ackmarble
08-07-2006, 08:16 PM
Hello!
First time poster - short time lurker ... This past weekend, I had an experience that few (in my circle of acquaintances anyway) would appreciate (yes, maybe I need to get some different friends?) Anyway.. for several years now, I have admired the work of Glass Artist: Paul Stankard. For those of you familiar with his work, you already know what a treasure he is the Glass Art world. Some of Paul's paperweights are completely round - not flat on the bottom like some artists - and probably the reason I enjoy his work from a marble collector perspective.
For those of you who have not seen his work, I highly recommend you take a peek http://www.paulstankard.com/works.htm - Stankard has a keen eye for detail, and I believe is an artist who will impress even the most discriminating taste. I was excited (to say the least) when I heard he was coming to Nantucket displaying his work at the Dane Gallery, and also was to host an exhibit and lecture at the Whaling Museum here on the Island.
To make a long story short, not only was I able to spend some one-on-one time with him in the Gallery, but upon my invitation, he came to my home to see my marble/Glass Art sphere collection! I am admittedly a Stankard Groupie, but to have him in my home to review my collection was just a real treat!
One of the additional reasons I am very excited, is due to the fact that Paul was “inspired” to make me a marble for my collection! I just can’t believe it! It was cool in and of itself just to meet him – But then to have Paul in my home to look at my collection? And then possiblly having a Special Marble – made by Paul Stankard??!! Wow! I just had to tell someone!
“Thank-you” for allowing me to share my enthusiasm with all of you. If you have not had the pleasure of seeing his work, I hope you will. If you are interested, I would be happy to post a picture when the marble arrives …
Peace: ackmarble
First time poster - short time lurker ... This past weekend, I had an experience that few (in my circle of acquaintances anyway) would appreciate (yes, maybe I need to get some different friends?) Anyway.. for several years now, I have admired the work of Glass Artist: Paul Stankard. For those of you familiar with his work, you already know what a treasure he is the Glass Art world. Some of Paul's paperweights are completely round - not flat on the bottom like some artists - and probably the reason I enjoy his work from a marble collector perspective.
For those of you who have not seen his work, I highly recommend you take a peek http://www.paulstankard.com/works.htm - Stankard has a keen eye for detail, and I believe is an artist who will impress even the most discriminating taste. I was excited (to say the least) when I heard he was coming to Nantucket displaying his work at the Dane Gallery, and also was to host an exhibit and lecture at the Whaling Museum here on the Island.
To make a long story short, not only was I able to spend some one-on-one time with him in the Gallery, but upon my invitation, he came to my home to see my marble/Glass Art sphere collection! I am admittedly a Stankard Groupie, but to have him in my home to review my collection was just a real treat!
One of the additional reasons I am very excited, is due to the fact that Paul was “inspired” to make me a marble for my collection! I just can’t believe it! It was cool in and of itself just to meet him – But then to have Paul in my home to look at my collection? And then possiblly having a Special Marble – made by Paul Stankard??!! Wow! I just had to tell someone!
“Thank-you” for allowing me to share my enthusiasm with all of you. If you have not had the pleasure of seeing his work, I hope you will. If you are interested, I would be happy to post a picture when the marble arrives …
Peace: ackmarble