Patty McPhee
Patty McPhee http://www.plmcphee-artist.com/ The moment when I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up did not occur
NWSSA Staff
December 15, 2009
Dig into our best asset: our people.
Patty McPhee http://www.plmcphee-artist.com/ The moment when I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up did not occur
When they sent me a list of questions to prompt my submitting material for an article about myself, the first
SNW: Tell us about yourself and how you became an artist. GS: I’ve loved art since I was a small
SNW: Who are you?LT: Oregon born, I was raised in Newberg and Portland where I enlisted in the Navy, spending
Pioneer Mother And Child Alaskan Cedar, 42” high, 1990 Timberline Lodge was built entirely by hand at the height of the
SNW: What is your life history as it relates to being an artist? CR: My mother and father painted in
Amy Brier is the real thing. She is a working stone sculptor who carves limestone and uses several sculptural media.
I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach 10,000 stars how not to dance.” –Last two lines from
I wish to thank all those who shared little tidbits of information with me about John. My special thanks go
SN: Could you give us a little of your personal history as it relates to your being an artist? DM:
In mid February, a few Whidbey Island NWSSA members helped Lloyd Whannell install his 2300 pound sculpture at the home
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Rasp, chisel and sand your stone sculptures during our quiet and peaceful retreat where we can easily talk among ourselves and dust is limited.
SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be
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