Blog Tag | Carol C Griffin

The blog tag designates content that appears on my Blog page as opposed to Home, Portfolio, Artist Statement, Galleries & Media, About Me, or Contact pages.

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.

Lorrie Goulet's sculpture "Capriccio (Summer)"

April 19, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

Lorrie Goulet’s Show in Naples, FL

I was honored to represent Lorrie at her opening reception held at Harmon-Meek Gallery in Naples, Florida. It was a beautiful show!

March 31, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlack Walnut, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

Behind the Scenes: Finishing a Wood Sculpture

I don't use sandpaper on my sculptures. Instead, I finish the surfaces using a variety of chisels. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes peek.

January 3, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlack Walnut, Blog Category, New Work, Sculpture, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

Blocking Black Walnut Log: Part 2

I'm using a vise to hold my black walnut wood piece as I carve a place that's hard to reach. A good vise is like another set of hands!

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 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.

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.