From the monthly archives: March 2006
How do you go about choosing a name for a piece? Sometimes it’s straightforward and obvious – like the manatee sculpture I simply titled “Manatee”. It didn’t need any additional mystique from a name. It would be like a cow wearing pearls – a bit absurd. Although sometimes absurd can be fun
But what [...]
I recently came across this profile on Leonard Olson of The Kaleidoscope Factory: Kaleidoscope maker sees life metaphor in changing images.
The simple beauty of the kaleidoscope first captured Leonard Olson’s attention in 1997, when at age 44, he had a heart attack that led to bypass surgery. [...]
Came across this article on Meridith Dittmar and her polymer clay work. The article doesn’t have many pictures so check out her website to see her sculptures – they’re worth a look, and I’m pretty sure they’ll give you a smile.
Meredith Dittmar’s art exists in a world [...]
If you’re in the Rhode Island area, you can see my kaleidoscopes on exhibit at the Clark Memorial Library in Richmond. If they’re not too busy, ask one of the librarians if they can unlock the case so you can pick up the kaleidoscopes and see the different views.
I’ll also be [...]
This is my latest sculpture. I decided to make a free standing manatee this time. There is a stiff wire armature inside the base and manatee which supports it.
I think I’ll probably end up putting the clay base on another wooden base – I have one just the right size that just [...]
Interesting article on Gods of the Crafty Set – three people who have made a career with crafts.
They cut, stamp and sprinkle for a living. When they announce a new idea, everyone perks up. Fans wait in line to gush and to have a picture snapped with them.
Heidi [...]
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