American Artist
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Issue Date:
AUGUST 1977; VOLUME 41, I5SUL 421
IN THIS ISSUE:-
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FRONT COVER: Colored Paper Images--XlI, by Ellsworth Kelly, colored pulp
laminated to handmade paper, 461/2 x 32oe. Photo Steven Sloman. Courtesy
Tyler Graphics Ltd. Edition 20.
SPECIAL SECTION: THE REVOLUTION IN PAPER:
MAKING HANDMADE PAPER by Jennifer Place and Ellen Zeifer.
Have you ever wanted to know how paper is made or how to make it yourself? Here is a step-by-step demonstration.
THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF HAND PAPERMAKERS
by Marlene Schiller.
Ten years ago the idea of a domestic source of handmade paper was unthinkable, but today there are several mills in operation. Who are these
new Master papermakers? What services do they offer?.
DIRECTORY OF PAPERMAKERS/LIST OF SUPPLIERS.
Who offers workshops? Who sells paper? Who works with artists? Who
sells supplies?.
MACHINE AND MOLDMADE PAPER by Marlene Shiller.
Each year manufacturers develop new products to meet the needs of the
art community. Here is a general discussion of commercial paper, a chart
that suggests what to look for when buying, plus new papers.
PAPER IS THE PICTURE.
A gallery of works of art in, on, and of handmade paper. A broad look at
new ways artists across the country are using paper today.
A CONVERSATION WITH ANTONIO CIRINO
by Charles Movalli.
"Study nature diligently--minutely--and you'll slowly come to know her
secrets,' says this Providence artist. What are his views?.
GREAT SADDLES OF THE WEST: AN INTERVIEW WITH PAUL ROSSI
by Kay Mayer.
Long fascinated with early Western horse gear, Rossi is presently engaged in sculpting a series of miniature authentic saddles of the West. He
describes his method in detail.
FREDERIC WHITAKER: MISTER WATERCOLOR
by Jan Jennings.
American Artist is pleased to present this tribute to Whitaker, often called
"Mr. Watercolor," who retired from painting in November 1975. In this
frank interview, Whitaker discusses his view on American art, how he develops a painting, his early years designing and selling religious articles.
FORUM: Is New York City Vital to an Artist's Success?
by Ivan Karp and Andre Emmerichm
TECHNICAL PAGE by Ralph Mayer
ART BOOKS. FOOTNOTES. BULLETIN BOARD.
PROFESSIONAL PAGE by Betty Chamberlain.
LOOKING AT PAINTINGS with Bernard Dunstan.
THE WATERCOLOR PAGE: BONNY LHOTKA.
This Colorado artist alternately builds up layers of acrylic and tissues
them off, using wallpaper to deposit color and even collage.
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