The american craftsman project is a personal photographic journey by tadd myers to discover the many individuals and companies that still handcraft beautiful products here in. Chris fritton is the former studio director of the western new york book arts center. Awardwinning photographer tadd myers is five years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Portraits of the american craftsman is an exquisite catalogue of the years that followed, in which myers crisscrossed the country, photographing people who handcraft banjos and pipes, surfboards and saddles, cutlery and carousels, and more. Tadd myers photographer, american craftsman project satya nitta program leader, ibm t j watson research center maurizio porfiri professor. Photographer tadd myers of texas is shedding light on these good folks in the american craftsman project, a series of stories and photos highlighting craftspeople in all different trades. Miguel gomezibanez has been called an evangelist for his cause. This dover publication, 224 pages, is similar to the lyons press book above. Thursday, november 14th from 5 to 9pm dallas photographer, tadd myers, is holding a signing party for his american craftsman book at photographs do not bend gallery. Thats partly because the institution of which he is president, the north bennet street school, has been teaching manual labor skills for more than a century to people who turn that into honest work. Feb 11, 2014 awardwinning photographer tadd myers is five years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Gallery prints from the book will be on display as well as a handmade wells fargo stagecoach by jimmy wilson stagecoaches. Nov 12, 20 what began as a commercial assignment to photograph texas craftsman carving wooden molding for an historic building, soon became a fiveyear crosscountry project for tadd myers, in order to. Sep 17, 2014 tadd myers photographer, american craftsman project satya nitta program leader, ibm t j watson research center maurizio porfiri professor and robotics expert, nyu polytechnic school of engineering.
On the heels of publishing his new book, portraits of the american craftsman, tadd myers took some time to talk about how his humble project turned into a hardcover book. The american craftsman project add me to the email list. The american craftsman project by tadd myers kickstarter. Nov 12, 20 awardwinning photographer tadd myers is four years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Most of the recent books on the life of the inner city ghetto focus exclusively on the individual behavior of poor urban residents, and stress the pathology of the inner city.
It is a beautiful collection of photographs documenting small business owners, those who put a piece of themselves into their products, highlighting the meticulous, loving details that most take for granted. His new zealand sheep farm promotional piece showcases a day in the life of these hardworking farmers, their sheep, and herding dogs in a beautifully designed 36page folio. For his american craftsman project, which is now a book with interviews conducted by eric celeste, local photographer tadd myers documented tradesmen across the country who make everything from. Michael corbin, baltimore city paper the major contribution of this book is its focus.
See more ideas about american manufacturing, fabric factory and factory architecture. I often photograph makersyou can see more of them on my american craftsman facebook page. The new american craftsman chris fritton tedxbuffalo. Alumnus tadd myers has a new book out entitled, portraits of the american craftsman. Texasbased commercial photographer tadd myers shares his passion for capturing unique stories, one frame at a time. From operating a printing press at the age of 15, to refining his photography craft, to creating a book that honors the men and women who handcraft products in the usa read more about his professional journey and why he relies on modern postcard. The 9by11inch book s 275 pages capture artisans who make. Portraits of the american craftsman is a collection of portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are, and the tradition embedded in their trade. Nov 08, 20 a commercialphotography assignment at hull historical in fort worth inspired tadd myers to create portraits of the american craftsman. American project is moving, thoughtful, and written with commonsense clarity. Tadd myers photo exhibition september 22 october 17, 2014 opening reception.
Big and beautiful coffeetable books make great gifts san. What began as a commercial assignment to photograph texas craftsman carving wooden molding for an historic building, soon became a fiveyear crosscountry project for. Shot in dusty workshops in small towns and cities, myerss. The site did a feature on john, or the grammy man in a series of photographs showcasing his work on the iconic golden figures. It reminded me of the profile on henson handmade brooms in symsonia, kentucky that i saw on tadd myers american craftsman project. A poet, printer, and fine artist, fritton has over a decade of experience writing, printing, and making his.
