The Newsletter Directory

Notes:

  • The newsletters below were written to help answer common questions from visitors. This approach has not been maintained.
  • Vision difficulties led Paul to retire from typing pictures in 2004. He made the transition with the same grace and cheerfulness he demonstrated throughout his life.
  • Paul's pictures are not sold through this site.
Issue #4:   January 24, 2004;   12 pages;   4 MB.

Contents:
  • Observations about how Paul communicates about everday topics, and a sketch that he typed to indicate how he wanted a cabinet for his room to be built.
  • A reprint of the oldest published article I've found about Paul, from a 1946 edition ofThe Philadelphia Inquirer. A photo from the Inquirer article of Paul working on his typewriter at age 24 is shown enlarged.
  • Several color and black and white pictures made by Paul in the 1940s.
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Newsletter #4
Issue #3:   December 27, 2003;   21 pages;   7.9 MB.

Contents:
  • An update on plans for creating a Paul Smith Center for Creative Expression.
  • Reprints on articles about Paul from Have A Good Day! (1975), The News-Review (1988), and The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (1989).
  • 11 ready-to-print typed pictures by Paul of TRAINS, 1 print of the Roseburg train station, and another holiday picture by Paul -- in color.
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Newsletter #3
Issue #2:   December 7, 2003;   13 pages;   3.25 MB.

Contents:
  • A partial (and of course inadequate!) reply to a very good question -- "How did Paul develop his style of art?".
  • A reprint of a 1996 magazine article from The O.T. Weekly.
  • 3 ready-to-print Paul Smith portraits with a "time-lapse" series showing one made for a TV show.
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Newsletter #2
Issue #1:   November 27, 2003;   11 pages;   2.9 MB.

Contents:
  • A reply for the frequently asked question "How can I buy some of Paul's art?".
  • A reprint of a 1975 newspaper article from The Oregonian.
  • 5 ready-to-print Paul Smith pictures with Christmas or winter themes.
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Newsletter #1