moly_x_47

Knock, knock!

2010-09-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

Hello artists,

I thought I should introduce myself. Some of you may know me and others may not.

I'm Zaza, a.k.a. szaza or Samantha— but not Sam! I will be your friendly neighbourhood Exchange Moderator. What does this mean? From time to time I will be performing a pulse check to see how your progress is going.

I have checked your pulse and you seem dead. There hasn't been any activity for almost one entire year! So let's start getting books home to their owners, shall we? There's no shame in living your life, and life should take precedence over exchanges, but keeping something that doesn't belong to you is not very nice, no matter how good or artistic your intentions are.

Before we can start sending books home, please can you all tell me whose books you have in the comments?

Thank you,
Z

So?

2009-10-15T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hello People!

I am doing a little clean up here... do we continue with this group, or shut it down?
I have NEVER seen a moleskine for this group, except mine that I sent to Martin last September. At this point, I would be happy to have my moleskine back (where ever it is) and call it a day.
Anyone can tell me where mine is?
I hope you are all well and hope to hear from some of you.

Finally!

2009-05-12T03:14:00.001-07:00

I'm really sorry for the huge delay, but here are my two entries in the book of Diana and the book of Benedikt.

I'm going to the post office this afternoon and will send the books off to Yvonne.

Has this group died?

2009-03-25T04:15:00.000-07:00

Just interested... I have yet to receive any books and have only really seen one entry from some people? Please leave a comment about where you're at. Thanks!

sorry, that it took me so long.

2008-11-26T06:52:00.000-08:00

but here it is! I'll send it to the next person during this week. :)

‘What’s in your Moleskine’ Contest Deadline 11/14

2008-11-11T14:41:00.001-08:00

Promote yourself and moly_x. Enter your fabulous moly_x entries.

Moleskine, the heir to the legendary notebook, wants to know what’s inside your Moleskine! With over 140 different formats and styles, there are many different ways to use a Moleskine—to sketch, write, watercolor, reflect, collage, collect mementos and as photo albums.

In celebration of creativity and imagination, Moleskine is looking for readers to share photos and comments about their Moleskines. Email pictures of what’s in your Moleskine to webmaster@chroniclebooks.com with the subject line “MOLESKINE.”

Five submissions will be randomly selected to receive a Free Moleskine Pack of Notebooks. The pack will include a Pocket Ruled Notebook, a Pocket Sketchbook and a Pack of Plain Kraft Pocket Cahiers.

We’ll post the images on an upcoming post announcing the winners! Also check out our Facebook Company Page to see the latest entries. Entries must be submitted by Friday Nov 14th.

following mr. pearpicker

2008-11-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

2008-10-22T11:23:00.001-07:00

finally found the time, too.
diana, you should get it at the end of the week.
hope you enjoy continuing.
i really enjoyed, drawing it. :)
can't wait to get the next one from erik.

Off to Yvonne!

2008-10-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I finally found the time to draw. Below you can see the result. The pictures are a bit dark, since I have no scanner here (I stay at a dorm during the week).

My moleskine is now off the Yvonne. Hopefully she'll receive it this week.
Now I'm preparing to draw next to Diana's beauty...

Fast on the heels of Diana...

2008-09-25T02:06:00.000-07:00

Fast on the heels of Diana, this is the first piece of work I have done between trying to clean up my flat, painting (walls and window sills...) getting ready to go. I guess I'll send this off this week! Can't wait to see what everyone else does for their first entry...
(Don't stress Martin, I hope to get your Moleskine this week, and I'll send it off for you, so you can start!)

The beginning

2008-09-22T15:36:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I assume, this is the beginning of a great time we are going to have. So here we go. This is my first entry in my moleskine, which will set off to Charlotte now. I'm very excited to hear and read from you soon.

Welcome to moly_x_47!

2008-09-22T15:11:00.000-07:00

Moly_x_47, founded by Emma Kidd (France), 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. Our current group includes the artists listed to the right, including contributors in the US, Germany and Belgium, The Netherlands, and Argentina.

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 (give or take) 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 (give or take) to make a sketchbook entry, and mail it to the next person. The order is listed to the right -- for participants in this exchange, look at the list of names under MAILING ORDER. If you ever need to update addresses, please feel free to contact your partners directly! An important part of this project is to discuss and exchange information and ideas.

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, but also don't hesitate to meld your art with earlier entries.

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.