This is the third in a series of artist profiles written by Katherine Aimone. If you need writing about your work, whether you're an artist or craftsperson, write to her at katherine@aimoneartservices.com for a free quote. |
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Bill Traylor (1854-1949) was born into slavery in Alabama. He took up drawing at the age of 83, and produced 1800 drawings over a period of only a few years. He is now recognized as a gifted American folk artist... |
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Elizabeth Layton began drawing at the age of 68 after many years of battling severe depression. Beginning drawing influenced her life in a deep way, and she felt that it helped her overcome her sadness at this time in her life. When she was in her late seventies, her vivid work was recognized widely and traveled nationally by the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and shown at the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington... |
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Jan Bailey is a well-respected poet and the author of three poetry collections. Several years ago, she took up drawing, and her growing audience agrees that she's a natural... |
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(The following profile/essay by Katherine Aimone is excerpted from a catalogue documenting an exhibition of the work of Micala Sidore at The New Hampshire Institute of Art. The exhibit took place from Oct. 4 through Nov. 3, 2007 in Manchester, New Hampshire.) Micala Sidore’s series titled Black + White + Red All Over is an engaging |
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