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The Practical Side of Carving

August 11, 2023
ByCarol Griffin
InBlog Category, New Work, Sculpture, Stone Carving
TagArtists of Color, Carve, Carving, Direct Carving, Sculpture, Stone, Stone Carving
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I am in my studio carving a piece of stone that rests on a work table.

One Thing I Must Consider

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

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Carol Griffin

Learn about Carol Griffin's background and view her abstract figurative sculptures and still life drawings.
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Abstract sculpture in Brazilian soapstone
Alabaster sculpture of a pink grapefruit
Carving of white marble and quartzite sculpture
"Enfold" Black walnut wood carving front view
Alabaster carving of hubbard squash-top
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