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Most artists I know personally, now, are not bitter (as far as I can tell). They are like me, day-job artists who pursue their craft and concepts because of a subconscious, driving impulse. If that impulse is ignored, if we bottle up those ideas and don’t find time to work with our hands, we become cranky. -Paul Nielson

impacting culture for the good

Wow! That was a quick trip!

Just got back from the Omaha area this afternoon. I left yesterday around 8am and was back in Rushville by 4pm. The point...oh yes the point, the reason why I went... My good, good friend Mike invited me to come out and speak with one of the classes he teaches at Nebraska Christian College. The class, Interpreting Contemporary Culture was a fantastic group to dialog with. We talked and chewed on a variety of thoughts and questions related to the role of visual arts in our world today. I certainly could get used to working with students at the university level...

And now, (pause) in closing (pause and deep sigh) I would like to thank everyone who made this possible...sorry, I found this little last bit amusing as I was collecting my thoughts. Maybe I'm still in bit of a driving coma.

Thanks again you guys. I really had a great time. Who knows, maybe a piece of sculpture will end up on the campus of NCC some day.

Here are a few links to check out if you want to dig a bit deeper.

www.artspastor.blogspot.com
www.woostercollective.com
www.arrestedmotion.com
www.arthouseamerica.com
www.internationalartsmovment.org
www.ordinaryneighbor.blogspot.com
www.culture-making.com

New photos

Just a few shots that were recently taken by my good friend Tonya. Still not sure if they will be painted or not.
The anvil piece is slowly moving along with several others on the back burner.

News...update

Although I have not finished the paint on the boats piece I had to begin work on a new piece. And yes, the boats will be finished by the end of this month...they have to be. I am submitting it for possible display in an upcoming show out of state.

This photo shows the early stages of the first of two sculptures that will utilize a Doric/Ionic column. The other will support a bench vise. Want to know more, well just ask.

love, peace and hair grease.

Finals Week...finally

These photos are from my "final exam" this semester. The piece is almost complete, just a few adjustments and paint.

Overall it is about 12' in length, 5' in width and height. All reclaimed lumber.

Really?

This is the short list of what remains to be completed on my current sculpture. Did I mention that the end of the semester is next week?