An interesting journey on the road, sculpting from wood and in clay for bronze sculptures. This blog reflects weekly conversations about sculpting, art shows, museum exhibitions, art organzations, galleries, selling art and the business of art.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Heading South - Celebration of Fine Art
Our bags are packed, we ready to go! Heading out tomorrow, hoping for clear roads. It is suppose to snow in the morning but warm up to 37, so that means a little rain. Wish us luck on our 1250 mile trek south for the next couple days. Visit us at the http://www.celebrateart.com/ from January 16-March 28, 2010.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Oak Chairs for Sunday's Dress - Sculpture
Ken is busy creating oak chairs for Sunday's Dress. Each chair is created individually, hand doweled, hand sanded and finished for each sculpture. The chairs need to be completed prior to casting bronze, so that the waxes are fit to the chair before they are cast. Usually, it takes a couple days to create five chairs, this time it has taken over a week, with the cold weather, drying time was delayed. Below is the finished sculpture-American Pi - Sunday's Dress.
(c)2009 Ken Newman Sculptures
(c)2009 Ken Newman Sculptures
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Gift Memberships to Art Societies and Museums
As the economic recovery continues, don't forget to contribute to non-profits or not for profit organizations who promote the arts in our society. All have been affected during this tough economic times and could use your contributions, every little bit help. Consider giving gift memberships to others.
Below are a couple art/museum organizations:
National Sculpture Society NYC - promting sculpture throughout the United States. http://www.nationalsculpturesociety.org/ http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method/main.give
Any amount you contribute will help continue to promote the mission of the National Sculpture Society!
$250 sends Sculpture Review magazine to ten art schools for one year
$500 covers a juror's costs to an NSS Awards Exhibition
$1,000 provides an honorarium for a speaker at an NSS event
$1,500 keeps our website current for one month with the latest news
$2,000 provides on educational scholarship for a sculpture student
$3,500 will underwrite the production of an educational film
Society of Animal Artists - NYC http://www.societyofanimalartists.com/patronform.html 501(c)3
Devoted to promoting excellence in the artistic portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet, and to the education of the public through its informative art seminars, lectures and teaching demonstrations.
Contributing Members are entitled to the following benefits:
• All Society Newsletters and Annual Exhibition catalogs
• Invitation to attend exhibition openings
• Invitation to attend the Annual Meeting
• Acknowledgment in the Annual Exhibition catalog
• Opportunity to sponsor individual art awards
Contributing Membership is available in four categories:
• Patron Member $100-$249 - All of the benefits described above.
• Sponsoring Member $250-$999 - All of the benefits of a Patron Member plus admission for two to the Annual Member's Banquet at no charge.
• Sustaining Member $1000-$4,999 - All of the benefits of a Sponsoring Member plus admission for two to all Member activities during the Annual Exhibition at no charge.
• Partner Member $5,000+ - All of the benefits of a Sustaining Member plus an expanded acknowledgement in the Annual Exhibition catalog.
Woodson Art Museum, Wausau WI http://www.lywam.org/
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts many exhibitions each year including Birds in Art.
They offer a wide range of patron memberships with benefits.
$50 Family/Household
$75 Partner
$150 Associate
$250 Patron
$350 Friend
$500 Connoisseur
$1000 Collector
$2500+ Benefactor
Below are a couple art/museum organizations:
National Sculpture Society NYC - promting sculpture throughout the United States. http://www.nationalsculpturesociety.org/ http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method/main.give
Any amount you contribute will help continue to promote the mission of the National Sculpture Society!
$250 sends Sculpture Review magazine to ten art schools for one year
$500 covers a juror's costs to an NSS Awards Exhibition
$1,000 provides an honorarium for a speaker at an NSS event
$1,500 keeps our website current for one month with the latest news
$2,000 provides on educational scholarship for a sculpture student
$3,500 will underwrite the production of an educational film
Society of Animal Artists - NYC http://www.societyofanimalartists.com/patronform.html 501(c)3
Devoted to promoting excellence in the artistic portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet, and to the education of the public through its informative art seminars, lectures and teaching demonstrations.
