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Jim Linnell working on a leather art commission for the Lonesome Dove Reunion. Jim Linnell is a leather craftsman who has dedicated much of his life to the promotion of leather working as an art form. [1] [2] [3] Linnell was raised in southeastern Montana, [1] where he was first introduced to leather working in an industrial arts class in ...
The Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft honors the accomplishments of individual leather workers worldwide for their continued ... Jim Linnell [28] 2003
George Hurst Tooling Leather. George Hurst (April 1, 1933 – September 13, 2022) was an American leather artist known for his contributions to leathercraft instruction. [1] [2] With nearly 8 million views on his leatherworking tutorial videos on YouTube, [2] Hurst is recognized internationally as a teacher.
In the lobby of the Tandy Leather corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, there is a public museum and art gallery featuring historic pieces of leather art, including the Al and Ann Stohlman Collection. Other artists' work on exhibit include Ken Griffin, George Hurst, Jim Linnell, Al Shelton, Christine Stanley, and others. [21]
Linnell is an English surname. People bearing this name include: Albert Paul Linnell (1922–2017), American astronomer; Allison Linnell (b. 1990), American racing cyclist; Derek Linnell (b. 1968), Canadian ice hockey player; Francis John Linnell (1892–1944), RAF commander; Jim Linnell, American leather craftsman; John Linnell, multiple ...
Leather painting differs from leather dyeing in that paint remains only on the surface while dyes are absorbed into the leather. Due to this difference, leather painting techniques are generally not used on items that can or must bend nor on items that receive friction, such as belts and wallets because under these conditions, the paint may crack or wear off.
John Linnell Jnr. and his brothers William and James Thomas Linnell all received art instruction at the Royal Academy Schools. [22] During the late 1840s to the early 1850s John Jnr. was working as a printmaker making lithographs after works by established artists like George Frederic Watts, Joseph Severn and William Mulready, [23] [24] the latter of whom was a friend of John Linnell Snr.
In modern leather preservation, the original surface coating may be stripped completely off to provide a uniform replacement finish. This method is not advised for historical pieces, but is appropriate for reproductions and modern leather works, as they may prolong the life of the material without compromising the historical value or integrity.