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ArtEast Open Studio Tour Kick Off Event

Get a sneak peak preview of the ArtEast Open Studio Tour artist’s work during the Kick Off Event at the newly opened Live 4 Art Gallery in Pawling, NY Bob and Karen will have works on display during this month long gallery show. Bob will be […]

Bob is working on a new piece

On September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 By karenatrasp

Bob is chipping away on this white marble. Come by the ArtEast Open Studio Tour in October to see the finished piece.

RASP Sculpture Garden

On September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 By karenatrasp

Karen is working on making this area next to her metal studio into a sculpture garden.

Fun with stone

On September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 By karenatrasp

Want to have some fun? Try making making some music while weaving marble. Ask Bob how he did these pieces at the ArtEast Open Studio Tour event in October.

Boulder 2018 September update

On September 23, 2018 By ibmrockman

Got a big boulder to move? Better get a big excavator and someone who knows how to drive it (not me!!). Took a surprisingly short time to get it moved and up into position. August has been a pretty rainy month so prgress slowed, but did not stop.

Boulder 2018 August update

On August 20, 2018September 15, 2018 By ibmrockman

Boulder 2018 July update

On July 29, 2018July 29, 2018 By ibmrockman

And the beat goes on, the boulder is getting smaller and close to final shape. Down to a very svelte 9 tons. Getting close to the point where we’ll tip it up on end and I’ll start the detail work. While I’m anxious to see this beast standing […]

Boulder 2018 June update

On July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 By ibmrockman

A very tough piece of stone, it’s not nice because it’s gneiss (that’s a stone carver joke, perhaps a little esoteric). Many a worn out diamond saw blade and dulled chisels but the work continues. The rough shape of the sculpture is getting closer. Perhaps another 2 weeks […]

Boulder 2018

On May 1, 2018 By ibmrockman

This 20 ton boulder is giong to be the big project for 2018. I expect the final piece to stand around 10 feet tall (it’s BIG!!!) I’m carving it at the client’s location (not going to bring this monster to my studio) and will be working through the summer on […]

Stone carving inspiration

On February 19, 2018 By ibmrockman

Three years ago I had a chance to see the iconic Moai statues on Easter Island. This year we paid a visit to Machu Picchu to see how a different culture made use of their abundant stone. I feel a kinship with both of these cultures because I understand […]

Wandering through the quarry

On January 5, 2018January 15, 2018 By ibmrockman

Some folks go to the mall and browse for hours to find exactly what they want. If you’re a stone sculptor you still browse, but the crowds are much smaller. Looking for the right stones for 2018!