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ARTISTIC PROCESS

The artistic process is inspiring to follow. Here I show the process of carving stone and wood. Stone fascinates people. In our unconscious mind we think of stone as an ancient symbol that endures for an eternity, so people often ask me:"How in the world do you carve stone?" as if I had magic powers. First, any stone that is possible to carve is considered "soft" such as soapstone, alabaster, limestone, marble, granite, jade, etc. You probably cannot carve the stone in your backyard because it is igneous rock and extremely hard. There is "direct" carving and "concept" carving. I usually use the "direct" carving method as you see here which means I need to keep my imagination open and flexible to all possibilities of how to fit my idea into the given shape. Often the completed sculpture has more power because it has merged with the life force in the movement of the shape of the medium. I find that drawing daily is essential because it expands my vocabulary of design in life forms so I can develop my unique art language.
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Now I can draw  my idea on the wood. Here comes the Fish!
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Now I can draw my idea on the wood. Here comes the Fish!

  • Now I can draw  my idea on the wood. Here comes the Fish!
  • After using precision knives, a wood rasp and various smaller curved and flat rifflers I have now defined the shape and details. A Fish is born! .....almost done...
  • The form is now carved and complete..except for the eyes. Notice how the stripes appeared and seem fish-like. I consider this a gift from the wood because it enhances the fish feeling of the piece.
  • I think effective sculpture is defined by simplicity of form. I  carve each detail deeply so that I can emphasize a strong contrast of light and shadow which defines the form.<br />
Also I like to depart from the "realistic" fish. I want create something new and original,<br />
a fish I have never seen. I am seeking the "feeling of fish".<br />
Now it is time to carve the eyes and sand and finish the Fish.
  • MOON PHASES No.2 LANI KAI FULL MOON<br />
in process 5<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
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in process 3<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
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in process 1<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
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in process 2<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
  • MOON PHASES No.2 LANI KAI FULL MOON<br />
in process 4<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
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in process 6<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
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in process 7<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
  • MOON PHASES No.2 LANI KAI FULL MOON<br />
in process 8<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
  • MOON PHASES No.2 LANI KAI FULL MOON<br />
in process 9<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
  • MOON PHASES No.2 LANI KAI FULL MOON<br />
in process 10<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
  • MOON PHASES No.2 LANI KAI FULL MOON<br />
in process 11<br />
NM Saltillo Cedar
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