brushes in a boring and "suicidal" Internet Project in my other activity...

Tomorrow I'll send my sketchbook to Santiago.

Thanks a lot

DragonLady

2008-08-07T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hello wonderful artist.

I had this image going around my head for two weeks now and needed to let her fly free :) Now I'll send it to Szaza.

I hope you're all having nice days.

Yoda

It's Time!!!!!!

2008-07-18T10:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Awesome Artists!

It's time for Moly_x_34! Everyone has there books so get drawing, painting, collaging or whatever you do! If you have a theme that's great. If you don't want to have a theme, that's ok too. Today is July 18th, so let's plan to have our books done by August 18th.

I'm so excited to be collaborating with all of you. My book is going to have a theme (but I'm not telling what it is yet). I even know what my first drawing is going to be. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me.

So what are you waiting for? Get going...times ticking :)

Yesss

2008-07-17T19:48:00.000-07:00

I received my moleskines (3 jap album) today from Amazon.com , now I'm ready to start my work. Sorry very much for my late, we had a Mail service Strike here in Brazil. Thank you all for your patience.

Hey moly_x_34 Group!

2008-06-27T16:33:00.000-07:00

I'm getting really excited (and scared) to start drawing in my book. I'm very happy to be working with all of you and I know we'll create some inspired entries for our books.

So, when are we starting? I think we should aim to ship our books either by August 1st or 15th. Ramires and Santiago are waiting for the moleskine books. Ramires should receive his around July 6 and Santiago should receive his the middle of July. So let's take a vote for first shipment of August 1 or 15? Leave a comment.

Are we having a theme? Only if you want one. Each artist has complete control over their book. If you want a theme in your book that would be fun! Totally up to you! ( just thought of a theme I might want for my book)

Our group has six members, so I think we should each plan to do 2-3 pages in each book (not 3-4 pages). I have also set up a mailing rotation (on the right). You will mail the book to the artist located below your name. We can be flexible with this, so if you think there is a better mailing order please say so. I tried to make it logical so shipping costs would be as minimal as possible.

Rebelpapa (me) --> Chensio
Chensio --> Ramires
Ramires --> Mano de Papel
Mano de Papel --> Lady Orlando
Lady Orlando --> Samantha
Samantha --> Rebelpapa (me)

So if you have your books, feel free to start them! Also, please email me your mailing address (don't post it here).

A question...

2008-06-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

Hi People
Our "moly_x _34" group will have a theme, subject or especific topic?
(Sorry for my English)
Thanks all
Best wishes

Welcome to moly_x_34!

2008-06-24T20:06:00.001-07:00

This group, founded by Chris M.(USA), is an extension of the Moleskine Exchange. This blog will follow the adventure of a group of artists around the world, in a Japanese fold Moleskine sketchbook exchange.

Each artist will set off with a small Japanese (accordian) folded Moleskine. Creating a drawing, collage, or painting, then send on to the next artist. Each artist will draw on a couple of spreads (3-4 pages) then send it on to the next artist. When the artists book is filled, it will be returned to the owner with images created by artist around the world. Each artist has a month to make an entry. The outcome will be a pleasant and surprising adventure, as artists are encouraged to interact and merge their art with others.

The concept:

1. The artists start with the Japanese fold Moleskine - Name, address, email address written in book.

2. Each artist gets 1 month to make a sketchbook entry, and mail it to the next person. The order is listed to the right.

3. Each artist will do 3-4 pages each round.

4. Artists are encouraged to interact with other images in the book. Please be respectful.

5. When the book is full, when one side of the unfolded book is filled, the book will be sent back to its original owner. That artist may continue by buying a new book and sending it to the next person.

6. If a person decides not to continue, she will simply keep her book when it comes back to her. She should email all of the participants to say she is not going to continue. We will decide, then, if we want to find a new person.

7. Please communicate regularly via email. Let each person know that you have received/sent the book. The goal is to have a dialogue. Any comments and questions are welcome.

This moly_x_project was begun by Marty Harris, Minnesota, USA.