Art of the Line -- New Exhibition
February 20 - September 1, 2013
The Mastery Behind Peanuts
February 20 - September 1, 2013
The Mastery Behind Peanuts
Charles Schulz in his studio with an array of his drawing tools.
Photo taken by Tom Vano, circa 1969.
(Santa Rosa, CA) During a Good Housekeeping interview novelist Laurie Colwin asked Charles Schulz the magic question, “What sort of things do you always hope people ask you in an interview?” Schulz answered quickly and eagerly, “I always hope they will ask more about the drawing ...”
The new exhibition Art of the Line, on display February 20 through September 1, 2013, at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, takes you behind the scenes of the making of one of the world's most beloved comic strips. Learn more about Schulz's process in his own voice as he describes honing his artistic skill and the tools he used in this exhibition of original comic strips and photographs.
Schulz took great pride in producing an aesthetically pleasing and well-designed comic strip. He knew exactly what he was looking for in the design of a Peanuts comic strip but found the explanation of the process elusive.“It’s as difficult as explaining what a poem is about,” he said.
ABOUT THE CHARLES M. SCHULZ MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER
The Charles M. Schulz Museum opened in August 2002 to fulfill its mission of preserving, displaying, and interpreting the art of Charles M. Schulz. The museum carries out this mission through changing exhibitions and programming that: build an understanding of cartoonists and cartoon art; illustrate the scope of Schulz’s multi-faceted career; communicate the stories, inspirations and influences of Charles Schulz; and celebrate the life of Charles Schulz and the Peanuts characters.
The Charles M. Schulz Museum opened in August 2002 to fulfill its mission of preserving, displaying, and interpreting the art of Charles M. Schulz. The museum carries out this mission through changing exhibitions and programming that: build an understanding of cartoonists and cartoon art; illustrate the scope of Schulz’s multi-faceted career; communicate the stories, inspirations and influences of Charles Schulz; and celebrate the life of Charles Schulz and the Peanuts characters.
Charles Schulz examining a strip featuring Lucy in his studio. Photo taken by Tom Vano, circa 1969.
LOCATION
The Charles M. Schulz Museum is located 50 minutes north of San Francisco by car on Highway 101. The Museum is located at 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, California, 95403.
The Charles M. Schulz Museum is located 50 minutes north of San Francisco by car on Highway 101. The Museum is located at 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, California, 95403.
HOURS
Weekdays Monday thru Friday (except Tuesdays*) 11am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm
Closed Tuesdays*
*Open every day throughout the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Weekdays Monday thru Friday (except Tuesdays*) 11am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm
Closed Tuesdays*
*Open every day throughout the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
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