1. Altered Books

2. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning.
There are endless ways to do this project! Here are some things to consider:

3. Highlight words
Mask out sections with solid colour or pattern to highlight key phrases or words

4. Maybe write a poem….

5. Cut outs or folding
Transform your book by folding or cutting out the pages

6. Pop up
Create elements that pop out of the page

7. Place drawings on top of the text
Place drawings over top of the text leaving the white space as a way to showcase the text

8. Use a variety of layered media
Layer paint, ink, pastel and any other media to achieve depth and interest in a image

9. Line
Line and pattern can be very effective and yet simple to do!

10. Practice your typography
Investigate an interesting font style or create your own

11. Consider alternate media

12. Don’t forget to transform the outside!

13. Or the Cover!
Give someone a reason to open your book

14. About you Include one page in your book that says something about you
Ensure you have both text and images
Be creative
If you need more inspiration and ideas google “altered books”