metal
Erde Stein Stahl
My friend, Cody is the artist behind the stone and the metal. I have lent my hands.
Beasts of the Waters
…So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded… NKJV
Cu
The Deeping Cold outside says to me, “Jack, it is a good time be indoors cutting copper into the flying fish of provision.”
“Indeed!” says I, “but let us not forget those who toil without such comfort.”
“Verily!” says the Deeping Cold.
bevel
edge dust
the transition
gouache
upon which to draw
cultivators
scribe
awe
hard meets soft
line upon line
slowly slowly
Late May, Part 1
Here is a song to enjoy with these photos from around New Boaz in late May. Desert Ladder, banjo.
cultivating on the wd
phlox
retro fitted wheel-hoe
asparagus
greenhouse
the shop lean-to in the evening
peening a salvaged scythe blade
stacking hay on the rack
flathead season
Cabinet door for the Bighorn River Lodge
joining ash
sawing dovetails in ash
Jonah on the easel
Morels, Sangreal, Forge and Tree
The End of the Valley, guitar, accordion, fiddle and banjo.
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The Dove and Rings
The Dove and the Rings, copper engraving, 2003
I have been rephotographing some of my work as I update the pages here at The School of the Transfer of Energy. I always forget about this engraving that I did back in 2003 for the wedding announcement of my greatest friend. There is nothing in my experience to compare with the quality of line that comes from engraving copper. My poor example here is nothing compared to the great masters of this art, both living and dead. All the same I breath a deep breath of satisfaction at seeing the beautiful lines brought about by such force and intensity as the cutting of the copper and the pressure of the press.
Carving Austrian Pine & Striking Knife of Steel and Boxwood
Oak, Iron, Copper, Pine, and Walnut
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