Weekly Updates- May 22, 2024
This past week (or month since my last weekly update) has had me doing all sorts of things besides actually sculpting. It seems that the more work I produce the busier my life gets. Or maybe it’s more like the older I get, the more interest I have in life outside of art. And while the past month has given us more sunlight, it is maybe a little natural to feel the pull towards getting outside and getting our much needed dose of vitamin D.
A couple weekends ago we held a graduation party for Jessica’s oldest daughter who graduated from CSU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art and Art History with a concentration in fibers. We are so proud of her and how she has fought her way to getting her degree and now working in the field she loves (she was hired to a company that makes looms two days after graduation!!) She has been making art since I’ve known her (all of 13 years) and I know well before that, as well. While the gathering was almost broken up by crop dusters the morning of (our old farm house is surrounded by alfalfa fields), we had a great turnout, good weather and we displayed some of our daughters art as part of the party.
The nice Spring weather has had me out in the early mornings watching the sunrise and planning for each day’s tasks. While I have been struggling to find a rhythm and balance with producing new sculptures I have been busy with projects.
A couple weeks ago I installed two of my life size bronze Honor Guards in a small town in Nebraska. The sculptures were placed at a beautiful Veterans park that had been completed for a few years, designed by one of my clients.
On my way to install, I had made a pit stop in another small town not far from where I had to be the next day. Bartlett, Nebraska is a town of about 100 people and has a beautiful sculpture garden by Loveland sculptor (and one of my biggest influences) Herb Mignery. The Mignery Sculpture Garden is a must see for any sculptor, young or old. About 40-50 of Herbs sculptures are placed outside the Museum in what feels like an outdoor display you’d find in Paris. The sculptures are well taken care of and well loved by the few people who called Bartlett home. I had the privilege of talking with Herb’s longtime friend, Bob who shared some stories of his friendship with the great sculptor. After I left Bartlett I felt I had a renewed sense of purpose and was inspired all over again.
In the studio we have a lot going on. In total there are 33 sculptures in various stages between clay and bronze! So, a lot of my time has been spent managing all of these projects and their various deadlines. When I’m not managing these projects I have been sculpting on a 6 foot 8 inch tall private commission called I/Universe. The sculpture, when complete, will be installed in Vail at a collectors home overlooking the beautiful Vail landscape.
Below are various photos from the past month. Happy SCULPTing!
