The gwen frostic story written by lindsey mcdivitt and illustrated by eileen ryan ewen, sleeping bear press 2018. Frostic was born in the thumb of michigans mittenshaped lower peninsula but eventually settled on the other side of the state. The wonderful nature of michigan artist gwen frostic city pulse. Gwen sketched in nature, then created striking prints. Gwen frostic, a michigan icon, captures the beauty of northern michigan in this delightful book of poems illustrated with a paint brush that captures little details. Gwens beautiful greeting cards and books were known worldwide. Consider this your invitation to step inside her world. New picture book on life and work of gwen frostic releasing this. Find great deals on ebay for gwen frostic and gwen frostic books. Around christmas eve when frostic was a young infant, she was struck with a terrible mysterious fever to which no doctor could determine the cause. See through the eyes of michigan artist, gwen frostic. We wanted to use local products from northern michigan throughout our wedding and their misty shadows collection was perfect for our invitations and response cards. Each page contains one of frostics prints and poetry about michigan.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. In true gwen frostic style, the book closes with an art project inviting the reader to spend a moment outside, truly appreciating the unnoticed. A lifelong resident of michigan, frostic is known for her naturalist, linocut. Albrecht auctions my michigan book, by gwen frostic. Gwen frostic has 22 books on goodreads with 758 ratings. She was the second child of the family, following her brother kenneth. Jun 29, 2017 gwen frostic printed in the small book that will be my new current journal yesterday was a very rainy, windy day and we are camping with friends on lake michigan. Aug 26, 2018 the book ends with a short biography including gwens many esteemed accomplishments. She was inducted into the michigan womens hall of fame and may 23 is gwen frostic day in michigan. Beautifully illustrated collection of poemsthoughts by frostic.
With a few exceptions, we do not have the rights to put the full text of the book online, so there will be a link to a place where you can. Payments are expected within 3 days of winning auction. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. The book emanates a certain hush and reverence through its subtle palatte and the careful arrangement of images with negative space. In 1978 michigan governor william milliken proclaimed may 23rd as gwen frostic day in michigan, and in 1986 she was inducted into the michigan womans hall of fame. Shop the latest titles by gwen frostic at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
My michigan is a used hardcover available to purchase and shipped from firefly bookstore in kutztown, pa. Gwen frostic blank book of block prints scrap book. Gwen frostic prints 5140 river road po box 300 benzonia, mi 49616. She wrote, illustrated, printed and published 20 books and contributed to four others. To those who see, by gwen frostic 1st edition 1965 presscraft. See more ideas about nature artists, prints and michigan tattoos. Gwen frostic, a michigan artistgrew up with gwen frostic note cards. There is a wmu authors section in waldo library, where most of these books can be found. A famous artist and alumna who became western michigan university s most generous benefactor now has a university school named after her.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. Widely known since the 1950s for her block print art, she died in her longtime home in benzonia, michigan, where she operated presscraft papers, gwen frostic prints of benzonia, a michigan landmark. Gwen frostic images artist, nature artists, prints. Jun 27, 2018 she was inducted into the michigan womens hall of fame and may 23 is gwen frostic day in michigan.
There is only one thing to do when this happens get in the car and go someplace. Gwen frostic was born in the year 1906 in croswell, michigan a small town in east michigan. Frostic captures the essence of mother nature in this delightful book. Not just for michiganders ive never been to michigan. The goal is to record most books written or edited by the gwen frostic school of art faculty. The nature artist gwen frostic 19062001 is a michigan treasure, so when lynn found her new picturebook.