Jan 25, 2018 chris fritton is the former studio director of the western new york book arts center. The american craftsman project and book fa 148 tadd myers myers will present the story and images from a personal photographic project he started in 2008 photographing various companies and individuals that handcraft beautiful products in america. Pdn selfpromotion awards grand prize winner american craftsman project art directors club of houston gold, gold. The acp is a celebration of the many companies and individuals that still handcraft beautiful products here in. Photographer tadd myers announces new zealand sheep farm. Portraits of the american craftsman is a celebration of the men and women who still handcraft beautiful products right here in the united states. Apr 25, 20 tadd myers is raising funds for the american craftsman project on kickstarter. About the book portraits of the american craftsman by photographer tadd myers is a collection of portraits that celebrate the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are and the tradition embedded in. Craftsman book company, publisher of technical references for construction professionals. Tadd lets us know how keeping his work looking unique has helped him stand out from the crowd, the importance of marketing, and to keep striving to better yourself.
Craftsman furniture, the arts and crafts movement style furniture of gustav stickleys craftsman workshops. Craftsman publishes books and software for construction professionals. Each publication includes instructions, illustrations, charts, reference data, and forms, that solve actual problems in the builders office and in the field. Pdn selfpromotion awards grand prize winner american craftsman projectart directors club of houston gold, gold. The american craftsman project is a personal documentary project by photographer tadd myers.
Texasbased photographer tadd myers spent five years crisscrossing the country for his new book, portraits of the american craftsman. Portraits of the american craftsman book tadd myers. Tens of thousands of contractors, remodelers, custom builders, appraisers, adjusters, estimators, architects, engineers and other construction professionals in the united states and canada rely on craftsmans estimating software products, construction contract writer, insurance replacement estimator, cost data publications, howto manuals and exam. Tadd myers is raising funds for the american craftsman project on kickstarter. A day with graeme king in putney as part of photographer tadd myers awardwinning project a portrait of the american craftsman. Stickley provided his subscribers with free blueprints and home plans, which different publishers today have reprinted. About the book portraits of the american craftsman by photographer tadd myers is a collection of portraits that celebrate the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are and the tradition embedded in their trade. Video from the portraits of the american craftsman book release party in dallas, tx. May 01, 2014 american craftsmen is an exciting blend of two genres that kept me interested and excited for more. Historical american crafts still practiced in north texas. The texas observer 54 chicon street austin, texas 78702 512 4770746. Photographer tadd myers traveled all over the country, including a stop in boston, to document oldfashioned, high quality craftsmanship in his new book portrait of the american craftsman. Photographer tadd myers has announced a beautiful new body of photographs captured during a recent trip to new zealand. Its reassuring to know that there are americans who are still passionate enough about their craft to combine blood, sweat and tears with their knowledge.
American arts and craft books of the craftsman thoughtco. A commercialphotography assignment at hull historical in fort worth inspired tadd myers to create portraits of the american craftsman. Listen free to the business of photography on iheartradio. The american craftsman project is a personal photographic journey by tadd myers to discover the many individuals and companies that still handcraft beautiful products here in america. The american craftsman project is a new series by tadd myers, dedicated to capturing, honoring, and celebrating the work, skills, and products created and built by true craftsmen and artisans. Money is but one sliver of what motivates these craftsmen, myers writes. Portraits of the american craftsman book release party youtube. American craftsman project graeme king, king boat works from tadd myers on vimeo. May 16, 2016 some of jerrys awesome work see more ideas about custom knives, knives and swords and knife making. Information about booking tadd for a speaking engagement. American craftsmen is an exciting blend of two genres that kept me interested and excited for more. The american craftsman project is a personal photographic project by photographer tadd myers. A photographer by trade, tadd has also made several films that i have featured on acl.
At a time when the public is growing disenchanted by the disposable items that litter the american landscape, the workers in tadds portraits are still using human eyes to guide human hands. Shot in dusty workshops in small towns and cities, myers s. Portraits of the american craftsman book the american craftsman project is a personal photographic journey by tadd myers to discover the many individuals and companies that still handcraft beautiful products here in america. Awardwinning photographer tadd myers is four years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. American craftsman is an american domestic architectural style, inspired by the american arts and crafts movement, which included interior design, landscape design, applied arts, and decorative arts, beginning in the last years of the 19th century. The acp is a celebration of the many companies and individuals that still handcraft beautiful products here in america. Dec 06, 2015 video from the portraits of the american craftsman book release party in dallas, tx. The idea of magic having existed throughout history, just never openly exposed is a well used plotline, but doyle is able to explain it in a new, interesting way that does not feel stale or repetitive.
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