Re: [Origami] Tomoko Fuse's ORITERASU

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

Tomoko Fuse's ORITERASU

This is breathtaking.  Otherworldly.

Thanks for sharing it.

Serena
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[Origami] Choice of an image for Gerardo

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

Hi Gerardo --

It's a difficult choice.  I like "landscape" for it's connection with life
outdoors, which so many of us are missing right now.

However, I would select "no name" for it's happy brightness.  The colors
are mood-elevating and the design suggests continuity, a continuing cycle
of life, with hopes for the future.

Thanks,
Serena
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[Origami] Animals Out of Paper

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

Thought you might be interested in this excerpt from an email I received
asking for contributions.  It describes playwright Joseph Rajiv's thoughts
about Animals Out of Paper, his wonderful origami-themed play -- seen in NY
at the Second Stage theater in 2008 -- and mentions his plans for a
sequel.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VnQRMJqhjufQkt-W06CoxzPAvBEWzrC7

If you are interested, here is a link to the New York Times review of the
play.

https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/05/theater/reviews/05anim.html

Serena
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Re: [Origami] Origami sighting -- Hong Kong television serial, Life on the Line

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

>
> http://kissdrama.club/watch-online/life-on-the-line-2018

In this TV drama  about Hong Kong ambulance men, the final episode (#15),

> about 20 minutes in, has a bit of origami, with philosophy of life
> included.
>
> I got a McAfee warning ("very risky") about this website when I tried to
link to it.

Serena
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[Origami] recognize this model?

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

 Does anyone recognize this model?  Name? Creator? Documentation sources?

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1C3oTkd6UFwURUt_8_Mga0vZgO9jQ11ww
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uR0wHfe9smwxWCXvx7HnghYSrOgcyeTy

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Serena
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[Origami] contact information for OrigamiUSA 2018 convention

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

One of our teachers would like to teach Bill Reyes' *Chloe's Star *at the
OrigamiUSA convention in June.  We'd like to have Bill's permission to
present this model.

If anyone has contact information (or if Bill Reyes is reading this
posting), please reply to me off-list.

Thanks, Serena

[Origami] contacting Mariko Kubo

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

I'm setting up the class schedule for PCOC in November.  One of our
teachers would like to teach a model by Mariko Kubo but I can find no
contact information for her.

I'd appreciate any help in finding a way to get in touch with her.

Thanks,
Serena

[Origami] contacting Joe Power

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

I'm setting up the class schedule for PCOC in November.  One of our
teachers would like to teach a model by Joe Power but I have no contact
information for him.

I'd appreciate any help in finding a way to get in touch with him.

Thanks,
Serena

Re: [Origami] Permission question

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

On 9/7/2017 2:10 PM, Andrew Hans wrote:





*I am curious then, as to why Origami OUSA has a different opinion .
Theyrequire us to get permission from the model designer or the estate
ifdeceased in order to teach a model at their convention. Is there
someonefrom that organization that cares to comment and offer their
perspective onthings?*

I'm a member of the convention committee with primary responsibility for
setting up the class schedules. A key part of that job is to make sure that
teachers have permission from the artists to teach their models.

Aside from any legal or copyright issues (covered extensively on the
OrigamiUSA website), I believe it's important to show respect for the
creators' artistry and hard work.

In the 7 or so years I've been working in this area, I've found that most
artists are very appreciative of this courtesy.  Also, in the spirit of
sharing that characterizes so much of what goes on in the origami
community, most are very happy to share their designs with the
teachers.  However, there have been occasions when permission has been
denied. So, all in all, it seems judicious, as well as respectful and
courteous, to make the effort.

Serena
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Re: [Origami] best book for origami beginner

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

Thanks so much to all of you for your great suggestions and commentary.

Serena
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[Origami] best book for origami beginner

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

A friend of mine loves origami and is interested in starting to fold.  She
has no experience and would prefer to start with a basic book rather than
classes or individual instruction.

I know there are many great books out there designed partly or fully for
beginners, but I'd love to hear your suggestions.

Thanks
Serena/

[Origami] New York Times, 7/13/14 -- Origami !

[Dick and Serena LaVine]

A wonderful article in the Sunday New York Times on origami, Robert Lang's
exhibit at the Pasadena Art Center College of Design, the growing role of
video tutorials and other exciting developments in this art form:

http://www.nytimes
.com/2014/07/13/movies/online-origami-tutorials-eclipse-the-traditional-manual.html?_r=0