As you enter the cave-like gallery at the Stonearium, the “International Signatures” exhibit now at Marenakos Stonearium in Seattle takes your breath away. It is a truly stunning exhibit by some dozen or so NWSSA sculptors. The setting is perfect for quiet spirtual rapport with the awesome stone presences gathered there by Sabah Al-Dhaher, Stuart […]
Lots of things are going on at Joan Longstaff’s art gallery in Edmonds, Washington. She is excited about all the stone sculpture coming her way from the NWSSA membership. Nicky Oberholtzer was the featured artist for September. Lane Tompkins will be the October artist with his show opening on October 14. Tom Francis will […]
Ed: Ron Geitgey (pronounce it GET chee) was a long-time member of NWSSA, was a professional geologist for 40 years and was a talented sculptor and photographer. In 2002 and 2003 the Journal ran an informative series entitled “Stone Queries” in which Ron answered questions that the membership had about stone. We hope that you […]
For the first time, the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association International Symposium 2007 hosted an Elderhostel program, “Introduction to Stone Sculpting: A Hands-on Workshop.” While the group was much smaller than hoped for, only four, the enthusiasm was HUGE. Each of the four had lots to say about the experience. Cathleen Wood, a recently-retired elementary […]
If you are entering art competitions with your sculptures, and need to ship them to the exhibit or to customers, you need a sturdy, reusable crate. These foam lined crates will protect your precious sculptures. Remember that old Sampsonite commercial? Gorillas handle the freight. The following instructions will take a little of your time, but […]
I know it’s been said before, but Stoners do ROCK! What a great 2007 Symposium. Thank you one and all for making it such a success. One of the many highlights for me was the great turnout of Alumni from past years for our special Lunch on Wednesday. It was good to see so many long missed friends. I […]
My inspiration to turn my artistic talents toward stone sculpture started in 1980 when I saw Michelangelo’s unfinished “Slaves” in the Accademia in Florence, Italy. Since then, I have always wanted to return to the country of my epiphany to carve marble in a traditional studio. Through reading in Sculpture NorthWest of past adventures of […]
ED: Gerda first showed up on our radar when she attended the Hand Carving Retreat at Pack Forest this spring. She then came to the summer workshop at Camp Brotherhood and is now a bona fide ‘Nwissa’ Stoner. Her energy seems boundless and her sculptures are intriguingly beautiful. SN: Who are you?GL: I’m Gerda Corona […]
We are going to have a get together earlier rather than during the Christmas season. No freezing weather, a wee warmer and a great place to gather amidst the great stones of the Stonearium with your fellow stoners. Put it on your calendar. As I write to you at this time of year, our symposiums […]
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