Wildfowl Art-Journal of Ward Museum, Summer 2010
September 16, 2010 Filed in: Books and Journals
Wildfowl Art is a semi-annual publication of the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. Jim Clark writes of his experience studying with master sculptors Floyd Scholz and Shane Wilson prior to his submission of a carved antler sculpture for the 2010 Ward World Champion Wildfowl Carving Competition.
Wildfowl Art of a Different Nature
by Jim Clark, Sculptor
I have been transforming moose antler into birds since about 1995, but I had not competed in bird carving competitions until recently because of their exclusivity to wood. So during the summer 2009, with guidance from the inimitable Floyd Scholz, I tried my hand at carving a bird from wood. Read More...
Moose Antler Sculptor, Jim Clark, Visits Shane Wilson's Studio
July 07, 2009 Filed in: Visitors
Jim Clark, a fellow moose antler sculptor from Cleveland, Ohio, USA, stopped by my studio for a welcome visit this week.
Jim Clark and Shane Wilson, antler sculptors in masks and magnifiers
We had some very interesting discussions about antler carving and its place in the world of art, shared tips and techniques, tool suggestions and general encouragement.
Jim Clark, Moose Antler Sculptor at work.
We also spent some time talking about websites and the place of the internet in sharing one's art with the world.
Shane Wilson and Jim Clark have a look behind the scenes at the Shane Wilson Sculpture website.
Jim's carving at the end of the week, his first effort in true relief moose antler carving! Way to go Jim!
Jim Clark and finished moose antler carving
Have a look at Jim's website for more images of his sculpture in moose antler.
Jim Clark and Shane Wilson, antler sculptors in masks and magnifiers
We had some very interesting discussions about antler carving and its place in the world of art, shared tips and techniques, tool suggestions and general encouragement.
Jim Clark, Moose Antler Sculptor at work.
We also spent some time talking about websites and the place of the internet in sharing one's art with the world.
Shane Wilson and Jim Clark have a look behind the scenes at the Shane Wilson Sculpture website.
Jim's carving at the end of the week, his first effort in true relief moose antler carving! Way to go Jim!
Jim Clark and finished moose antler carving
Have a look at Jim's website for more images of his sculpture in moose antler.