Around christmas eve when frostic was a young infant, she was struck with a terrible mysterious fever to. Throughout her long life, her artistic talent was dedicated to creating block prints depicting the regional flora and fauna that were her inspiration. Born in the thumb of michigan, gwen frostic spent her entire life in the state. Gwen frostic artist, fine art prices, auction records. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. First up will be dao strom, a writer and musician based in portland, oregon. At the beginning of the book, she poses the question, will there be a great tomorrow set with an illustration of an island on lake michigan on a sunny day, or is. Gwen frostics most popular book is to those who see. Amethyst etched glass from gwen frostic this amethyst glass vase is 312 tall and 3 deep and etched on all 4 sides. Frostic reading series caps spring season with three april. She studied at western michigan university in 1926 and was later given an honorary doctorate.
She cut each linoleum block by hand for the notepapers calendars and books to share with you showcasing the grandeur and wondrous simplicity of nature its serenity and beauty. Gwen frostic prints gwen turned her linoleum block carvings into stationery goods and prints which led to her starting her own printing company presscraft papers. Nov 05, 2018 many spreads feature frostic quotes in a tall font that suggests hand lettering. Bound in original decorated paper covered boards, with pictorial endpapers, foreedges uncut and dyed red, others cut. Contemplate by frostic, gwen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Beyond time gwen frostic signed poetry book 1st edition 1971. 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. She was owner and president of presscraft papers, gwen frostic prints, of benzonia.
Gwen was an artist and writer from benzonia, michigan. Gwen frostic april 26, 1906 april 25, 2001 born as sara gwendolen frostic, was an artist, author, and michigan womens hall of fame inductee. An awardwinning picture book biography about frostic entitled natures. This coral frame has been sponsored by gwen books lifestyle management the label reads gwen books lifestyle management it was transplanted to the water villa area on jan 24 2018 with the species acropora digitifera, acropora intermedia, acropora muricata, framce.
Check our feedback, all books quality controlled and dispatched within 24 hours of order. Gwen frostic was an artist, author, and an inductee of the michigan womens hall of fame. Come and shop for a unique gift made by hand by the gwen frostic prints company in benzonia. A new beginning gwen frostic on this earth there is a oneness a rhythmic flow through everything that lives the things with roots and stems and leaves the things with shells and fins and furs the things with wings with which to fly the things that crawl and those that walk. She wrote, illustrated, printed and published 21 books and contributed to three others. Funding future readers celebration on april 7 traverse. She was a very strong and independent person, which comes through in her poetry. Contemplate by gwen frostic illustrated poetry verlag. Over the years gwen had been awarded honorary degrees from many colleges and universities. A lifelong resident of michigan, frostic is known for her naturalist, linocut block print artwork, created using original heidelberg platten presses. I first saw the work of michigan artist gwen frostic on this blog where her cards were featured as beautiful wedding stationery. Gwen frostic contemplate signed 1st edition poetry. In 1978 the governor of michigan declared may 23 as gwen frostic day in michigan. Gwen frostic reading series english western michigan.
Gwen frostic blank book of block prints scrap book. Click here to shop gwen frostics exclusive collection of original poetry and art books for sale at the gwen frostic shop or online. Gerda lerner, the historian and scholar who pioneered the field of womens history, once said, in my courses, the teachers told me about a world in which ostensibly onehalf the human race is doing everything significant and the other half doesnt exist. Contemplate by gwen frostic hardcover book 1st edition.
Gwen passed away peacefully on wednesday, april 25, 2001. Finding my artistic voice and a process that could best express it. Come visit gwen frostic s home and studio, where you, too, can be inspired by this one of a kind experience. Library patrons, friends and community members are invited to attend a funding future readers celebration event in the beautiful traverse area district library tadl. Gwen frostic artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Sep 18, 2012 gwen frostic prints was able to provide exactly what i wanted for my wedding. I have kept mine however all the other books are amazing i actually went to michigan with a girlfriend to her printing place and trails. A place on earth a walk with me to those who see these things are ours wingborne beyond time my michigan contemplate. Our estimated delivery is between 514 working days however we ask you to allow up to 21, due to delays currently with canadian post if you could allow a further 5 working days on top of this we would appreciate it. What are the biggest challenges you have faced as an artist. Weve been creating lasting memories for our exclusive clients and their families for close to fifteen years. In the early 1950s frostic opened up a shop selling her prints, books, and other items in frankfort and in 1960 she bought 40 acres of land in benzonia with the. As a wellknown author and lecturer gwen shared her observations of the universe. The gwen frostic reading series closes out its spring 2017 season with a bang this april, offering three presentations running the gamut from graduate students to seasoned professionals.
