The first sketchbook I chose was by Marcelle Hanselaar. I chose this one because it was singular in its image application. The images were all etchings and prints. I found that this was very effective in accomplishing the intense detail each image contained and was also a new approach to a sketchbook I had never thought of prior. It was interesting technically and also sylistically as each of the images felt layered and incredibly dark. Though the entire book was done with one medium, the subject matter kept it interesting and worthwhile.
The second sketchbook I found was my favorite. The artist was Alberto Pazzi and I really enjoyed what he did stylistically with his sketchbook. It was all very cohesive and yet varied in the content he chose to include. He married the images in an effective way and made a very personal, raw and loose narrative. He also did a great job including various mediums (paint, collage, etc) without taking away from the general theme, rather adding to the entire sketchbook as a completed piece.
The last sketchbook that resonated with me was Ayumi Inoue’s. I was most drawn to the color and specific detail she chose to include to create the impression of a larger image. Unlike Hanselaar, Inoue took a more simplistic approach in creating an equally dynamic image using paint, pen, and muted collage. The way she used the space on the page was also very effective as my eye moved effortlessly through each page, eager to see what came next. It was not as hard to visually unpack as the other sketchbooks I chose.
