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Direct Carving

Direct carving is a method of creating sculpture in which the inherent properties of the material influence the finished piece. Models or maquettes are not used as a reference.

Abstract sculpture in Brazilian soapstone
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.
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I am in my studio carving a piece of stone that rests on a work table.
Sometimes there are very practical considerations when carving. This video explores one of those practical sides.
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CG with Juliana, Kristine, and Bill Meek. The name of the sculpture is "Squash."
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.
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Harmon-Meek exhibition folder cover showing stone sculpture "Odyssey"
I'm excited about my upcoming exhibition "Apprentice Turned Master" at Harmon-Meek Gallery featuring my work, along with Lorrie Goulet's.
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Carving wood in studio
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!
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Carol Griffin WSA Instructor Page
In March of 2023, I'm going to teach a wood carving workshop at Woodstock School of Art in Woodstock, New York. Hope to see you there!
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Stone carving of a Hubbard squash
This behind-the-scenes video takes the viewer through all the stages of creating my newest piece, "Hubbard Squash."
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I discuss four chisels (their purpose, why I use them, etc.) that I'm working with currently. I also show close-ups as I carve with them.
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Lorrie Goulet and me at MoMA screening
Lorrie Goulet and I pose at the Museum of Modern Art screening of the "Spirit into Stone" documentary in 2019.
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Stars and galaxies in outer space
I wonder what it will be like to carve in the earth made new, as described in Revelation 21. In this post I ruminate on what might be in the future.
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