My struggles and triumphs have left an . impression. You can see it in the vines which twist and rise and in the rivers running past convoluted banks. But, lines and shapes rise, the contours are soft and gentle and there is movement - in my art, as in life.
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You can see the shapes and lines in my work and a hint of countours, but the full impact of these contours can't be seen in a photograph. You have to see them in person. Let me give you a sense of what my art offers.
Imagine seeing one of my wall hangings from across a room.
The lines and shapes lead your eye around the“canvass” and colors create a vivid impression.
But there is more than what first meets the eye.
You walk toward it and shadows appear in the carved contours creating an entirely new image, one with depth and character.
You walk closer and see shadows created by more subtle textures, like ripples on a lake.
And the shadows have life. From early morning to late afternoon, they move with the changing angle of sunlight through windows.
At night, direct lighting creates horizontal shadows. I call these changing shadows, a “shadow dance.”
You walk up to the wall hanging and touch the soft flowing textures which rise and fall under your fingertips. You won't hurt the
wall hanging because it is finished with modified tung oil like a piece of fine furniture and can be cleaned with furniture polish.
Now you have an idea why my art is more than an interesting image. It is independantly operating aspects coming together to make art which is different from anything you have seen.
Imagine seeing one of my wall hangings from across a room.
The lines and shapes lead your eye around the“canvass” and colors create a vivid impression.
But there is more than what first meets the eye.
You walk toward it and shadows appear in the carved contours creating an entirely new image, one with depth and character.
You walk closer and see shadows created by more subtle textures, like ripples on a lake.
And the shadows have life. From early morning to late afternoon, they move with the changing angle of sunlight through windows.
At night, direct lighting creates horizontal shadows. I call these changing shadows, a “shadow dance.”
You walk up to the wall hanging and touch the soft flowing textures which rise and fall under your fingertips. You won't hurt the
wall hanging because it is finished with modified tung oil like a piece of fine furniture and can be cleaned with furniture polish.
Now you have an idea why my art is more than an interesting image. It is independantly operating aspects coming together to make art which is different from anything you have seen.
Please note:.
- All colors are natural. No stains or dyes are used.
- I sand the surface to 220 grit and finish the piece with modified tung oil.
- The end grain is further sealed with clear satin water-based polyurethane to prevent rapid moisture changes.
- Cleaning is simple: use a wax free furniture polish.
- Pieces weigh approximately 2 lbs/sq ft so hanging is similar to any art piece of the same size.
- All colors are natural. No stains or dyes are used.
- I sand the surface to 220 grit and finish the piece with modified tung oil.
- The end grain is further sealed with clear satin water-based polyurethane to prevent rapid moisture changes.
- Cleaning is simple: use a wax free furniture polish.
- Pieces weigh approximately 2 lbs/sq ft so hanging is similar to any art piece of the same size.
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Upcoming events - 2014
April 11 -13 American Craft Council Show - St. Paul May 23 - 25 Downtown Denver Art Fair June 6 -8 Edina Art Fair - Edina, MN July 25 - 27 Bellevue Art Museum Art Fair - Bellevue, WA Aug 1 - 3 Anacortes Art Fair - Anacortes, WA |
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Dear Marc,
The piece above my fireplace looks wonderful in my home. I love your work and am delighted to have the joy of seeing it daily both at home and at work.. Regards, Diana Robertson |
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Our living room has a wall that can be seen from both our entryway and family room. We were interested in having more than just a painting in that spot. The latest piece we got from you adds character and interest to the room that didn’t exist before. Because of the textures and colors you included, there are different aspects of the wall hanging that are prominent at various times, depending on the changing lighting conditions during the day. We are delighted to have it as our latest piece in our collection of your work.
Dan and Sheila Ward |
