Gerri-Carlson
Gerri Carlson has loved printing and paper since she was a young girl growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Her interest in bookmaking began with journal writing and creating her own journals. After finishing her Masters degree at Middlebury's Breadloaf School of English, writing and creating books became her passion.
I find making small editions to be the most satisfying as they allow me to perfect my bookmaking skills. I use both the computer and a Challenge Proof Letterpress to print my books. I often include woodcut prints as I love the ability to reproduce my own artwork. I have created books about a Bluebird nesting in our garden, herbs to grow in Montana, Scotch thistle which I pulled along our fence line, and other books that are both personal and meaningful. I want these books to demonstrate how attending to the small things in life brings appreciation and joy. When I am not creating books, I am crafting fine fly fishing rods for Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, a company my husband Tom and I own.
Gerri's work has found a place in many homes throughout the world as well as Montana State University's special collection library.