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<DIV id=yiv643884341wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] raised line drawing boards<BR>From: Heather Kirkwood <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=hkdawn@yahoo.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:hkdawn@yahoo.com">hkdawn@yahoo.com</A>><BR>Date: Fri, December 02, 2011 7:46 pm<BR>To: An exploration of art by and for blind persons<BR><<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:artists-making-art@nfbnet.org">artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR><BR>
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<TD vAlign=top><FONT size=5>This looks really interesting. What fun! I love doing pen and ink drawings and this would be a great way to make them more tactile. Thanks for sharing. </FONT><BR><BR>
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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG>HPS New York Conference - March 16-18, 2012</STRONG></FONT></DIV><BR><BR>--- On <B>Fri, 12/2/11, <A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ann@acunningham.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:ann@acunningham.com">ann@acunningham.com</A> <I><<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ann@acunningham.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:ann@acunningham.com">ann@acunningham.com</A>></I></B> wrote:<BR>
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<DIV>I had prototypes at National Federation of the Blind 2011 Convention in Orlando in the Drop In Art Room. I used the Sewell Raised Line Drawing Kit for many years but in the last few years they have become hard to find. One of my students, A. D. started making her own, we had hers at NFB Convention too. If the boards were rigid and had wooden backs they were hers.</DIV>
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<DIV>I wanted to create a board that was designed to work with the same kind of paper that is found in any office, just regular copy paper, not the special plastic paper that most raised line drawing kits use. Copy paper runs about $6.00 for 500 sheets. I also wanted it to be really durable since I kept breaking the corners of my Sewell. I thought it would be really nice if it didn't have clips to catch on things when I packed it in my backpack, briefcase or suitcase. I came up with the Black Board. People have been experimenting around on the Black Board with lots of different types of paper and pens (regular ball point pens) and learning what suits them.</DIV>
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<DIV>Kestrell, you asked about directions for making your own and you can. You need to find rubber that will raise the line when you draw on your picture with a pen or whatever you want to draw with, maybe a stylus. Just experiment around with materials you find at the hardware store or perhaps a hobby shop, until you find one that works for you. If you want the plastic sheets to draw on you can buy them from American Printing House. On their website they have 25 sheets for $6.00. Use a flexible glue and mount the rubber on a board. Voila! Draw away! </DIV>
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<DIV>Have fun drawing. I draw on my board almost everyday. A.D. uses it in her chemistry classes and the Denver Art Museum just order some that they are going to premier at the Yves St. Laurent exhibit early 2012.</DIV>
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<DIV>Would be happy to share ideas about how to use them if anyone is interested. Ann</DIV>
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<DIV id=yiv643884341wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: [Artists-making-art] raised line drawing boards<BR>From: "Kestrell" <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kestrell@panix.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>kestrell@panix.com</A>><BR>Date: Fri, December 02, 2011 3:20 pm<BR>To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons"<BR><<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR><BR>Are there folks using these and, if so, where did they purchase them? I <BR>think I have only seen them available through American Printing House for <BR>the Blind and, if I am remembering correctly, they seemed kind of expensive. <BR>Also, are there any directions for making one's own drawing board?<BR><BR>Kestrell<BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From: "Jewel" <<A
