"Man, you said a mouthful there, Steve. Summed up the bane of my life as a traditional flutemaker. Ends up being an assembly job if you let it. And I think of wind instruments, flutists are the worst sticklers for tradition."
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Steve Shelby left a comment for John Lunn"Thanks, John. The thing I found about the woodwind business is that they are so tied to tradition, they won't consider anything at all different or new."
John Lunn left a comment for Steve Shelby"I should add that I like your work. The abstracts aren't so much my taste but the workmanship is superb and the flowers, bird and frog pitcher strike a bell with me."
John Lunn left a comment for Steve Shelby"That is the problem with instrument making - uniformity is the name of the game. That's why I turned my flutes into an art form. You know, screw 'em if they can't take a joke."
Steve Shelby left a comment for John Lunn"Hi John. I love your flute. I worked at a job for 23 years making keys and the metal parts for contrabassoons. Unfortunately, there was no creativity involved. The upside is that I learned a huge amount about working with metal and making tools."
Steve Shelby commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"Hi Rebecca. I have had probably a 50% success rate entering juried exhibitions, which I think is actually pretty good. I don't do shows where you go and peddle your wares from a booth. The exhibitions I've been in are held in art museums…"
Steve Shelby commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"This looks like it could be interesting; one of my favorite topics. Not much happening so far. I have been entering exhibitions for the last 3-4 years with success and failure. It's a difficult thing to figure out."
Steve Shelby joined Rebecca Rose's group
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Steve Shelby joined Jeffrey Robert McGee's group
Kinetic Revelations
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- South Whitley, IN USA
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- Studio
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- Piddle around
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:28am on May 28, 2013, John Lunn said…
Man, you said a mouthful there, Steve. Summed up the bane of my life as a traditional flutemaker. Ends up being an assembly job if you let it. And I think of wind instruments, flutists are the worst sticklers for tradition.
- At 11:30am on May 26, 2013, John Lunn said…
I should add that I like your work. The abstracts aren't so much my taste but the workmanship is superb and the flowers, bird and frog pitcher strike a bell with me.
- At 11:28am on May 26, 2013, John Lunn said…
That is the problem with instrument making - uniformity is the name of the game. That's why I turned my flutes into an art form. You know, screw 'em if they can't take a joke.
- At 7:47am on August 31, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through September 15, 2013.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
- At 10:43am on July 8, 2011, Steve Shelby said…
Thank you for making me a featured artist!
Tonight is the opening of a show in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which will have on display, among many other great things, my Tea Wrex teapot. The show runs until Aug 20.
- At 6:16am on July 4, 2011,
Michelle Pujol said… - love your work!
- At 4:30pm on June 28, 2011,
Sabiha Mujtaba said… Thank you, Steve;envious of your lotus pond! I'm hoping to take a repousse/chasing class soon. I'd like to add metalwork in my furniture. Your work has inspired me further.
I look forward to seeing more of it, regularly.
- At 1:27pm on June 21, 2011, Brigitte Martin said…
Steve,
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Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Dear Rebecca,
Do you know a promising new art jewelry talent? Have you told them about the 2013 AJF Artist Award for an Emerging Jeweler? Perhaps you qualify? Time is running out to submit your application.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: June 30,…"
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NCECA 2013 Emerging Artist Linda Swanson makes us think about ceramic materials in a new and dynamic way. Her installation, site specific, fired and unfired work all has an emphasis on time, material and transformation. Linda generously shared her time and thoughts with me about her current studio practice and the path that has led her there. I hope you enjoy this interview with Linda Swanson. You can see more of her work at: …See More
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Way to go, girl!
LKM"
TomMac Garrett left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Thank you Brigitte. A lot to take in? yes, just a bit. Thanks for all your hard work. looking forward to the book."
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PS: I mailed the book to you today…"
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