[Artists-making-art] Introduction from Jewel

Tue Nov 29 16:33:39 UTC 2011

Dear Kendra and Bridget,
Yes, I heard of the blind man who paints. I just don't see the point
in doing art that I can't enjoy myself, and that many of the people
around me (fellow Federationists and such) can't enjoy.

As for the man who illuminated the bible, yes I heard of him. Before I
lost my sight, I did look at the pictures of the art that he did, and
it was amazing. What I did could not compare with that kind of work.
What I did was mostly commissioned scrolls for members of the Society
for Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation group. I did
everything from Celtic knotwork to miniature scenes (one scene, for
example, was a marketplace with the main focus on a pottery shop...it
was for a man whose main business was pottery). I also painted coats
of arms and did illumionations around calligraphied poetry (I didn't
do the calligraphy myself, but had a friend do it, as my calligraphy
was horrible). I still have my portfolio of scrolls that I did, along
with works I did outside of medieval illumination, including
prismacoloour ppictures of cats, whales, a zebra, and other
animals....see a pattern there? I love animals, and enjoyed doing
prismacolour art based on them. Now, however, I can't see to do this
work, so I'm seeking other ways to work out my creative need (yes, it
is a need, as many of you likely understand).

~Jewel

On 11/28/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: artists-making-art-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:artists-making-art-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:47 PM
> To: An exploration of art by and for blind persons
> 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-----
>> From: artists-making-art-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [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
>> &t
>> ype=1> &type=1
>>
>>
>> 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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