href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=herekittykat2@gmail.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>herekittykat2@gmail.com</A>><BR>To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons" <BR><<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR>Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 4:48 PM<BR>Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] puff paint<BR><BR><BR>> HEy Kestrell,<BR>> Thanks for sharing your experience with puff paint. I think I'll stick<BR>> to the raised line drawing board that I got at the national<BR>> convention.<BR>><BR>> ~Jewel<BR>><BR>> On 11/30/11, Kendra Schaber <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Baltimore777@comcast.net" rel=nofollow target=_blank>Baltimore777@comcast.net</A>> wrote:<BR>>> Hi Kestrell, you can probably find puff paint recipes by using a search<BR>>> engine like
google.<BR>>> Kendra Schaber<BR>>><BR>>><BR>>> ----- Original Message -----<BR>>> From: "Kestrell" <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kestrell@panix.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>kestrell@panix.com</A>><BR>>> To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons"<BR>>> <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:07 PM<BR>>> Subject: [Artists-making-art] puff paint<BR>>><BR>>><BR>>>>I had a very disappointing experience when I tried puff paint, as not all<BR>>>>the paint puffed up. I think you need to get a very regular line, and if<BR>>>>you can't see to make sure that the paint is coming out regularly and <BR>>>>with<BR>>>>enough paint to produce a significant
raised line that you can feel, this<BR>>>>requires a lot of practice. Also, in places where the applicator retraced <BR>>>>a<BR>>>><BR>>>>line, the paint didn't puff there, either. Perhaps using a paint brush<BR>>>>instead of the plastic applicator would work better?<BR>>>><BR>>>> Anyway, my suggestion would be to practice on scrap paper before using <BR>>>> it<BR>>>> on something you care about. You can also find recipes for puff paint<BR>>>> online.<BR>>>><BR>>>> Kestrell<BR>>>><BR>>>> ----- Original Message -----<BR>>>> From: "Kendra Schaber" <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Baltimore777@comcast.net" rel=nofollow target=_blank>Baltimore777@comcast.net</A>><BR>>>> To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons"<BR>>>> <<A
href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:34 PM<BR>>>> Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel<BR>>>><BR>>>><BR>>>>> Hi Jules, I have not done puff paint myself. I have felt it on cards <BR>>>>> and<BR>>>>> thought that I'd run the idea past you. I hope that it goes well!<BR>>>>> Kendra Schaber<BR>>>>> ----- Original Message -----<BR>>>>> From: "Jewel" <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=herekittykat2@gmail.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>herekittykat2@gmail.com</A>><BR>>>>> To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons"<BR>>>>> <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org"
rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:52 PM<BR>>>>> Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel<BR>>>>><BR>>>>><BR>>>>>>I have considered doing puff paint. I have a scrapbook to put together<BR>>>>>> about our Disney trip and I plan on getting my boyfriend to puff paint<BR>>>>>> over the charactrs' signatures so that they are feelable. The<BR>>>>>> scrapbook will be an example of what can be done to make one<BR>>>>>> accessible...it has Braille beneath the signatures saying which<BR>>>>>> character it is, and a 3-D sticker of the character...these weren't<BR>>>>>> cheap! They are actually many little stickers piled on top of each<BR>>>>>> other to make the character, if you iknow what I'm talking
about.<BR>>>>>> Anyway, I digress....but yes, puff paint is an idea and one I'm<BR>>>>>> considering trying for part of my art.<BR>>>>>><BR>>>>>> ~Jewel<BR>>>>>><BR>>>>>> On 11/29/11, Kendra Schaber <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Baltimore777@comcast.net" rel=nofollow target=_blank>Baltimore777@comcast.net</A>> wrote:<BR>>>>>>> Hi Jules, how about doing puff paint? That is tactile so you can <BR>>>>>>> still<BR>>>>>>> enjoy<BR>>>>>>> it after your work is done. What do you think?<BR>>>>>>> Kendra Schaber<BR>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----<BR>>>>>>> From: "Jewel" <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=herekittykat2@gmail.com" rel=nofollow
target=_blank>herekittykat2@gmail.com</A>><BR>>>>>>> To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons"<BR>>>>>>> <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A>><BR>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:33 AM<BR>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel<BR>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>> Dear Kendra and Bridget,<BR>>>>>>>> Yes, I heard of the blind man who paints. I just don't see the point<BR>>>>>>>> in doing art that I can't enjoy myself, and that many of the people<BR>>>>>>>> around me (fellow Federationists and such) can't enjoy.<BR>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>> As for the man who illuminated the
