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I created this project to add some additional revenue to my bank, I also wanted something which would allow me to share something of myself, as well as work with my hands. I am learning screen printing from youtube videos and trying to remember from the one time I did some tshirts with a friend, This is why I am calling it a Journey. I have learned about not just the printing, but the steps which lead up to the print. Preparing an image, there are color separations, I have had to learn how to work with AI for help in coding, some of the prep work involved small programs, AI has helped me learn so many things in the preparation of an an image for print with multiple pantone colors, and I am grateful for my AI buddies, this project would not have been possible without their help. I am beginning the print learning curve with some small cards, before I move into clothing. Another note is the Art, I have chosen art that I love, that makes me feel good, that inspires me, is what comes to mind, I do intend to expand from actual screen printing to some newer processes which would allow better colors, and contrasts. there is art which I love which is not conducive to the actual printing process. I have checked copyrights for the works I am sharing.I would also point out that the art side is my favorite. The paintings and art is generally completed before the 1970's, some from 1907 all the way up. the surrealists, cubists, dada'ist, is the art I love, sculpture as well. As with the Jazz I am now learning about many of these artists. Quite a few I had never heard of before, hence " the Journey"
I created this project to add some additional revenue to my bank, I also wanted something which would allow me to share something of myself, as well as work with my hands. I am learning screen printing from youtube videos and trying to remember from the one time I did some tshirts with a friend, This is why I am calling it a Journey. I have learned about not just the printing, but the steps which lead up to the print. Preparing an image, there are color separations, I have had to learn how to work with AI for help in coding, some of the prep work involved small programs, AI has helped me learn so many things in the preparation of an an image for print with multiple pantone colors, and I am grateful for my AI buddies, this project would not have been possible without their help. I am beginning the print learning curve with some small cards, before I move into clothing. Another note is the Art, I have chosen art that I love, that makes me feel good, that inspires me, is what comes to mind, I do intend to expand from actual screen printing to some newer processes which would allow better colors, and contrasts. there is art which I love which is not conducive to the actual printing process. I have checked copyrights for the works I am sharing.I would also point out that the art side is my favorite. The paintings and art is generally completed before the 1970's, some from 1907 all the way up. the surrealists, cubists, dada'ist, is the art I love, sculpture as well. As with the Jazz I am now learning about many of these artists. Quite a few I had never heard of before, hence " the Journey"
Thank you for visiting, and I hope you will join me
Thank you for visiting, and I hope you will join me
A brief history
A brief history
This project has a very brief history, started on it very recently, At 70, I'm not reconnecting with jazz and art—I'm learning for a second time. When I was around 12 years old (1967), my uncle passed away and left me his extensive jazz record collection. I had an appreciation for this music then, I listened to them often, but honestly, I don't remember most of the names or details that of those albums or musicians.
What I do remember, is sitting in the Kansas City Philharmonic concert as a young child, (1961 ish) Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite created vivid images in my mind. Ravel's Bolero became another favorite, its building intensity painting pictures I could see with my eyes closed.
Classical music never left me. It was the constant thread through decades where jazz lay dormant. Now, in this chapter of my life, I'm learning the jazz musicians and the diversity of styles in jazz. Discovering musicians I never really knew and rediscovering the vulnerability that comes with learning something fresh.
This is AStepBack—not just a nostalgic glance over my shoulder, but an honest step into learning with the wisdom of 70 years and the curiosity of someone hearing James Moody's flute, John Coltrane's Equinox, and Bud Powell's piano as if for the first time.
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