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
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15 comments:

  1. jeff jordanSeptember 19, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    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..........

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  2. Theresa CheekSeptember 19, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I NEED one of these! Funny...

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  3. David StillSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    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".

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  4. DarrenSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    See James, now you have yet another reason to come to Minnesota!

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  5. Shannon CrisseySeptember 19, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful, I would love to be able to whip this out whenever someone questions me!

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  6. Bob MrotekSeptember 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Well deserved!

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  7. Erik BongersSeptember 19, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    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.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    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.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    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?

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  10. A. L. RyderSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Hilarity!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    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...

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  12. UnknownSeptember 20, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    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!

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  13. Claire VrabelSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Well, I now HAVE to get one... :)

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  14. LanzSeptember 22, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    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 . . .

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  15. AmberSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    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!

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