This palm-leaf book was inspired by a walk along the river path on Smith College campus. I often carry a small journal with me to record words and images that later show up in my books. On this particular day, I quickly jotted a few notes in my pocket-journal and then made a book about the experience when I returned safely to my studio.

 Closed book with paw prints on cover. Pages are bound with one string through center.

Opened book with hand lettering and colored pencil illustrations

Close-ups of each panel: