Inspiration comes from constantly working at my craft.
I love learning new tricks and adding them to my toolbox in order to
find my voice when creating art furniture.
Many years ago I was taking a sculpture class at
Anderson Ranch Arts Center In Snowmass, CO.
I was introduced to a baby router (Technically called a trimmer).
Well, I found ways to use this piece of equipment
that became a signature in my texture making.
As a sculptor, a screwdriver has many more uses than screws!
We grab whatever we need to get the job done...
I have learned from all sorts of experiences and people.
Amazing fabricators, woodworkers, metal workers, finishers,
and other artists have shared their techniques and sources.
For example… I was picking up some steel at one of my suppliers
and had a question about a chemical process for blackening,
and several of the men also placing orders gave me recipes.
I am a sharer as well as a mentor,
and I am grateful for all who have shared with me.
As artists, we take our newfound info and run in all directions
then express something that only we can
in our own way.
PLAY.....
I seem to use that word a lot in my studio work.
And that’s how I come up with the right application
for what I am currently working on or
I keep it in my toolbox ready for another piece.
Keep playing as you work at your craft
xx
Andrea
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