Contributing Members are entitled to the following benefits:
• All Society Newsletters and Annual Exhibition catalogs
• Invitation to attend exhibition openings
• Invitation to attend the Annual Meeting
• Acknowledgment in the Annual Exhibition catalog
• Opportunity to sponsor individual art awards
Contributing Membership is available in four categories:
• Patron Member $100-$249 - All of the benefits described above.
• Sponsoring Member $250-$999 - All of the benefits of a Patron Member plus admission for two to the Annual Member's Banquet at no charge.
• Sustaining Member $1000-$4,999 - All of the benefits of a Sponsoring Member plus admission for two to all Member activities during the Annual Exhibition at no charge.
• Partner Member $5,000+ - All of the benefits of a Sustaining Member plus an expanded acknowledgement in the Annual Exhibition catalog.
Woodson Art Museum, Wausau WI http://www.lywam.org/
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts many exhibitions each year including Birds in Art.
They offer a wide range of patron memberships with benefits.
$50 Family/Household
$75 Partner
$150 Associate
$250 Patron
$350 Friend
$500 Connoisseur
$1000 Collector
$2500+ Benefactor
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Bronze Lost Wax Process
The lost wax bronze process by the National Sculpture Society :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgEIM-NbhQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgEIM-NbhQ
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
It looks like the snow might stop soon. Over 10 inches of pretty heavy snow, with 4-6 more inches tonight. Suppose to warm up tomorrow. I spent the day stamping, sealing and mailing our December newsletter. Hope to post it on line in the next couple days. The checklist of TO-DOs is getting smaller and Scottsdale is looking closer.
Emma, the lab flushed and then returned her first pheasant a couple days ago. Ken and her have been walking daily in the fields, she couldn't figure them out. Ken was happy to get a couple weeks with Emma in the fields before we head south. She has such a good nose, but apparently the pheasants are more intellegent than the grouse or chukar. Now I need to find a receipe, it's been over 8 years since I have prepared a pheasant.
Ken is off working with a local welder on a new pedestal design for a wood sculpture. He is also completing a new small wood sculpture, inspired by our fall travels. It always amazes me how he works in wood.
So much to do before we spend 70 days in the big white tents at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona. http://www.celebrateart.com/
Emma, the lab flushed and then returned her first pheasant a couple days ago. Ken and her have been walking daily in the fields, she couldn't figure them out. Ken was happy to get a couple weeks with Emma in the fields before we head south. She has such a good nose, but apparently the pheasants are more intellegent than the grouse or chukar. Now I need to find a receipe, it's been over 8 years since I have prepared a pheasant.
Ken is off working with a local welder on a new pedestal design for a wood sculpture. He is also completing a new small wood sculpture, inspired by our fall travels. It always amazes me how he works in wood.
So much to do before we spend 70 days in the big white tents at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona. http://www.celebrateart.com/
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
2 degrees! Go Broncos!
Well, nothing like Sculpting on the Road in sub-zero weather. Last year we left for Arizona in a minus degree temps, but a clear road situation. This year we get back just in time to weather sub zero temps in Idaho and deal with all the problems of living in an RV. Ken's having a hard time focusing on sculpting in this weather, I am having a hard time keeping my computer warm.
Frozen waterpump, frozen water lines are only a few of the challenges, oh, what would life be without challenges. Emma got to jump a couple quail yesterday, so she is happy. Her winter coat is just starting to come in and she will be losing it once we hit Scottsdale. We will survive, we may be heading south sooner than in the past.
Most of Boise will be heading south about the same time, hey how about those Broncos!
Deb
Frozen waterpump, frozen water lines are only a few of the challenges, oh, what would life be without challenges. Emma got to jump a couple quail yesterday, so she is happy. Her winter coat is just starting to come in and she will be losing it once we hit Scottsdale. We will survive, we may be heading south sooner than in the past.
Most of Boise will be heading south about the same time, hey how about those Broncos!
