Examples of Great Craftmanship

My brother, David, is a great craftsman.  Each year he creates something handmade for each family member as a Christmas gift.  It is always an exciting time as we open his gifts and see what he has created that year.  This year he custom made spoons.  What beautiful works of art they are.   He is [...]

And the Weather Will Be….

  For all of you who are trapped in some cold place right now….       I thought I would let you see just how far                      the sunshine went into the studio                            this past week.        Yes, it is in the 70s here in NC in December.                               Merry Christmas! //

We Declare the World as Our Canvas

  In my searching of the web I have found some interesting things.  And being an artist, I look for art.           Here are some of the more interesting pieces           I have found recently.                         Some will make you laugh                                  …some will make you think.                                               …so, Enjoy!   Or Crazy     [...]

Another 777 (just smaller)

    I was asked to make something smaller in size, to give as a gift to a Marine as he was leaving an artillery unit here atCampLejeune.   The unit fires 777 Howitzers.  I had already designed a pretty good crossed cannon version of the 777.  (you can see it in an earlier blog)  So, [...]

What A Great Video

Yesterday, I sent up this blog and some folks couldn’t see the video…  ifyou don’t see it below,  then just click on this link: http://vimeo.com/32786485 SZ Check out this film from a blacksmith in Finland. He uses old riviting tools to assist his hot forging.   It is a great idea and his work is very creative. [...]

This is a Great Idea

And check out these too…

This is a Great Idea

Here are some more of the College for Creative studies program to promote arts eduction…

This Is a Great Idea

I received information about a new ad campaign to support learning and studying the arts.  The College for Creative Studies  in Detroit  has a way of looking at things differently.  They are using the anti drug style to make the point of promoting the arts. Check out these photos.

Making a Cedar Bowl

I have been working on a bowl carved from a piece of Cedar wood.                                                                 I noted the dark red heartwood was an interesting contrast to the light colored sap wood.  That could make an exciting contrast if I could use the carving to bring it out.         I used a chain saw [...]