Thomas Balbo
Address | 13600 Shaker blvd #205 |
City | Cleveland |
State/Province | Ohio |
Postal Code | 44120 |
Country | USA |
Phone Number | 216 7893799 |
E-mail Address | teb5@aol.com |
Website | balbogalleries.com |
First interest in hand papermaking process: 1978
First piece of handmade paper: 1978
First handmade paper artwork: 1979
Beginning of active practice: 1979
Thomas's Work in Hand Papermaking:
- Artist who uses handmade paper for book arts
- Artist who uses papermaking for three-dimensional work
- Artist who uses papermaking for two-dimensional work
- Collector
- Educator who teaches hand papermaking (any facet)
- Production hand papermaker
Thomas's Introduction to Hand Papermaking:
- An individual
Influences on Thomas's Work in Hand Papermaking:
Publications initially important to Thomas:
- hand papermaking : publications
- dard hunter : publications
Publications eventually important to Thomas:
- Not sure japenese papermaking : Tim Barrrett
Countries where Thomas's studied:
Raw materials used by Thomas in Hand Papermaking:
Chemicals used by Thomas for cooking fibers in Hand Papermaking:
Tools and methods used by Thomas for beating in Hand Papermaking:
Style of sheet forming used by Thomas in Hand Papermaking:
Years teaching hand papermaking: 1984-2014
Teaching formats used by Thomas:
Thomas's Income Contribution from Hand Papermaking:
- a lot
Narrative:
For many years self taught casting techniques and eventually through the paper book intensive and Dard meetings networked and gained more info. Did sheet formation thoughout career and pulp painted and used paper for printing and drawing. Sold many works through galleries throughout the US. Started real paper production both western and eastern around 2006. Feel my skills in both areas are on a professional level.
Started the Morgan Conservatory around this time and have gained considerable technique and study.
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