Stone Tag | Carol C Griffin

Stone is one of the primary mediums used by artists who carve sculpture. There are many types of stone ranging in hardness, color, and texture. It is a favorite of Carol Griffin.

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.

August 7, 2020ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Craftsmanship, Stone Carving

Robin Antar, Sculptor: Excellence in Craftsmanship #4

My friend and fellow sculptor Robin Antar graciously agreed to appear on my blog. She's a fantastic sculptor and a wonderful person as well.

May 3, 2020ByCarol GriffinInInspiration, Stone Carving, Wood Carving

To Carve in the Earth Made New

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.

August 16, 2019ByCarol GriffinInArt Information, Blog Category, Sculpture, Stone Carving

More Grain Patterns in Stone

You've seen stone grain patterns in the previous blog post. Here's another example featuring a mango and leaf carved from alabaster.

January 23, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Wood Carving

“TCS”

The Compleat Sculptor is where I began my stone carving journey in 1999. They've got everything for sculptors, including a quarry's worth of stones!

December 14, 2012ByCarol GriffinInOriata, Stone Carving

Completion, Eight Years Later

I'm very happy with this piece now. Lorrie Goulet helped me through some rough patches, that's for sure! I look forward to carving Carrara marble again.