A/W Newbie :)

[LittleRichard]

Hi everybody - I'm new to the world of vintage appliances (sort of) and thanks to my cousin (firedome) have just joined the crowd of enthusiasts. I may be adding a vintage Kitchen Aid portable dishwasher to start my collection - found one on Craig's list but have yet to be able to coordinate a time to see it.....

I am an artist living in upstate New York and a while back I was inspired by '50's small household appliances which I started collecting from local flea markets, Salvation Armys, etc. I was so inspired I created a series of kind of primitive monotypes of them and thought someone might be interested in seeing them.

As I get deeper into the collecting of cool vintage appliances, who knows what future inspiration will find it's way into more artwork/series?? So many incredible examples of post modern industrial design, it's hard to choose which ones I like best - I'll keep looking and salivating!

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/RSHarringtonFineArt

 

[arbilab]

Hi Richard. My given name too, I go by Rick. Great place, innit?

I don't have space or money to collect or talent to restore but I have appliance memories going back ~60 years and love to see/hear about some of the machinery I grew up with. My oldest current appliances are 1982 GE microwave, 1983 Lady Kenmore 120V dryer, and 1998 Frigiwhite frontloader. Oh, and my stereo is almost entirely from 1977.

 

[rp2813]

Welcome Richard

That's some impressive and very appealing artwork. 

 

You'll find plenty of inspiration for more monotypes here!

 

Ralph

 

[kevin313]

Welcome Richard!

You'll will find good company here - and lots of people with incredible knowledge of these appliances! I've learned so much from my time here!

Kevin

 

[tlee618]

Welcome Rich, you are going to really enjoy this site.  So many wonderful people with so much to share.

 

Terry