Jim Heltsley – Artist Spotlight

DUNE WATCHER By Jim Heltsley In recent years I have pretty much worked on smaller pieces mostly made from Gary McWilliams Alaskan Stone. I have found that these pieces sell well in today’s market. Since Gary’s stones are usually amazing in color & pattern the finished sculptures are greatly enhanced by their use. One such […]

Book Review: The Nature and Art of Workmanship – May/June 2009

The word, “workmanship” in the title of this book may have raised your curiosity. If I then told you that the author, David Pye, was Professor of Furniture Design at the Royal College of Art, London, you might be scratching your head wondering, “What does this have to do with stone sculpture?” Let me explain. […]

Book Review: Direct Stone Sculpture – March/Apr 2008

When I began sculpting stone in the late 1990’s, several seasoned sculptors recommended Liebson’s book to me for additional guidance. I found the book to be most helpful and it has occupied a prominent spot on my bookshelf since. Particularly with the growing number of new NWWSA members in mind, I decided that Liebson’s book […]

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