M. Bernard Loates
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M. Bernard Loates (born January 1, 1945) is a Canadian artist, lithographer and publisher in the manner of the private press movement.[1] The private press movement refers to a printing press or publishing method that is artistic based, with great attention to detail as opposed to commercially based. The proprietor controls all elements of the publication, from concept, to design, to the final execution. "Loates is recognized as one of the finest printing artisans..." [2] Loates is best known in the United States for his M.Bernard Loates Edition of John James Audubon, Birds of America. In Canada, Loates is best known for his work[3] with A.J. Casson, the last living member of the Group of Seven.
M. Bernard Loates | |
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Born | Murphy Bernard Loates (1945-01-01) January 1, 1945 (age 79) |
Occupation(s) | Artist, lithographer, photographer, publisher |
Years active | 1964–present |
Spouses | Lynda Veitch
(m. 1969; died 1989)Karen Somerville (m. 2000) |
Website | A Private Press.com |