POTATO PRINT GREETING CARDS ALL FROM ORIGINAL DESIGNS
Almost as a joke I began making potato prints to earn tuition for graduate work in the art of Eurythmy in 1986. Later, when I married and my first (only) child arrived, I wanted to work at home! Mrs Russell was my new name!
The earthy humble potato was a cheap and handy servant to help me with my cottage craft. Slowly and surely designs came into being. My love of color and nature combined. My goal was to make healing images.
Now- fast forward to 2014 there are over 100 designs and potato prints are sent all over the world.
My "baby" is 25, a college grad and artist in her own right. She is designing and managing this website.
At last "Mrs Russell" has joined the world wide web, and is hoping to go viral!
I welcome your questions and suggestions!
Melody Zahn Russell
The earthy humble potato was a cheap and handy servant to help me with my cottage craft. Slowly and surely designs came into being. My love of color and nature combined. My goal was to make healing images.
Now- fast forward to 2014 there are over 100 designs and potato prints are sent all over the world.
My "baby" is 25, a college grad and artist in her own right. She is designing and managing this website.
At last "Mrs Russell" has joined the world wide web, and is hoping to go viral!
I welcome your questions and suggestions!
Melody Zahn Russell
Here is a photo essay showing how it all evolved:
1986. How it all began in Spring Valley, NY.
1989. Cottage industry now in New Hampshire. Three potatoes!
1991. Mrs Potato and little French Fry...
1992. Working at home with my helper.
1993. Workshop at an after school program.
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1994. My goal was 110 cards every night.
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1995. More and more designs.
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1995. More and more potatoes.
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2006. Potato printing at Nesenkeag Farm Harvest Festival.
