This Is Cinerama
During my childhood in Western New York I remember visiting a "movie attraction" at a local amusement park. It boasted a "realistic experience" of riding a roller coaster and flying. Curious, we decided to check it out. I recall a circular theater that was standing room only. In front of each row were bars that you could hold onto in case you lost your balance. As the movie started, I was amazed at just how real it felt. So realistic in fact, that I succumbed to motion sickness and left rather pale and queasy. …
Photobooth Favorites
Buddy Holly The photobooth brings a smile to all of us. Who can forget squeezing inside one with a bunch of friends, sliding the curtain close and making silly faces? Believe it or not, photobooths have been around since 1925. The first one was featured by inventor Anatol Josepho, in New York City . It was an immediate success. People lined up around the block to have their photos taken for 25 cents. As many as 7,500 people a day sat inside. Even the Governor and Senator. Before long, the Photomaton, as it was called, could be fo…
My Interview With Jim Schaeffing
I had the privilege of doing a follow up interview for my blog with Jim Schaeffing. It was such a pleasure to hear first hand his journey in life and art. I found this 92 year old gentle soul ,charming, full of life and inspiring. He shared with me his life story and I am honored to have the opportunity to put it in words. Jim Schaeffing was born in 1920. From a young age he always had a fascination with art. As a child he would enter "draw me" contests in magazines. During high school Jim spoke of doing drawings on beer jacke…
Jim Schaeffing Illustrator
Artist Jim Schaeffing's work has been featured in magazines and film studios such as Disney. He studied at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Jepson Art Institute in the 1950's. One of his instructors at Jepson was Rico Legruin. He also studied under Nicoli Fechin. During his career as a magazine illustrator in New York City he was asked to do a series of paintings for the US Airforce. When he worked for Disney Studios he did portraits of stars, as well as family members of Walt Disney. As far as I can tell, by my research…
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