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Summer 2024 Newsletter

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Check out the latest goings on at Indio Metal Arts in this newsletter. Sign up for my email if you’d like to have them delivered straight to you first!

An exerpt from the Newsletter below…

“Hi friends! 

Thanks for checking out my second newsletter of 2024. I’m grateful to be able to connect with you! I appreciate the support whether I’ve known you for years or we just met. Below I share how to connect with me and see the work in person. I also reveal my remaining shows of the year, information on a live demonstration and two new galleries that represent me.

I hope you’re having a great summer where you are. Perhaps the longer days are allowing you to get outside? My wish is that you’re spending the time doing what you love to do. I hope the warm days are allowing for more movement in all areas of your lives.

Things are humming along in my studio. I’m a maker, that’s how I process my life and find meaning. I explore lots of concepts, feelings and design through steel. In the summer, it’s definitely easier to work late if I look out the window and it’s still light outside. See below where I share many images of some of my newest sculptures.

This weekend I’ll be at the Chehalem Art Affair! Clink the link to watch a video of last year’s event. It’s a sweet little show in a forested setting with live music, wood fired pizza and wine. The weather looks like it will be perfect! This is the 20th anniversary of the event for Larry and Debi who host it on at their property. They are both potters and this is also the location of their studios!

Later in the fall and winter I’m excited to have been juried into two shows: The Salem Arts Festival September 13th-15th in Bush’s Pasture Park as well as the Wild Arts Festival December 6th-8th. I’m also looking forward to giving a live demonstration on metal shaping and an artist talk at the Dragonfire Gallery for the Earth & Ocean Festival.

The first of two new galleries for me is the wonderful artist run Gallery 408 that just opened in May in Camas, Washington! The second space I talk about is accompanied by a video. In it I describe my first delivery to Green Space Design which represents me now in Salem. 

Looking forward to seeing you soon!”

Full newsletter here.

New Work, Spring Updates and Show Schedule for 2019

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NEW WORK

Moonscape- 21"H x 16"W.
Moonscape- 21″H x 16″W.
Geo Wall Hanging- 24"H x 22"D x 1"D.
Geo Wall Hanging- 24″H x 22″D x 1″D.
Spring Moon- 14"H.
Spring Moon- 14″H.
Geo Standing- 11"H
Geo Standing- 11″H
CopperTails- 3'Hx10"W.
CopperTails- 3’Hx10″W.
Sprig Bundle w/ Orange Flowers- 40"Lx11"W
Sprig Bundle w/ Orange Flowers- 40″Lx11″W

SMALL SCALE

Industrial Feather- 7'Hx20"W. Aluminum and steel.
Industrial Feather- 7’Hx20″W. Aluminum and steel.
Industrial Feather detail top, expanded mesh, aluminum cable, steel- 7'Hx20"W
Industrial Feather detail top, expanded mesh, aluminum cable, steel- 7’Hx20″W
Industrial Feather detail bottom. Forged rebar base, aluminum cable- 7'Hx20"W
Industrial Feather detail bottom. Forged rebar base, aluminum cable- 7’Hx20″W
Cascade- 6'Hx12"W. Scrap chain of various gauges, laser cut remnant, industrial drop base.
Cascade- 6’Hx12″W. Scrap chain of various gauges, laser cut remnant, industrial drop base.

LARGE SCALE

CLIENT PHOTOS

Yarn Orb purchased at Charbonneau Art Festival-2.5'H
Yarn Orb purchased at Charbonneau Art Festival-2.5’H
Planetary purchased and Home & Garden- 4'H
Planetary purchased and Home & Garden- 4’H
Custom Bubble Screen Wall Hanging- 6'Hx21"W
Custom Bubble Screen Wall Hanging- 6’Hx21″W
Moonscape purchased at gathering of the Guilds- 21"Hx16"W
Moonscape purchased at gathering of the Guilds- 21″Hx16″W
Moonscape in custom cabnet.
Moonscape in custom cabnet.

 

WORKING ON A COMMISSION

BUBBLE SCREEN WALL HANGING

THE FURBALL: CATURDAY NIGHT FEVER was a blast! I donated this Bird in a Nest which raised $180.00 for the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. So many people gave generously to the all the silent and public auction items. Such a great cause and so much fun! If you need help with a feral cat population near you or you need to spay/neuter your own pets, call the FCCO.

The Furball, Caturday Night Fever
Red Bird in Nest on base- 3’H. Reclaimed chain, steel.

SHOW SCHEDULE

LAKE OSWEGO READS I’m honored to participate in the Lake Oswego Reads program this year, an annual event sponsored by the Lake Oswego Public Library. In it, 20 artists read a novel then create one piece inspired by it. It travels to 9 locations throughout the year, with month long viewing at each. All pieces are available for sale. Opening reception at the Lakewood Center for the Arts on February 4th.

THE GATHERING OF THE GUILDS which includes my guild, the CREATIVE METAL ARTS GUILD will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, April 26th – 28th. Six guilds will show their work: Wood, Glass, Bead, Weavers, Metal and ceramic. See me in Booth 1-M.

21ST ANNUAL FURBALL: CATURDAY NIGHT FEVER I’m excited to have donated a piece for this event. Help the Feral Cat Coalition raise money with silent and live auctions. Come to the Portland Art Museum and celebrate with food, drinks and disco dancing for a good cause, ticket available at the FCCO website, May 4th.

ASSOCIATION OF NW LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS TOUR I’m honored to display my work in a beautiful home landscape located in Lake Oswego, June 22nd. This is a guided tour with presentations by each professional designer. Check website for tickets.

LAKE OSWEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS  at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego,  June 21st – 23rd.

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL at Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem, July 19th – 21st.

MULTNOMAH ART CENTER GALLERY Pacific Northwest Sculptors present, “Unmatched Pairs”, which is a collaboration between its members. There are 10 pairs of artists. On exhibit will be one piece from each person and one of their collaborations. September 6th – October 1st.

FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS in Troutdale at Glenn Auto Park, September 21st & 22nd. I’ll be doing demonstrations under the pavilion with 5 other Pacific Northwest Sculptors.

International Sculpture Conference, events TBD, October 12th-15th.

LOCAL 14 at the World Forestry Center, October 4th – 6th.

PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS at my studio, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, two weekends in a row, October 12th & 13th and 19th & 20th.

RAIN SPARK GALLERY seasonal gallery, location TBD, November – December.

Enjoy the Spring Season!


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A Trio of Artist Process Videos for Latest Figurative Sculpture

I think these videos do a great job of showing what went into building this latest sculpture. It’s a 6’H steel figure based on a piece from a Kwakuitl village known as Fort Rupert, Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada.


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Custom Deco Shoe Bench

I was so excited to present this one of a kind custom Deco Shoe Bench to my client. She was thrilled! This video shows some of the details I designed into the piece of furniture. It matches the architecture and style of my client’s period home. It will sit in the foyer at the top of the stairs. The sandal shelves are on the left, shoes go in the middle drawer and boots to the right. The boot box has a removable water tight tray. A top cushion will be upolstered. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D.