Blog Category | Carol C Griffin

Read the blog covering sculpture, direct carving, and other art topics. Includes behind-the-scenes info, demonstrations, and videos.

December 11, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Craftsmanship

Savoir Beds: Excellence in Craftsmanship #1

Savoir Beds is a company in the UK that makes luxury, custom-made beds. The company believes in excellent quality and attention to detail.

December 4, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category

Pack-up at Lorrie’s

Sculptor Lorrie Goulet is sending eleven sculptures from her New York City studio to the Polk Museum in Florida for her retrospective exhibition.

November 19, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Inspiration

Inspiration from Carrie Mae Weems

Artist Carrie Mae Weems gave a graduation speech at the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2016. Her advice is particularly timely and relevant.

November 5, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Teigra, Wood Carving

“Teigra” from the Beginning

When I first saw it, I was impressed by the strong grain patterns of this southern yellow pine lumber. So I turned it into a sculpture (of course)!

October 19, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlack Walnut, Blog Category, Wood Carving

Spongy Areas

Spongy Areas Have to Go! I’m just starting on my black walnut log. There are some spongy areas in the whitish sapwood that I’m investigating.

October 12, 2018BygriffoncInBlack Walnut, Blog Category, Wood Carving

First Black Walnut Piece

This is a post that describes the beginning of a piece in black walnut wood. It starts at the point of splitting the log in half.

September 13, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Stone Carving

How to Attach a Sculpture to a Base: Methods & Materials

Learn exactly how to attach a sculpture to a base—which adhesives and hardware work for stone, wood, and bronze, plus tips for securing outdoor sculpture installations.

August 31, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Kaia, Wood Carving

“Kaia” from Beginning to End

Here's a short video showing the different stages of carving the wood sculpture "Kaia", from the blocking stage to completion.

August 30, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Stone Carving, Wood Carving

Eight Years with Lorrie Goulet

Eight years ago I began an apprenticeship with master sculptor Lorrie Goulet. She's passing on as much of her 70+ years of experience to me as possible.

July 4, 2013ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Sula, Wood Carving

How “Sula” Began

Check out this beauty of a cedar log, will you? It's roughly four feet long. I didn't want to work with that length so I decided to cut it in half. By hand.