Deb
Monday, December 7, 2009
Birds in Art Opens at the Muskegon Museum of Art in Michigan
Just received the postcard for the opening of Birds in Art at the Muskegon Art Museum in Muskegon MI. The exhibition runs from December 10, 2009 through February 14, 2010. This is the first venue on the museum tour which runs through 2011. Ken's sculpture Observing Grace, a bronze curlew was chosen for the tour.
A quote from the postcard:
"The 60 artists from the United States and 10 other countries represented in the Birds in Art exhibition have created a microcosm of the world's fascinating avian diversity using their bird subjects as metaphors, to make ecological statements, or simply as objects of beauty. Whether the subjects are backyard feeder favorites or exotic species from around the world, an international cast of artists interprets avian themes and habitats employing diverse styles and mediums. Each work reflects the universal appeal of birds and their tradition as a source of inspiration."
If you are in the Michigan area, be sure to visit the exhibition; http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org/
296 W Webster Ave
Muskegon MI 49440
231-720-2570
A quote from the postcard:
"The 60 artists from the United States and 10 other countries represented in the Birds in Art exhibition have created a microcosm of the world's fascinating avian diversity using their bird subjects as metaphors, to make ecological statements, or simply as objects of beauty. Whether the subjects are backyard feeder favorites or exotic species from around the world, an international cast of artists interprets avian themes and habitats employing diverse styles and mediums. Each work reflects the universal appeal of birds and their tradition as a source of inspiration."
If you are in the Michigan area, be sure to visit the exhibition; http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org/
296 W Webster Ave
Muskegon MI 49440
231-720-2570
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Upcoming Show - The Celebration of Fine Art
With one holiday behind and the next one coming fast, the focus in the studio and office is preparing for the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale AZ. This 70 day show, runs from 10am-6pm daily... It involves creating a studio in 4 days and being ready to work and welcome clients and visitors to the show on January 16!
Visit the website, http://www.celebrateart.com/ it will give you a feel of the show... 100 working artists in all meduims, all genres in the same 40,000 sqft tent. Watch for updates to the blog on this show as the weeks move forward to opening day.. January 16-March 28 in Scottsdale Arizona,
Visit the website, http://www.celebrateart.com/ it will give you a feel of the show... 100 working artists in all meduims, all genres in the same 40,000 sqft tent. Watch for updates to the blog on this show as the weeks move forward to opening day.. January 16-March 28 in Scottsdale Arizona,
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Art Organizations
Ken is a member of the following organizations:
Elected Member:
National Sculpture Society, NYC NY
Allied Artists of America, Inc. NYC, NY
Audubon Artists, Inc. NYC, NY
Signature Member:
Society of Animal Artists, Inc. NYC, NY
Artists for Conservation, Inc. CANADA
Member
McCall Artist Connection, McCALL ID
Each organization provides avenues for exposure to exhibition opportunities, sales venues, curator review, exposure through websites, jury exposure, mentoring and presentation opportunities, validation of work by peers and particpation in promoting art.
Last week, we participated in the 4th Annual McCall Artist Connection Holiday Show in McCall ID and it is the comradery of artists that we love, especially this small group focused on growing the arts in the McCall area of Idaho.
No matter where you live join an art group. It is crutial to find the support of others and is wonderful to share experiences and grow as a group.
View links to the right for each of the organizations listed above.
Elected Member:
National Sculpture Society, NYC NY
Allied Artists of America, Inc. NYC, NY
Audubon Artists, Inc. NYC, NY
Signature Member:
Society of Animal Artists, Inc. NYC, NY
Artists for Conservation, Inc. CANADA
Member
McCall Artist Connection, McCALL ID
Each organization provides avenues for exposure to exhibition opportunities, sales venues, curator review, exposure through websites, jury exposure, mentoring and presentation opportunities, validation of work by peers and particpation in promoting art.
Last week, we participated in the 4th Annual McCall Artist Connection Holiday Show in McCall ID and it is the comradery of artists that we love, especially this small group focused on growing the arts in the McCall area of Idaho.
No matter where you live join an art group. It is crutial to find the support of others and is wonderful to share experiences and grow as a group.
View links to the right for each of the organizations listed above.
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