Joseph Kincannon and the Portal of Stone In 1979 I entered the world of stone through an unusual portal; a portal at a cathedral, to be specific, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. As cathedrals go, this mammoth edifice is a 19th century show of American might. It’s a cathedral […]
Getting Hank Nelson in front of a microphone on December 8th in front of 30-plus NWSSA members and a few Cloudstone Board Members, was the only challenging part of a talk by Hank, and tour by Board members, of Hank’s vast Whidbey Island utopia/dystopia, Cloudstone.
Hank shared some of the depth and breadth of his experience in carving stone: how he learned to carve marble in the afternoons during an early year in Italy while he learned to cast bronze in the mornings; to the “macho side of me” that led Hank to work graceful yet imposing abstractions in Cascade granite; to the “really” macho side that led to his monumental sculptures.
Editors’ note: In the spirit of connection, and because our 2018 Symposiums are over and there is not as much opportunity to get together during the rest of the year, we’d like to use the Journal to introduce ourselves to each other. Each issue will have a photograph of one or two newer members and […]
1: How did the idea come to you?The idea for this piece came to me from the shape of the original stone. It had a natural twist and arc to it that wanted to become a female torso. I brought this stone to carve at the symposium at Pilgrim Firs this July. 2: Process: Maquette? […]
From the President…. President’s Message Not long ago, Carl was asked what an artist should consider if they wanted to put their sculpture into a non-gallery setting, such as a coffee shop. Here is Carl’s answer. Ask if the coffee shop has any insurance regarding theft or vandalism, if not, be willing to lose the […]
The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association invites the public to 3 Days of Artists in Action Show and Sculpture Sale May 31st – June 2nd, 2019 ART WALK: Saturday, June 1st at the Old Alcohol Plant Inn310 Hadlock Bay RdPort Hadlock, WA6 miles South of Port Townsend Hosted by 15 Women Stone Sculptors & NWSSA Members Hours: Friday […]
CROSS + OVER Honoring a Re-birth in Form January 14 – February 9, 2019 Following the replacement of weathered cemetery crosses with granite, Colorado marble forms became available for sculpture. Celebrate the new life given to these crosses. Reception and talk: Thursday, January 17th 2-5 pmWeekend Reception: Saturday, January 19th 3-5pm North View Gallery – […]
Schack Art Center is seeking artists who work in all mediums, including painting, photography, glass, ceramics, wood and jewelry, for the 2019 Pets on Parade Art Exhibit: March 7th- April 13th. From functional and sculptural, to the whimsical, we want to have something for everyone (including pets)! All price points welcome! Pets on Parade will be exhibited in the Main Gallery, and will accompany the 2019 Artist of the Year Exhibit: Janie Olsen, in the Mezzanine Gallery. The exhibit will open Thursday, March 7th, with a “Meet the Artists” reception from 5-8pm. All are welcome – including well behaved pets of any nature!
I LOVE Lynnwood Sculpture Design We are looking for artists, designers, architects, makers, and creative people to design an iconic sculpture based on the theme: I LOVE Lynnwood. $2500 awarded to winner. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2019. For more info, and to apply, go to www.LynnwoodArts.org
WEST RUTLAND, VT- Artist Residencies at the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center offer sculptors opportunities for inspiration and to create new work in the former marble quarry and manufacturing area of Vermont. Residencies are from 1 to 3 months, featuring artists working in a diverse range of materials and techniques. The Carving Studio & Sculpture […]
Richard Hestekind is closing his studio Marenakos Rock Center at 30250 SE High Point Way, IssaquahInventory Auction will be held on January 13th from 10 am – 3pm Rich Hestekind is moving out of his Marenakos studio space to his new and improved Camano Island studio. He has decades of accumulated stone, and some tools […]
January 13th Rich Hestekind Tool & Stone Auction at Marenakos Rock Center, Preston, WAJanuary 14-February 9th“Cross + Over” Group Show at Portland Community College Sylvania CampusFebruary 2nd Winter Holiday Party at Marenakos Rock Center, Preston, WAFebruary 20-24th Northwest Flower & Garden Show Call for Art – Education Booth #2502May 31st- June 2nd Women’s Weekend Hand Carving Event Old Alcohol Plant Inn, […]
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