Slight rubbing to the head and foot of the spine, else a fine copy. Gwen frostic books biography and list of works author of a. Sara gwendolen frostic passed away peacefully on wednesday, april 25. Buy contemplate by gwen frostic, in good condition. This collection of hardcover books includes to those who see.
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. One side has a cardinal sitting on a tree branch, the next is a wild flower, the next is possibly a trillium, and the 4th side has the gwen frostic signature. She was born april 26, 1906 in sandusky, michigan to fred w. Frostic, gwen to those who see presscraft papers, benzonia michigan 1965. Blank card with hummingbirds on it also by gwen frostic.
Gwen enjoyed both the grandeur and the simplicity that nature had to offer and she created calendars, wrote poetry in her collection of books, printed cards, and many other items, all to share the beauty of nature we can sometimes miss. Print signed gwen frostic in bottom right corner print measures 14. Gwen frostic cards and books linoleum block, shades of blue, michigan. The art seems very simple but the pages are very earthy and have a lot of textures and variety. I loveeeee all the other gwen frostic books but this one addresses the troubling problem with our contamination of nature and what we are doing to our planet so it is depressing yet necessary.
Oct 27, 2018 what are books that have influenced your life. Happy birthday greeting card with no envelope by gwen frostic. She was the second child of the family, following her brother kenneth. Unfollow gwen frostic signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter opens in a new window or tab share on. The gwen frostic reading series sponsored by the department of english at western michigan university offers the following schedule. This website is owned and operated by a book coop, which is a cooperative legally incorporated in the state of wisconsin. Gwen frostic gwen frostic 1906 2001 michigan author, book manufacturer, linoleumblock nature artist and papermaker. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Even if youre not into poetry or saving the planet, its a short, attentioncuriosity grabber that really gets the message out.
Inspirational writing and artwork by michigan artist gwen frostic gwen frostic was an amazing artist and poet. Gwen frostic postcards 7 have a floral design 2 have owls and 2 have a small bird 2. Come visit gwen frostics home and studio, where you, too, can be inspired by this one of a kind experience. Contemplate by gwen frostic hardcover book 1st edition first. Gwen frostic was a gifted artist and poet as well as a successful businesswoman in the state of michigan. The vellum part, as well as illustrations throughout the book were done by the author. 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. Wing borne by gwen frostic and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A mighty girls top picks of the best new books for children and teens about incredible women from around the world. Gwen frostic was born in the year 1906 in croswell, michigan a small town in east michigan.
Gwen frostic poem 1970 university magazine western. 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 april 26, 1906 april 25, 2001 born as sara gwendolen frostic, was an. Signed gwen frostic block print nature scene hello, for your consideration is a beautiful nature scene print in wonderful flowing colors signed by the artist details. A lifelong resident of michigan, frostic is known for her naturalist, linocut block print artwork, created. Beautiful copy no writing or markings no tears binding is good mit ill. In 1986 she was inducted into the michigan womens hall of fame.
Gwen frostic has 22 books on goodreads with 743 ratings. They soften and add interest to the generally airy page design. Contemplate is another of frostics books subtly urging environmental awareness and action. Welcome to, a website for reference materials related to used, rare, and collectible books, ephemera, and periodicals. Gwen frostic prints was able to provide exactly what i wanted for my wedding. Their sky blue tint prevents them from competing visually with the story text blocks, but beckons the reader to return and contemplate gwens words. Wing borne by gwen frostic abebooks shop for books.
Click to browse through gwen frostic featured products including books, christmas cards, calendars, recipe cards, and so much more. This is a beautiful, 1st edition vintage hardcover book contemplate by gwen frostic. Gwen frostic, a former student at wmu some years ago, operates presscraft papers at benzonia, mich. Attuned to the spirit of nature, gwen sketched flowers, birds,trees, grasses and other little things that one finds,,, out where they live and grow. Must have picked it up at a library book sale sometime in the past decade. A wellknown author and lecturer gwen shared her observations of the universe. Many spreads feature frostic quotes in a tall font that suggests hand lettering. Gwen frostic, wingborne presscraft paper, 1967 when i was in high school back in the mideighties, a friend of mine discovered some small, thin, blankspined books in the poetry section of our local waldens and, being the impetuous sort, bought one of them. Jun 22, 20 gwen frostic 1965 presscraft papers gwen frostic by parkavenuethrift on etsy. 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.
Generously illustrated with linocuts by the author in many different colours, some with multiple registrations. She also writes lovely nature poetry and prose and has authored a number of books. Gwen frostic, contemplate presscraft papers, 1978 all that time i spent looking for a copy of wingborne q. Frostic was granted several honorary doctorates from alma college, eastern michigan university, western michigan university, michigan state university, and ferris state university. I considered just tossing it in the halfprice books box. Find great deals on ebay for gwen frostic and gwen frostic books. Contemplate, these things are ours, to those who see, wingborne, wisps of mist set of 6.