Hand Papermakers' Archive
Kevin Martin
Address 1450 Bridge Street
City New Dundee
State/Province ON
Postal Code N0B 2E0
Country Canada
Phone Number 519-884-2638
E-mail Address kpmartin@thinkage.ca
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First interest in hand papermaking process: 1996
First piece of handmade paper: 1996
First handmade paper artwork: 0
Beginning of active practice: 1997
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Kevin's Work in Hand Papermaking:
Artist who uses handmade paper for book arts
Educator who teaches hand papermaking (any facet)
Production hand papermaker
Kevin's Introduction to Hand Papermaking:
Classroom instruction
Influences on Kevin's Work in Hand Papermaking:
Publications initially important to Kevin:
Papermaking, the History and Technique of an Ancient Craft : Dard Hunter
Publications eventually important to Kevin:
The Chemistry of Paper : Robarts
various tech publications : TAPPI
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Years teaching hand papermaking: 2000-present
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Kevin's Income Contribution from Hand Papermaking:
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Narrative:
I am a tech geek at heart and I find myself more interested in the technical aspects of papermaking rather than actually making the paper. As such I spend most of my efforts in making or experimenting with equipment and ideas.
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