I wish to thank all those who shared little tidbits of information with me about John. My special thanks go to Beverly Pugh. Her readiness to relate John stories on the phone with someone she’d never met says a lot about her gracious indulgence and her naturally helpful attitude. She never hesitated or put me […]
The weather was wild for much of the weekend, but even the frequent and heavy rains failed to dampen the spirits of the carvers at the 2008 NWSSA Hand Carving Symposium. Under the pavilion at the Pack Forest Conference Center, and around the campfire beside it, we all shared an incredible weekend of fellowship and […]
Soapstone has become universally used as a carving medium by beginners and experienced journeymen alike, as well as those sculptors who appreciate its ease of working and its brilliant finish. It can be rapidly worked in detail with hand or power tools and can be brightly polished in beautiful hues. In its natural condition, it […]
Let’s say you live in a quiet residential area and would like your own sculpting studio. Let’s further assume that your neighbors are unwilling to tolerate stone dust or grinder noises. Golly, you think, it can’t happen. It just cannot be done.On the contrary, brothers and sisters, it is possible. Just follow Ken Barnes’ and […]
During the chilly February weather in Seattle, Tony and I decided to head to warm southern climes to celebrate our 20th anniversary in one of our favorite places: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We strolled the two mile long Malecon (boardwalk) two or three times a day and at least once every evening. In the evenings we […]
Here’s a preview of my jade piece, Emperor’s Sunrise, having just been installed at the BC/Canada Olympics Pavilion on Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The stunning cedar works are only a small part of what is showcased inside. It was all fabricated here in Vancouver and shipped over there to be put together like a bunch of Leg-O’s. […]
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