September 22, 2026
Tag: Henri Selmer
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Henri Selmer
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Henri Selmer graduated from the Conservatoire de Paris, in 1885. After a successful but brief career in the Orchestre de Paris as a clarinet performer he deserted playing to do full-time research meant to improve his instrument. He began by making reeds and mouthpieces. At the same time, Henri’s brother Alexandre left for the US…
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December 16, 2021 9 Comments
Negative Space is not a common expression, but art students around the world understand it and it is frequently a standard “assignment” in art classes. Artists who use “negative space” learned most of what they know from Clarence Coles Phillips, a postcard artist who was part of the art department at Life magazine where he introduced the “fadeaway girl.” Holy ($$$) dollar signs.