Russell White's Page

About Me:

My name is Russell White. Currently I am living in Sandpoint, Idaho, which is located in the Panhandle of the state. We are about 69 miles from the Canadian border and the town is located on Lake Pend Orielle, which is the fifth largest glacier lake in the USA and sits at the base of Schweitzer Ski Resort. We are surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains and the scenery here is incredible.

I am a papercraft, collage and altered artist. I use various items in my work including mixed media, found objects, vintage elements and rubberstamping. As the world has moved from creating art by hand (which I still do) to creating art with the computer (which I am still learning) my interest in the designing and working with a computer has increased. It seems like everyday my Photoshop and Illustrator skills get better.

Due to health issues (I have RSDS, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes) I had to retire early. My entire career I spent as a Fashion Designer and I have worked in the garment industry since 1972. I have designed clothes for Levi Strauss, Janzten, Catalina, Tomboy, International Male, Balboa Sportswear, Lavon Sportswear, The GAME, Russell Corporation, Structure/Express, Coldwater Creek and Blair. Received my BFA in art from San Francisco State and have taken design courses from Otis Parson's in Los Angeles. Travel is very important to me, as it opens up your visual senses to the elements and textures that surround our lives. At the last count I have been to over 100 countries around the world. I love to share information and experiences and have taught fashion design classes at Woodbury University in Burbank, California and at the Learning Tree University. In addition, I have done many paper craft workshops. Volunteering is also very import to me and I have worked with children in our local school reading programs, worked with local AIDS organizations, assisted with community leadership programs sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and I am currently the co-president for our local art league. My partner, Stan, and I have our own business called TwistedPapers.com and we share a home with our "collections" of art and antiques as well as our two dogs: Christopher a cockapoo and Beauregard a toy poodle.

My passions are collage, book making, altered art and art stamping. I have been in several art shows in Warren, PA and have had work published. I am also a member of ISABA and I am on the ZNE Design Team.

Gender:

Guy

I am a/an:

Independent Artist/Designer, Supporter, Shopper, Independent Retailer, Purchasing Agent/Buyer

(Designers only) I create:

Mixed media, altered art, collage, rubberstamping, greeting cards, trend boards, and special projects.

We sell downloadable vintage images, collage sheets and CD collections of vintage images and original background art on our websites.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:

Custom orders, Consignment, Wholesaling

(Designers only) I have been featured on:

Rubberstampmadness, Vamp Stamp News, Simply Sentiments, and ISABA.

Website:

http://www.twistedpapers.com

Website #2:

http://www.twistedvintageimages.com