SN: How would you describe yourself? JT: An adventurer of creative ideas; a ‘horizon chaser’ exploring the planet; a sensory junkie always seeking out interesting flavors, colors, shapes, fragrances and sounds. SN: And was it all this exploration that made you want to be an artist? JT: I’m not sure about using the term ‘artist’, […]
Jim Heltsley has always carved faces; faces in alabaster, limestone, and feather stone. Recently he has stepped up to the hard stuff and is carving basalt. His new, basalt shard faces have an elegant look, a knowing presence reminiscent of ancient Pacific cultures and yet they somehow fit in today’s world and, most of […]
I’d like to talk about a new mission statement. As an organization matures it becomes necessary to evaluate the core of its mission. Who we are, what we do, why we do it. I asked members of the board to work on a mission statement that answered these questions in a short, sharply focused statement. Karl […]
Five lucky NWSSA members had a wonderful time in Southeast China last year. Jim Tobin, Leon White, Karl Hufbauer, Arliss Newcomb and Joanne Duby will tell you a little something about it. Jim’s Chinese stone sculpting and bronze casting business associate, Della Li, was the sixth member of the crew. Della, who is fluent in […]
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