Post #368100 by Babalu on Thu, Mar 20, 2008 8:00 AM

Amazing work as always Al, it's wonderful that you posted the research steps you took prior to this carve.

I find it intriguing how you take direction from the ancients and add to that your own vision. Your style is most definitely your own.

I guess every artist at some point has to put some type of definition to the ole art vs. craft thing...For me, the difference is that art tends to read more like a book. It stimulates and motivates the the viewer to contemplate long after they have walked away from the the piece. Art is not just a pretty, or well made object...it goes beyond it's physical existence and takes the viewer on a journey.

Thanks for sharing this art.