Pawlowski retires

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Stan Pawlowski, the long time sculptor of Peanuts items who I interviewed on the AAUGH Blog Podcast, has announced his retirement as of today, for safety reasons. (His aging hands and health are not compatible with “working with torches and harsh chemicals”, he notes.) He has done a lot of fine work, and I am quite glad that I met him. I certainly wish him comfort in his retirement!

 

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