Art Blog - Paul Shampine

As most know, the Northeast has experienced below average temperatures and above average snowfall. Normally not really an issue for me, but this year I'm heating my domicile with a wood stove. Yes, it's as nice as it sounds, but it has its challenges. Through waist-deep snow, I trek to my studio, dig out the door that has been unopened since the Winter Solstice to fetch chains to strap to the wheels of a snow-locked 4WD sculpture/recycling/loan-to-friend/move-that-stuff/wood truck. Mixed emotions struck hard when I broke the seal to my sanctuary and moved past half sculptures, new-found rocks from the Fall and the scent of metal. Yes, I can smell metal… Continue reading… 0 comments