Ron Geitgey

Ron Geitgey

Ron Geitgey (pronounce it GET chee) was a long-time member of NWSSA, was a professional geologist for over 40 years and was a talented sculptor and photographer.

Ron lived in Portland and worked as an industrial minerals geologist for the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Ron’s credits include authoring NWSSA’s “A Sculptor’s Glossary of Geologic Terms”, and visiting lecturer at Camp Brotherhood, Silver Falls, Whidbey Island, University of Oregon, Western Oregon University.

In the early 2000’s the Sculpture NorthWest Journal ran 2 informative series entitled “Stone Queries” and “Studio Notes” in which Ron answered questions that the membership had about stone and his stone carving studio.

We hope that those of you who remember these series appreciate the review and that you newcomers will find his breadth of knowledge and practical advice helpful.

Stone Queries:
Soapstone
Carving Marble
Quarry Sap
Stone Tapping

Studio Notes:
Air Hose and Power Cord Booms
Mounting Pins
Vise
Slate