Been a month and half now since I've moved to new digs in Old Town Eureka. Getting adjusted to a new work place has taken some getting used to. New sounds come with it. Might hear a Harley cracking off on the throttle or construction noise. Once I'm in the studio and burning copper I forget where I am and am in the moment. Art is good for the heart and soul, forget about the outside stuff, even just for a little while.
Welcome to Hemphill Copper Works, I'm open for biz. Custom work is always welcome, feel free to stop by sometime.
Read MoreYep its a done deal christening happened, completely moved in up and operational. Everyone is free to stop by, see what you think pretty sweet spot in the Art of Old town.
Read MorePresently working on a giant Redwood copper water fountain commiss piece by a buddy of mine. Replicate his property in the hills, steep stuff to say the least. Build continues and will update weekly. Tons of new pix under "Present Build"
Read MoreGreat weekend the last two days, great weather, awesome people. Thank you to all and everyone I spoke to over the weekend either friends or new friends. New ideas have been sparked, some I'll follow through on. You, Joe Public makes this work, thanking everyone for their support it is appreciated.
Productive weekend, got some art in, some bs'ing, life is good, now back to your regular grind.
North Coast Open Studios continues this weekend, I'll be open both Saturday & Sunday 11-5pm. Please stop by, take a load off and maybe sit inside the shark tank. Can you take it?
Read MoreNorth Coast Open Studios happening this weekend both Sat/Sun
Read MoreThank you to all who stopped by to see my studio, it is appreciated. I will be open for the second portion of NCOS starting this Saturday, June 11 & 12
North Coast Open Studios this weekend, I'll be open starting at 11:00 sharp, see you then!
Read MoreYesterday was one of those days you only dream about. I wasn't or haven't been in search of a new studio, mine works just fine. But while out trying to locate some friends getting ready to head out on a year long artist painting adventure did they tell me about the art studios. I had no idea of what they were talking about but had inquired on the property in Old Town Eureka, too much for my wallet. Anyways the old Mendenhall property, (with all the honking geese) is now being converted into art studios. I was shown many and then was shown my future home. Looked pretty bad from outside but inside was perfect, nothing that a little TLC can't fix. So I made the call and met up with the landlord and sealed the deal. In looking back it makes total sense, I need to be accessible to the public and display my work while I work and not pay someone else a commission, win win! So hopefully in the next month or two I'll make the transition to my new C street studio! Thank you!
Time is fast approaching for Open Studios! I have been very busy producing new fishes and have recently completed my goal of at least 25 new King & Queen salmon. All fish are hand made of copper and hang from fishing line. Small, very cool and can be hung pretty much anywhere you have a free space on the ceiling. I'll be open both weekends, see you then.
Like Art? Mark on your calendar first two weekends in June 2016 I'll be open for North Coast Open Studios, this will be my third year participating. I'll be conducting hands on demos on "how to make copper earrings". You the general Art loving public get to try your hand too. For a mere $25 bucks I'll show you how to make one side of an earring, then you make the other. When were done you get to take with you or wear if you prefer!
Thanks for stopping by and see you soon!
Starting today I have a new design thanks to my good artist friend Lush Newton. This one was Art 4 Art, no money exchanged 'cept good ideas and end product. I made a new game of Dog Pile to meet my requirement, both of us are extremely happy.
Just back from an amazing world travel to the country of Vietnam, first time ever, 30 days. Art goal set at a 15 minute sketch a day for everyday on the road. Met that goal one day prior, amazing what you can do when you set a goal and hold yourself accountable. Huge difference in what I saw in my work in just a few days, how much it changed, what your focus was. Sketch on friends, 15 minutes is such a small amount of time that you can capture in a heart beat. Sketches can be found under "Scott's Work" enjoy the ride.
So with the nasty weather we have been having the "Boneheads" danced around to music at the Adorni center, scared a few kids but over all a great time, Crab on!
60 years is a long time to be open especially in the art world. For this Arts Alive showing I'll have Cowboy Roy on display . He's big, all copper and will take all the pictures you can handle. Stop in and see the show, it'll be a barn burner. ARTS ALIVE - Saturday, February 6, 6-9pm.
New change to my studio layout, not being a webhead expert I do the best I can to make my work accessible worldwide to everyone who wants to enjoy my art. You see new very brightly colored headers, these are pictures taken from my studio work table I've been hauling around for the last 20 year's. Lots of art projects in 20yrs, small paint jobs here and there & what to do with all the extra paint? This is the answer, still till this day. Love the one with my name on it, my daughter Tara wrote it there when she was something like 11, said people needed to know who it belonged to or something. Paintings mean nothing other than a time and place, then over again in yet another time and place, it just happens. Capture the Art in the Moment.
