[Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel

Tue Nov 29 03:18:04 UTC 2011

Jewel,

Have you heard the story of the man who handwrote and illustrated an
illuminated Bible? It took him like ten years. I think I saw the story
on the Today Show. It was very interesting. Having been sighted, I've
had an opportunity to visually see illuminated manuscripts, and they're
absolutely beautiful.

You say medieval illuminations was your specific profession, what
exactly did you do with medieval illuminations in a professional aspect?

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/

"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan

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Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel

Heather,
I'm so envious about you doing painting. I don't feel I can do painting
anymore, because I'm nearly totally blind...besides, what's the fun of
doing art that you can't enjoy yourself? I used to do professional
painting, though, particuarly medieval illuminations.

On 11/28/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Heather,
>
> Nice to meet you. I always wanted to be able to paint as my uncle, mom

> and brother have the ability, but I can barely draw a stick figure, 
> smile! My sister is an amazing photographer, but since having a baby 
> and getting married while a senior in high school, she's quit doing 
> it. I've been trying to encourage her to get back into it, but she has

> some crazy idea that she has to give up on all her dreams.
>
> We're not terribly far away as I'm about 3, or 4, hours away 
> (depending on how fast you drive) from one another. I'm in Omaha, 
> Nebraska. KC has a huge art community, and so does Omaha, which is not

> widely known for some reason. No farmers and cornfields in Omaha. We 
> have an annual arts festival each summer in our beautiful downtown 
> area along with art exhibits in various locations throughout the year.

> We also off the Beemis Center, which host artists from around the 
> world supporting the arts as well as providing artists an opportunity 
> to work on their material. We also have a huge music and theatre 
> community catering to many, many tastes.
>
> Welcome, and hopefully we can work to build an awesome community here!
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:artists-making-art-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Heather 
> Kirkwood
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:57 PM
> To: An exploration of art by and for blind persons
> Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel
>
>
>
> Hello Jewel,
> Glad to meet you. I was also excited to hear about this list. I 
> haven't been able to make it to a national convention in years I'm 
> very sorry to say, so I missed the exhibit.
>
> I live in Kansas City and worked as a journalist for more than a 
> decade. A few years ago I had to quit working because of various 
> medical issues. The up side was it gives me more time to work on my 
> artwork. I do mostly acrylic and watercolor painting, although some 
> more crafty things here and there. I have some photos of some of my 
> artwork on facebook. The photos, however, aren't that great. I don't 
> have the equipment to do really nice professional shots.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.40809269878.48618.564064878
> <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.40809269878.48618.564064878
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>
> Heather Kirkwood
> Director of Outreach, Vice President
> Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network
> One South Road
> Oyster Bay, NY 11771
> 1 (800) 789-9HPS
> www.hpsnetwork.org <http://www.hpsnetwork.org/>
>
> Personal blog: www.heatherkirkwood.blogspot.com 
> <http://www.heatherkirkwood.blogspot.com/>
>
> Search the Web at www.goodsearch.com <http://www.goodsearch.com/>  and

> choose the HPS Network as your charity!
>
> HPS New York Conference - March 16-18, 2012
>
>
> --- On Mon, 11/28/11, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> From: Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel
> To: artists-making-art at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, November 28, 2011, 10:04 AM
>
>
> Dear list,
> My name is Jewel. I am 26 years old and live in Raleigh, North 
> Carolina. I am very happy to see this list started and will look 
> forward to the potential startup of an artists' division.
>
> I heard about the possible division at the national convention, where 
> I enjoyed the art exhibit and hands-on fun. (I was the one that made 
> the clay elephant). I very much enjoyed talking to Mrs. Cunningham and

> the others, and hope that you will all be on this list as well.
>
> Here's to a great list,
> Jewel
>
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