Gwen Frostic

Background

Frostic, Gwen was born on April 26, 1906 in Sandusky, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Fred Watson and Sara (Alexander) Frostic.

Education

Associate in Teaching, Eastern Michigan University, 1965. Bachelor, Western Michigan University, 1971. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Eastern Michigan University, 1965.

HHD (honorary), Western Michigan University, 1971. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Michigan State University, 1973. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Alma College, 1977.

Career

When she was 8 months old she suffered from an unknown illness which left her with lifelong symptoms similar to cerebral palsy. Despite physical difficulties Frostic showed an early interest and aptitude for art In 1926 she transferred to Western Michigan University and left in 1927 without completing her degree.

She continued her artistic endeavors in metal and plastic, while occasionally teaching, but with the war came a lack of metal to work with and she turned to linoleum block carving.

Frostic then turned her linoleum block carving into stationery goods and prints which led to her starting her own printing company, Presscraft Papers. In the early 1950s Frostic opened up a shop selling her prints, books, and other items in Frankfort and in 1960 she bought 40 acres (160,000 m2) of land in Benzonia with the intention of moving herself and her shop.

On April 26, 1964 her new shop was open for business and she lived there until her death in 2001. The shop is still open.

Glaser, Jodi Sue (1988) "Illumination the Work and of Gwen Frostic" (senior honors thesis, Brandeis University).

Wisps Of Mist by Gwen Frostic.

Achievements

• Gwen Frostic has been listed as a noteworthy Paper company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • My Michigan

    (A beautiful Gwen Frostic creation; pages are of hand made...)

  • My Michigan

    (A beautiful Gwen Frostic creation; pages are of hand made...)

  • Contemplate

    (A beautiful Gwen Frostic creation; pages are of hand made...)

  • Heuristic

    (Inspirational thoughts, prose and poetry with beautiful b...)

  • Wisps of Mist

    (Hardcover, poetry and artwork, published by Presscraft Pa...)

  • A Walk with Me...

    (Gwen Frostic had a personal and very characteristic writi...)

  • Wisps of Mist By Frostic, Gwen

    (Frostic, Gwen: Privately Printed (Poetry) Hard Cover Book)

  • The Infinite Destiny

    (BEAUTIFUL PRESSCRAFT PAPER IMAGES IN THIS BOOK!)

  • The Evolving Omnity

    (Original authentic author autographed copy.)

  • To Those Who See

    (Poetry with lovely illustrations.)

  • These Things Are Ours

    (A unique and beautiful book. A gentle calling, of picture...)

  • Wingborne - 1st Edition/1st Printing

    (1st Edition 1st Printing)

  • Beyond Time

    (In very good condition.)

  • Lilies of the fields
  • A walk with me
  • A Place on Earth

    (GWEN FROSTIC . A PLACE ON EARTH. BOOK OF POEMS OR MUSINGS...)

  • Wisps of Mist.

    (1960. 8°. With many multi-colored illustrations and vario...)

  • These Things are Ours

    (8°. Durchgehend illustriert. Unpaginiert, 33 Bl. Illustr....)

  • Wing-Borne
  • These Things are Ours
  • Multiversality
  • The Enduring Cosmos
  • Ruminate: Thoughts and block-prints
  • Aggrandize: Thoughts and block-prints
  • Chaotic Harmony: Words and Block Prints by Gwen Frostic
  • The Caprice Immensity

Membership

Member National Federation Garden Club, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Order Eastern Star, Alpha Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Omicron Nu, Alpha Sigma Tau.

Connections

Father:

Fred Watson Frostic

Mother:

Sara (Alexander) Frostic