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Wade Johnston's avatar

Congratulations on the magazine spread. It’s a solid publication. Well deserved.

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Andrea Fisher's avatar

Well said- “well deserved”!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Much appreciated!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks Wade! I appreciate you! I’m overwhelmingly humbled.

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Jen Mayer | Makeist's avatar

Congratulations 👏Contemporary Collage is an amazing publication. They absolutely should include your work! 👏

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks Jen! So kind of you to say! I appreciate it! It’s one of my favorite magazines. Can’t quite get my head around how I got in there. Thanks again!

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Andrea Fisher's avatar

Yay!!! Love all in this post AND Excited to share you with the world. And that’s the collage I purchased from you! Hee hee…I still want to buy a second collage- to have a pair- just haven’t had a chance to look some more. Additionally- Whoever at that magazine was behind this will get a big fat raise- with a burger and fries, and maybe even a bonus too. Your work will shine in their publication. I’m happy for you. You will move and inspire more people!!

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Duane Toops's avatar

haha! Thanks so much Andrea! It really means a lot to me! I appreciate it!

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shanna trenholm's avatar

Hey Duane--exciting news about Contemporary Collage Magazine--well deserved (and I love that mag)!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks so much Shanna! I appreciate it! It’s an amazing publication run by amazing people, beyond grateful and honored to have been included!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

The second and third collages are stunning!!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you! I enjoyed making both. Dramatically different approaches. But, i especially appreciated the process of the second, it was such a departure both in terms of some of the materials and the overall methodology.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Congratulations! That is amazing!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you so much! It’s mind blowing for sure!

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Crystal Marie, Artist's avatar

Just ordered-can't wait to see your feature. Congratulations!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you so much! Really hope you like it!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Congratulations!!!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks so much!! I’m completely baffled by it!!

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Ann Collins's avatar

Congratulations on being recognized for your work--singular and strong in your own way, as always.

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you Ann! I’m not sure anything I do is that singular, but I try to cause a strong ruckus, lol.

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Laura Babcock's avatar

Congratulations! Well deserved and so exciting!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks Laura! Means a lot to me!

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Neil Barker's avatar

This is a great point, Duane: "The pitiless elimination of what makes it harder for your heart to breathe." The constant barrage of distractions requires that elimination. Such an important practice.

I like that first collage with "please disregard" and captioned "in spite of all the emphasis." A most relevant message!

Congratulations on upcoming feature in Contemporary Collage Magazine.

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks Neil! That elimination I think is one of the things i think collage helps to teach me. So much of the process is about decided what gets cut out, what gets cut-off, and what remains. What gets discarded and what gets your attention.

Thanks again!

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Richard's avatar

Congrats on the CC Mag feature. No mistake and well deserved. Look forward to reading the article!

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Duane Toops's avatar

Thanks Richard! Far too kind! I hope you enjoy! Can’t thank you enough for all your support!

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