Category Archives: Artist’s Books

I’m starting to document my involvement in a new project, Book Art Object edition 4, Group 5, title: Throwaway. Follow along in the conceptualization and realization of an artist’s book. Click the link below: SKETCHBOOK DAYS – Julie – Edition 4, Group … Continue reading

The Last Portrait by Julie Russell-Steuart

The Last Portrait by Julie Russell-Steuart eyeThe Last Portrait by Julie Russell-SteuartThe Last Portrait Artist’s Book by Julie Russell-Steuart, 1995, 12 pages, edition of 250

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An artist’s obsession with a female muse exquisitely illustrated with linoleum cuts. The surprise ending reflects a genuine artistic dilemma. Letterpress printed on Mohawk Superfine in black, Handsewn, hand bound concertina style in a soft red cover.

Colophon: Linoleum cuts printed on a Challenge proof press. Text printed on a Miehle Vertical. The text typeface is Helvetica Oblique. Handbound by the artist. Thanks to Timothy Fay of the Route 3 Press, Anamosa, Iowa for facility and technical support.