I have just completed a sculpture that is a departure from others that I have created in these past twenty five years. This one, titled Boundless, has a abstract/conceptual aspect to it while, a the same time, being classical in its rendering.
Boundless is the artwork’s current working title and is the first sculpture title for which I have used ChatGPT to arrive at a name. The sculpture depicts a female figure lunging forward. Though, at first glance, appearing to be limited by the confines of the circle, she upon closer examination is leaping beyond its boundaries.
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Here is what ChatGPT had to say about my wondering if “Unfettered” might be a better title.
‘Both “Boundless” and “Unfettered” carry powerful connotations that can resonate deeply with the essence of your sculpture. Each word offers its unique nuances of freedom, expansiveness, and unrestrained energy. Whichever you choose, it will surely encapsulate the essence of your artwork.’
Hmm-m. ChatGPT can be so encouraging and supportive! I think it gets my message quite nicely.
The Edmonds Art Studio Tour is this weekend. The free, self-guided tour is offered once a year as an opportunity to visit the private studios of local artists in the Edmonds area. This community event offers you a chance to purchase artwork, see new art being created, or just visit and ask questions of the artists. Check out the studio tour MAP. There are 39 artists represented in 19 Edmonds studios featuring many art forms. You will find my sculpture studio on the MAP. It’s #10. https://drive.google.com/file/d/132xM7FQBJKpnwlv_HYvsKbpWqYEqJVgD/view
Pictured below is one of three new original sculptures that will be on display in my studio. This one is titled Dude!
Wow! captures a sense of astonishment, the moments in our lives when we are filled with awe and amazement.
ALONE is an homage to my spouse, Donna, who died earlier this year.The sculpture evokes the journey to the other shore that the dying person embarks on as well as the aloneness of the surviving spouse.
Joie de Vivre is a sculpture that I created of my 4 year old granddaughter. It depicts the joy of a little girl, standing on her tiptoes with her arms outstretched, inviting us to find joy in our own lives. It is an image that has resonated with many people who have encountered her. For that reason, a number of editions of Joie de Vivre have been cast and installed in various locations in the Puget Sound region and as far away as Montana. Recently, however, two have disappeared.
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One edition of the sculpture had been installed in front of the Auburn Community Center for several years.It was stolen this past week at about 1:30 am. The heist was captured on surveillance video camera.A few weeks before that, a different edition of Joie de Vivre was vandalized and stolen from in front of the home of its owner in Redmond.In the same way, vandals had cut the sculpture down at the ankles and made off with it in the middle of the night.
Thieves would only be able to sell the sculptures for scrap metal, which would only fetch $300, at most. Whereas, each sculpture was worth well over $10,000. It is unclear if the two incidents are connected. Future editions of the statue will be reinforced to avoid a similar fate. Fortunately, a few more editions can be made; since the sculpture edition limit is 25, meaning I can still cast a few more and replace them.
The “NùD: art of the figure” show opens this Saturday with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony 7-8:30pm. Admission is free-bring a friend. The figurative art show features art of 75 artists from around the country. Paintings, drawings and sculpture that celebrate the beauty, wonder and expressiveness of the human form. Don’t miss it! It will be held in gallery of the new Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds, WA. As juror and curator of the show, I can attest to the mastery and variety of the artwork. Come and be prepared to be inspired. #graphite_edmonds #artstartnorthwest #graphitenud
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This year, the Edmonds Art Studio Tour is Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, from 10am-5pm. The free, self-guided Edmonds Art Studio Tour is offered once a year as an opportunity to visit the private studios of local artists in the Edmonds area. This community event offers you a chance to purchase artwork, see new art being created, or just visit and ask questions of the artists. Check out the studio tour MAP. There are 41 artists represented in 23 studios featuring many art forms. You will find my sculpture studio on the MAP. It’s #11.
Besides completed sculptures, you will see some of my unfinished sculptures that are still being created. Among them is my current project on display in my studio. Its working title is Wow!
My sculpture, Into the Unknown is featured on the front of the brochure for the Edmonds Studio Tour, which is this weekend.
Check out the studio tour MAP. There are 35 artists represented in 21 studios featuring many art forms. You will find my sculpture studio on the MAP. It’s #11. https://e65c8f70-3214-437b-90ea-cea0a5f508cb.filesusr.com…. The free, self-guided Edmonds Art Studio Tour is offered once a year as an opportunity to visit the private studios of local artists in the Edmonds area. This community event offers you a chance to purchase artwork, see new art being created, or just visit and ask questions of the artists. If you are in town this weekend, don’t miss the tour!
The Schack Art Center’s Juried Art Show recently awarded First Place to my sculpture, Into the Unknown. View this award winning sculpture at Cole Gallery in Edmonds, WA.
EMERGING:
“Emerging” a sculpture in clay prior to bronze casting. The sculpture captures the blossoming of spring’s beauty. “Emerging” portrays a female figure–almost appearing as though she is a flower springing upward and blooming in springtime.EMERGING:
“Emerging” a sculpture in clay prior to bronze casting. The sculpture captures the blossoming of spring’s beauty. “Emerging” portrays a female figure–almost appearing as though she is a flower springing upward and blooming in springtime.EMERGING:
“Emerging” a sculpture in clay prior to bronze casting. The sculpture captures the blossoming of spring’s beauty. “Emerging” portrays a female figure–almost appearing as though she is a flower springing upward and blooming in springtime.EMERGING:
“Emerging” a sculpture in clay prior to bronze casting. The sculpture captures the blossoming of spring’s beauty. “Emerging” portrays a female figure–almost appearing as though she is a flower springing upward and blooming in springtime.
Watch for my announcement that Emerging has been cast. You then will be able to view her in bronze!
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The second of my two newly completed sculptures, In the Moment, conjures a moment in time that perhaps many of us have actually experienced recently. During this pandemic, many have felt isolated and yearning for some diversions to pass the time. However, we have been forced to become more introspective and pensive as the days have passed. As a result, we perhaps may be discovering some degree of peace in the midst of these unsettled times.
The sculpture is an image of a young girl who sits, musing, lost in reverie, she tunes out all else. In the simplicity of the moment, all is well in her serene world.
One of two of my most recently completed sculptures, this sculpture is 27″ high and captures the sense of surrender that many of us have been forced to adopt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is an image of a male casting his fate to the wind. He is seen hurtling forward into the unknown with a sense of abandon. A leap of faith into the uncertainty of what awaits.
Here is what ChatGPT had to say about my wondering if “Unfettered” might be a better title.
‘Both “Boundless” and “Unfettered” carry powerful connotations that can resonate deeply with the essence of your sculpture. Each word offers its unique nuances of freedom, expansiveness, and unrestrained energy. Whichever you choose, it will surely encapsulate the essence of your artwork.’
Hmm-m. ChatGPT can be so encouraging and supportive! I think it gets my message quite nicely.