This is an interview with sculptor Ivan Neaigus. He has been active on the N.W.S.S.A. exhibit committee and has recently been instrumental in forming the Sculptors Cooperative Northwest. He lives on Whidbey Island, Wa. where he has his home and studio. We toured the grounds, viewing several of his sculptures displayed in the yard around […]
For a number of years, sculptor Jim Ballard has been creating a series of vases. These pieces, made of basalt, granite, steatite, sandstone and marble, can be used for Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), or for traditional western arrangements. In May 1996, he showed a number of stone vases at the Lynnwood Library Gallery. Suzanne Meagher, […]
Sandstone has been a reliable utility stone throughout the centuries. Many cities, both ancient and modem, take advantage of its fine qualities. It is easy to quarry, found throughout the world, is relatively easy to shape and carve, and resists erosion in most climates. While it is limited in colors, it is commonly uniform, compared […]
by Boris Spivak Every artist dreams of a fine studio where the working process will be effective and pleasant. The studio is the sculptor’s work place and, as any contemporary work setting, it should be designed especially for sculpting. Its atmosphere should help to generate creativity, a sense of optimism and enthusiasm. If I were […]
Reality is not particularly user friendly, yet I still feel the need to do periodic reality checks on most aspects of my life. I’m not sure whether the need to always be “realistic” about everything is a nature or nurture issue, but whichever, it’s always there for me and not necessarily always a swell attribute. […]
Happy New Year! I wish for each of you prosperity in all your efforts. Our year looks especially abundant with symposia, workshops, and meetings rich in content and shared opportunity. I would encourage you to attend and experience the benefits. To those of you in our various committees, I would like to thank you for […]
The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association and Richard Hestekind have teamed up to create a sculpture garden and courtyard for the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. Guests will experience the power that stone and metal sculptures radiate when placed in a garden setting designed to do them justice. Guests will walk along a stone […]
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