The Stretching Board
by Nancy Griswold
Title
The Stretching Board
Artist
Nancy Griswold
Medium
Photograph - Photograaph
Description
This is a photograph of a very dear friend that has been a part of my life for many years. He was born in Mexico City and has taught me much about the culture and the communal ways of his heritage through the years of knowing him. His nature and spirit is genuinely heart flowing although it would be hard to guess by this photograph.. Here he is holding animal hide on an old fashion stretching board which was used by furriers and leather makers back in time, a few people remain that know this trade and a few still practice it today. If you notice in the background of this photograph, there are a lot of antique and old tools in this barn that are used for woodworking still, but in general these are antique tools that most would not know how to use today. I feel fortunate to have been here this day to learn of the old ways and old tools.
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February 6th, 2012
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Comments (13)
Bernadette Krupa
Nancy, very fortunate to have a true friend with so much knowledge "The Stretching Board"! L/F
Angela O'Neal
Congrats and WOW! Great use of composition, light/shadow--interesting content. Great piece!
Carl Purcell
This is my favorite of your posted art.
Nancy Griswold replied:
Thanks Carl, it is one of my favorites too as it also happens to be my dearest friend and a great memory
Bob Christopher
Hi Nancy...Congratulations on your image and your sale...Cheers Bob
Nancy Griswold replied:
Thanks Bob, it was great to meet your page and photography through this compliment..thanks again
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