A grid of colored squares in warm earth tones, sage greens, and soft creams forms an irregular checkerboard pattern with an off-kilter, handmade quality. The composition balances burnt orange, golden yellow, and muted olive against pale backings, creating a retro aesthetic that feels both playful and grounded. Bound with 52 pages of 70lb paper, lined or unlined, behind an anti-scuff matte cover with wraparound artwork, made to order. Notes and sketches kept behind an independent artist's work, not a plain composition cover.