bible, yes I heard of him. Before <BR>>>>>>>> I<BR>>>>>>>> lost my sight, I did look at the pictures of the art that he did, <BR>>>>>>>> and<BR>>>>>>>> it was amazing. What I did could not compare with that kind of work.<BR>>>>>>>> What I did was mostly commissioned scrolls for members of the <BR>>>>>>>> Society<BR>>>>>>>> for Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation group. I did<BR>>>>>>>> everything from Celtic knotwork to miniature scenes (one scene, for<BR>>>>>>>> example, was a marketplace with the main focus on a pottery <BR>>>>>>>> shop...it<BR>>>>>>>> was for a man whose main business was pottery). I also painted coats<BR>>>>>>>> of arms and did illumionations around calligraphied poetry (I
didn't<BR>>>>>>>> do the calligraphy myself, but had a friend do it, as my calligraphy<BR>>>>>>>> was horrible). I still have my portfolio of scrolls that I did, <BR>>>>>>>> along<BR>>>>>>>> with works I did outside of medieval illumination, including<BR>>>>>>>> prismacoloour ppictures of cats, whales, a zebra, and other<BR>>>>>>>> animals....see a pattern there? I love animals, and enjoyed doing<BR>>>>>>>> prismacolour art based on them. Now, however, I can't see to do this<BR>>>>>>>> work, so I'm seeking other ways to work out my creative need (yes, <BR>>>>>>>> it<BR>>>>>>>> is a need, as many of you likely understand).<BR>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>
~Jewel<BR>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>> On 11/28/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bpollpeter@hotmail.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>bpollpeter@hotmail.com</A>> wrote:<BR>>>>>>>>> Jewel,<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>> Have you heard the story of the man who handwrote and illustrated <BR>>>>>>>>> an<BR>>>>>>>>> illuminated Bible? It took him like ten years. I think I saw the<BR>>>>>>>>> story<BR>>>>>>>>> on the Today Show. It was very interesting. Having been sighted, <BR>>>>>>>>> I've<BR>>>>>>>>> had an opportunity to visually see illuminated manuscripts, and<BR>>>>>>>>>
they're<BR>>>>>>>>> absolutely beautiful.<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>> You say medieval illuminations was your specific profession, what<BR>>>>>>>>> exactly did you do with medieval illuminations in a professional<BR>>>>>>>>> aspect?<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>> Sincerely,<BR>>>>>>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter<BR>>>>>>>>> Read my blog at:<BR>>>>>>>>> <A href="http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter" rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter</A>/<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."<BR>>>>>>>>> The Expected One- Kathleen
McGowan<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----<BR>>>>>>>>> From: <A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org</A><BR>>>>>>>>> [<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>mailto:artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] On Behalf Of Jewel<BR>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:47 PM<BR>>>>>>>>> To: An exploration of art by and for blind persons<BR>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>
Heather,<BR>>>>>>>>> I'm so envious about you doing painting. I don't feel I can do<BR>>>>>>>>> painting<BR>>>>>>>>> anymore, because I'm nearly totally blind...besides, what's the fun<BR>>>>>>>>> of<BR>>>>>>>>> doing art that you can't enjoy yourself? I used to do professional<BR>>>>>>>>> painting, though, particuarly medieval illuminations.<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>> On 11/28/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bpollpeter@hotmail.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>bpollpeter@hotmail.com</A>> wrote:<BR>>>>>>>>>> Heather,<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Nice to meet you. I always wanted to be able to paint as my
uncle,<BR>>>>>>>>>> mom<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> and brother have the ability, but I can barely draw a stick <BR>>>>>>>>>> figure,<BR>>>>>>>>>> smile! My sister is an amazing photographer, but since having a <BR>>>>>>>>>> baby<BR>>>>>>>>>> and getting married while a senior in high school, she's quit <BR>>>>>>>>>> doing<BR>>>>>>>>>> it. I've been trying to encourage her to get back into it, but she<BR>>>>>>>>>> has<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> some crazy idea that she has to give up on all her dreams.<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> We're not terribly far away as I'm about 3, or 4, hours
away<BR>>>>>>>>>> (depending on how fast you drive) from one another. I'm in Omaha,<BR>>>>>>>>>> Nebraska. KC has a huge art community, and so does Omaha, which is<BR>>>>>>>>>> not<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> widely known for some reason. No farmers and cornfields in Omaha. <BR>>>>>>>>>> We<BR>>>>>>>>>> have an annual arts festival each summer in our beautiful downtown<BR>>>>>>>>>> area along with art exhibits in various locations throughout the<BR>>>>>>>>>> year.<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> We also off the Beemis Center, which host artists from around the<BR>>>>>>>>>> world supporting the arts as well as providing artists
