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  The Artist: Jon Stuart Anderson An accomplished painter, sculptor and jewelry designer, Jon has lived among incredibly diverse cross sections of the world’s people, from Central America to the Far Eats, and his designs show the influences of classical Moorish motifs, Native American spirits, ancient petroglyphs, Celtic themes, and more. His formal art education hit a crescendo while studying at the Universidad de Las Americas under Sr. Julio Chavez, portrait artist to the Spanish Court. Domestically, Jon holds a Masters degree from Texas A & M. Currently living and creating in Bali, Indonesia, Jon’s fascination with color, balance, design and form has led him to the absolute pinnacle of his chosen medium. How does he do it? The images and patterns are all created by Jon’s hand. He begins by laying canes or blocks of different colors of clay next to each other, starting from the center of the design and working outward. The clay is then manually reduced until the final cross section is the size of a small coin. The small canes are then thinly sliced into intricate tiles using a surgical scalpel. The actual form or ‘Armatures’ are created from left over design canes then mixed and hand formed or hand carved wood. Armatures start as a simple lump sculpted into the animal’s shape, and the design tiles are carefully pressed into each piece, each design specific for the application. The glass eyeballs are then introduced to the sculpture. Then into the kiln for hours of careful heating and cooling. Finally the piece is gently sanded and polished by hand producing a beautiful satin-like finish. Because each piece is completely handmade, no two are ever exactly alike and once the design tiles are all used, that design is gone forever. This renders each piece unique and collectible. The Company FIMOCREATIONS is a family business located in the beautiful Red rock Country of Northern Arizona. They and The Little Bull believe that animals are a precious resource, not only here in the United States but worldwide. Far too many are threatened with habitat destruction, environmental pollution and predation for profit. Fimocreations is committed to causes that preserve and protect all creatures and to that end donate a portion of our profits each year to worthy cause that share their beliefs. This year they are contributing to the Defenders of Wildlife, who’s lobbying efforts help encourage Congress to acknowledge that Americans want animal preservation, habitat conservation and environment friendly legislation. Can't find what you are looking for or seek a unique or custom item? Complete the form below and we will do our best to help you. NAME: EMAIL: DESCRIBE YOUR ITEM: |
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