Mel Watkin: Notebook of Notes: An Artists’ Book, 2026

A collection of individual drawings with accompanying texts. Thoughts, quotes, and sketches, primarily on environmental issues, women’s issues and personal experiences. Kept over many years from many sources: the news, readings, podcasts, documentaries, and conversations.  Introductory essay by Dana Turkovic, Curator, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis. (Full color, 67 drawings with accompanying quotes, 143 pages, perfect bound)

A new artist’s book funded by a Illinois Arts Council Creative Projects grant.

The book is for sale on Etsy.  

Purchase at: www.etsy.com/shop/melwatkinartist