Don Widmer Paper Arts
I am a book and paper artist whose practice includes handmade paper, letterpress printing, and bookbinding.
What's New?
Recent Happenings
Recent Happenings
Recent Happenings
"Ore Dock no. 1" is my latest pulp painted artwork, part of my steel industry series. These structures on the Great Lakes were used to transfer ore onto ships. View more details on Etsy.
Pair of Towhees is my latest bird pulp painting (a diptych). The pieces are individually titled: "Biding Time" and "Revelation." View them on Etsy.
"The Captive, a Poem by Forough Farrokhzad" is my latest artist book, a flag structure. View it on Etsy.
"Burgee of the Pirate Yacht Club" is my pulp painted recreation of a nautical sledge flag used on an Antarctic Expedition in 1898. View it on Etsy.
Three of my architectural pulp paintings are on display at McGarryBowen Advertising Agency in Chicago. Thank you to State of the Art for coordinating this and bringing art to Chicago's public and private spaces.
Upcoming Events
Recent Happenings
Recent Happenings
Gold Coast Virtual Art Fair, Live on Saturday June 27, 12-4 PM. Shop all week through July 3.
The Illustrated Accordion, May 2020. My flag book "The Captive" is part of this online exhibit curated by the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair (Springfield, IL), May 16-17. CANCELLED
I'll also be at the St. Charles Fine Art Fair (St. Charles, IL), May 23-24. CANCELLED
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