“Warning”Mixed Media 12”H x 6” Diameter.By Leon White This sculpture came about from a collector through Karla Matzke Gallery, who requested that some of Karla’s collection of artists create their representation of the Covid-19 virus. For me, it was utilizing the form of one of my small bird sculptures. Her suggestion was, a crow wearing […]
You may have noticed that this issue encompasses July/August/September rather than just July/August. With support from the board, we decided to present quarterly issues for the latter half of 2020. We look forward to sharing the next issue for October/November/December where we turn the Artist Spotlight to shine on the works of Carole Duree. Thank […]
The first ever NWSSA Virtual Symposium was quite an accomplishment! Not only did we get 90 or so stone carvers together online, but we managed to continue our professional development opportunities with virtual studio tours and presentations. Most of these were recorded, and are available by signing up for the Virtual Stone Carving Forum. See […]
“Vladmir” In the mid-eighties, I saw an Irish National Theatre production of Waiting For Godot. In the second act, Estragon gets cold; Vladmir takes off his coat and drapes it over Estragon’s shoulders. Now Vladmir is getting chilled. This tall, lanky Irish actor walked about the stage, slapping his back to stay warm. His arms […]
From the President…. Dear Sculptors, I am enjoying the afterglow of our Virtual Symposium. As I write this, we still have a last day of events with a closing campfire. It has been just so great to see everyone’s face, trade ideas on studios, stone, or tools, and get to tour the carving spaces of […]
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