Warner Blake: In His Own Words

Most of 2006 I spent putting together Early Snohomish — a collection of historic images published by Arcadia Publishers. To promote its publication in 2007, and to prolong my love affair with the historic images of Snohomish, I began writing a monthly column for the Snohomish County Tribune called “Snohomish Then and Now”. Each article features a historical photograph compared with a repeat shot of the same place or scene of Snohomish, along with a short description to give the historic image context.

Snohomish Then and Now is modeled after the regional gold standard of repeat photography projects begun by Paul Dorpat for the “Seattle Times’ Sunday Magazine” in 1982. Readers are invited to add what they know about the places featured; plus, Snohomish residents are encouraged to look through their family albums for images and stories you wish to share.

I use the label Interdisciplinary Artist on my resume, which means that I can’t seem to settle down in one discipline of artistic expression. In 1982 I established a non-profit, tax-exempt organization named PUPPET SOUP. Later, I expanded the name to Puppetsoup Theater of Objects; later still, I shortened the name to PSTOO — this is our legal business name these days. PSTOO is the sponsor of this website. You may learn more HERE.

Thanks!
Warner