Phthalo Blue Lines: Observations by Sturgis Cambridge

Mummy Reconstruction Day 1 Continued ~ Wayne County Historical Museum

2009-03-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

The "Technical Phase" of the Reconstruction

Brenda applies tissue depth markers to the Japanese paper clay skull using Duco Cement.

The thickness of each marker has been determined using cadaver study charts created in 1898 by Kollman and Buchly. Measurements were catalogued by age, gender and race.

Mummy Reconstruction Day 1 ~ Wayne County Historical Musuem

2009-03-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

Day 1

The forensic reconstruction of the Wayne County Historical Museum's mummy began several weeks ago when forensic artist Brenda Robertson Stewart sculpted a replica of the original skull.

This exact 1:1 scale replica, made of Japanese paper clay, was sculpted using observations and precise measurements taken from the original skull. Scans ,x-rays and photographs were also used as reference.

The replica will be used in place of the ancient skull during the reconstruction.

" Mummy Reconstruction" Wayne County Historical Museum

2009-03-20T14:31:00.000-07:00

COMING SOON!!!

The forensic reconstruction of the Wayne County Historical Museum's "Mummy" skull by forensic artist, Brenda Robertson Stewart.

Fundamentals in Ceramics Marcus Davis Knollenbergs Artist

2009-03-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Adults can learn the basics of handbuilding, coils, slab and wheelthrowing from Knollenbergs Art Center artist Marcus Davis.

Marcus has been a local artist for the last ten years.

He studied at Earlham College where he earned a B.A. in Art.

He has also worked in Cornwall U.K. as a potter under Seth Cardiew at Wenford Bridge Pottery.

The cost of the 4 week course is $140. Materials are included.

Classes begin Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Donald Rusk ~ Knollenbergs Art Center Artist

2009-03-06T07:08:00.001-08:00

The whimsical works of Richmond woodcrafter and gardener Donald Rusk are on display at:

"The Knollenbergs Art Center".

The charm of his nostalgic wooden rocking horses and whimsical whirly-gigs is undeniable

For more than forty years, Donald Rusk has sold his woodcrafts, flowers from his greenhouse and fruits and vegetables from his BIG garden.

Every summer, Donald and his wife Libby, participate in the Richmond Historic Depot District's

"Farmer's Market".

They also show and sell at Fountain City Indiana's prestigious "Levi Coffin Days".

His business, "Rustic Woodcrafts and Flowers" is located in Richmond Indiana

Dorothy Combes and Terry Hart honored as Featured Artists

2009-03-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

Artwork by Dorothy Combes and Terry Hart is on display at the Knollenbergs Art Center.

Ms. Combes' lovely work show a gracefully elegant melding of art and nature across a variety of media.

Mr. Hart's delicate pastels, sunsets and lighthouses are sure to delight.

Both were honored with a reception held at the Knollenberg Art Center.

Our thanks to Kimberly Baker for providing the photographs.

"Spring will soon be here..." "Mantis Garden Tillers"

2009-02-26T09:06:00.000-08:00

This becomes more evident everyday as the flood of advertisements, catalogues, postcards and flyers for gardening supplies and equipment flows through my mailbox like run-off after a spring storm.

As happens every year, one too many of these annoyances arrives and sends me into artistic overdrive...

Please allow me to present my version of "Mantis Garden Tillers"

"Broken Heart and Broken Moon"

2009-02-24T12:26:00.000-08:00

My beautiful acrylic painting entitled "Broken Moon" sold a few weeks ago.

It was one of my all time favorite pieces. Of everything I have ever done, this was the one that always surprised me with fresh delights every time I walked past it.

I never should have shown it as a "for sale" piece, but Christmas was coming and ...

...well... blah blah blah...

...you all know how the story goes...

So here I sit filled with feelings of stunned regret like Thackeray's little Becky Sharp. I parted with something very special for far less than it was worth, but the amount offered was far too much to refuse.

Desert Lake Bed

2008-05-13T06:05:00.000-07:00

Dry Desert Lake Bed
9x12
Watercolor

After the Storms

2007-09-27T08:53:00.000-07:00

"After the Storm"
Mixed media on paper
12 x 18

Welcome to my World of Art, Artists and Chocolate

2006-02-10T09:40:00.000-08:00

In the beginning...

You can visit my worlds at:

http://www.artbyus.com/auctions.php?a=6&b=208