Introduction to the Geology of Sculpting Stone Series
Geologist Micheal E. Yeaman presents an introduction to the series he has created regarding the science and geology of stones used in the art of sculpture to the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association. This series is designed to explore one key aspect of stone sculpture that is unique to the art form, its geology. Why should […]
PNW GRANITE
Learn about Pacific Northwest Granite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on our […]
MONTANA QUARTZITE
Learn about Montana Quartzite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on […]
COLUMBIA RIVER BASALT
Learn about Columbia River Basalt from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative […]
BRITISH COLUMBIA JADE
Learn about British Columbia Jade from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative […]
INDIANA LIMESTONE
Learn about Indiana Limestone from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist, Michael Yeaman thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on […]
NORTH CASCADES DUNITE
Learn about Dunite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA member and geologist thought it might be helpful for us to understand the geology of the stones we carve. Click the link below to read his presentation or view his narrative on our YouTube Channel.
The Disappearing American Rock Shop
By Michael E. Yeaman: NWSSA Roving Reporter When was the last time you wandered into a Rock Shop?You know what I am talking about…or do you? Perhaps you have never been in one of these places of dying Americana. If so, this confirms yet another aspect our 21st century, increasingly digital world. There is much […]
Iceland is Hot!
By Michael Yeaman Don’t be fooled by the freezing winter weather and its propensity to lead the world in financial crashes, Iceland is hot property when it comes to culture. Whether its mid-Atlantic rift-walled Thingvellir valley serving as the dramatic backdrop for sex and blood in the Game of Thrones or its rightful position as […]
Romancing the Marbles of Portugal
ROMANCING THE MARBLES OF PORTUGALby Michael Yeaman A geologic motivated drive through the rolling hills of southern Portugal’s Alentejo region leads you to the famous Estremoz anticline. This elliptic structure measures 42 by 8 km and is the home of the famous marbles of Portugal. The marble crops out around the outer rim of this […]