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One Unbroken Line

THE ETCH A SKETCH® DRAWINGS OF GEORGE VLOSICH III

 

If you’ve ever attempted to draw a happy face on an Etch A Sketch only to have it come out square-shaped, you can appreciate the talent of George Vlosich.

 

Before investing countless hours in creating an image, Vlosich must test an Etch A Sketch for clarity of screen and consistency in the lines produced. He then sketches out an image on paper before undertaking the miraculous task of precisely reproducing it using only the horizontal and vertical knobs of the Etch A Sketch board. Meticulous patience is required, as one inerasable slip ...

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