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.
Mask Making Workshop with Russ Ford
Members (or potential members) are invited to join this two session workshop on the 8th and 15th of January 2023. The event is designed as a team-building experience as well as an opportunity to push around some clay.
President’s Message November 2022
Changes are the theme of the immediate future. In an attempt to engage and involve more of our members, we are looking at additional times and formats for our meetings.
Who’s Doing What: November 2022
A few examples of what members have been creating in the past month.
Collaborative Sculpture Event in New Zealand includes several PNWS Members
Collaboration seems to have a major impact on the participants. Follow the links to learn more, or comment on this article to get a conversation started.
Discoveries or Why I attend symposiums
am a direct sculptor. Here is what that means: Also referred to as taille directe. A less planned approach to carving in which the sculptor carves the finished sculpture without using intermediate models or maquettes.
The Magic of The Mix
Mix it up. Keep the input fresh. Never accept an obvious answer. Never repeat yourself. Good enough is never good enough. Each piece is another step of the journey. Each has to move you forward.
President’s Message October 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.
Focused Interest Groups within PNWS
Recent proposals presented to the PNWS Board have prompted a revival of Focused Interest Groups (FIGs) within PNWS, previously known as special…
Who’s Doing What: October 2022
A few examples of what members have been creating in the past month.
Newport show Title: Into the Depths
Into the Depths, is offered as a prompt for a new piece, perhaps an object of mysterious origin. Or maybe you are inspired to make a more direct statement about the oceanic setting for our show at NVAC.
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…