Unlike God almighty who, according to the Bible, created the world, its heavens and all forms of life in six days, the best Troy Lemon and his mortal crew could do was hand-form and carve a concrete replica of the moon in four.
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A Concrete Tree Celebrates the Branches of a Family-Owned Business
Being next door to the Artistry in Concrete competition at the World of Concrete 2015, Steven Ochs knew he had to bring his A game to the Smith Paint Products booth. Ochs, a decorative concrete artisan and chairman of the department of art and design for Southern Arkansas University, presented several designs to the Brunners, owners of the family-run business.
Artisan Uses Artistic Background to Find Success in Decorative Concrete
Steve VandeWater, 51, was a Fine Arts major at Indiana University Bloomington, studying sculpture, drawing and printmaking. This artistic background informs his approach to concrete and also gives him skill and success with different styles and techniques.
Buddy Rhodes Uses Creative Concrete to Inspire Courage
Thinking about cancer or another serious illness can leave people with a feeling of helplessness. There’s just not much that the average person can do about serious illnesses. We’re not researchers and we don’t have tons of money to donate. So what else can we do? Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products has found a way to help by teaming up with an organization called Arts for Life.
Concrete Artisan Thrives When Projects Require Creativity
Armed with MacGyver-like skills and the intuitive know-how to solve problems while on their feet, concrete contractor Nolan Mayrhofer and his team thrive on projects that require creative intervention.
Carving Art out of Concrete
David Seils’ master craft, wall relief sculpture, is an art form that dates back to ancient times, when civilizations carved designs into stone walls, buildings and columns. But instead of chiseling away material, the Asheville, N.C.-based Seils builds up his wall sculptures in layers using mortar, a mason’s hawk and a trowel.
Artistry in Decorative Concrete Demos at the 2013 World of Concrete
Images from the Artistry in Concrete demos at World of Concrete 2013. Many of these artisans also were many of the trainers at the 2013 Concrete Decor Show in Charlotte.
Fiery, Overflowing Concrete Martini Glass is the Toast of Las Vegas
This concrete martini glass, tricked out with real fire, flowing water and concrete casino kitsch, was the toast of the Artistry in Decorative Concrete exhibition at the 2012 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas.
Using Brass and Glass to Create Concrete Poetry
As concretists, each of us defines ourselves as “one who practices concrete poetry.” As we craft this material, we are crafting a poem. At the most basic level, that poem can be a haiku — deceptively simple.
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph: Art and Design Concrete
It took a serious automobile accident to steer these contractors in the right direction for their business. But once they found the way, they were off.
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