Delve into the vibrant world of stone sculpture and the dedicated community that shapes it. Explore a rich array of subcategories, including insights into the essence of Sculpture NW, perspectives from the editors, artist spotlights, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned sculptor or a novice exploring the Beginner’s Corner, this space is a treasure trove of knowledge. Northwest Stone Sculpture Association is not just a platform; it’s a community, a conversation, and an exploration of the fascinating world of stone carving.
For a number of years, sculptor Jim Ballard has been creating a series of vases. These pieces, made of basalt, granite, steatite, sandstone and marble, can be used for Ikebana […]
It will be my great pleasure to share some tricks I’ve learned over the years to sketch and sculpt the human form in clay, wax or plastilina. Quick sketches, careful […]
Ed.: As you will see, Bill has a lot to say about the design and use of a sculpture studio. The Journal will be printing more of his thoughts in […]
ART AND SCULPTURE Thoughts on how drawing can help us sculpt. Taken from my notes on a 2008 lecture by Bob Leverich with some input from others. By Bill Weissinger […]
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info is from Tom Urban’s workshop at Camp Brotherhod, some from […]
Hand tools, yeah! One arm swings the hammer; the other braces the point or claw. This drum beat sends us on a journey into the stone. It’s primitive, direct, a […]
I’ve Never Carved a Stone! What can I expect as a beginner? Impressions of NWSSA’s Stone Sculpture Symposiums by Pat Barton, Irene Blomberg & Berta Geller Beginner Training: Beginner Work […]
A new 2” brazed diamond blade fits on my angle grinder. Then this power tool can almost be used as a chisel – carving and smoothing. Diamond rasps let me […]
Several years ago, NWSSA initiated a “Statement of Services” that is used for vendors and members who are paid for their work. Generally this agreement is used at our symposiums, such as Camp Brotherhood. It […]
Your lifestyle requires money! Achieve itll And account for it!! Generally, the artist in business alone is operating under a Sole Proprietorship (one individual or a married couple). This is […]
ed Note: Much has happened in the variable speed electric die grinder marketplace since this was written and there are many choices at features, searching for: variable speed electric die […]
Let’s hope you didn’t become an artist so you could get rich. Even the mythological “famous artist” seems to have died with Andy Warhol. So, in the absence of fame […]
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