Carol Griffin, Author at Carol C Griffin

November 19, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog, 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, 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, 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 5, 2018ByCarol GriffinInWood Carving

Cracks in the Wood?

This post illustrates how I filled cracks in an applewood sculpture using Elmer's glue, a metal spatula, and wood shavings.

Carol C Griffin attaches an abstract figurative sculpture to a base

September 13, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog, Stone Carving

Attaching a Sculpture to a Base

Ever wonder how sculptures become attached to those bases that they sit upon? In this 20-second video I attach my sculpture "Moriko" to a base. Enjoy!

August 31, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog, 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, 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.