Project HB18234: Handbound Book of Portrait Sketches

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3. Project Complete!

October 20, 2025

My assistant Lisa has just completed this project! Ā You can see HB18234, the latest handbound book of my original sketches, in the Simonson Store now. Just click on the button below.

Update on Handbound Book of Portrait Drawings

October 9, 2025

I’ve just received the above in-progress shots from my bookbinder Lisa. She’s projecting a completion date of October 17.Ā  (To check out currently available handbound books, click here.)

We're working on a new handbound book

September 28, 2025

I did over 30 portrait sketches in August, and my assistant Lisa is now putting those together in a handbound book. Above are a few of the sketches that will end up in this one-of-a-kind book. Watch this space and we’ll keep you updated. (To check out currently available handbound books, click here.)