Recaptured youth: A reunion of the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild

Recaptured youth: A reunion of the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild
Steve Purdy
From 1930 to 1968, the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild design competition tested the creative imaginations and practical skills of automotively attuned boys from around the U.S. Last June, for the first time, participants from throughout the program's history gathered for a reunion in the Detroit area. They posed for this group portrait on the design-display patio at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. [More]

Cyril Pecknold's Coach - The Fisher Body Corporation Contest

My mother and father divorced sometime after Dad (Cyril) had returned from serving in WW 2. He, as I understand it came back with a lady friend, named Dorothy, the same name as my mother. I still try to understand my past. More later. Here is a coach that my Dad built when he lived in Esquimalt, B.C. I understand that he and his brothers had quite a bit of success with a Fisher Body "Build a Coach" contest when they were young. I only remember living with my Dad, Dorothy (My stepmother), and my brother Wayne for one year of my life.

Letterpress Documentary

Wine Festival Commission 2008

Alberni Valley Wine Festival Commission for Rotary at Echo Centre

"Q" will be part of the silent auction. Rotary uses funds raised by the wine festival to support items such as community projects and bursaries. Rotary very kindly allowed me to display some of my work during the event and have access to about 15 feet of wall space in the Cedar Rooms. Thanks to Theresa Kingston and Cheryl Hamilton, two members of the committee for their valuable assistance. Also a big thank you to Vaughn Chase who permitted me to do some research at the Chase & Warren Vineyard.

Two Slabs Working Together

I shot this on Bridgeport in Richmond. A Marble company appears to have a great sense of design and advertising. Trip was to IKEA for a "Billy" for Kara - What did I just say?

Motivators for Me!

Photo Credit:Petrina Bainard

As I resume teaching once a week to secondary students this September,
I am thankful to my grandchildren and family who encourage me always.
They might call it "Boppa Art"

Inquring Mind Magazine Feature - Nicholas DiGenova