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Art Exposé - A Collection of Techniques for Creative Expression is a 20 page book on how to make beautiful artwork using techniques for creative expression described and taught by artist Judy Melvin.
pages 16–17 pictured above.
List Price: $14.95
ISBN 978-0-615-21611-9
You may order from art@judymelvin.com for $16 (includes tax and shipping)
We are saddened by the death of our longtime member Ed Fisher Jr. on January 13, 2007. Ed taught workshops for the Guild, helped with exhibitions, and designed and produced the occasional publication “Versal.” He had long been well-known and respected as a graphic designer and teacher.
Regarding the article on “Guild Legends” in the Newsletter. I would like to add to Lily Hoy’s comments on the history of the Christmas Legends. The first person to create the legends was Elizabeth Wrenn (Betty) Houston. Betty was a student of Arnold Bank and taught for many years at PCA, then called the Arts and Crafts Center. Both Myrna Rosen and I were her students. At that time there were eight trees with legends as well as an “introductory” legend at the entrance of Architectural hall. Betty did ALL of them — beautifully! When Betty died the task was passed along to me. That was about 1982. During my tenure the trees dwindled to six and the introductory legend was eliminated. I created all the legends for, as well as I can remember, five or six years. At the same time I created the booklets based on the legends for Senator John Heinz. The booklets were given to his guests as favours at his Annual Christmas Celebration held in Architecture Hall. When I retired from doing the legends, Virginia Rust took over, however, I continued creating the booklets for the Senator, and after his unfortunate death, his wife Teresa. It was after that, I believe, several Guild members took over.
Joan Goswell
