RE-CREATIONS
 

OVER THE CENTURIES, VARIous artists and artisans were not only known and sought after for their overall expertise, but they had special qualities or abilities which they incorporated into their work, which made them successful during their lifetimes. For example, a number of painters were known for their mastery of light, portraits,
or landscapes. Faberge was famous for his jeweled eggs, Tiffany for his exquisite glass, and Remington for his bronze sculptures of western figures. These special abilities became their signatures, or as we say these days, their bread and butter.

Several months ago I was chatting with some fish carvers over the internet, when the discussion turned to habitats and what materials other than wood could be used with a carving. The consensus was ...

...Continued in the Spring 2005 Issue of Breakthrough.

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