Toward an oral history of Cape Ann: OH 84, CD 119-CD 120 : Natti, Lee Kingman

TRACKS:CD119: Mrs. Natti's introduction to Folly Cove Designers, George Demetrios as a teacher

Becoming acquainted with Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios, Mrs. Demetrios' sense of design, methods, etc.

Mrs. Natti's work as editor - her work with Mrs. Demetrios, development of Songs of Robin Hood and Calico, the Wonder Horse, or The Saga of Stewie Stinker

Mrs. Demetrios' perfectionistic approach to her work, her textile design and book illustration are connected, her high expectations of her students

Mechanics of printing process - color separation, block printing, e.g.: Zaidee and Her Kitten, The Emperor's New Clothes done in fluorescent paint

Folly Cove and Lanesville as settings for books

Walt Disney's production of The Little House

Disney (cont'd.)

Development of Virginia Demetrios' last book - Life Story, the collections of drawings, interest in science shown here

Nature's relation to the development of design, Cape Ann - a rich area to observe nature

Mrs. Demetrios' life and art work together, using quick hand and eye translation, expectations of students

Reference to articles on Virginia Burton Demetrios

Drawings of neighbors incorporated into design

Mrs. Natti's own experience in Folly Cove Designers, amount of work involved in producing finished product

Folly Cove Designer background important to Mrs. Natti's work as an editor and author, using a sense of proportion and design in writing (e.g. Peter's Long Walk, The Best Christmas)

Mrs. Natti reviews her career - recalls opportunities and fulfilling moments

CD120: Fulfilling moments (cont;d.)

Cape Ann connections - a rich creative environment.