John Pugh

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 […]
A New Member’s Take on Pack Forest – July/Aug 2008

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 […]
Stone Queries: Soapstone – July/Aug 2008

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. […]
How to Build an Art Studio in Your Backyard – July/Aug 2008

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 […]
Sculptures on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta – July/Aug 2008

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, […]
Emperor’s Sunrise Goes to the Olympics – July/Aug 2008

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 […]