new work
the neckpiece shown below owes its inspiration to Keith Lo Bue and Deryn Mentock. Keith recently posted a new piece on his blog that made use of a crushed sterno can. i had an old tobacco tin that i have been wanting to do something with and Keith provided the catalyst to get me started. Deryn uses alot of crosses in her work and i recently purchased a number of crosses and religious charms that i was anxious to use. the work is entitled ‘ heard from the beginning’ . in addition to the tobacco tin, piece is composed of an etched bronze clock gear, an segment of an iron locking mechanism of some sort and a glass bottle stopper. the stopper is best seen in the photo where it is removed. the reverse side has been covered with text from an old Bible. the text is from 1 john 3:11 ‘For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another ‘ hence the title.
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Absolutely marvelous! I found your site though Deryn Mentock’s blog. Love your work.
Carolyn
Carolyn Mallin said this on January 7th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I just came here from Deryn Mentock’s blog, and I am so excited that you have started your own blog. I just love your artwork, as it has been an inspiration to me in my own work.
I look forward to reading more from you!
Molly Alexander said this on January 7th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Awesome work! Welcome to blogland.
Laurel said this on January 7th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I found your blog yesterday and I’m so glad because I like your work very, very much. Hope you will post often. (?!)
Stina in Sweden said this on January 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Welcome Richard Salley! (travelling over from Deryn’s blog) Your work is delicious. I look forward to seeing more of your eye candy!
Jen said this on January 7th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Your work is OUTSTANDING and very inspirational. Welcome to blogging!
Kay Mallery said this on January 7th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
get ready for a hoard of chicks from Derryn’s blog. You go boy!
Glad there are more boys rockin our world.
grrl+dog said this on January 7th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Amazing! Love this piece and glad Deryn posted a link to your new blog.
Beth Bricker said this on January 7th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I too came over from Deryn/s Blog. Love your work, but I’m having trouble reading your blog because of the thin white font on the black background. Maybe it’s just me and my not-so-young eyes. I look forward to more from you.
Emanda said this on January 7th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I too have taken the journey from Deryns Blog
Love your new piece just awesome
Jen
Jen Crossley said this on January 7th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Richard this piece is amazing~ love this bible verse~
to see art in a can… is a beautiful mind~
Izabella said this on January 7th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
This is a beautifully intricate piece and I love the interplay of the can, the gear and the cross - it’s like a cross section of current civilization.
Joanne
Joanne Thieme Huffman said this on January 8th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
welcome to blogging Richard!!! your work is wonderful and very creative - I use a lot of different things in my art but would never have thought of using a crushed tin! wow!!! looking forward to seeing more.
Olwyn
Olwyn Hughes said this on January 8th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Fabulous and intense piece. Love it!!!! Can’t wait to see more of your works.
Hugs
SueAnn
SueAnn said this on January 9th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Such a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing your art!
Julie
Julie Bergmann said this on January 9th, 2009 at 1:36 pm