Articles on Creating Sculpture
This selection of articles by members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors covers a variety of sculpture topics, sculpture processes, sculpture critiques and issues related to contemporary and traditional sculpture. Members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors share insights and perspectives through these articles and through live demonstrations and classes.
Who’s Doing What: September 2022
A few examples of what members have been creating in the past month.
President’s Message September 2022
It’s fall. The pace of life/work quickens as summer doldrums yield to fall activities.
Our next meeting is at Portland ADX on Wednesday, September 28 at 7pm. See the description for more details.
Virtual Creative Collaborations Exhibit
View the Creative Collaborations Exhibit. After months of head scratching, sketches, emails, phone calls, studio sessions and some actual work, a group…
Origin of a Successful Design
Sometimes an artist’s design takes on a life of its own. For Ulrich Pakker Studios, one such design is TriElements Fountain. This…
Claydream – A Documentary on Will Vinton Premiers August 12
Father of Claymation featured in a new documentary, “Claydream” opening August 8 at Cinema 21 in Portland, OR
PNWS Annual Picnic at Oregon Society of Artists August 28
The Annual Picnic will be Sunday, August 28 from 1-5pm at Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 S.W. Park Place, Portland. This year’s Annual Picnic will celebrate the installation of one of Olinka Broadfoot’s sculptures at Oregon Society of Artists.
Who’s Doing What: August 2022
A few examples of what members have been creating in the past month.
President’s Message August 2022
Mark you calendar for our upcoming parties, shows and meetings.
Don’t forget to post an article to your profile page so we can include it in the next newsletter.
I hope you’re enjoying the summer!
Alisa Looney Exhibits in ALCHEMY 6 – International Enameling Biennial
Two works by Alisa Looney are currently exhibiting in ALCHEMY 6, the 18th Biennial – International Juried Enamel Exhibition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.…
Two Online Enameling Courses offered by Alisa Looney
Alisa Looney is offering two consecutive online enamel on steel workshops through Pocosin Arts this Fall. Take either as a stand-alone course,…
Wander/Wonder: A Sculptured Dance Happening at Price Sculpture Forest
You are invited to a Sculpture Forest first: an immersive professional dance performance interacting with sculptures along our Forest trails. We are honored that famed choreographer Eva Stone selected the Sculpture Forest to create “Wander/Wonder: A Sculptured Dance Happening” and present it for the public with a professional dance troupe.
July 2022 Meeting at The Geode, Marty Eichinger’s Studio
Marty Eichinger, one of the PNWS founders, has changed direction with his latest explorations into epoxies. This is a live and Zoom meeting. Learn more…
President’s Message July 2022
Mark you calendar for our upcoming parties, shows and meetings.
Don’t forget to post an article to your profile page so we can include it in the next newsletter.
I hope you’re enjoying the summer!
Who’s Doing What: July 2022
Each month we feature sculptures in progress, work recently completed or information on member activities.
June 22nd, Wednesday Night meeting
Visit the studio of Ulrich Pakker via Zoom to insights on his large sculptures. “My artistic process creating metal sculptures, fountains and public art begins by visualizing the proposed artwork in as many ways as possible.” Learn more…
President’s Message June 2022
There’s a lot going on in the next few months. Here’s a quick list of what’s coming up:
We are partnering with Oregon Society of Artists for a May 2023 sculpture show. This will be an open call for entries. Rip Caswell will be the Juror. Cash awards will be given in several categories. Watch the monthly Calls for Artists. The listing will be added soon.
Who’s Doing What: June 2022
Each month we feature sculptures in progress, work recently completed or information on member activities.
Share the extraordinary.
I believe in synchronicity. When I’m working on a project, creating and solving the problem is part of the process. Exposing myself…
Oregon Potters Association show visit
There were many of the traditional items one would expect at a ceramic show and much more. I managed to take over 100 pictures some of which I will share below.
More details on NFT’s
Thank you to those of you who attended the meeting this month. While Dan Fine shared an overview about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT’s).…
Augmented Reality Exhibition Opportunity for Your Real-World Physical Sculpture in Public Sculpture Park
Call for Artists to new Augmented Reality exhibition of real-world physical sculptures at Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville on Whidbey Island
Who’s Doing What: May 2022
Each month we feature sculptures in progress, work recently completed or information on member activities.
President’s Message – May 2022
Our monthly meeting for April included an interview with stone sculptor, Art Wells. His insights included a perspective on selling through design…
Spacial Connections
My obsession with space continues. I have mentioned previously that in sculpture, space can create suspense. This month, I’d like you to…
RACC Grant Awarded to PNWS!!
We’re thrilled to announce that PNWS has been awarded a RACC Make/Learn/Build Grant to fund Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training for our…