Hello friends and followers!
I hope 2024 is off to a good start for you.
I wanted to let you in on some exciting news đź’Ą
An art lover from Ohio has purchased one of my assemblage sculptures after seeing the “Burning Tree” assemblage in the “Mounds, Moon and Stars” exhibit at the Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology!!
 
“Mounds, Moon and Stars: The Legacy of Ohio’s Magnificent Mounds”
at the the Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology, Newark, Ohio
Of course, with the start of 2024, the “Mounds, Moon and Stars” show is heading to its 3rd venue located in Portsmouth, Ohio, location of Biggs Mound (see below):
Engraving of the Biggs Mound (or Portsmouth Earthworks Group D) by Ephraim George Squier and
Edwin Hamilton Davis, included in their work “Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley” (1848)
Packaging For Transit: Behind The Scenes Shipping Prep
I boxed the artwork myself this time, which ended up almost becoming a major sculpture project all on its own!!Â
Completed packaging job reinforced with attention grabbing sharpie notation and colored duct tape!
The Nitty Gritty Details
Packing a sculpture this size (38×30″) has its own special requirements. Here are some of the nitty gritty details:
Making sure the more fragile extremities of this sculpture are properly braced and that it is padded, wrapped and reinforced to avoid any breakage in transit (god forbid):
A wooden crate would be ideal, but this 1/2 inch thick corrugated cardboard inner lining is the next best thing! Not to mention, the fluffy quilt batting packing material from my collection under the stairwell:
Finally Ready For the Road!
“Celestial Tree” is ready for the road…and having its measurements
taken by the guys at my beloved Durham Pack & Ship on 9th Street:Â 
…and my packing job’s been approved too.
What a relief! :- )
New Home!
“Celestial Tree” with family and friends in its new home above the family/ancestor photo mantel!
| Heads Up for Special Valentines Day Discount Right Around the Corner! Have you ever considered artwork for a Valentine’s Day gift…something truly from the heart that breaks the mold and lasts forever? I’m having a 25% off Valentines Day sale coming right up! With that said, although the original Celestial Tree assemblage is taken, there’s plenty of prints available. So you could still buy a print of this image for that special someone. Of course, you can choose between several sizes and even choose a frame on my site if you’re interested. Here’s a quick example:  Go to “Celestial Tree” Print Purchase Page |
