Arctic Impressions is inspired by Northern Norway in midwinter, where haiku are drawn from the quiet, stark beauty of the Arctic, and paintings are created using the raw elements of nature—snow, ice, wind, and light. Each spread pairs minimal poetry with atmospheric painting, inviting the reader to slow down and experience fleeting moments of Northern light, stillness, and landscape.
Edition
Publisher: Writer´s Book Project Press 2026
200 numbered and signed copies
20 special collector’s editions, each signed, numbered, and including a small original painting
ISBN 9 788269 165920
Once sold out, this edition will not be reprinted, making it a true collectible.
Materials and Production
Papers: IBO One 60g, MultiArt Silk 120g
Cover and structural materials: Geltex 214-LS, Geltex 290-LS
Binding: Textile cloth (Sentis Retro 293)
Format: Hardcover artist’s book
Collector’s Note
Each copy is individually signed and numbered by the artist. The special edition books are unique, including a small original painting that extends the artwork beyond the page.
About the Book
In this artist’s book, haiku and painting move in dialogue, reflecting the subtle moods of the Arctic winter. Each page is a meditation on light, silence, and the raw textures of snow and ice, capturing impressions that are both intimate and expansive.
The book itself is a tactile art object. Carefully selected fine art papers provide delicate surfaces for text and paintings, while a textile hardcover gives the book presence and durability. Every page encourages a slow, immersive encounter with both word and image.
Edition
Publisher: Writer´s Book Project Press 2026
200 numbered and signed copies
20 special collector’s editions, each signed, numbered, and including a small original painting
ISBN 9 788269 165920
Once sold out, this edition will not be reprinted, making it a true collectible.
Materials and Production
Papers: Reflex IBO, IBO One 60g, MultiArt Silk 120g
Cover and structural materials: Geltex 214-LS, Geltex 290-LS
Binding: Textile cloth (Sentis Retro 293)
Format: Hardcover artist’s book
Collector’s Note
Each copy is individually signed and numbered by the artist. The special edition books are unique, including a small original painting that extends the artwork beyond the page.
Influence of Place is a poetry collection that invites readers on a journey through places — both external and internal — that shape who we are and how we express ourselves. Rather than focusing only on the physical landscape, the book also explores the non‑physical, emotional, and psychological environments that influence memory, identity, and perception. In this sense, place becomes the muse — not just a backdrop, but an active force in the creation and meaning of the poems.
The collection considers how past experiences, present realities, and imagined or unknown places intertwine to shape storytelling and poetic voice. It suggests that our surroundings — whether real, remembered, or internal — leave a mark on our thoughts and language.
Book Title: Influence of Place
Author: Ernestine Louise
Published: September 14, 2019
Publisber: Writer´s Book Project Press
Format: Paperback, ~82 pages