~~Idealism & Direct Stone Carving~~
Direct stone carving is exciting and allows one to travel in hopes that the subject unknown knows freedom.
It is a step that I have discovered that is truly optimistic,a pursuit of again an unknown subject that is within any given block of stone. To begin a sculpture in stone , or to pursue a desire to cast your faith in the unknown is allowing oneself the freedom and trust that the final work is born .
To dedicate , and commit such energy based on the hope that something good will be born , is the calling of a true optimist.
To train my hands to carve a figure based on the anatomy of a human being will be realized in my lifetime. However my excitement with direct carving allows me to better understand the tools and what they are capable of, thus training my hands for future endeavors. Direct carving is free of the disciplines needed , towards reaching the goal of a figure that is once again realistic and academic.
Allowing the vulnerable optimist to carve , express , feel , live in the hope that something good will be born is all I seek at this learning stage .
In the grand scheme of life if I can live in the hope that something good will be born , in stone, friendships,actions then this soul will be one with the world .
~~Prospect~~
When ever I paint it brings me together with the canvas, and the atmosphere that I am surrounded with or the atmosphere I am painting. What a great way to connect to ones soul.
Love and Light
I often imagine how cool it must be to be able to carve stone six days a week. While most of us are going about our busy lives at work you are below the sidewalk on 58th street zoning out and burrowing into limestone. It’s clear by the above passage how much you love to carve. We all adore your sculptures Jerry, we are confident that when you truly apply yourself at carving anatomy you will achieve the results you desire.
All the best buddy,,