My lovely wife, Christina Lapchynski, has been an artist since she was a little kid. She recently decided to go to school to study. One of her classes, on 3-D design, has been challenging her to try new media. Her unique vision continues to shine through despite this difficulty, as you can see in this work, “Flying” which is a static sculpture that has a moving element (the front wheel). In this sense, it not only implies motion but has motion. Please check out (and comment on!) her other works on her new blog, “arousing the inner child.”
As an aside, we went to a show of Kenneth O’Connell‘s work at DIVA recently. Christina was really excited about this because they both work with Copic markers. When we were there, we bumped into ex-customer service guy Hugh Larkin & his wife Sandy (who has some great art herself). Turns out they took one of Ken’s classes on a trip to Italy. Small world! Ken’s stuff is INCREDIBLE, by the way. He takes sketching and elevates it to a whole new level.
March 7, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Thanks for linking us. It was fun to see you all at the DIVA event for Ken O,Connell and Copic markers/pens.
Ken does take sketching to a whole new level. We were fortunate to have been able to attend both his Sitka class and his Italy class. Brought back a joy to sketching for fun rather than for work.
March 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Yeah, I think we’re going to sign Christina up. I’d love to do it, but honestly, I just dabble. Christina’s convinced I haven’t yet found my inner sculptor.
March 7, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thanks Walter for linking my website. Going to Christina’s blog next. I have been where she is at in her artistic pursuits and can relate to what she is trying to do. Look forward to following her progress.
March 7, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Cool Sandy
Leave her some comments. She’s a sponge for good feedback!!