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.

The new phone book's here! The new phone book's here!

Yes-  "I'm somebody now" and "things are going to start happening to me now".

OK, maybe a bad movie reference but I am announcing that I am now officially up and live with my new artist website and updated blog.

So, check out www.JasonLyonsArts.com where I will be updating readers with the latest happenings and up to date news from my sculptural world including new works and info on upcoming shows interspersed with various personal musings on a variety of subjects .

Handmade Home Exhibit

I along with many other very talented craftsmen will be exhibiting at the PA Guild's Handmade Home exhibition beginning this Friday Nov. 5th. So, come check out an assortment of my latest found object animals on display and give handmade this holiday season.