Artists of Color Tag | Carol C Griffin

Non-white artists are artists of color, such as African American, Asian, or Latin X. The work of these artists is often culturally significant.

November 26, 2023ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Sculpture, Stone Carving

“Naranwe”

One thing I love about carving stone is the beauty of the mineral deposits that show in the stone. One never knows what one might encounter.

I am in my studio carving a piece of stone that rests on a work table.

August 11, 2023ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, New Work, Sculpture, Stone Carving

The Practical Side of Carving

Sometimes there are very practical considerations when carving. This video explores one of those practical sides.

CG with Juliana, Kristine, and Bill Meek. The name of the sculpture is "Squash."

February 27, 2023ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Exhibitions, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

Apprentice Turned Master: The Nature of Direct Carving – Images

The show of my work at Harmon-Meek Gallery in February, 2023, was a high point for me. Pieces by Lorrie Goulet and Jose DeCreeft were also shown.

Harmon-Meek exhibition folder cover showing stone sculpture "Odyssey"

February 17, 2023ByCarol GriffinInArt Information, Blog Category, Exhibitions, Sculpture, Stone Carving

Direct Carving Artists: Apprentice Turned Master

Explore direct carving artists José deCreeft, Lorrie Goulet & Carol Griffin at Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples, FL. See the exhibition now.

January 9, 2023ByCarol GriffinInSculpture, Teaching, Wood Carving

Registration is Live!

Registration is now open for my workshop, Introduction to Direct Carving in Wood. Read about how you can register. I hope to see you there!

February 1, 2021ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category

Augusta Savage (1892-1962)

Augusta Savage poses next to one of her sculptures. New York Historical Society exhibited her work from May 3 to July 28, 2019.

July 19, 2019ByCarol GriffinInArt Information, Blog Category, Stone Carving

Grain Patterns in Stone

You all know wood has grain, right? But did you know that stone can also have grain patterns? Check out this short video and you'll see an example.

June 20, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Inspiration

Black Artists Over 70

In this New York Times article, several African American artists describe how their unprecedented success has affected their lives.

December 27, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Inspiration

Update re Carrie Mae Weems

This an update to my November 19, 2018 post about artist Carrie Mae Weems. Artsy Magazine interviewed her about the future of art.

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.