Tim Prusmack
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Tim Prusmack (1962-2004) was an American artist. He specialised in pen-and-ink drawings of U.S. currency. His method involved drawing at three or four times actual size and then making prints both at reduced (correct) size, as well as other scales, including mural-sized enlargements. His work is often compared to that of JSG Boggs, who also drew currency at various scales, though mostly at actual size. Other artists of this genre include Otis Kaye and Patrick Myers.
Since the reproduction of currency is not looked upon favourably by the Secret Service, artists have often been mistaken for counterfeiters, despite the clear differences in intent. In order to circumvent this, Prusmack had a policy of sending a copy of each of his works to the U.S. copyright office. He never was investigated, and in fact had customers and fans in various branches of the government, including former treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow.
Prusmack's bills ranged from perfect copies of extant designs (mostly from the 19th century) to fantasy notes that were done in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing style. An example of the latter is a 500 dollar bill done in a similar manner to the modern (series of 1996) 5 to 100.
External link
- Tim Prusmack's Official Website (http://www.money-art.com/)