The making of a ring. I usually get so excited about pendant ideas, that even if I sit down to make a ring... I get distracted and make more pendants. This is the first (of several) organic style rings, entirely hand fabricated with carefully carved details. This is the ring before finishing. This is the finished ring; oxidized with a high polish:
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"Meet the Makers in Your Midst - Holiday Market" - Friday, November 25, through Sunday the 27th, we will be presenting works at Wickham Woodlands Manor, 255 State School Rd, Warwick, NY 10990. Hosted by Wickham Works, this prestigious event is held in the newly renovated center at the Mid-Orange Correctional Facility, which has been purchased and redeveloped for the enjoyment of the community. More information: www.facebook.com/events/317773735247549/ My work with Rise of the Jack O' Lantern has come to an end, until next year! Our East Coast studio went through 50.000 pumpkins, many of which were 100+ pounds. Here is a photo of me working at Old Westbury Gardens, on a Live Carve. I wanted to make sure everyone, even the little ones, were able to get up close and see the detail. Here I have the pumpkin on the ground, and I had to squat to work. It was worth every moment, because the kids loved seeing the magic. Carving with my favorite little fans, up close and personal. Ages 3 and 6. Goofing around with co-worker and fellow artist Tony Vitek from Middletown. TEAM EFFORT: Tony illustrated this Hank from 'Finding Dory' pumpkin and I carved it. See me in action in the PIX-11 News clip below. That's my paint brush, and my hand, and my ultra-serious face. VIDEO: youtu.be/G6CCuiSntmU We had a great time at Goshen Art Walk on October the 15th; pumpkins were carved, kids laughed and I spilled a coffee or two. I worked on new designs at the show, and even used stone settings for the first time. We also used our new credit card reader, and took our first credit card custom orders right at the show! It was a mile-stone day and made our hearts smile. The wind blew, HARD, and broke a few displays but my son and hubby had the best attitudes, so nothing could get me down. Here's my kiddo "working" on one of our newest peices. (I pay him in Matchbox Cars.) New Frontiers: Stone Setting!!I want to thank Connie Rose for her beautiful spirit, I so enjoyed your presence and thank you for loaning me a hand mirror.
I also want to say "Congratulations!" to fellow visual artist Dan Walsh (IG: @danwalsh88) , who had an amazing and inspiring display. Thank you, Dav Walker and JD, for being my angels standing by and for always having extra smiles when I need them most. Live Pumpkin Carving in Long Island 10/23I will be joining some amazing artists for live pumpkin carving on Sunday, October the 23rd.
The art pumpkins weigh an average of 110 pounds, and take hours to complete. It usually took me about two to three hours to do the illustration, then another 2+ hours to carve. Old Westbury has a beautiful garden, and is the perfect setting for a leisurely, fall, stroll through the pumpkin display. Come see me at work, and enjoy the countless HOURS we have all put into making a BEAUTIFUL "Rise of the Jack'O'Lantern" display for all ages. This entire process has been an awesome collaboration; some of the pumpkins that I illustrated, were carved by someone else and they absolutely did them justice. Others were illustrated by someone else, and hand carved by me. ABOVE: Dracula; illustrated by me. Hillary; carved by me. Bride of Frankenstein; carved by me and illustrated by Will Teran. (Old Westbury and "love" are not my work.) I am delighted to be a part of the Goshen Art Walk this Saturday, the 15th. Please stop by and visit while I will be painting or working on a new illustration.
Hope to see you there. I have been working all hours to illustrate, paint and carve pumpkins for Rise of the Jack O'Lantern events with a team of exceptional artists (amazing people). It has been an honor and a pure joy to sit among them. Please take a look at "The Rise" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRISE.org/ and give it a "LIKE". If you want to see these works of art illuminated and in person, check thier website for ticket availability because they DO sell out. www.therise.org http://www.nj.com/…/rise_of_the_jack_o_lanterns_2016_new_je… I am excited to share that I will be joining some amazing artists in a group effort to bring 1000's of Jack O'Lanterns to life in the NY, NJ, Boston and Los Angeles areas. During September and October, hundreds of skills artitisants (including me) will be happily illustrating and carving pumpkins, some weighing over 100 lbs! Please check dates and times, and plan on visiting the event. www.therise.org If you want me to let you know when and where I will be doing a LIVE Pumpkin Sculpting Demonstration, please enter your email over there ---------> Images and additional information courtesy of www.therise.org website: From The Rise of the Jack O'Lantern Website:
***All New for 2016!*** Returning to New York and Los Angeles and debuting in New Jersey and Boston is the most iconic, truly unique family-friendly fall event, RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns! Come see thousands of hand-carved illuminated jack o’lanterns creatively arranged along a scenic walking path and set to a musical score designed to bring out the Halloween spirit in visitors of all ages! The various new and exciting themes created for 2016 are sure to impress both RISE newbies and returning RISE fans. This year, we’re DOUBLING the number of intricately carved 100+ pound pumpkins on display which our artists spend 10-15 hours on per pumpkin to illustrate and carve to perfection. We’re also bringing back our iconic multi-pumpkin structures that consist of dozens of illuminated jack o’lanterns assembled into life-sized pieces of art. You’ll see classic fan-favorites like life-sized dinosaurs, dragons, and safari animals, as well as a number of new structures featuring time-honored characters from some favorite movies, including one that will make you feel like you’re in a galaxy far, far, away. |
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