A new product line?

As they say desperation leads to innovation - I think I have stumbled on to a new Product line - Wearable Art!

While creating a piece for a recent holiday party I was intrigued by how the handle on a tea strainer can be easily made into a clip for a Lapel Pin or Brooch. The first piece was a hit and even better worked!
I have been working on other ideas and designs  - the one picture above is based on that original idea as a commissioned piece requested by a wonderful client.

So, get your orders in now!

Time to Re-Group

People are always asking - Where do you work what is your Shop/Studio like? Every once in a while I will even get a request for a studio tour to which I always reluctantly decline.
So, here you go - actually this is a terrible example but yet a peek into where my sculptures originate.
This is actually what 4 months of feverishly working on various pieces will get you!
Well  - me anyway!
Now that things have quieted down a bit I have decided to take a brief hiatus from building and attempt to organize this chaos.
So, this is my self imposed project for today, this weekend - Hell, next week!

Oh - and never mind the grinder clamped in the vise - you didn't see that!

New Work & Latest News

Chameleon

Fish Decoy

Well, September has quickly come and gone. I have been busy on new work - my take on the traditional "Fish Decoy" and a foray into the world of reptiles with my Chameleon. 

  

The shows at CALC in Carlisle and at PCCA in Newport were very successful and I would like to Thank everyone again for their support and the opportunity to show my work at these two fine Galleries.

In case you happened to miss these shows your in luck! Several events are in the works for upcoming exhibitions.

 I will be participating with my fellow Yellow Breeches Chapter of the PA Guild Artists in the Fall Into Fine Craft Fair on October 27th - 28th.

I have also received notification that my "Pike" sculpture has been accepted into the CraftForms  2012 Exhibition at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA. The exhibition run from December 1st - January 26th. Check it out at http://www.wayneart.org/

Get Your Orders in Now!

Have you noticed, the chill in the air, the colors changing in the leaves or all those apple festivals?
Well, we all know what that means - the Holiday Season is just around the corner! This also means it is time to get your orders in now for that commissioned sculpture for the special someone in your life. If you have that special someone who has a certain  "Creature" that is near and dear to them a personalized commissioned piece makes the perfect holiday gift.  Commissioned items are some of the most enjoyable projects to build and just about anything can be created at various price ranges. So, please contact me now to insure delivery in time for the holidays.

JLyons76210@yahoo.com
jasonlyonsarts.com

A Busy September is Shaping Up!

I have new pieces completed just in time for viewing at several exhibitions I am participating in during the month September.
If you are out and about please stop by and check out my works at these incredible galleries across the area. I believe I have all directions covered.

First Stop - The Carlisle Arts Learning Center 

19 N. Hanover Street in Carlisle, PA.
I have the incredible opportunity to be one of two featured artists in September at CALC - "Images and Objects"
There will be an artist meet and greet/public reception Thursday Sept 6th from 6:30 - 8:00 in the evening in addition to the official show opening on Sept 7th (First Friday) and runs through the month of September.

Second Stop - The Perry County Council of the Arts 

One S. Second St. in Newport, PA.  
I am honored to be included in an Exhibition of Incredible Steam Punk creations by Erin Keck at the Perry County Council of the Arts in Newport, PA
The show opens August 29th and runs through October 13th

Third Stop - Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Center of American Craft

335 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA.
I have had work accepted into their Open Celebration Exhibition - "Home at Last"
which opens also on Sept 7th and runs through December 1st.

Finally if you are heading to Philadelphia my work can be viewed at the Snyderman-Works Gallery located at 303 Cherry Street, Philadephia, PA.

Knock on Every Door and Always Aim High What's the Worst that can Happen?

I know it is Cliche but it is true. I spent the day yesterday in Philadelphia checking out various Galleries. There is one I was particularly interested in the Snyderman-Works Galleries one of the oldest and most prestigious galleries in Philadelphia. So, after a bit of greatly appreciated advise from a fellow artist friend I walked in the door! They are currently running a Found Object Exhibition in the gallery and the plan was to introduce myself and begin to build a relationship in hope of being considered for inclusion in next years show.  Well, beyond anything I could have ever expected my Muskie was selected from my portfolio by the gallery director to be added to the current show that has already opened! Needless to say I am honored and humbled to be included in the same company of the many incredibly talented and nationally know artists currently in the exhibition.

All of this has proven to me that it is true that it never hurts to ask or just walk through that door what IS the worst that can happen - you will never know until you try!

The current show - Recovered Delights, The Inventive World of Found Object Sculpture - runs through August 15th and offers an incredible collection of contemporary found object sculpture from an array of amazingly talented artists.

Definitely one to check out!

Check out this Score!

Yes - stuff like this really gets the wheels turning in my head. Last year at the PA Guild's Lancaster show I had the honor of meeting Tom and Joan they were from far Eastern PA (as I know know). Noticing the Crow I had on display she mentioned she had a "few" old typewriters from her family in the basement and if interested I was welcome to them. Of Coarse I am I replied as they are not so easy to come by - so FINALLY after all this time (my fault) I made it out to pick these up and I am Ecstatic - they are great and I can not wait to get them ripped apart and start creating. Best part is that for Thanks/Payment for the machines we worked out a barter agreement and she will soon be a proud new owner of an original piece created from the typewriters and themed around her interests and the past family members who once used these machines. I think she said it best and that was that it is a "win-win for all!" and I have to agree.