<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>OK! Have you tried Sculpy yet? (There are a few other brands too and all work about the same. Whatever you store carries is fine.) It is a polymer oven baked clay that you can find at a hobby or art supply store. If you like using color there are lots available in small blocks, about $1.50 or $2 each. Or if you want to work in one color you can buy it in larger blocks in a few select colors.</div><div><br></div><div>Once you have it is nice to work with because your projects can be finished at home and is not very messy.</div><div><br></div><div>Does this sound like an interesting place to start? Here is a link to an online store, I don't know if it is accessible, please tell me. </div><div><a href="https://polymerclaysuperstore.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAoqXQBRA8EiwAIIOWsvSRp_-IwcgWl3YAu4w2TUnzl9LUmLyUrgX1YT9S6HcVQjXdWoD4oRoCo9AQAvD_BwE">https://polymerclaysuperstore.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAoqXQBRA8EiwAIIOWsvSRp_-IwcgWl3YAu4w2TUnzl9LUmLyUrgX1YT9S6HcVQjXdWoD4oRoCo9AQAvD_BwE</a> </div><div><br></div><div>Ann </div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;">Ann Cunningham</span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tactile Art </span></em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;">303 887-1713</span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><a href="mailto:ann@acunningham.com">ann@acunningham.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><a href="http://www.acunningham.com">http://www.acunningham.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><a href="http://www.sensationalbooks.com">http://www.sensationalbooks.com</a> </span></div><div><br><br></div>
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Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction<br>
From: Caitlin Best via Artists-Making-Art<br>
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Date: Sun, November 12, 2017 8:58 pm<br>
To: An exploration of art by and for blind persons<br>
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Cc: Caitlin Best <<a href="mailto:bestca21@gmail.com">bestca21@gmail.com</a>><br>
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Hi Ann,<br>
That's awesome! I would greatly appreciate any help or direction that<br>
can be given. Hmmm... I tend to draw my inspiration from folklore,<br>
sci-fi (like Doctor Who type stuff), Van Gogh, and Japanese aesthetic.<br>
As for the types of materials I'd like to use is expansive. I don't<br>
really have any idea where to start or what to do so I am essentially<br>
starting from a blank pallet. Honestly, I'm open to using whatever I<br>
can to make something beautiful/unique.<br>
Hope to hear from you soon.<br>
Cheers,<br>
Caitlin<br>
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On 11/12/17, Ann Cunningham via Artists-Making-Art<br>
<<a href="mailto:artists-making-art@nfbnet.org">artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> Dear Catlin,<br>
> I am happy to make your acquaintance and that you have found us on this list<br>
> serve. It is an exciting time to think of jumping back into the creative<br>
> waters. I would like to offer my help if you would like to explore<br>
> different materials and techniques. I certainly don't know all that is out<br>
> there but I am a full-time artist and have a lot of resources and friends to<br>
> draw from. I have also been teaching art at the Colorado Center for the<br>
> Blind since 1999 and we have come up with a lot of suggestions about fun<br>
> materials to work with.<br>
><br>
> In your dreams what kind of art sounds intriguing? I look forward to<br>
> hearing from you again.<br>
> Ann<br>
><br>
> Ann Cunningham<br>
> Tactile Art<br>
> 303 887-1713<br>
> <a href="mailto:ann@acunningham.com">ann@acunningham.com</a><br>
> <a href="http://www.acunningham.com">http://www.acunningham.com</a><br>
> <a href="http://www.sensationalbooks.com">http://www.sensationalbooks.com</a><br>
><br>
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>> -------- Original Message --------<br>
>> Subject: [Artists-making-art] Introduction<br>
>> From: Caitlin Best via Artists-Making-Art<br>
>> <<a href="mailto:artists-making-art@nfbnet.org">artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
>> Date: Sat, November 11, 2017 5:31 pm<br>
>> To: <a href="mailto:artists-making-art@nfbnet.org">artists-making-art@nfbnet.org</a><br>
>> Cc: Caitlin Best <<a href="mailto:bestca21@gmail.com">bestca21@gmail.com</a>><br>
>><br>
>> Hello everyone,<br>
>> My name is Caitlin. I am looking to get back into my creative side. Are<br>
>> used to draw a lot as a kid, but now I would like to focus on other<br>
>> aspects of art. I enjoy writing, but usually keep that to myself as a<br>
>> stress reliever. I’d love to learn how to make crafts but I have no idea<br>
>> where to begin!! I’d also like to learn to paint and sculpt.<br>
>> Suggestions/ideas/thoughts are greatly appreciated.<br>
>> Cheers,<br>
>> Caitlin<br>
>><br>
>> Sent from my iPhone<br>
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