More by Eye Than by Measure

Download or read book More by Eye Than by Measure written by Sandra Dinsmore and published by Penobscot Books. This book was released on 2019-11-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What kind of boat models are so lifelike they move sailors to tears? The exquisite models crafted by Maine's own John P. Gardner have been known to do just that, especially among people who've sailed their full-size counterparts. In this biography/oral history of Gardner, Sandra Dinsmore brings his creative process and artistic imagination to life, but she also conveys the struggles and setbacks that Gardner must overcome to work his magic. Readers will come away with an appreciation of the skill and persistence involved in building tiny models and of the exacting "eye" that's required. And, they'll learn about the surprising items Gardner uses in his models-from X-ray film to hypodermic needles. They'll also grasp how his maritime experience informs his models and sets them apart.Along the way, they'll learn about Gardner's extraordinary adventures at sea, on the Brooklyn, N.Y. waterfront and finally, in Castine, his beloved hometown on the Maine coast.