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.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Raspberry Pie - Time to Bake Again
Ken spent the day packing the small trailer with artwork, pedestals and tools for a trip to Northern California later next week. I spent the day cleaning, wrapping bronzes and baking a raspberry/rhubarb pie. Tom and Tammy Lucas, our artist friends from Wyoming headed out today, braving the winds and hoping to be home in time to celebrate Easter with family.
Heading out to gallery walk in Scottsdale on Thursday and then on Friday to Sedona to sculpt at Golden Lotus Gallery during First Friday ArtWalk.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Countdown at the Celebration of Fine Art..10,9,8
8 more days at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale! Finishing up the show with a focus towards completing works and welcoming clients and new visitors to the show. If you haven't already, check out a virtual tour at the NW Salon website at http://www.nwsalon.com/
Be our guest the last couple days of the show, drop us a note at newmansculptures@jps.net
Be our guest the last couple days of the show, drop us a note at newmansculptures@jps.net
Friday, March 19, 2010
Joe Woodford's Vessel makes it out of the kiln at the Celebration of Fine Art
We (Ken and I) really enjoy watching an artist going outside of the comfort zone to create art. Ken always says an artist creates their best work when they struggle and expand their horizons. I don't know all the correct terms to describe his work, but Joe Woodford just took his work to another level.
Using his new mobile kiln called Cookie at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale Arizona, http://www.celebrateart.com/
Joe Woodford really pushed the boundaries with this vessel.
Visit his website at http://www.josephwoodford.com/
Models and Critics join Ken at the Celebration of Fine Art
Last week visitors from Southern California showed up to see what Ken was up to at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale AZ. While critiquing his new figurative sculpture, one ended up striking a similar pose...
Friday, March 12, 2010
In the Middle, new figurative sculpture continues at The Celebration of Fine Art
This is number three in a series of female figurative sculptures.
Arms and head will evolve shortly, once Ken works the posture in his head.
Stop by the Celebration of Fine Art to see the progress, http://www.celebrateart.com/
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The beginning...at the Celebration of Fine Art
Check back for updates or stop by the show at http://www.celebrateart.com/
Monday, March 8, 2010
Starting new figurative work at Celebration of Fine Art
Yesterday, Ken started to put clay on his new armature for #3 in a series of women figurative sculptures. He is very absorbed into anatomy right now. I bought him a great anatomy book, it is 2ft by 3ft and it shows amazing anatomy images, and he can actually see it without glasses.
Ken is self-taught and has not had any training except for two classes at the Scottsdale Artists School over five years ago. He works things out in his head and things start to happen. He has been contemplating this sculpture for over a year, so I am really excited to see its progression.
A little background on the sculpture series called "American Pi":
Ken wanted to sculpt a women, but not the perfect women. So, over the period of a year he spoke with women from their 20's to 60's and asked them who they looked to when they struggled, who mentored them, who did they think of when times are tough. Over 90 percent said their grandmother or great aunt. So with those thoughts he focused on his grandmother's generation.
"Sunday’s Dress is an attempt at capturing the lost generation of women who widowed early, ran farms and were the matriarchs of the family during the depression and war years and became a foundation of strength for future generations. I hoped to capture their strength and dignity, and of course their caring hands. The long dress and apron can be found back centuries, although it is lost in today’s society. I chose to remember the past and its impact on women of the future, the solid oak chair was the chair of choice. Placed on a limestone base, she is truly an earthy woman".
This is the first in a series “American Pi”, the next sculpture is called “A New Perm” and is a reflection of the 1950’s.
American Pi– A New Perm is the second in a series of women figurative sculptures, the first was Sunday’s Dress. Set in the 1950’s when chrome, vinyl and Formica was in most every kitchen in America, and the prosperity of America was abundant. A nude was chosen to capture the innocence and the full body to depict the prosperity of the times.
The beginning of the influence and the future role of television and marketing on women in society is reflected in the hair, somewhat Hollywood in style. The perm became the norm for women with home perms gaining popularity. My memories of family weekends with extended family included, cards for the men and home perms for the women. The kitchen was the center of the house and the furniture a symbol of the times.
So watch for updates on the new sculpture.
Ken is self-taught and has not had any training except for two classes at the Scottsdale Artists School over five years ago. He works things out in his head and things start to happen. He has been contemplating this sculpture for over a year, so I am really excited to see its progression.
A little background on the sculpture series called "American Pi":
Ken wanted to sculpt a women, but not the perfect women. So, over the period of a year he spoke with women from their 20's to 60's and asked them who they looked to when they struggled, who mentored them, who did they think of when times are tough. Over 90 percent said their grandmother or great aunt. So with those thoughts he focused on his grandmother's generation.
"Sunday’s Dress is an attempt at capturing the lost generation of women who widowed early, ran farms and were the matriarchs of the family during the depression and war years and became a foundation of strength for future generations. I hoped to capture their strength and dignity, and of course their caring hands. The long dress and apron can be found back centuries, although it is lost in today’s society. I chose to remember the past and its impact on women of the future, the solid oak chair was the chair of choice. Placed on a limestone base, she is truly an earthy woman".
This is the first in a series “American Pi”, the next sculpture is called “A New Perm” and is a reflection of the 1950’s.
American Pi– A New Perm is the second in a series of women figurative sculptures, the first was Sunday’s Dress. Set in the 1950’s when chrome, vinyl and Formica was in most every kitchen in America, and the prosperity of America was abundant. A nude was chosen to capture the innocence and the full body to depict the prosperity of the times.
The beginning of the influence and the future role of television and marketing on women in society is reflected in the hair, somewhat Hollywood in style. The perm became the norm for women with home perms gaining popularity. My memories of family weekends with extended family included, cards for the men and home perms for the women. The kitchen was the center of the house and the furniture a symbol of the times.
So watch for updates on the new sculpture.
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