Gurney Journey: Artistic License

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Artistic License

I’ve been practicing art without a license—until now.

This Artistic License was made by Rick Allen of Duluth, a master wood engraver and hand printer. Each license has a unique number and makes three passes through the press, one for each color.

Rick Allen, Kenspeckle Letterpress
Thanks, Steve Gilzow

15 comments:

jeff jordan said...: I used to have a California State Artistic license--I was one of the ones who was required to wear a Corrective Beret. I lost it, didn't get it revoked. But honestly, I enjoy creating without a license, more..........; September 19, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Theresa Cheek said...: I NEED one of these! Funny...; September 19, 2010 at 9:55 AM
David Still said...: I've always liked the idea of an actual Artist's Licence that you can lose if you misuse it. "I'm sorry, I'm having your licence revoked. I'm going to have to ask you to hand over your badge and brush, please".; September 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Darren said...: See James, now you have yet another reason to come to Minnesota!; September 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Shannon Crissey said...: Beautiful, I would love to be able to whip this out whenever someone questions me!; September 19, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Bob Mrotek said...: Well deserved!; September 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Erik Bongers said...: Sorry to hear that you only just received your licence.
It breaks my heart to realize that this invalidates all your work up till now.; September 19, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh, thank God! You were working this whole time without a license and didn't even know it. That could have been potentially very embarrassing. I am glad this oversight was rectified.; September 19, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Anonymous said...: I must get one of these! I checked out the Kenspeckle Letterpress site but didn't find the Artistic License. What heading is it under?; September 19, 2010 at 6:46 PM
A. L. Ryder said...: Hilarity!; September 20, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Unknown said...: Um...this is hilarious! I'm with silvina; can't find this exact piece on the sight. I'm sure there's some sort of secret handshake to get one or something...; September 20, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Unknown said...: Thanks so much for all of your inquiries!

Everyone can have an Artistic License, not just the Big Guys. We are in the process of launching a new website (it should be live by this weekend) upon which the Artistic License will be featured. It costs a whopping $4.95 and is guaranteed to validate your inner artist or your money back!; September 20, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Claire Vrabel said...: Well, I now HAVE to get one... :); September 20, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Lanz said...: I'd love to have one of these to put next to my round to-it. Always used to tell people I'd get a round to-it and someone finally gave me one . . .; September 22, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Amber said...: I live in Minneapolis, and was vacationing up near Duluth the past week. Sadly their studio is open by appointment (or their whim, as their gorgeous sign indicates).

Had I stayed longer I would've asked for a visit!; September 28, 2010 at 12:42 AM