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| Charcoal Work-In-Progress by Kelly Borsheim |
Dear Art Lover,
I have always loved black and white
images, and am typically pretty impressed when I see a well-done charcoal
drawing. I never thought that I would have the patience to even attempt such a
thing. But love is love and oh so hard to resist.
Just before Christmas I received a
wonderful e-mail from Jerzy Niedojadlo. He is the new owner of the
famous Nitram Charcoal
company. I was dismayed years ago to find out that the Nitram in France would
no longer be producing its quality drawing products. I bought as much Nitram
charcoal as I could afford, in fact. Nitram (the founder Martin Gros’ first
name spelled backwards) began from humble beginnings after World War II made it
difficult to find work. Not actually born as its own company until the late
1960s, it dramatically improved its quality after a large order boosted the
business. You may read more about Nitram’s beginnings here:
Jerzy is a working artist and was
inspired to go to France with his partner Patricia to learn the techniques from
Martin’s son, Daniel. They now own the business and have moved it to Canada.
And last year about this time, he sent me a Nitram Baton to try out while I was
living in Croatia! Learn more here:
Recently, Jerzy wrote to share with
me a new video about Nitram that debuted at the CreativeWorld Trade Show in
Frankfurt, Germany, last year. I feel honored and excited to have several of my
own charcoal drawings included in this production. I hope you enjoy this
showcase of charcoal art as presented on youtube.com [my work is seen at 1
minute 4 seconds, 1:04]:
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| Enough - Charcoal Drawing Available by Kelly Borsheim |
It is January and this month I
celebrate 15 years as a full-time artist! Wow.. thank you for being a
part of this adventure. Your support has been invaluable. I would like to
celebrate by making it easier to buy some art that moves you. Here goes:
·
15% off on all available sculptures. The
pricelist is here:
http://www.borsheimarts.com/pricelist.htm#sculpture
http://www.borsheimarts.com/pricelist.htm#sculpture
·
15% off on all available 2-D work, from
paintings and drawings in any medium to giclée fine art reproductions.
·
If you buy two or more Borsheim Art Works
before 15 February 2016,
you will also receive
a $50 framing gift certificate
to use as you like. This is a
Special Offer
from Don Elliott at
The Frame Shop/Franklin Barry Gallery in Indianapolis.
before 15 February 2016,
you will also receive
a $50 framing gift certificate
to use as you like. This is a
Special Offer
from Don Elliott at
The Frame Shop/Franklin Barry Gallery in Indianapolis.
These offers end February 15, 2016.
Prices you see on the Web site are BEFORE the 15% savings offer. Thank you for
your interest!
If
you would like to read the full art newsletter for January, including see a new
work on the easel still, please visit:
Thank
you. Peace,
Kelly
Borsheim, artist