The gwen frostic story will be available on july 15 in your local independent bookstore, as well as online retailers, like amazon. Come and shop for a unique gift made by hand by the gwen frostic prints company in benzonia. My michigan by gwen frostic meet your next favorite book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Sep 18, 2012 gwen frostic prints was able to provide exactly what i wanted for my wedding. Gwen frostic april 26, 1906 april 25, 2001 born as sara gwendolen frostic, was an american artist, entrepreneur, author, and michigan womens hall of fame inductee. Gwen, who had embraced nature at an early age, would find later in life that this experience greatly influenced her career path. Located six miles east of m22 in frankfort and two miles west of us31 in benzonia, this quaint shop offers many types of writing papers, matted prints, napkins and other items designed by gwen frostic. Gwen frostic gwen frostic 1906 2001 michigan author, book manufacturer, linoleumblock nature artist and papermaker. Gwen frostics simple artwork representing michigans natural world is easily recognizable. May 02, 2014 fortunately the late gwen frostics legend lives on. A pioneering woman, she was a nature artist and early environmentalist from michigan. Born in the thumb of michigan, gwen frostic spent her entire life in the state. Around christmas eve when frostic was a young infant, she was struck with a terrible mysterious fever to. Frostic, one of wmus most accomplished alumni, died on april 25, 2001, the day before her 95th birthday. Fortunately the late gwen frostics legend lives on.
Author lindsey mcdivitt is an avid gardener and childrens literature lover. Tuesday, july 23 from 9am to 5pm wednesday, july 24 from 9am to 5pm thursday, july 25 from 9am to 6pm friday, july 26 from 9am to 3pm saturday, july 27 from 9am to 12pm. Sara gwendolen frostic passed away peacefully on wednesday, april 25, 2001. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Meet gwen frostic frostic school of art western michigan. Gwen frostic, a michigan icon, captures the beauty of northern michigan in this delightful book of poems illustrated with a paint brush that captures little details often overlooked by many. I share a small midcentury modern book by gwen frostic, my most treasured book ever. You can purchase her artwork and see the original presses running to. The wmu board of trustees approved the naming of the gwen frostic school of art in 2007. Jul 26, 2018 gwen, who had embraced nature at an early age, would find later in life that this experience greatly influenced her career path. Gwen frostics most popular book is to those who see. Gwen frostic, deckled edge book block printed in her studio.
I share a small midcentury modern book by gwen frostic. Each of gwens wonderful books are filled with color. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Gwen frostics home and studio in benzonia, michigan. This book makes one want to visit the michigan woods where gwen frostics workshop still welcomes visitors. Gwen frostic prints 5140 river road, benzonia, michigan 49616 rated 4. My michigan teacher friends, especially, will definitely want to add this to their classroom libraries. Her michigan studio can be visited and this book, along with other 60s books she designed, are still printed on her original presses and paper stock. The book ends with a short biography including gwens many esteemed accomplishments.
A wonderful tribute to gwen frostic s art, and to her passion for natures beauty. My michigan gwen frostic benzonia artist linocut block prints 1957. My michigan is a beautiful, artful book created by gwen frostic in 1957. A book of lovely poetry and thoughts both soothing and inspirational. The gwen frostic story, 2018 at the public library, i was delighted. Drawn in by subtle colors found in nature, her forest creatures and plants are printed on everything from greeting cards to place mats. The gwen frostic story explores the life and career of the northern michigan artist. Jessilynn this picture biography tells the story of well known michigan author gwen frostic. I loved the dedication someone had written in the front of the book. Most small items may be shipped for a fee shipping and handling charges will be added. Super 1957 my michigan by gwen frostic benzonia, michigan woodblock poetry. It was named a 2019 michigan notable book by the library of michigan.
Gwen frostic prints was able to provide exactly what i wanted for my wedding. New picture book on life and work of gwen frostic releasing. Gwen frostic 19062001 sara gwendolen frostic was a michigan author, book manufacturer, linoleumblock nature artist and papermaker. Gwen frostic 19062001 was a michigan poet, book manufacturer, linoleumblock nature artist and papermaker who wrote, illustrated, printed and published 20 different titles which have been described as enchanting, delicate, breathtaking, and inspirational.
She was born april 26, 1906 in sandusky, michigan to fred w. The gwen frostic story this picture book biography tells the story behind gwen frostics famous work. See more ideas about prints, nature artists and artist. She even has a book titled my michigan that you may feel michigan in your heart. Now, shes the subject of a new childrens picture book, natures friend. Book in good condition, with some general wear at edgescorners, small tear at top of spine. A wonderful tribute to gwen frostics art, and to her passion for natures beauty. Gwen frostic studio benzonia, michigan by trish p northern michigan, lake michigan. She wrote, illustrated, printed and published 21 books and contributed to three others.
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