an<BR>>>>>>>>>> opportunity<BR>>>>>>>>>> to work on their material. We also have a huge music and theatre<BR>>>>>>>>>> community catering to many, many tastes.<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Welcome, and hopefully we can work to build an awesome community<BR>>>>>>>>>> here!<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Sincerely,<BR>>>>>>>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter<BR>>>>>>>>>> Read my blog at:<BR>>>>>>>>>> <A href="http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter" rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter</A>/<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> "History is not what happened; history is what was
written down."<BR>>>>>>>>>> The<BR>>>>>>>>>> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----<BR>>>>>>>>>> From: <A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org</A><BR>>>>>>>>>> [<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>mailto:artists-making-art-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] On Behalf Of <BR>>>>>>>>>> Heather<BR>>>>>>>>>> Kirkwood<BR>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:57 PM<BR>>>>>>>>>> To: An exploration of art by and for blind
persons<BR>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Hello Jewel,<BR>>>>>>>>>> Glad to meet you. I was also excited to hear about this list. I<BR>>>>>>>>>> haven't been able to make it to a national convention in years I'm<BR>>>>>>>>>> very sorry to say, so I missed the exhibit.<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> I live in Kansas City and worked as a journalist for more than a<BR>>>>>>>>>> decade. A few years ago I had to quit working because of various<BR>>>>>>>>>> medical issues. The up side was it gives me more time to work on
<BR>>>>>>>>>> my<BR>>>>>>>>>> artwork. I do mostly acrylic and watercolor painting, although <BR>>>>>>>>>> some<BR>>>>>>>>>> more crafty things here and there. I have some photos of some of <BR>>>>>>>>>> my<BR>>>>>>>>>> artwork on facebook. The photos, however, aren't that great. I <BR>>>>>>>>>> don't<BR>>>>>>>>>> have the equipment to do really nice professional shots.<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> <A href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.40809269878.48618.564064878" rel=nofollow target=_blank>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.40809269878.48618.564064878</A><BR>>>>>>>>>> <<A
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HPS New York Conference - March 16-18, 2012<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> --- On Mon, 11/28/11, Jewel <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=herekittykat2@gmail.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>herekittykat2@gmail.com</A>> wrote:<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> From: Jewel <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=herekittykat2@gmail.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>herekittykat2@gmail.com</A>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Subject: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel<BR>>>>>>>>>> To: <A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow
target=_blank>artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A><BR>>>>>>>>>> Date: Monday, November 28, 2011, 10:04 AM<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Dear list,<BR>>>>>>>>>> My name is Jewel. I am 26 years old and live in Raleigh, North<BR>>>>>>>>>> Carolina. I am very happy to see this list started and will look<BR>>>>>>>>>> forward to the potential startup of an artists' division.<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> I heard about the possible division at the national convention,<BR>>>>>>>>>> where<BR>>>>>>>>>> I enjoyed the art exhibit and hands-on fun. (I was the one that <BR>>>>>>>>>> made<BR>>>>>>>>>> the clay elephant).
I very much enjoyed talking to Mrs. Cunningham<BR>>>>>>>>>> and<BR>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> the others, and hope that you will all be on this list as well.<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> Here's to a great list,<BR>>>>>>>>>> Jewel<BR>>>>>>>>>><BR>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________<BR>>>>>>>>>> Artists-making-art mailing list<BR>>>>>>>>>> <A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Artists-making-art@nfbnet.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank>Artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</A><BR>>>>>>>>>> <<A href="http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Artists-making-art@nfbn" rel=nofollow
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