A Few Days in Vietnam with Ken Barnes – Part 1 July/Aug 2006
Editor: Ken is a very prolific writer, so we will let him tell his story in three consecutive issues. So,
Ken Barnes
July 2, 2006
Travel Around the World to Museums, Symposiums, Galleries, & Studios also check out: Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews , Presidents Messages, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.
Editor: Ken is a very prolific writer, so we will let him tell his story in three consecutive issues. So,
We hadn’t planned to go to France at all, but when the opportunity arrived, it seemed foolish not to take
My eyes were bleary from train-lag. I had been in Europe for two weeks already, sliding the slopes of the Alps, taking in
I have enjoyed art in foreign places; I’ve been in awe of Michelangelo’s ‘David’, admired Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ and stood perplexed
In the course of fairly extensive travels by sea (on my 31-foot ketch), air, and land, I’ve had the good fortune to visit
In November I traveled to Quebec to attend a conference. On the way, I stayed overnight in Toronto, where I met
Two years ago, with a book on sculpture gardens of the nation in hand, my husband, Patrick, and I embarked on
I love visiting cities, especially old, vibrant ones with lots of art. On recent trips, I have been surprised and
During my travels this fall, I had the happy chance to meet and talk to the Native American artist, Michael
One. Before 1 was 10, my family visited the California State Fair. In one pavillion was a small display of
I think if I could spend my time alternating between doing sculpture and traveling to see art (or to do
I hate many things about travelling – jetlag and hotel food are the worst. But I also love many things,
Learn to Build a Crate for Your Stone Sculptures Saturday, November 7th, 202610 am – 4 pm The Stoneyard Sculpture Studio 6521 5th Ave S Seattle, WA
Join us in Central Oregon August 9-16th for up to 8 days of stone carving with guest Artists Nicholas Fairplay (Relief Carving), Julianne Kohn (Jade Carving) and Alison Jean Cole (Intarsia). Fire up your creative spirit in a supportive environment!
NWSSA’s annual Washington State Stone Carving Symposium will be hosted in Port Orchard, WA. July 11-19th, 2026. Visiting Guest Artists Amy Brier, John Fisher, and Sharon Fullingim will create a collaborative group project, in addition to our jade carving, beginning and intermediate stone carving workshops. Join us!
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