Besides printmaking and other arts, I like playing the accordion with my wife, who plays the hammered dulcimer. We used to play concerts and contra dances with our previous musical groups "Magic Forest" (most recent but 7 or so years ago) and Queen Anne's Lace (Ancient history). We used to play a lot of dulcimer, folk and arts fesivals, also coffee houses and other venues. We specialized in primarily American folk music, but also included some British Isles, Celtic and Eastern European music as well. We're going to be starting up playing for dances again later this year under the name "Quickstep" beginning with a Waltz and couples dance in Cleveland in October. Hopefully we will also be playing for a contra dance in Pittsburgh some time this fall too. Stay tuned for more details.
Music
Folk Music, Old Time, Blues, Roots Rock, Hawaiian, Contra Dance, Rockabilly, Classic Country, Honky Tonk and Western Swing. Favorite groups include the Rolling Stones, Drive By Truckers, Van Morrison, The Band, Dixie Chicks, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix. I've been listening to the Rolling Stones a lot lately, especially Exile on Main Street, and A Bigger Bang.
Movies
This is Spinal Tap, Fargo, Meatballs, Chocolat, Guns of Navarone.
Television
Survivor, Lost, Iron Chef America and lots of stuff from the Food Network, The Tudors.
About me: I am a Fine Arts Printmaker, papermaker, screenprinter, and accordion player. I operate Norulak Screen Printing in Pittsburgh, PA which specializes in custom and contract printing of many items, but primarily prints t-shirts and other wearables.
I teach printmaking at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts where I also print my etchings. I've exhibited extensively in Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas, and I'm constantly looking for galleries outside of Pittsburgh to carry my work. So if you're a gallery, take a look at my images when you get a chance. I Currently have my limited edition screen prints uploaded. Also, my current series of etchings called "Detritus" is being uploaded and is close to being complete.
You can check out most of work (and purchase one or two) on my website. Here's the link:
www.norulak.com/printsnat.htm
Actually, we've had Hayter works for a long time and have been waiting for there to be more recognition of his work here in the U.S. We were glad when we found out last year that there was going to be a Hayter exhibition on display in Wash. D.C. Who was your teacher? Maybe we carry his/her work....?
Saturday, September 19th at Mr. Smalls theatre - www.projekt5050.com 50 skateboards designed by 50 artists. art, skateboarding, tattoos, music, and good times. Please spread the word.
Come and party with Squonk Opera on Friday May 22nd at 8:00 pm at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ Melwood Screening Room for the Galaxy Premiere of Astro-rama!
Astro-rama is a joyous large scale outdoor event that unifies an audience in creating humanity’s message for far-flung galaxies. The show features live music, dynamic video, 3 stories of scaffolding, a 40' radio telescope, cherry pickers, scissor lifts and a giant robot. Astro-rama was filmed over 2 chilly nights in October 2008 at Pittsburgh's Schenley Plaza.
Astro-rama premiere and party with the Squonkers. Friday, May 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. for $25 Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ Melwood Screening Room 477 Melwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hi Tom! It is absolutely fabulous to hear from you after so long! Your art is wonderful, and we hope you sell a ton! It's good to hear ya'll are putting a toe back in the music business! Hope we'll see you somewhere soon!
Thanks for adding us! Hope you'll consider joining us on ezFolk, where you'll find over 2,000 folk and acoustic artists sharing 8,000+ songs in over 50 genres. It's free for artists and listeners and we'd be happy to have you!
Yeah, us too. It would be great to see you two again.... It's been SO LONG! The part was a blast....we had a pig roast and stubborn pinatas and lots of fun. Lots more pictures can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyfunk/sets/1309809/ See? There was plenty of space for an accordion!!!! ..
I hope you are still enjoying the Haitian pieces you bought, artisans in Haiti are both gifted and resourceful- and your purchase helps them feed their families!
Also check out our new online store for more beautiful hand made products!
Visit this site to order t-shirts online. We have Peace Symbols, Pirates, Celtic, Astrology, Tie Dyes, Musical Instruments and more.
Here's where you can view and purchase my etchings and limited edition silkscreen prints.
